Italian Felt Character Doll, Series 1500, as Burgermeister by Lenci

Live Auction

17 1/2" (44 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, very chubby face especially of cheeks and chin, brown side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils of wide rounded nose, closed mouth with bow-shaped pursed lips, pronounced double chin, brunette mohair wig, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, from the 1500 series, marketed as Grugnetto, circa 1932. Value Points: the grumpy-faced doll has well-defined features and is wearing original felt costume of prosperous burgermeister including red felt edged brown jacket and yellow vest, matching brown tricorn hat, green trousers, striped knit socks, black shoes. Private collection Linda Kellermann.