$27,000
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Description
18" (46 cm.) All light-brown felt doll,chubby
swivel head with plump cheeks,wide googly
side-glancing eyes,painted black all-around curly
lashes,black brows,rounded nose with accented
nostrils,closed mouth with felt applique
lips,black hair in highly-stylized cut including
spit curl on forehead. jointing at shoulder and
hips. Condition: generally excellent. little mend
at one pierced ear hole. Comments: Lenci,circa
1927,the doll portrays the American-born Parisian
dancer Josephine Baker in her most famous
costume,"Danse Banane",from her 1925 performance
at the Folies Bergere. Value Points: extremely
rare Lenci model,paying homage to the famed
performer known as the Bronze Venus,or,simply"La
Baker",the doll is also notable for its unique
construction details,the intricate
darts,padding,and insets enhancing her seductive
pose,and she is wearing a felt banana costume with
leaves and vine,and elaborate original brass
bangle jewelry.