#46

Rare Italian Felt Fashionable Child Doll, Series 109, by Lenci in Vibrant Costume
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$1,000
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey lower eye shadow, painted curly upper lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accent dots on lower lips, brunette mohair wig in tousled curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, series 109, circa 1929. Value Points: very fine original condition of the rare model, wearing red felt dress, matching coat, and tam, each trimmed with black and white embroidery and lambswool, felt-covered black buttons, metallic tassel, and with cream felt leggings with black buttons, black shoes, all with fresh vibrant colors.