#290

Italian Felt Character Boy in Piemonte Costume by Lenci
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$1,200
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown side-glancing eyes,curly painted upper lashes,brows,accented nostrils,brunette mohair wig,closed mouth,jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (paper label with ink label "BF 02" on reverse). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci,circa 1940. Value Points: the boy wears vibrant original costume of brown felt coat and tricorn hat with red felt edging,yellow felt vest with red felt trim,green pants,bow-tie,striped stockings,buckled felt shoes.