#337

Italian Felt Character Doll by Lenci with Stylish Costume
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$450
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Estimate
$600 / $800
Description
22" (56 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features of plump-cheeked young girl, brown side-glancing eyes, brown eyeliner, grey eye shadow, eye brows, accented nostrils, philtrum, rosebud-shaped closed lips, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, slight dustiness of face. Comments: Italian, Lenci, Series 109, first appearing in the 1928 catalog. Value Points: the stylish young girl is wearing original red felt dress under navy blue coat with applique square and dot design in pale blue and red, matching contrast scarf, red felt cloche, Lenci undergarment, stockings, black leather shoes.