#155

Italian Felt Foppish Gentleman with Top Hat by Lenci
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$550
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Description
8 1/2" (22 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly upper lashes, "O" shaped closed mouth, brunette hair in short side-parted fashion, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: the gentleman, costumed as a foppish gentleman of the 1830 era, wears felt checkered pants, green double-breasted fitted jacket, spats, shoes, top hat, and carries a bouquet of felt flowers.