Pair, Italian Felt Miniature Spanish Boy and Girl Dolls by Lenci

Live Auction

9" (23 cm.) Each has felt socket head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing googly eyes, long curly lashes, "O" shaped mouth, black mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original cloth label on each). Comments: Lenci, 1930s, the little pair depict Spanish matador and Spanish dancer. Value Points: rare couple with wonderfully-preserved facial paintings, expressive features, well-preserved original costumes and accessories.