$3,500
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Description
36" (91 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and
painted facial features,narrow side-glancing
eyes,fringed lashes and curvy brows,accented
nostrils,closed mouth with wide beaming smile,row
of painted teeth,carrot-red mohair wig,elongated
felt torso and legs,jointed shoulder and hips.
Condition: generally excellent. Comments:
Lenci,circa 1925,model 186,the doll was named
"Ivan" in that year's catalog,wearing
superbly-detailed costume in vibrant colors in the
Russian folklore style having green felt jacket
that is richly appliqued with felt floral and
symbolic designs on the front,back and
sleeves,with braided sash,yellow tunic,black short
pants,high leather boots with embroidered
detail,white gloves,brown cap with black leather
brim. Value Points: very rare model with superb
costume detail,vibrant fresh condition,wonderful
facial sculpting.