#207

Kewpie Farmer Standing Alongside a Tree-Shaped Vase
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$300
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$500 / $700
Description
6.5" (17 cm.) One-piece all-bisque Kewpie and surroundings depicts Kewpie standing on oval bisque base alongside a tall tree-shaped vase with Art Nouveau style decorations, Kewpie with sculpted wide-brimmed straw farmer's hat, blue wings, side-glancing eyes, one arm posed behind back and the right arm extended, with semi-closed fist designed to hold an object. Excellent condition, one small chip at back rim of hat. Marked c. in circle. Germany, c. 1915, a rare variation of the Kewpie Farmer model.