Lot Number:
152
18" (46 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and
painted facial features,dark brown painted
side-glancing eyes,brown eye shadow,curly upper
lashes,closed mouth with red lips,black mohair wig
with braided chignon,jointed arms and legs.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci
(paper label with model number BH 16 pencil noted
on back). Varda (heart-shaped Lenci parchment tag.
Comments: Lenci,circa 1940,wearing original
costume of orange and brown felt with appliques of
felt roosters and children holding
flowers,rick-rack trim,white linen blouse,gold
buttons,woven basket of fruit,black shawl,linen
undergarments,stockings,black felt shoes. Value
Points: pristine original condition with original
labels,and vibrant costume with delightful details.
Realized Price:
$700
Presale Estimate:
700/1000