#110

Italian Felt Character Italian Girl by Lenci in Vibrant Costume
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$3,000
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown side-glancing eyes,grey eye shadow,brown curly lashes,feathered brws,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lower lip,rosy cheeks,black mohair wig in braided chignon trimmed with gilded wooden hair combs,jointed felt arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci made in Italy 300/28 (original paper label). Comments: Lenci,circa 1930. Value Points: exceptionally well-preserved model with vibrant and well-detailed costume enhanced with appliques and embroideries,unique shoes,holding flax implement.