#199

Italian Felt Salon Lady by Lenci in Original Costume
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$1,100
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Description
26" (66 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features depicting adult lady,heart- shaped face,elongated throat,painted blue eyes,brown eye shadow,curly upper lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with full lips,brunette mohair wig,slender torso and limbs,unjointed knees,feet posed for high heels. Condition: very good,slight dustiness,black tafita frail on the sleeves,pink felt bonnet streamers faded. Comments: Lenci,late 1920s. Value Points: beautiful facial painting,wearing original costume comprising black silk jacket and bonnet,organdy gown with felt appliques in black,coral and cream.