#280

Italian Felt Character Doll in the Manner of Jackie Coogan,Silent Screen Child Film Star,by Lenci
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$3,200
sold
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Description
21"(53 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and oil-painted facial features,painted brown side- glancing eyes,dark eyeliner,grey eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth,blonde bobbed hair,jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent,tiny moth hole in hat. Comments: Lenci,circa 1927,the doll is referred to as "Jackie Coogan"doll for its resemblance to that child star,whose signature style has a sideways-worn oversized hat. Value Points: rare Lenci model wears his wonderful original costume of black velvet jacket,grey pants,white felt shirt,felt boutonniere,and an over-sized grey and black felt hat with diamond-shape design and large brim.