#459

Italian Felt Salon Lady by Lenci in Original Costume
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$1,600
sold
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Description
25" (64 cm.) Felt swivel head with angular face and elongated throat,painted facial features,heavily-lidded downcast blue eyes with painted lashes and eye shadow,blonde mohair wig with long ringlet curls,slender elongated torso and very extended slender limbs jointed at shoulders and hips,modeled bent elbows. Condition: very good,some fading of gown,some rents in stockings. Comments: Lenci,circa 1925. Value Points: especially fine painting of face with defined teeth,wearing original felt costume of pink and mauve,yellow brimmed bonnet with green felt bows and colorful ribbons,more felt flowers trim her pantalets and green heeled shoes.