#109

Italian Cloth Character Swiss Boy by Lenci with Superb Costume
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$5,500
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown side-glancing eyes,grey eye-shadow,curly brown lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with coral-shaded lower lip accented by two dots,short blonde curly hair,jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci Made in Italy 300/64 (original paper label). Comments: Lenci,circa 1930. Value Points: exceptionally fresh and vibrant original costume of young Tyrolean Swiss boy with fitted felt beanie,knitted leggings,cobbled leather shoes,jacket,short brown pants,shirt,and carrying a basket of felt flowers.