The Kewpie character was the invention of artist and cartoonist, Rose O'Neill (1874-1944). She had a strong interest in drawing from an early age, and after winning a prize in a drawing competition at the age of 13, and within two years was employed full-time a an artist for two magazines.

At he age of 19 she moved to New York to further her career, and within a few years became America's first woman cartoonist.

After two failed marriages she moved to live in a cottage in Missouri, and it was here, in 1909 at the more...

Kewpie dolls are a type of doll that were first created in the early 20th century by American illustrator and artist, Rose O'Neill. The first Kewpie doll was designed by O'Neill in 1909, and it quickly became a popular toy for children and collectors alike.

The Kewpie doll is a small, chubby doll with a round head, big eyes, and a tuft of hair on top. It is known for its distinctive style, which includes a childlike, innocent expression and a whimsical, playful appearance. The dolls are typically made of bisque, a type of unglazed porcelain, and are more...

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An Australian sterling silver kewpie doll figure, E. Fisher &…

1915 Australian Sterling Silver Kewpie Doll by E. Fisher & Sons

An Australian sterling silver kewpie doll figure, E. Fisher & Sons, Melbourne c.1915 50g, 7 cm

Pair Rose O'Neill all composition kewpie dolls, both with paper…

Rose O'Neill Kewpie Dolls with Labels - Pair, 30 cm

Pair Rose O'Neill all composition kewpie dolls, both with paper labels to chest 30 cm

Japanese Morimora bisque character doll solid dome head with…

Japanese Morimora Bisque Character Doll with Bent Limb Body

Japanese Morimora bisque character doll solid dome head with brown eyes, closed kewpie type mouth on 5 piece bent limb body 27 cm marked M monogram Nippon

Football Collectables, noted folder of club auction catalogues;…

Football Memorabilia Collection

Football Collectables, noted folder of club auction catalogues; annual reports of VFL second Eighteens 1926 & 1939; Victorian football Union (4) & Saturday morning football League (2); 1910 Australian football Council minutes (poor); 1948 Kia-Ora sports…

Good antique 9ct yellow gold kewpie doll marked 9ct. Approx…

Good antique 9ct yellow gold kewpie doll marked 9ct. Approx weight 0.9 grams

Rose O'Neill all composition kewpie doll, 33 cm

Rose O'Neill Kewpie Doll - All Composition - 33cm

Rose O'Neill all composition kewpie doll, 33 cm

'Kewpie' doll vintage German bisque doll, adorned in pink bow,…

Vintage German Kewpie Doll with Pink Bow

'Kewpie' doll vintage German bisque doll, adorned in pink bow, c.1912-15, height 17 cm.

All bisque German kewpie doll moving arms 14 cm

German Kewpie Doll with Moving Arms - 14cm

All bisque German kewpie doll moving arms 14 cm

Two all bisque German kewpie dolls, dress as boy and girl, the…

German Bisque Kewpie Dolls, Boy and Girl, 14cm

Two all bisque German kewpie dolls, dress as boy and girl, the girl with moulded blue ribbons to side of head 14 cm

A gold Kewpie doll charm. 9ct rose gold. Weight 0.73 grams.…

9ct Rose Gold Kewpie Doll Charm - 0.73g, 24mm

A gold Kewpie doll charm. 9ct rose gold. Weight 0.73 grams. Length 24 mm.

A Japan made celluloid Kewpie doll. Length 36 cm. Provenance:…

Vintage Japan Celluloid Kewpie Doll from Marie Prideaux Collection

A Japan made celluloid Kewpie doll. Length 36 cm. Provenance: From the Marie Prideaux Collection, some at the 'Hello Dolly!' exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery (2009-2010).

Eleven celluloid Kewpie dolls and a celluloid Dopey the dwarf…

Celluloid Kewpies and Dopey Dwarf Set

Eleven celluloid Kewpie dolls and a celluloid Dopey the dwarf (12), Kewpies made in Japan.

Two circa 1920s/30s kewpie type china dolls, painted bisque and…

1920s/30s Seated Kewpie Type China Dolls Pair

Two circa 1920s/30s kewpie type china dolls, painted bisque and porcelain one with mohair wig both in seated pose 11 cm

Two new bisque character dolls socket head on composition…

Bisque Dolls and Figures Collection

Two new bisque character dolls socket head on composition jointed body with two all bisque dolls and German #7865 kewpie type painted bisque figure and china figure, 28 cm, 21 cm, 14 cm

2 1950's plastic Dolls, 1 Black 3.5 cm High, 1 Kewpie doll made…

1950s Plastic Dolls: Black & Kewpie, Small Imperfections

2 1950's plastic Dolls, 1 Black 3.5 cm High, 1 Kewpie doll made from soft Polyethylene plastic, 17 mm h, small dent to each and hole in foot to black doll.

Eight tiny celluloid kewpie and novelty dolls, eight tiny…

Tiny Celluloid Kewpie & Novelty Dolls Set

Eight tiny celluloid kewpie and novelty dolls, eight tiny celluloid kewpie and novelty dolls 5.5 cm - 4 cm