Lot Number:
82
16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and
painted facial features,large brown side-glancing
eyes,brown curly upper lashes,grey eye
shadow,closed mouth with accented bottom
lip,brunette mohair bobbed wig,jointed shoulders
and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:
Lenci 149/I...(original paper label). Comments:
Lenci,circa 1928,model 149/I,the doll is wearing
her original grey felt aviatress costume with
jodhpur-style pants having lacing at the
sides,reddish brown felt edging on pockets,belt
and collar,brown buttons,matching grey
helmet,black shoes; the doll is said to be
inspired by Amelia Earhart. Value Points: rare
model with outstanding detail of costume
construction; the helmet,for example,with
petal-shaped panels at the crown for a snug fit.
Realized Price:
$4,300
Presale Estimate:
1200/1800