A rare Leopold Lambert musical automaton
Lot 4
A rare Leopold Lambert musical automaton, possible Jumeau bisque head, with brown glass fixed eyes, long painted lashes, closed mouth, blonde wig, bisque lower arms and hands, composition standing legs, orange dress with red bodice, red shoes and red velvet base, mechanism run by LB key and pull start, head both nods and shakes, both arms mechanised with the doll beckoning you in, for her to lift up her basket lid to reveal a dancing chick. Music plays thoughout her movement. 18 3/4" tall including stand, incised mark to neck (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)