STEINER WALKING AUTOMATON.

STEINER WALKING AUTOMATON. 14-1/2″, (37 cm), this walking fashion doll is 100% original including dress, wig, and even has the paper label on the cardboard cover of the mechanism which reads “Livre le 29-10-67.J. Steiner, fabricant, Rue de Saintonge, No 25 a Paris, Prisette, imp, pass. Du Caire 17”. The doll consists of a pressed bisque shoulderhead with blue paperweight eyes, open mouth with two rows of tiny teeth, original dark blonde curly wig over cork pate, and bisque forearms which raise and lower as the mechanism is wound and the doll walks across the floor. The head is mounted to a cardboard slender torso which widens to form the base of the automaton which conceals the clockwork mechanism. An historically important piece because a) it is all original, and b) it proves the date of manufacture of the item. CONDITION: Excellent, in good working order, later added pressure buttons on back of dress. Minor spot of color loss on cheek. 1-7366 RS (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	10	$4,600.00	STEINER WALKING AUTOMATON. 14-1/2″, (37 cm), this walking fashion doll is 100% original including dress, wig, and even has the paper label on the cardboard cover of the mechanism which reads “Livre le 29-10-67.J. Steiner, fabricant, Rue de Saintonge, No 25 a Paris, Prisette, imp, pass. Du Caire 17”. The doll consists of a pressed bisque shoulderhead with blue paperweight eyes, open mouth with two rows of tiny teeth, original dark blonde curly wig over cork pate, and bisque forearms which raise and lower as the mechanism is wound and the doll walks across the floor. The head is mounted to a cardboard slender torso which widens to form the base of the automaton which conceals the clockwork mechanism. An historically important piece because a) it is all original, and b) it proves the date of manufacture of the item. CONDITION: Excellent, in good working order, later added pressure buttons on back of dress. Minor spot of color loss on cheek. 1-7366 RS (4,500-6,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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