#128

Miniature Mozart in Romantic Era Costume 500/600
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$500
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown down-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, large "O" shaped closed mouth, yellow felt glued-on periwig, muslin torso and jointed legs, jointed felt arms. Wearing aqua felt court jacket with lilac lining and trim, purple pants, organdy jacket, green felt shoes, tricorn hat. Condition: excellent. Comments: Lenci, portrait doll of Mozart in classic costume, especially unusual crafting of wig, mid-1930s. Value Points: rare model with wonderful detail of costume and wig.