07-29-200607-29-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2345Boston
July 29, 2006 10:00 AMCalender
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Roullet et Decamps Bebe Rose Automaton

Sell one like this
$4,406$3,750
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2345Location: BostonDate / Time: July 29, 2006 10:00AM

Description:

Roullet et Decamps Bebe Rose Automaton, with bisque head impressed S.F.B.J. 301 Paris, fixed blue eyes with mohair upper lashes, open mouth, blonde mohair wig, papier-mâché hands, metal-thread chemise and gauze wings, in silk-covered papier mache flower with open-spring movement playing one air and causing bebe to rise, turn, blow kisses and then retreat, ht. extended 9 in., three movements.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Keywords

Rose Automaton, bisque head , Paris, metal-thread chemise