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Early 16" Italian felt character "Anili", series 164.B, by Lenci in original costume
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Description
Felt swivel head with pressed and oil-painted facial features, large blue side-glancing eyes, white eye dots, grey eye shadow, curvy brows, rounded nose with accent dots, plump cheeks, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, felt baby body with jointed arms and legs in bent baby pose. Fair/good condition, there are no moth holes, but the costume and the doll are dusty and faded. Lenci, series 164/B, the doll is known as "Anili" after Madame Lenci's baby daughter, shown in early Lenci catalog, circa 1923, the rare early doll is wearing original pink felt baby dress and Dutch style cap decorated with colorful felt appliques, pink slippers. PLEASE NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. The lots have been viewed for visible damages and is so noted when possible to aid in your bidding, but the bidder is reminded that any condition notes in the description do not override the general caveat emptor that all items are sold as is. Please call 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults if you have specific inquiries about this lot.