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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Early Brown-Haired Chubby-Faced Character Girl, Series 178 1200/1500

Lot # 125 (Sale Order: 126 of 171)      

19" (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with very rounded plump face and cheeks, pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, black eyeliner with curly lash...morees, short comma brows high on forehead, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with impressed dimples at sides of lips, defined tiny chin, weft-stitched brunette mohair wig, felt torso and limbs, jointing at shoulders and hips. Wearing country style costume comprising white cotton peasant blouse, black vest with red felt edging and lacing closure, green felt skirt with red and white checkered band at the hem, twill petticoat and pantalets with yellow scalloped rick-rack at hem, socks, felt shoes. Condition: generally excellent, few moth holes in torso (under costume). Comments: Lenci, series 178, mid-1920s. Value Points: especially fine detail of facial modeling and painting of eyes on the rare model.

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Miniature Girl in Folklore Costume, Model 10 300/400

Lot # 126 (Sale Order: 127 of 171)      

9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, "O" shape...mored closed mouth, blonde mohair braids, muslin torso and jointed legs, felt jointed arms. Wearing white organdy blouse with orange and blue rick-rack, orange felt skirt with appliques, pink and yellow coiffe with appliques, muslin pantalets with pink rick-rack, pale pink felt slippers. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (silver foil lettered 10). Comments: Lenci, mid-1930s. Value Points: colorful costume with imaginative appliques.

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Miniature Boy with Stocking Cap and Wooden Pipe, Series 310/14 300/400

Lot # 127 (Sale Order: 128 of 171)      

8 1/2" (22 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, painted curly upper lashes, "O" shaped mouth with drilled hole for pipe, m...moreuslin body and jointed legs, jointed felt arms. Wearing white muslin body, green felt pants, black shoes, red and burgundy woven sash, red felt toggle cap and with wooden pipe in mouth. Condition: excellent. Comments: Lenci, the model appeared in the 1933 catalog as #310/14. Value Points: rare miniature model with unusual large wooden pipe.

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Miniature Mozart in Romantic Era Costume 500/600

Lot # 128 (Sale Order: 129 of 171)      

9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown down-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, large "O" shaped closed mouth, yel...morelow felt glued-on periwig, muslin torso and jointed legs, jointed felt arms. Wearing aqua felt court jacket with lilac lining and trim, purple pants, organdy jacket, green felt shoes, tricorn hat. Condition: excellent. Comments: Lenci, portrait doll of Mozart in classic costume, especially unusual crafting of wig, mid-1930s. Value Points: rare model with wonderful detail of costume and wig.

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Miniature Tyrolean Boy with Bouquet of Flowers, Model 300/3 400/500

Lot # 129 (Sale Order: 130 of 171)      

8 1/2" (22 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large brown down-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, accented nostrils, "O" shaped closed mouth, b...morerunette stitched-on wig, muslin torso and jointed legs, jointed left arms. Wearing Tyrolean mountain costume comprising green felt jacket with brown trim, matching green cap with applique felt flowers, tan shorts, thick woven striped stockings, leather clog boots, felt suspenders, and carrying a bouquet of felt flowers. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and paper labels). Comments: Lenci, model 300/3, the model was shown in the 1933 Lenci catalog. Value Points: wonderful colorful details of flowers and stockings on the hard-to-find model.

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Miniature Boy in Costume of Bolzano Tirol 400/500

Lot # 129.1 (Sale Order: 131 of 171)      

9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, "O" shaped mouth with shaded lower lip, blonde felt stitched-...moreon hair, muslin torso and jointed legs, jointed felt arms. Wearing brown felt trousers, white shirt, green felt vest with embroidered flower over red undervest, brown shorts, brown felt tall hat with white feather and felt flowers. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (silver foil tag) (parchment tag lettered "Bolzano Tirol"). Comments: Lenci, late 1930s, in traditional costume of the Italian Tyrolean region of Bolzano. Value Points: rare-to-find model with wonderful detail of hat, original tags.

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Ladybug Fetish with Floral Coronet and Hanging Loop 200/300

Lot # 130 (Sale Order: 132 of 171)      

5 1/2" (14 cm.) Black felt lady bug with stitched white mask face having tiny felt applique features, brown felt paws and ears, yellow stripes and red buttons on underbel...morely, floral coronet, red felt back with black dots, red felt loop. Condition: excellent. Comments: Lenci, mid-1930s. Value Points: imaginative details include smiling face.

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Black Felt Amusing Cat with Spiny Tail, Model X44 400/500

Lot # 131 (Sale Order: 133 of 171)      

12" (30 cm.) Black felt cat with extended torso and white underbelly has S-curved tail with spiny-cut edge, defined toes, white face mask with whiskers, pink flower on no...morese, yellow and green felt eyes. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (white square label lettered X44). Comments: Lenci, a series of amusing whimsical animals were shown in the Lenci 1933 catalog. Value Points: delightful creature with imaginative details.

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Very Rare Blonde Character Boy as "Cortina" Hockey Player 1700/2200

Lot # 132 (Sale Order: 134 of 171)      

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large blue side-glancing eyes, dark eye shadow, painted curly upper lashes, brows, blushed cheeks, clo...moresed mouth, rooted side-parted blonde mohair wig, felt arms and legs with disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. Wearing ice hockey costume, comprising teal blue jersey sweater with embroidered sun and word "Cortina", matching knit leggings, brown felt breeches with lacing fly-front, brown felt gloves, brown leather skates, and is carrying a hockey stick. Condition: excellent, one tiny moth hole in shirt. Marks: Lenci (square Bambola paper label ink lettered "Rita 190"). Comments: Lenci, 1939. Value Points: in vibrant fresh colors of complexion and costume, the little boy wears original ice hockey costume from Cortina, the traditional winter sport city in the Italian Alps, and is very rare. Ex-Collection Puppenspielzeug Museum Davos.

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Extremely Rare Italian Character Doll "Kiki" from the Prosperity Series 4500/6500

Lot # 133 (Sale Order: 135 of 171)      

14" (36 cm.) All cloth doll of unique production with smooth complexion, socket head with plump cheeks, painted brown upper-glancing large round eyes, painted long curly ...morelashes, white eye dots, accented nostrils of rounded nose, "O" shaped mouth, rosy cheeks, bright blonde mohair wig with yellow organdy bow, five-piece smooth-finished cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips, extended hands. Wearing yellow organdy dress with puffed sleeves, felt applique flowers and felt collar, yellow felt shoes. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (silver foil label). Comments: Lenci, the model "Kiki" from the Prosperity series was made for one year only, 1936. Value Points: outstanding doll in superbly preserved condition of face, wig, body and costume; This doll appeared on the cover of Doll News, Fall 2006, and is shown in Lenci, The History and the Dolls by Nancy Lazenby, page 142 where it was described as "the rarest and most desirable Prosperity Baby".

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Blonde-Haired Character Boy in Pajamas, Model Lucy 47 800/1100

Lot # 134 (Sale Order: 136 of 171)      

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, pale blue side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow and curly upper lashes, closed mouth, rooted blonde moha...moreir wig with center-part, felt limbs with jointing at shoulders and hips. Wearing striped cotton pajamas under brown and tan felt bathrobe with pockets and wooden-button-tipped belt tie, brown quilted felt slippers, socks. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (black cloth and Bambola paper label hand-lettered "Lucy 47"). Comments: Lenci, circa 1939. Value Points: vibrant complexion, hair and costume of the charming fellow are well-preserved.

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Brown-Haired Miniature Girl in Stylish Costume with Hat Box, Series, 300/12 400/500

Lot # 135 (Sale Order: 137 of 171)      

9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, long curly lashes, arched brows, "O" shaped mouth, stitched-on waist-length b...morerunette mohair wig, muslin torso and jointed slender legs, jointed felt arms with modeled bent right elbow to hold hat box. Wearing green felt belted jacket and matching feathered tam, white shirt, green felt pleated skirt with applique stripes, socks, black felt shoes, undergarment, and carrying striped hat box. Condition: excellent, hat box a bit worn. Marks: Lenci (cloth and silver foil tag). Comments: Lenci, the model appeared in the 1933 Lenci catalog identified as Series 300/12. Value Points: rarely found miniature doll with wonderful costume.

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Blonde-Haired Character Boy in Trench Coat with Tennis Racquet, Model Lucy 4 600/800

Lot # 136 (Sale Order: 138 of 171)      

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow and curly upper lashes, closed mouth, rooted blonde mohair w...moreig with side part, felt-like flannel limbs with jointing at shoulders and hips. Wearing green felt shorts and matching bow tie, light brown shirt, russet brown trench coat and shoes, socks, and carrying wooden tennis racquet. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth tag and Bambola paper label hand-lettered "Lucy 4"). Comments: Lenci, circa 1939. Value Points: perfectly preserved doll with artistic painting of face, perfect costume, wooden tennis racquet.

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Blonde Character Girl, Rita (Lucia) Model, in Green Felt Costume with Ball 500/700

Lot # 137 (Sale Order: 139 of 171)      

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, painted brown curly lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mout...moreh with glazed lower lip, blonde mohair wig in side-coiled braids, felt arms and legs with disc jointing. Wearing green felt short jacket with bow tie over white shirt, green pleated skirt with applique cloverleaf, green felt cap, green felt shoes, undergarments, and carrying two-tone green felt ball. Condition: excellent, except small moth holes in ball and hat, hair a bit mussed. Marks: Lenci (white cloth label). Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: rare model with unusual theme.

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Blonde-Haired Character Girl with Jump Rope, Model Lucy 45 600/800

Lot # 138 (Sale Order: 140 of 171)      

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow and curly upper lashes, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, rooted ...moreblonde mohair wig with bangs and coiled side braids, felt limbs with jointing at shoulders and hips. Wearing bright green felt dress with applique stripes, pouf sleeves, organdy slip and panties, socks, green felt shoes, and carrying wooden-handled jump rope. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (black cloth tag and Bambola paper label hand-lettered "Lucy 45"). Comments: Lenci, circa 1939. Value Points: especially fine facial painting and cheek blush, perfect coiffure, vibrant costume.

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Blonde-Haired Character Girl in Navy Blue Coat, Model Lucy 40 700/900

Lot # 139 (Sale Order: 141 of 171)      

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-and-upper-glancing eyes, long painted curly lashes, grey eye shadow, single-stroke brows, c...morelosed mouth, blonde mohair rooted wig, muslin torso, felt arms and legs with disc-jointing. Wearing navy blue felt coat with red cuffs and collar, matching cap and shoes, blue cotton dress, undergarment, socks. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and square Bambola tag hand lettered Lucy 40). Comments: Lenci, Lucy (Rita) model, 1939. Value Points: very fine state of preservation of the bright-eyed fashionable child.

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Brown-Haired Girl in Black Polka-Dotted Dress, Rita (Lucy) Model 800/1100

Lot # 140 (Sale Order: 142 of 171)      

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, painted upper curly lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, stitche...mored-on brunette mohair wig, felt torso and limbs, disc-jointed arms and legs. Wearing black felt dress with red and purple polka dot appliques, red scalloped edge hem, organdy ruffled collar, red felt head band, organdy petticoat and panties, socks, black felt shoes. Condition: excellent. Comments: Lenci, mid-1930s, the model was presented as Rita (or Lucy). Value Points: an exceptionally pretty face with very large eyes enhanced by dark eye shadow, crisp fresh state of preservation.

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Novelty Clown Purse with Rare Pan Face 400/500

Lot # 141 (Sale Order: 143 of 171)      

10" (25 cm.) Felt head with pressed and painted facial features, painted brown eyes, painted lashes, grey eye shadow, closed mouth with wide smiling expression, painted t...moreeeth, attached to red felt purse with clown costume featuring blue feet, yellow felt collar and ruffled cuffs, striped jester cap, and red handle. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (silver foil tag). Comments: Lenci, late 1930s, the novelty accessory utilized the same model face as the character Pan doll. The purse is shown in Lenci, The History and the Dolls by Nancy Lazenby, page 159. Value Points: perfect state of preservation and vibrantly colorful.

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Blonde-Haired Girl with Golf Club, Giuliana Model 1100/1500

Lot # 142 (Sale Order: 144 of 171)      

19 1/2" (50 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, all-around brown eye shadow, painted curly upper lashes, closed mouth, fr...moreinged brows, blonde mohair wig with looped braids and ringlet curls at forehead and crown, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Wearing cream felt dress with red applique stripes and applied tiny flowers, red felt bodice, red felt shoes, cotton petticoat and panties with organdy ruffles, red hair bows, and carrying wooden golf club. Condition: excellent. Comments: Lenci, "Giuliana" model, which replaced the 110 series in 1933. Value Points: especially fine state of presentation, beautifully coiffed wig, presented with original box.

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Four Vintage Postcards of Lenci Dolls 100/200

Lot # 143 (Sale Order: 145 of 171)      

3 1/2" (9 cm.) x 6". Various Lenci models in vibrant costumes are posed on matching grey backgrounds, some with accessories. The cards are from a series labeled "Bambole ...moreLena". Late 1920s. Excellent condition.

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Amusing Character Depiction of Pan 600/900

Lot # 144 (Sale Order: 146 of 171)      

12" (30 cm.) Of light brown felt with over-sized head, pressed facial features, inset narrow glass-like brown eyes hidden by long curly felt lashes, S-shaped black felt b...morerows, tiny button nose, closed mouth with felt applique lips, one-piece body with curved arms, hoove-shaped feet, tail, large ears, and felt "hair" overall back of head, down his back and sides of legs, and holding a wooden staff sprinkled with flowers and a wooden Pan flute. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (brown cloth tag). Comments: Lenci, 1940s, the figure represents the mythological god Pan who ruled Arcadia, playing his distinctive pan pipes and chasing Nymphs. Value Points: perfectly-preserved and imaginatively-designed character.

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Three Postcards of Early Lenci Dolls 100/200

Lot # 145 (Sale Order: 147 of 171)      

3 1/2" (9 cm.) x 6". Depicting boudoir lady from the salon series, Bellhop with floral bouquet, and Wolfgang and Constance Mozart portrait models. Excellent condition. Ea...morerly 1930s.

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Felt Character Duck "Dewey" from Donald Duck Family 400/500

Lot # 146 (Sale Order: 148 of 171)      

8" (20 cm.) White felt bodied duck posed standing with yellow-edged orange feet, white four-finger hands, yellow felt open beak with painted tongue, oval disc eyes. Weari...moreng blue felt jacket and stitched-on blue and red brimmed cap. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci Torino (narrow white tag) Quo (parchment label on chest). Comments: Lenci, 1950s, from the Disney series characters, this being Dewey from Donald Duck family, Value Points: pristine bright colors of the popular cultural figure.

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Red-Haired Impish Girl with Duckling, BC Series 400/500

Lot # 147 (Sale Order: 149 of 171)      

12" (30 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly upper lashes, single-stroke brows button nose with accented no...morestrils, closed mouth with impish smile, auburn stitched-on mohair wig, felt body with jointed arms and legs. Wearing navy blue felt dress with purple felt dots, knit vest, blue cotton fringed head scarf, white cotton petticoat and pantalets with red felt edging, socks, wooden clogs with red felt ties, and carrying yellow mohair duckling with orange felt beak and feet. Condition: excellent. Comments: Lenci, BF series, Garella epoch, 1940s. Value Points: charming expression enhances by fire-red hair and duckling.

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Brown-Haired Boy with Cigarette, BF Series 400/500

Lot # 148 (Sale Order: 150 of 171)      

12" (30 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly upper lashes, mouth with modeled hole for insertion of cigaret...morete, brown cropped hair, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Wearing red and white checkered cotton shirt, blue pants, blue cap with wide brim, and cigarette in mouth. Condition: excellent except suspender straps worn. Comments: Lenci, BF series, Garella epoch, 1940s. Value Points: the urchin was likely influenced by the earlier Jackie Coogan doll based on the early film star.

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