#569

Italian Felt Character Doll by Lenci, Model 300, in Swedish Costume
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$1,300
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$1,100 / $1,500
Description
17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, brown curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lower lip, brown mohair wig with side-coiled braids, jointed felt arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci made in Italy (original stitched-on cloth label). Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, 300 series. Value Points: well-preserved model with well-detailed Swedish costume enhanced with appliques and embroideries, especially fine embroideries on cap.