22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

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

 
  Lot 46
 

46

A rare Leopold Lambert reclining lady on chaise longue musical automaton 1880s

Unsold
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000

 

A rare Leopold Lambert reclining lady on chaise longue musical automaton 1880s, with Jumeau bebe bisque head, brown and black glass eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig on cork pate, bisque arms, carton and papier-mache body, original claret and gold open robe with lace trim and muslin petticoat, reclining on a velvet covered chaise longue with fringing and cushions, when wound the doll fans herself and lifts the gilt metal lorgnettes to her face, moves her head and then reclines —17 1/2in. (44.5cm.) long x 16in. (40.5cm.) high (possibly missing a back rest, slight wear, mechanism will need a service)