#231

Rare Italian Felt Character Boy, 300 Series, in Ski Costume with Accessories
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$2,100
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted dark upper eyeliner and curled lashes, grey eye shadow, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with petulant expression, brunette side-parted curly hair, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, light spotting on face, costume excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1928 from the sports series. Value Points: the little pouting face boy is wearing rare skiing costume with matching knit sweater, scarf, mittens and leggings, matching khaki green felt pants and cap with leather band and feather, leather shoes and shoulder bag, and with original wooden skis and ski poles.