22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

The Important Private Antique Doll Collection of Austin Smith and Margaret Harkin - Part 1

 
Lot 47
 

47

A Jules Steiner clockwork walking automaton 1870s

Unsold
Estimated at £800 - £1,200

 
A Jules Steiner clockwork walking automaton 1870s, with Francois Gaultier pressed bisque swivel-head, fixed blue glass eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, cork pate, the head impressed 2 and shoulder-plate F.G. kid-covered upper arms with bisque hands and carton skirt on wheeled base, the going-barrel movement causing her to move forwards and raise her arms, in original pale green satin costume with pleated skirt and matching hat - 16in. (41cm.) high, (inoperative, shoulder-plate loose and missing wig) - purchased from Christie’s South Kensington 20th May 2003 lot 1014