#118

Italian Cloth Character Depicting 19th Century Gentleman by Lenci
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$1,300
sold
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Description
25" (64 cm.) Slender felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,brown side- glancing eyes,thick black upper eyeliner,brown painted lashes,accented nostrils,"O" shaped mouth,blonde mohair fleecy wig,muslin/felt body with very slender torso and exaggerated length of jointed legs. Condition: very good,slight fading of costume. Comments: Lenci,circa 1930. Value Points: rare character wears original brown felt fitted jacket,shirt,black tie,taupe felt trousers,spats,leather shoes,felt top hat,and carries felt flower.