Lenci

Dating from the mid to late 1930s, is a very pretty, albeit unusual example from the Lenci firm. Details of this fourteen and one-half inch example with the classically lovely "Lucia face" include a pressed felt head that has been coated with layers of cellulose – an attempt by the company to introduce a washable doll. We understand the idea was not popular with consumers of the day, but if the dolls looked at all as beautiful as this one does, all these years later, what was the problem?
The front of the doll's head resembles composition with gorgeous coloring, while the arms and legs are of a woven, flannel-like material which appears to be the standard felt in immediate outward appearance.
The wonderful dress, of printed cotton with organdy components is decorated with pinked felt edges and ruched organdy ribbon trim. The general condition of the costume is very good, due to some fading to the front of the dress, and just a little bit of moth damage to the felt stripe that accents the hem. The classic felt shoes are in very clean, bright condition.
This very unique doll represents just another chapter in the long story of the Lenci company – and we believe, a beautiful chapter, at that.

$2200.00

Cissy

20" Madame Alexander Cissy, a pretty blonde in a deluxe hairstyle, she has green eyes, and nice coloring. She wears a factory ensemble that includes a really fun sash. Hosiery and strap sandals complete the look.

Please click her to view "au naturel".

$995.00

12" handcrafted Pueblo Indian Doll with stitched facial features, and in original clothing. A handwritten note pinned to her gave us a few clues, and a bit of research provided the following information:
Santo Domingo Pueblo is one of the best known tribes of the southwest Indians, largely because of their skill in marketing their crafts. The Pueblo is fifth in population of the nineteen New Mexico Pueblos, and is generally considered the most conservative in terms of customs and culture.

Dating from the first half of the twentieth century, and in fair condition due to scattered foxing and tenderness of some fabric components.

$550.00

Miss Korn Krisp

Standing 22" tall, this darling child is actually an advertisement, as well as a plaything! We're sure her appeal was helpful in selling tons and tons of "korn". Who could say "no" to Miss Korn Krisp? What with her wide open eyes, printed on underwear and bright pink shoes? No one we know!
In very good condition.

$185.00

10" Ming Ming Baby from the Quan-Quan Co., Los Angeles and San Francisco, Ca – circa 1930.
This all-composition baby, complete with black yarn queue, retains its all original taffeta costume with braid trim and pom poms. In very good condition, overall and just too cute for words!

$298.00

Pair of Chinese composition dolls that features cloth bodies and composition limbs. Their costumes are bright, colorful and quite wonderful in detail!

Measure approximately: 9-1/2" tall

$110.00 the pair

"I am the Girl of the Golden West" proclaims the large paper tag that hangs from the wrist of this darling little composition child, circa 1930s. The five-piece doll with painted features and applied mohair curls is all duded up in Western attire. The overall condition is good, showing normal wear and foxing to the costume.

Measures: 9" tall, overall.

$225.00

Advertised as “The Life Size Doll”, this large Art Fabric Mills doll, (also registered in England) features much detail including a red bow in her curly hair, printed underwear, red stockings and black shoes, and clinched fists. Her charming 1890s dress and pinafore is antique as are her under slip and high-button shoes. Showing fading and normal wear, she is a wonderful early cloth doll and measures 24” tall.

$375.00

“Surda” an all-original Italian felt Lenci, featuring nicely painted features including deep brown eyes. Her classic body type consists of a cloth torso, with joints at the shoulders and hips, and felt limbs. She wears a wonderfully detailed and brilliant felt costume, which is in lovely condition, complete with the original paper tag.
Note the basket of pineapples she carries and the intricate crewel-work rooster motif on her skirt.
Measures: 14” tall

$850.00