Rare Early Lenci Girl In Fabulous Art Deco Outfit Model 109 23 Inches
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:34073804 | Doll Size: 23 in |
Rare Early Lenci GirlFabulous Art Deco OutfitModel # 109 Child
N NOTE: This is a THREE (3) day auctionThis large23-inch Lenci model # 109 is in amazing condition for a nearly 100-year-oldfelt doll. Her features are all-originaland unretouched. The simple but strikingArt Deco 1920’s design of her all-felt outfit is what makes her stand out.She wears atan coat with deep cuffs, pockets and lapels trimmed in two-tone brown-and-rusttrim.Herrust-colored cap...-sleeved dress is adorned with two “faux” hip-level accentsfrom which fall box-pleats. A simplevertical insert on the bodice completes the design.She wearsa contrasting stove-pipe turquoise hat the brim of which is adorned with a bandof inverted black-and-rust triangles.She hasher original onesie, leather shoes and socks.Condition: Slight over-all shelf dust and one or twomoth nibbles. One missing button on coat, missing shoe laces and age-darkened socks. The hat shows the fading where it was “folded” into position.This beautiful child is having a bit of a “bad hair day”and could do with some professional re-styling to add the curls and fullnessshe is missing because of tightness of the hat.Pleasesee my other auctions this week for more rare Lenci dolls and books on Lencis.Thanks for lookingand happy bidding!
N NOTE: This is a THREE (3) day auctionThis large23-inch Lenci model # 109 is in amazing condition for a nearly 100-year-oldfelt doll. Her features are all-originaland unretouched. The simple but strikingArt Deco 1920’s design of her all-felt outfit is what makes her stand out.She wears atan coat with deep cuffs, pockets and lapels trimmed in two-tone brown-and-rusttrim.Herrust-colored cap...-sleeved dress is adorned with two “faux” hip-level accentsfrom which fall box-pleats. A simplevertical insert on the bodice completes the design.She wearsa contrasting stove-pipe turquoise hat the brim of which is adorned with a bandof inverted black-and-rust triangles.She hasher original onesie, leather shoes and socks.Condition: Slight over-all shelf dust and one or twomoth nibbles. One missing button on coat, missing shoe laces and age-darkened socks. The hat shows the fading where it was “folded” into position.This beautiful child is having a bit of a “bad hair day”and could do with some professional re-styling to add the curls and fullnessshe is missing because of tightness of the hat.Pleasesee my other auctions this week for more rare Lenci dolls and books on Lencis.Thanks for lookingand happy bidding!
