Rare Italian Felt Character Boy, Series XX. by Lenci in Superb Condition

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6 1/2" (17 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and oil-painted facial features, round blue eyes, painted lashes, arched brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair fleecy curls, stitch-jointed left arm, right arm attached to body, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, series XX, model 17, representing Tyrolean Boy, the model was made for one year only, 1931. Value Points: the very rare doll is in near mint condition, and wears vibrant original Tyrolean costume with intricate detail that is especially notable for this size doll. The actual doll is shown in the book, Lenci, the History and the Doll, by Nancy Lazenby, page 127.