AUTOMATION OF A JUMEAU SMELLING FLOWERS.

AUTOMATION OF A JUMEAU SMELLING FLOWERS. A French mechanical with a marked Tete Jumeau head. When activated the music plays and her bisque hands raise alternately with flowers in one hand and a handkerchief in the other. All while she looks about the room with her amber paperweight eyes and closed mouth. Typical fine bisque quality of Jumeau was usually the choice for makers of automatons. With the velvet covered base the young lady is redressed in lovely black gown with burgundy inset front panel. SIZE: 18″ t. CONDITION: Lacking one finger on left hand, wig is glued tight to head but bisque appears to be without damage. Clothing shows some melting and frailty. 1-12021 (1,500-2,000)

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
	3386	$1,840.00	AUTOMATION OF A JUMEAU SMELLING FLOWERS. A French mechanical with a marked Tete Jumeau head. When activated the music plays and her bisque hands raise alternately with flowers in one hand and a handkerchief in the other. All while she looks about the room with her amber paperweight eyes and closed mouth. Typical fine bisque quality of Jumeau was usually the choice for makers of automatons. With the velvet covered base the young lady is redressed in lovely black gown with burgundy inset front panel. SIZE: 18″ t. CONDITION: Lacking one finger on left hand, wig is glued tight to head but bisque appears to be without damage. Clothing shows some melting and frailty. 1-12021 (1,500-2,000) 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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