#334

Italian Cloth Doll,Rita,by Lenci in Pristine Condition
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$1,700
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,blue side-glancing eyes,long painted curly brown lashes,lightly feathered brows,grey eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth,blonde mohair wig in chignon and braided coronet with decorated hair pins,jointing at shoulders and hips of cloth body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (two original paper Lenci tags,one penciled Rita 178,the other lettered Cicino (?)). Comments: Lenci,circa 1935. Value Points: pristine condition with beautiful facial painting,wonderful original costume with richly blended silks,woolens and felt,embroidered shawl,plaid skirt,carrying bouquet of felt flowers.