Celebrated artist and writer Rose O'Neill created the Kewpie in 1909, fashioning a roly poly elf with a fat child's body, small wings, and a turnip-top head. Beloved by children and adults alike since then, the charming Kewpie image quickly spread to dolls, tableware, lamps, candlesticks, inkwells, clocks, jewelry and trinket boxes, hatpins, salt and pepper shakers, picture frames, and many other items all highly collectible today. With over 540 color photos, this extensive price guide features a wonderful assortment of early Kewpies in bisque, chinaware, and metal, Kewpidoodle (the Kewpies' dog), Scootles (the Baby Tourist who visited Kewpieville), and many other Rose O'Neill items. Measurements and value for all pieces are included in the captions. An invaluable reference for collectors, dealers, and all who treasure Rose O'Neill's delightful Kewpies.David O'Neill and Janet O'Neill Sullivan are the great nephew and niece of the Rose O'Neill. Kewpies have always been a part of David and Janet's life. As young children, they spent time at Bonniebrook, Rose's home near Branston, Missouri, playing with the myriad of toys stored in the window seat and swinging in hammocks on the second and third story balconies. Rose herself gave David his first Kewpie for Easter 1940 and its the cornerstone of his collection. David and Janet wanted to share their knowledge of these wonderful collectibles with other Kewpie fanciers.
Price: $23.50
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