leon casimir bru - Automat - Automate poupee

Starting bid
€ 1

Add to your favourites to get an alert when the auction starts.

Justus Heutink
Expert
Selected by Justus Heutink

Holds broad knowledge of religious icons with six years of collecting experience.

Estimate  € 2,400 - € 2,700
Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 140738 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Description from the seller

BRU antique automaton
Subject: mechanical-movement doll (automatic movement)
Markings
• Brand: BRU
• Mould number: 366
• Marking visible/readable on the head
• Numbering in accordance with BRU productions from the period
1890 Articulated body adapted to the function of automaton
• Original clothing (presence of old lace, worn with normal aging wear)
Very good overall condition for an automaton of this era
Normal wear related to the age of the fabrics (cracked/frail)
• No modern alterations
The mechanism works correctly, it raises both arms, turns the head, you can hear just a whistle when the music plays, which is normal for the period!

BRU antique automaton
Subject: mechanical-movement doll (automatic movement)
Markings
• Brand: BRU
• Mould number: 366
• Marking visible/readable on the head
• Numbering in accordance with BRU productions from the period
1890 Articulated body adapted to the function of automaton
• Original clothing (presence of old lace, worn with normal aging wear)
Very good overall condition for an automaton of this era
Normal wear related to the age of the fabrics (cracked/frail)
• No modern alterations
The mechanism works correctly, it raises both arms, turns the head, you can hear just a whistle when the music plays, which is normal for the period!

Details

Era
1400-1900
Porcelain type
Biscuit porcelain
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
leon casimir bru
Designer/artist/maker
leon casimir bru
Model
Automate poupee
Material
Porcelain
Colour
Multicolour
Physical condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
43 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
17 cm
Weight
500 g
Estimated period
1850-1900
FranceVerified
177
Objects sold
100%
Private

Similar objects

For you in

Antiques & Classic Furniture