#60

Italian Cloth Character by Lenci as Polo Player from Sports Series 1200/1500
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$1,800
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, small brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, painted brown upper curly lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, coral-shaped lower lip with accent dots, blonde mohair rooted wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Wearing cream felt shirt and jodphurs, green and black knit vest, green felt helmet cap, knee-high leather boots with straps, and carries wooden polo stick and riding crop. Condition: generally excellent, slight surface dust, small hole in sweater. Comments: Lenci, Series 300/72, the doll appeared in the 1930 catalog. Value Points: delightful model, the shy-faced lad features rare accessories including polo stick, riding crop and high leather boots.