Italian Composition Character Boy with Painted Tears by Burgarella

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18" (46 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, very plump cheeks and chin of young child, three painted tears on cheeks, sculpted and painted brown hair with forelock curl, painted blue eyes, brown eyeliner, smoky eyeshadow, feathered lashes, closed mouth with ruby lips, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: very good, light rubs on nose and at joints, two big toes chipped off. Comments: Burgarella, circa 1930. Value Points: rare model from the works of this sought-after firm, with unusual painted tears.