#188

Italian Cloth Character Swiss Boy by Lenci, 300 Series, with Superb Costume
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$2,000
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, curly brown lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral-shaded lower lip accented by two dots, short blonde curly hair, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci Made in Italy 300/64 (original paper label). Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: exceptionally fresh and vibrant original costume of young Tyrolean Swiss boy with fitted felt beanie, knitted leggings, cobbled leather shoes, jacket, short brown pants, shirt, and carrying a basket of felt flowers.