Sold for:
$1,778
$1,778
Automaton Dancer with Tambourine, attributed to G. Vichy, c. 1880, with bisque head and arms, fixed brown eyes and closed mouth, mohair wig, embroidered silk and lace clothing, mechanical elements mounted in the pedestal which when wound, cause the lady to move her head side to side, rattle the tambourine and move the mask to her face while the music plays, ht. 18 1/2 in. (slight hairline in head, damage to hands, dress is unstable) light hairline crack in head, damage to hands, silk unstable, repair to bonnet with cardboard, movements of automaton function well but perhaps could use adjustment to get more motion.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-12-16
