#249

Rare Kewpie with Red-Draped Prussian Parade Helmet
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$1,300
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$2,500 / $3,100
Description
4.5" (11 cm.) All-bisque one-piece Kewpie in standing pose, with right arm clasping a brown rifle, and left hand held at his back, side-glancing eyes, blue wings, sculpted black Prussian helmet with gold eagle and final designs and having red drape over the finial of helmet, with black painted belt and silver-tipped sword at side. Excellent condition. Germany, c. 1915, from Rose O'Neill designs, a rare variation with red draped helmet.