#69

Italian Felt Character Boy by Lenci in Original Stylish Costume
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$1,600
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown eye shadow,painted lashes,single stoke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,brunette mohair side-parted hair,jointed felt arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original cloth and paper labels). Comments: Lenci,model #48,circa 1930 from the firm's 300 series. Value Points: most charming young lad,wearing his stylish original costume comprising felt shirt and tie,grey trousers with fly front,tan felt trench coat with epaulets,pockets,wrist buckles,leather shoes,umber felt cap to match his tie.