#204

Italian Felt Character, Series 70/6, by Lenci in Original Costume
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$700
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown painted side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, painted curly upper lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with pouty expression, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, Italy, series 70/6 (360), circa 1933. Value Points: the rare little doll wears his original dapper costume in the 1830 style, including vest, pants, shirt, double-collared great coat and black top hat.