#225

Italian Felt Doll as Nun by Lenci
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$350
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,blue side-glancing eyes,closed mouth,felt arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent,some light dust spots on face. Comments: Lenci,the Lucia (Rita) face model,late 1930s. Value Points: the doll wears a very rare,possibly special commission,nun's costume comprising blue woolen dress,white cotton apron,collar,cap and coiffe,blue and white cotton checked petticoat,socks,shoes and rosary beads.