#129

Miniature Tyrolean Boy with Bouquet of Flowers, Model 300/3 400/500
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$550
sold
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Description
8 1/2" (22 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large brown down-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, accented nostrils, "O" shaped closed mouth, brunette stitched-on wig, muslin torso and jointed legs, jointed left arms. Wearing Tyrolean mountain costume comprising green felt jacket with brown trim, matching green cap with applique felt flowers, tan shorts, thick woven striped stockings, leather clog boots, felt suspenders, and carrying a bouquet of felt flowers. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and paper labels). Comments: Lenci, model 300/3, the model was shown in the 1933 Lenci catalog. Value Points: wonderful colorful details of flowers and stockings on the hard-to-find model.