#74

Italian Felt Character Boy,Model 300/13,by Lenci
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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 side-glancing eyes,grey and brown eye shadow,fringed brows,painted lashes,accented nostrils,closed mouth,brunette mohair side-parted hair,jointed felt arms and legs. Condition; generally excellent. Marks: Lenci made in Italian 300/14 (paper label). Comments: Lenci,early 1930s. the wistful-faced lad wears his original costume comprising black felt jacket with insignia on sleeve,blue felt tie,black felt cap with tassel and metal emblem,sea-green felt shorts,knit stockings and black shoes.Value Points: fine state of preservation of the rare doll,with original costume and tag.