$4,994
Jumeau Bebe Liseur Automaton by Lambert, with bisque head stamped in red Depose Tete Jumeau, Bte. S.G.D.G. 4 , straight neck, accented closed mouth, fixed brown paperweight eyes, multi-stroke brows, pierced ears with red glass earrings, later blonde mohair wig, bisque hands holding ivory-bound book of Fables and a fan, on velvet-covered base containing going-barrel movement causing the figure to twist the fan, turn and incline her head to read the book which she raises, in the original cream satin costume of classic Lambert design with fitted jacket over ruched bodice and pleated skirt, matching slippers and fancy hat), ht. 19 1/4 in., (small piercing chip to right ear, costume very worn and fragile), with Lambert key, stop / start and tune-sheet. Literature: Bailly, Automata, the Golden Age , p. 348.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-10-28
