#187

Rare Italian Felt Character Boy by Lenci,Model 300/7 Drummer Boy
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$4,250
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,very plump cheeks,brown painted side-glancing eyes,grey eye shadow,short fringed brows and lashes,accented nostrils,closed mouth in pouting expression,coral shaded lower lip,blonde mohair bobbed wig,jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci,the doll appeared in the 1928 catalog of that firm as model 300/7. Value Points: rare doll with perfectly-preserved vibrant costume comprising parade uniform in shades of yellow,turquoise and cream felt,with pink collar,rows of brass buttons on jacket and thigh-high felt leggings,tasseled cap,with original drum and drum sticks,leather shoes.