#134

Pair,Italian Felt Character Dolls as Scottish Boy and Girl by Lenci
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$4,000
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Boy and girl,each with felt swivel head having pressed and painted facial features,brown side-glancing eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with pouting expression,two accent dots on bottom lip,brunette mohair wigs,jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci Made in Italy ( paper tag on each,and pencil inscription 100/33 (boy) and 100/34 (girl) which appear originally sewn but do not correspond to the Lenci catalog numbers. Comments: Lenci,the Scottish pair appeared in the 1931 catalog and were identified as models 300/44 and 300/45. Value Points: desirable couple with vibrant original costumes,having well-detailed accessories and tailoring,including the leather and lambswool sporum (pouch).