#251

Wonderful Grand-Sized Exhibition Turtle by Lenci
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$1,900
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Description
29" (74 cm.) l. The firmly-stuffed tan felt turtle with brown scalloped edging at feet, stitch-shaped face, open mouth, disc eyes, has "shell" of vibrant red and green stitched felt with narrow yellow felt accents, matching red bonnet with felt flowers, white felt collar and red felt bow tie, and an extended felt leash. He rests upon a wheeled base for pull-along purposes. With original cloth label "Lenci Torino" and original Lenci paper label with ink script designation "AT 01". Excellent condition, few tiny moth holes, vibrant colors beautifully-preserved. Lenci, circa 1940s.