#13

Rare Italian Felt Lady by Lenci,1925 Catalog-Cover Doll
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$2,250
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Description
25" (64 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown side-glancing eyes with shaded highlights,brown upper eyeliner and side lashes,grey lower eye shadow,one- stroke brows,accented nostrils,beauty spot,closed mouth with accent dots on bottom lip,blonde mohair wig in frizzed and ringlet curls,slender elongated torso and limbs with jointing at shoulders and hips,high-heel posed feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci,the doll appeared on the cover on the 1925 catalog. Value Points: rare model in superb original condition (except as noted),wearing fresh and vibrant original felt turquoise gown and yellow felt wide-brimmed bonnet; with unusual rolled stiffened organdy collar and cuffs,ruffled organdy apron and Charlotte cap,multi-layered organdy petticoat and pantalets,stockings and black very high heeled shoes. The bonnet,apron and pantalets are trimmed with colorful felt flowers and she holds a matching bouquet in her hand.