#210

Pair, 9 1/2" Italian Felt Miniature Boy and Girl Carrying Original Wooden Pigs by Lenci
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$1,000
sold
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Description
9 1/2" (24 cm.) Each has felt swivel head, pressed and oil-painted facial features, jointed arms and legs, the girl with large blue side-glancing eyes, auburn mohair wig, "O"-shaped lips, wearing red felt dress with burgundy dots, organdy petticoat and pantalets with red felt trim, scarf; and boy has large brown side-glancing eyes with curly lashes, arched brows, "O" shaped lips, brunette mohair side-parted hair, and wearing original felt costume of blue tunic and black pants with red felt trim, with wooden shoes and red cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (girl has original foil label, boy has original labeled box). Comments: Lenci, 1930s. Value Points: in superb near mint condition, each carries its original carved wooden pig with blue polka dots.