#454

Italian Felt Character Scottish Boy,Series 300,by Lenci
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$1,700
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,narrow brown side-glancing eyes,curly upper lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accent dots on bottom lip,light brown mohair short hair,jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent,light fading of costume. Comments: Lenci,300 series,model 45,as appearing in the 1930 Lenci catalog. Value Points: the solem-faced little boy wears well-detailed Scottish costume,the plaid and argyle patterns achieved by applique strips of colorful felt on skirt and stockings,leather shoes.