Lenci Art - The Romberg Collection

Lenci Art - The Romberg Collection

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Lenci Art - The Romberg Collection

Lenci Art - The Romberg Collection

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The Elaine Romberg Collection of Early Lenci Dolls, A One-Owner Collection at Theriault's Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. Order your catalog today for the event. Live attendance bidding, live internet bidding, live telephone bidding and absentee bidding are available. For more information call 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com.

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Blonde-Haired Young Man in Brown Suit and Tricorn Hat, Series 80 400/600

Lot # 100 (Sale Order: 101 of 171)      

14 1/2" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes and one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mout...moreh, blushed cheeks, stitched-on blonde mohair wig with braided pigtail, felt arms and legs with jointing at shoulders and hips. Wearing brown suit with beige piping and lace trim at cuffs and jabot, green felt vest, striped knit stockings, black felt shoes with silver buckles, brown felt tricorn hat with medallion. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (silver foil). Comments: Lenci, mid-1930s, series 80. Value Points: very fresh vibrant colors with the well-dress young aristocrat.

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Blonde-Hair Frowning Boy in Sailor Costume, Series 1500 800/1100

Lot # 101 (Sale Order: 102 of 171)      

17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, very plump face with scowling expression, narrow brown painted side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashe...mores, grey eye shadow, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, felt torso and limbs, jointing at shoulders and hips, mitten style hands with jointed fingers. Wearing navy blue felt sailor costume with pale blue cuffs and middy collar, socks, black shoes, and white sailor cap. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, late 1920s, series 1500. Value Points: wonderful expression and quality of felt and painting, rare costume.

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Brunette Character in Military Parade Costume, Model 100/23 3500/4500

Lot # 102 (Sale Order: 103 of 171)      

17 1/2" (44 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown slightly down-glancing eyes, pronounced grey lower eye shadow, thick brown painted lashes, a...moreccented nostrils, closed mouth, well-defined chin, rooted short brunette mohair wig, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Wearing black felt parade uniform with silver buttons, fringed epaulets, white braiding with red edging, white leather belt with holster for attached wooden sword, black leather shoes, and elaborate bicorn hat with medallion and feathers. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci Torino (silver label, with pencil script 100/23 on reverse side). Comments: Lenci, circa 1933, the classic 300 model was re-labeled as 100 series in that year by Lenci; this particular model is #23 from a series of dolls in military parade costumes that were shown in that year's catalog. Value Points: pristine condition of the rare model with exceptional detail of costume.

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Black-Haired Cowboy with Silver Studded Chaps, Series 80/23 1000/1400

Lot # 103 (Sale Order: 104 of 171)      

13" (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with rounded face, pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, curly upper and side lashes, single-stroke brows, gr...moreey eye shadow, closed mouth, accented lower lip, black rooted hair, felt body, tab-jointed shoulders, disc-jointed legs. Wearing beige felt shirt with brown cuffs, tan felt vest with red felt lining, brown felt pants with attached chaps heavily accented with silver studs, leather belt, brown felt shoes, felt applique bandanna with gold ring, brown felt cowboy hat. Condition: excellent except some sparseness of hair at back of head. Comments: Lenci, 1933, model 80/23, the doll is wearing nearly identical costume to her earlier model named "Tom Mix" after the Hollywood silent film star.

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Very Rare Native American Girl with Child in Bunting, Series 100/39 2200/2700

Lot # 104 (Sale Order: 105 of 171)      

17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with sienna-brown complexion, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, pronounced grey eye shadow, black brows, accent...moreed nostrils, closed mouth with two accent dots on bottom lip, black mohair wig in long ribbon-threaded braids, sienna-brown felt torso and limbs, jointing at shoulders and hips. Wearing tan felt dress with fringe and beading detail, brown trousers with spiral felt cords at the lower legs, checkered felt shoes, and with red felt scalloped-edge suspender at her back which supports a decorated wooden baby board and a brown felt baby in felt bunting which matches her shoes. Condition: very good/excellent, costume slightly dusty, few tiny moth holes on body. Comments: Lenci, model 100/39, the doll was shown in the 1933 catalog. Value Points: very rare model with outstanding costume and shoes, and including original baby and bunting.

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Extremely Rare Native American Boy, Extraordinary Costume, Model 100/40 4500/6500

Lot # 105 (Sale Order: 106 of 171)      

17" (43 cm.) Sienna-brown felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, small brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, brown lower eyeliner, black upper e...moreyeliner and painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouty expression, black mohair wig with two narrow braids, sienna-brown felt torso and limbs, middle fingers joined, jointing at shoulders and hips. Wearing light brown trousers with inlay panels and scalloped edge chaps, matching slippers, matching headdress with elaborate feathering which extends to his feet at each side, felt and attached applique pouch. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (square paper label and cloth label). Comments: Lenci, model 100/40, the doll was presented in the 1933 Lenci catalog. Value Points: considered one of the rarest Lenci models, the doll is in impeccable condition, with superb detail of headdress and embroidered applique pouch.

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Miniature Girl with Sunflowers, Series 310/15 300/400

Lot # 106 (Sale Order: 107 of 171)      

9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large brown eyes, painted curly lashes, accented nostrils, "O" shaped closed mouth, black felt skullcap...more, muslin torso and jointed legs, felt jointed arms. Wearing traditional costume with colorful felt skirt under purple polka dot apron, organdy blouse, wide-brimmed yellow felt hat with embroidered flowers, bangle earrings, wooden cross, muslin petticoat and pantalets with red scalloped felt trim, black felt shoes, and carrying two bright sunflowers. Condition: excellent. Comments: Lenci, series 310/15, the doll was shown in the 1933 Lenci catalog. Value Points: charming vibrant doll with brilliant hat and sunflowers.

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Miniature Girl with Yellow Squash, Model 310/2 400/500

Lot # 107 (Sale Order: 108 of 171)      

9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes, accented nostrils, "O" closed mouth, muslin torso and jo...moreinted legs, felt jointed arms. Wearing dark green felt gown with very full sleeves, black lace-edged apron, green felt turban cap, gold bead earrings, black shoes, and carrying a large felt square with green stem. Condition: very good, few small moth holes. Marks: Lenci (silver foil tag). Comments: Lenci, model 310/2, the doll was shown in the 1933 Lenci catalog. Value Points: charmingly guarding the big yellow squash, as she nervously peeks to the side.

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Blonde Miniature as Dutch Girl with Cabbage, Model 64 300/400

Lot # 108 (Sale Order: 109 of 171)      

9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, painted curly upper lashes, "O" shaped brows, single-stroke brows, blonde moha...moreir stitched-on braids, muslin torso and jointed legs, jointed felt arms. Wearing green Dutch style costume with white cotton cap and apron, muslin petticoat and pantalets with red felt scalloped edge, wooden shoes, and carrying green and yellow cabbage. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth tag and silver foil tag penciled Miniature 64). Comments: Lenci, mid-1930s. Value Points: especially fine facial features with shaded wide eyes.

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Blonde-Haired Girl with Glass Googly Eyes, Model 250 1200/1600

Lot # 109 (Sale Order: 110 of 171)      

19" (48 cm.) Felt swivel head, large brown glass "flirting" googly eyes, painted upper lashes, high comma brows, grey eye shadow, rounded nose with accent dots, wide "O" ...moreshaped closed mouth, blonde rooted side-parted hair with braids and braided top knot, muslin torso, felt arms and legs with tab jointing allowing seated pose. Wearing aqua and cream romper suit with unusual diaper-style bottom, matching shoes and hair bows, bangle earrings, and carrying yellow mohair duckling with yellow felt beak and web feet. Condition: very good/excellent, some light spotting on shoes. Comments: Lenci, model 250, the doll was shown in the 1933 Lenci catalog. The unusual baby style costume and floppy legs appeared on the miniature doll of that era, too. Value Points: one of the rarest of the glass-eyed googly series, with very artistic painting of features and flirtatious glass eyes.

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Miniature Soldier with Black Felt Uniform, Series 300/22 300/400

Lot # 110 (Sale Order: 111 of 171)      

8" (20 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth, glazed lower lip, brunette mohair wig under sti...moretched-on black felt bicorn hat with medallion trim, muslin body, felt arms. Wearing black felt uniform with silver buttons, red felt edging on tails of jacket, felt holster and wooden sword, felt shoes. Condition: very good, missing feathers on hat. Marks: Lenci (silver foil tag). Comments: Lenci, early 1930s. Value Points: vibrant colors, with rare wooden accessory.

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Italian Bersagliere Miniature Soldier, Series 300/21 400/500

Lot # 111 (Sale Order: 112 of 171)      

9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils, "O" shaped mouth, short brown mohair side-...moreparted hair, muslin torso, felt limbs, tab-jointed shoulders, jointed hips. Wearing khaki green felt uniform of the Italian Bersagliere soldier with brass buttons on pockets, holster with wooden sabre, leatherette hat with voluminous drape of feathers and medallion, stockings, black leather shoes. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (paper label). Comments: Lenci, Miniature series, 300/21, 1933. Value Points: very fine state of preservation on the wonderfully-designed miniature with rare hat.

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Italian Bersagliere Miniature Soldier with Floppy Legs 300/400

Lot # 112 (Sale Order: 113 of 171)      

8" (20 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, round brown down-glancing eyes, painted lashes single-stroke brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, ...moremuslin body, felt limbs with floppy legs. Wearing khaki green felt uniform of the Italian Bersagliere soldier with holster and wooden sabre, leatherette hat with feathers and medallion. Condition: very good, slight fading. Marks: Lenci (paper tab). Comments: Lenci, from the miniature series with floppy legs. Value Points: excellent details of the hard to find costume.

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Miniature in Grey Uniform with Feathered Hat and Backpack, Model 300/20 400/500

Lot # 113 (Sale Order: 114 of 171)      

9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, "O" shaped mouth, painted lashes, grey eye shadow, muslin torso, felt arms an...mored legs with jointing at shoulders and hips. Wearing grey/green felt uniform with jodhpurs style pants, fitted jacket with lapels and brass buttons, epaulets, holster with pockets, grey felt backpack, leggings, brown leather cobbled shoes, felt Tyrolean style hat with feather. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (silver foil tag). Comments: Lenci, model 300.20, the doll appeared in the 1933 catalog. Value Points: rarely found model with excellent details and accessories.

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Black-Haired Character Boy with Hand-Painted Pipe, 300 Series 700/900

Lot # 114 (Sale Order: 115 of 171)      

17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, small brown side-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, curly upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accente...mored nostrils, closed mouth with hole for insertion of pipe stem, black rooted short hair, felt torso and limbs, jointing at shoulders and hips, middle fingers joined. Wearing burlap tunic with embroidery and tan vest with applique and embroidery, light brown pants with brown and white fringed detail and silver beading, leather shoes, black felt wide-brimmed hat with colorful felt flowers, with carrying stick and wooden richly-colored mouth pipe. Condition: excellent. Comments: Lenci, early 1930s, 300 series. Value Points: especially fine detail of hat decoration, fringed detail of pants, hand-painted pipe.

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Brunette Boy as Young Marquis in Brown Ensemble 500/700

Lot # 115 (Sale Order: 116 of 171)      

17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth wit...moreh coral painted lips, brunette weft-stitched hair, slender body, felt jointed arms and legs. Wearing dark brown double-breasted jacket, light brown cuffed trousers with fly-front, leather shoes, spats, white shirt, and carrying wooden walking stick (very worn cream top hat is included). Condition: good, some moth holes on costume, slight dustiness of doll. Comments: Lenci, late 1920s. Value Points: rare costume of the handsome faced lad.

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Brown Felt Hound Dog in Amusing Pose, Model X 34 400/500

Lot # 116 (Sale Order: 117 of 171)      

9" (23 cm.) Brown felt hound dog in amusing pose has white underbelly, open mouth with felt tongue, applique eyes, black felt nose, curvy tail, green felt collar with bla...moreck polka dots. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (paper label 1934-1938, pencil lettered X34). Comments: Lenci, mid-1930s. Value Points: rare and wonderful amusing brown hound dog with cheerful side-glancing eyes.

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Rare Brunette Miniature Boy as Chimney Sweep 400/500

Lot # 117 (Sale Order: 118 of 171)      

9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, "O" shape...mored lips, brunette mohair wide-parted hair, muslin torso and jointed limbs, felt jointed arms. Wearing brown felt suit with fitted jacket and tiny buttons, red bandanna and hankie, black felt cap and shoes, carrying rope and metal picks. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci, from the miniature series, the chimney sweep is shown in Lenci, The History and the Dolls by Nancy Lazenby, page 129. Value Points: the unusual occupational model is very rare to find, and perfectly preserved.

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Colorful Grasshopper from the Lenci Novelty Figures Series DA/06 300/400

Lot # 118 (Sale Order: 119 of 171)      

6" (15 cm.) (including antennae). Firmly-stuffed dark green grasshopper with long brown felt covered armature legs and arms, wire antennae, green felt hanging loop, blue ...moreglass-like large eyes, and with stitched-on felt costume visible at the underbelly, carrying green hat. Condition: excellent, few moth holes on jacket tails. Marks: Lenci (cloth tag). Comments: Lenci, model DA/06, 1950s/1960, the model was inspired by the firm's 1928 10" grasshopper which it closely duplicates. Value Points: delightful and colorful character model.

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Blonde-Haired Girl with Glass Googly Eyes in Scottish Costume 1200/1600

Lot # 119 (Sale Order: 120 of 171)      

19" (48 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed facial features, blue glass "flirty" googly eyes, long painted curly lashes and short arched brows, accented nostrils, "O" shaped c...morelosed mouth, blonde stitched-on hair in elongated braid that is loosely coiled at the back of head, felt body and limbs, tab jointed arms, disc-jointed legs. Wearing fitted long jacket with soutache toggle closures, russet brown full skirt with brown, green and yellow applique strips, matching reticule, cotton hoop petticoat with cutwork felt border, matching pantalets, black felt shoes, green felt tam, and carrying white fluffy pup with black bead eyes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (silver foil and cloth labels). Comments: Lenci, mid/late 1930s. Value Points: striking doll with lavishly arranged hair, complete with original accessories including pup.

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Miniature Boy in Costume of Sandrio Carrying Little Piglet, Model 310/94 500/600

Lot # 120 (Sale Order: 121 of 171)      

9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, comma brows, accented nostrils, long curly lashes, "O"...more closed mouth, muslin torso and jointed legs, jointed felt arms. Wearing white cotton shirt, green-edged red felt vest, black short pants, socks, black felt shoes, brown skull cap and holding a white flocked piglet which is stitched-on attached to his hand. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (silver foil lettered 310/94) (parchment label lettered "Sandrio"). Comments: Lenci, mid-1930, in costume of Sandria in the Lombardy region of Italy. Value Points: rare miniature model with original labels, original attached piglet.

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Miniature Red-Haired Girl with Wooden Piglet, Model 300/19 400/500

Lot # 121 (Sale Order: 122 of 171)      

9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes, "O" shaped closed mouth, red stitched-on bib, muslin tor...moreso and jointed legs, jointed felt arms. Wearing red felt dress with burgundy felt polka dots and patches, black cotton head scarf, muslin undergarments with scalloped yellow edging, wooden clogs with red bows, and carrying wooden pink pig with blue polka dots. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and paper labels, paper label march Miniature 19). Comments: Lenci, mid-1930s. Value Points: vibrant well-preserved costume enhanced by colorful wooden piglet.

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Miniature Boy with Pipe, Model 310/1 300/400

Lot # 122 (Sale Order: 123 of 171)      

8 1/2" (22 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, mouth with hole for insertion of pipe, brown felt sk...moreullcap, muslin torso and jointed legs, jointed left arm. Wearing green felt jacket, maroon felt vest, white shirt, blue felt pants, leggings with pink edging, black shoes, black felt cap with braided cord, bangle earrings, and with wooden pipe. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth tag). Comments: Lenci, model 310/1, the doll appeared in the 1933 Lenci catalog. Value Points: charming expression on the wide-eyed child, with pipe.

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Miniature Girl in Brittany Costume with Goose, Model 310/41 300/400

Lot # 123 (Sale Order: 124 of 171)      

8 1/2" (22 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, comma brows, painted curly lashes, "O" closed mouth, yellow felt wig with...more braids, muslin body and jointed legs, jointed felt arms. Wearing green felt gown with white apron, coral-edged pantalets, black felt shoes, and carrying yellow felt goose with orange beak. Condition: very good. Marks: Lenci (silver foil tag ink lettered 310/41), mid-1930s. Value Points: the wide-eyed expression girl is charmingly posed with the squawking goose.

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Novelty Wooden Doll with Hanging Loop 300/400

Lot # 124 (Sale Order: 125 of 171)      

5" (13 cm.) Wooden head with painted hair and simple facial features, with attached costume in bridge green and red felt with applique flowers and head piece, and with at...moretached tag labeled "Vulvania" and original hanging loop. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (silver foil tag). Comments: Lenci, similar objects, designed as hanging decorations were shown in the 1933 Lenci catalog. Value Points: well-preserved novelty with vivid colors, original label.

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