#209

Rare Small Jointed Arm Kewpie Soldier with Sculpted Helmet and Uniform
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$1,600
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Description
4.5" (11 cm.) All-bisque Kewpie with one-piece head, torso and legs, loop-jointed arms, side-glancing eyes, wings, with sculpted green helmet with finial, and sculpted uniform jacket with design of buttons, sculpted tan belt with holster and gold-handled knife. Excellent condition. Marked O'Neill on feet. Germany, c. 1915, from Rose O'Neill designs, rarely found figure with wonderful modeling of uniform and accessories, unusual green wings appearing as extensions of uniform collar.