#75

Italian Felt Fruit Peddler Winking Girl by Lenci
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$550
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,narrow brown side- glancing eyes with one squinting eye as though winking,all-around brown lashes,fringed brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lower lip,carrot-red mohair wig,jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: fair/good,light face dustiness,some spotting on legs,costume lacking neck shawl and beret. Comments: Lenci,model 264 from 1926 catalog. Value Points: the rare early model with unique hair,alluring expression,wears Brittany-style felt costume and apron,undergarments,and carries woven basket of felt vegetables.