#509

Wonderful Pristine French Cloth Character Boy by Reynal in Original Costume and Box
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$3,000
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Pressed cloth socket head with finely-painted complexion,brown painted eyes with shaded detail in side-glancing expression,black upper eyeliner brown eye shadow,feathered brows,closed mouth with shaded pink lower lip,brunette side-parted mohair wig,all-cloth body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Poupees Raynal Paris (box). Comments: Raynal,Paris,circa 1930s,the Parisian atelier was inspired by the works of Lenci,which the dolls closely resemble. Value Points: pristine state of preservation with beautiful complexion,painting,wig,and wearing original black woolen suit with brass buttons,shirt,tie,socks,black leather shoes,and cap with brim decorated with brass anchor and braid; the original box is included.