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Lot Number:
131
4.5" (11 cm.) and 5.5". Each is one piece all bisque figure of
seated Kewpie with elbows resting on drawn-up knees,and head
resting on elbows,in a parody take-off of Rodin's The Thinker
sculpture. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O'Neill (feet).
Comments: designed by Rose O'Neill in a whimsical mood,made
in Germany,circa 1915,the model was one of her most
popular,and made in many sizes. Value Points: fine quality
bisque,the pair are gazing at each other.
Realized Price:
$450
Presale Estimate:
300/500