#120

Felt Studio Doll of the 1920s Era Depicting Man in Bi-Corn Hat
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$1,200
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,very pronounced jowls and double chin,brown side-glancing eyes,dark eye-shadow,painted thick brows,closed mouth with row of painted teeth,painted sideburns,bald pate,very plump torso,jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: VAT Made in Italy Torino (cloth label). Comments: Messina,VAT,in the Lenci manner,circa 1930s. Value Points: rare doll with unusual facial model,wearing his elaborate original felt costume of the Napoleonic era including bi-corn hat,great coat and with wooden walking stick.