#185

Petite Italian Boudoir Doll by Lenci in Green Organdy
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$1,400
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Felt swivel head of adult lady with oval face and elongated throat,heavily-lidded brown-painted eyes with long painted lashes,grey eye shadow,closed mouth,auburn mohair wig in ringlet curls,elongated torso and muslin legs with high heel posed feet,slender felt arms. Condition: very good/excellent,costume dusty. Comments: Lenci,Italy,c. 1933,the smallest size made of the boudoir dolls. Value Points: the petite size of the desirable dreamy-eyed salon or boudoir doll is especially rare,this example with especially beautiful hair in an unusual color,wearing original pale green organdy gown with applique felt flowers,matching bonnet,two petticoats,pantalets,green felt shoes.