#360

Rare Italian Felt Doll,Anili,from 400 Series by Lenci
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$600
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Description
16"(41 cm.) Felt swivel head with elongated slender face and throat,pressed and painted facial features,brown side-glancing eyes,side painted lashes,one stroke brows,closed mouth with full pouty lips,blonde ringlet curls tumbling overall,elongated muslin torso,wearing partially-original and very worn costume comprising of green felt jacket over organdy multi-tiered skirt with green and black felt stripes (missing undergarment,shoes,socks,hat). Condition: doll excellent,costume very worn. Comments: Lenci,from her short-lived 400 series,made for three years only,this example marketed under the name Anili was the first of the series,1926. Value Points: very rare doll retains her wonder hair and facial expression