#171

Italian Felt Miniature Girl with Wooden Piglet by Lenci
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$500
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8" (20 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,painted brown side-glancing googly eyes,painted upper lashes,"O" shaped mouth,auburn mohair bangs,felt arms,muslin torso and legs with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (black-edged cloth label). Comments: Lenci,#19 from the firm's miniature series,circa 1930. Value Points: charming model,the wide-eyed little girl wears vibrant red felt gown with sewn-on felt patches and polka dots,red felt-edged muslin petticoat and pantalets,wooden shoes with red fabric ties,cotton head scarf,and carries a little pink wooden pig.