#197

Italian Cloth Portrait Lady by Lenci in Original Costume
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$2,200
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Description
24" (61 cm). Felt swivel head portraying adult woman, with pressed and painted facial features, grey side-glancing eyes, dramatic grey eyeshadow, long painted curly lashes, highly arched brows, slender nose with accent dots, closed mouth, felt upper torso, muslin lower torso, felt jointed arms and legs with elongated shaping. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Lenci brown paper label). Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: beautifully preserved doll with exceptionally pretty face has original blond emohair wig, original organdy gown with pink felt trim, vividly appliqued flowers, matching bonnet, pink felt heels, organdy petticoat and pantalets.