Automat - Young Parisian girl

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A porcelain automaton of a Parisian girl, dating to circa 1890–1900 in an Art Deco style, with a biscuit porcelain head, glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, a finely painted mouth, and a velvet and silk antique costume; height 42 cm, width 16 cm, depth 16 cm, weight 500 g, made in France, with working arms and head and music that operates with a light breath from the mechanism, the original velvet base showing age-related wear.

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years 1890 1900
Fine porcelain head
• Glass eyes
• Painted lashes and eyebrows
• Lips finely painted
Antique automaton with glass eyes and a porcelain face.
The arms and the head are functioning; the music works. When starting up, a faint hiss is audible, typical of older mechanisms.
Old burgundy velvet and silk outfit, dusty velvet, not cleaned.
Original velvet pedestal base with trim and fringe, in antique condition with normal wear.

years 1890 1900
Fine porcelain head
• Glass eyes
• Painted lashes and eyebrows
• Lips finely painted
Antique automaton with glass eyes and a porcelain face.
The arms and the head are functioning; the music works. When starting up, a faint hiss is audible, typical of older mechanisms.
Old burgundy velvet and silk outfit, dusty velvet, not cleaned.
Original velvet pedestal base with trim and fringe, in antique condition with normal wear.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Porcelain type
Biscuit porcelain
Specific region of origin
Paris
Title additional information
Young Parisian girl
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Porcelain
Style
Art Deco
Physical condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
42 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
500 g
Estimated period
1850-1900
FranceVerified
171
Objects sold
100%
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