204. Italian Felt Child in Pink Organdy and Felt Costume by Lenci 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted upper and side lashes, fringed brows, pronounced grey eye shadow, closed mouth with accent dots on lower lips, brunette mohair wig with soft curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, from the 300 series, 1931. Value Points: beautifullypreserved example has very fine painting of eyes, wearing original stylish frock of organdy with scalloped pink felt tiers, matching felt bonnet with garland of 204. flowers, undergarments, pink felt shoes. Private collection Merle Glickman. $1100/1300
206. Italian Felt Miniature Doll with Rare Floppy Legs by Lenci 8” (20 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown painted googly-like eyes, thick curly lashes, brows, “O” shaped mouth, very lush brunette mohair wig, cloth body with jointed arms and floppy stitch-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and paper labels, pencil labeled 315/24). Comments: Lenci, late
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1930s, model 24 from the 315 series. Value Points: rare model with floppy legs in well-preserved condition, wearing pink organdy multi-tiered dress, organdy undergarments, socks, pink felt shoes, green felt hat with pink felt lining and large boa. Private collection Linda Kellermann. $500/700
207. Italian Felt Doll with Distinctive “Dot” Brows and Original Costume in the Lenci Manner 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with very plump face, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with white eyedots, brown painted upper lashes, single-dot brows, accented nostrils, heart-shaped tiny lips, blonde mohair curly wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original aqua felt dress with yellowfelt diamond point edging and decorated with yellow felt flowers, matching hair bow and shoes, socks, undergarment. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Italian, probably Lenci, early 1930s. Value Points: delightful child that is impeccably preserved, with distinctive facial painting, well-preserved blush on cheeks, hands and knees, vibrant original costume. Private collection Lorna Lieberman. $600/800
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