Butterfly hunting" automaton.
Doll with porcelain head, closed mouth, fixed blue eyes, marked behind the nape of the neck. Twin head with red stamp, porcelain hands. 
Standing with a flowery parasol in front of her and now a butterfly, she holds a butterfly net. 
Several movements (turns head, raises arms, butterfly moves).
Bears a label annotated "la fille au tambour major" under the base.
H. 38 cm - total height 50 cm.
Some of the clothes are later, with alterations, missing parts and tears. Mechanism to be revised.
Live Friday 29 November 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 152

Butterfly hunting" automaton. Doll with porcelain head, closed mouth, fixed blue eyes, marked behind the nape of the neck. Twin head with red stamp, porcelain hands. Standing with a flowery parasol in front of her and now a butterfly, she holds a butterfly net. Several movements (turns head, raises arms, butterfly moves). Bears a label annotated "la fille au tambour major" under the base. H. 38 cm - total height 50 cm. Some of the clothes are later, with alterations, missing parts and tears. Mechanism to be revised.

Estimate
€800 - €1,200
Result
€900
Buyer's premium
25%
Butterfly hunting" automaton. Doll with porcelain head, closed mouth, fixed blue eyes, marked behind the nape of the neck. Twin head with red stamp, porcelain hands. Standing with a flowery parasol in front of her and now a butterfly, she holds a butterfly net. Several movements (turns head, raises arms, butterfly moves). Bears a label annotated "la fille au tambour major" under the base. H. 38 cm - total height 50 cm. Some of the clothes are later, with alterations, missing parts and tears. Mechanism to be revised.
Sale Friday 29 November 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris