LEOPOLD LAMBERT FRENCH MUSICAL AUTOMATON.

LEOPOLD LAMBERT FRENCH MUSICAL AUTOMATON. Girl stands at dressing table and when wound music plays and the girl turns her head from side to side, lifts the powder puff with her right hand and then alternatively raises her left hand to look in the mirror. As the mirror is raised, her head moves slightly up and down. The flat cut neck of the bisque head accommodates the additional movement. The head is incised “S&H 1159” and she has glass eyes, open mouth with upper teeth. The forearms are bisque with nicely modeled fingers (left pinkie finger is repaired). On the dressing table there is a large mirrored table trimmed with cloth flowers and there are various items normally found in a lady’s boudoir on the table. Wooden base which contains the music and mechanical works is draped with an olive colored piece of velvet with gold braid trim. The automaton has its original metal key with “LB”. SIZE: Doll is 15″ (38cm). Overall to top of dolls head 19″ (48cm). Base is 15″ (38cm) including key x 8-1/2″ (22cm) across. CONDITION: As noted. Head is excellent, clothing is most likely replaced but well done. Antique mohair wig is old. 1-12444 (1,200-1,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2012

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
	3384	$1,840.00	LEOPOLD LAMBERT FRENCH MUSICAL AUTOMATON. Girl stands at dressing table and when wound music plays and the girl turns her head from side to side, lifts the powder puff with her right hand and then alternatively raises her left hand to look in the mirror. As the mirror is raised, her head moves slightly up and down. The flat cut neck of the bisque head accommodates the additional movement. The head is incised “S&H 1159” and she has glass eyes, open mouth with upper teeth. The forearms are bisque with nicely modeled fingers (left pinkie finger is repaired). On the dressing table there is a large mirrored table trimmed with cloth flowers and there are various items normally found in a lady’s boudoir on the table. Wooden base which contains the music and mechanical works is draped with an olive colored piece of velvet with gold braid trim. The automaton has its original metal key with “LB”. SIZE: Doll is 15″ (38cm). Overall to top of dolls head 19″ (48cm). Base is 15″ (38cm) including key x 8-1/2″ (22cm) across. CONDITION: As noted. Head is excellent, clothing is most likely replaced but well done. Antique mohair wig is old. 1-12444 (1,200-1,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2012 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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