#40

Geppetto Searches for Pinocchio
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$1,700
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18". Of pressed felt with character face portraying an older man, O-shaped down-glancing eyes, large red-tipped nose, impressed wrinkles on cheeks and forehead, white mohair wig and bushy beard, felt-sculpted ears, jointed shoulders and hips, wire armature at knees, and wearing grey felt shirt, black short trousers with suspenders and embroidered bib, grey felt fringed scarf, brown felt lined coat, orange felt stocking cap with white pom-pom, knit stockings, brown leather buckle shoes, wearing spectacles and carrying a lantern and booklet. Geppetto is stamped on foot and has original paper label "Geppetto Searches for Pinocchio,#98/250, R. John Wright" and RJW brass button. He is contained in his original labeled box with certificate of authenticity. This model was released in 1996 in a 250 numbered edition.