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