#83

Italian Felt Dutch Boy by Lenci
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$2,100
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown side-glancing eyes,dark smoky eye shadow,painted curly lashes,closed mouth with accent dots on lips,brunette mohair curly wig,jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci,circa 1935. Value Points: beautifully-preserved doll,the boy wears his original vibrant felt costume of checkered pants,red shirt,black jacket,lambswool fleecy cap,wooden shoes,and carries wooden shoulder yoke with wooden pails. Provenance: childhood collection of Jane Withers,certificate is included.