Luigi Fabris - A late 1950s model of Mr Bonaventura, he stood in his red coat and hat holding a tumbling stack of notes each painted un milione, with a dog at his feet, painted L. Fabris 189 to the base, height 33cm, restored. NB - Signor Bonaventura is an Italian comic strip created by Sergio Tofano in 1917 running until the mid 1960s. His adventures ended with him receiving a cheque for one million lire. He is considered one of Italy's most successful and famous characters.

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The tail of the dog has been restored.

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