FRENCH BALLERINA AUTOMATON.

FRENCH BALLERINA AUTOMATON. Circa late 19th Century. With closed mouth bisque head incised “2”. On separate bisque shoulder plate and bisque forearms. The dancer moves head, lifts arms up and down, raising flower garland, continually moving as left foot changes positions and body changes angle as she pirouettes. She wears her original blond mohair wig over cork pate. Well costumed in alternating pale green silk and silk brocade panels with metallic braid and bead trim. Base has original purple velvet color. SIZE: Overall height (including music box) 20-1/2″ (52 cm) (height of figure)17” (43 cm). CONDITION: Mechanism functions well and music plays strongly. 1-5596 RS (5,500-6,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2005

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
	39	$0.00	FRENCH BALLERINA AUTOMATON. Circa late 19th Century. With closed mouth bisque head incised “2”. On separate bisque shoulder plate and bisque forearms. The dancer moves head, lifts arms up and down, raising flower garland, continually moving as left foot changes positions and body changes angle as she pirouettes. She wears her original blond mohair wig over cork pate. Well costumed in alternating pale green silk and silk brocade panels with metallic braid and bead trim. Base has original purple velvet color. SIZE: Overall height (including music box) 20-1/2″ (52 cm) (height of figure)17” (43 cm). CONDITION: Mechanism functions well and music plays strongly. 1-5596 RS (5,500-6,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2005 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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