#103

Large Kewpie Soldier with Prussian Helmet and Rifle
Live Auction

Onsite
Passed
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Estimate
$800 / $1,100
Description
5.3" (13 cm.) All-bisque one-piece Kewpie posed standing, left arm behind back, and right arm extended to cradle the rifle held in right hand, with sculpted black parade Prussian helmet with gold eagle insignia, banding and finial, and with black belt and sabre, having side-glancing eyes and blue wings. Excellent condition except flake on one blue wing. Germany, c. 1915, from Rose O'Neill designs.