#399

Italian Felt Character "Pan" by Lenci in Rare Mint Condition
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Description
8 1/2" (22 cm.) Felt swivel head with highly-characterized pressed and painted features, narrow side-glancing brown painted eyes, painted curly upper lashes, wide grinning expression, looped woolen hair with felt floral coronet, felt horns, jointed arms and legs, looped woolen "fur" on upper legs, felt brown lower legs and wooden hooves. Condition: mint condition. Comments: Lenci, the model "Pan", circa 1929, representing the half man/half goat mythological figure. Value Points: rare figure with original fantasy costume, and accessories including wooden horn instrument.