Italian Felt Hand Puppet Depicting Matador by Lenci

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Italian Felt Hand Puppet Depicting Matador by Lenci

Lot Number: 
67
11" (28 cm.) Felt doll with pressed and painted facial features, large blue googly-shaped eyes, long painted upper brown lashes and brows, closed mouth with wide smile, black felt skullcap, with hollow puppet body having sewn-on felt costume, felt hands. Condition: generally excellent, light dustiness on face. Marks: Lenci (cloth and paper label). Comments: Lenci, circa 1938. Value Points: delightful googly expression, vibrant costume depicting a matador costume.
Realized Price: 
$250
Presale Estimate: 
400/600