$5,000
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque head doll with brown glass paperweight eyes, lushly painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, closed mouth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, in vintage silk and velvet costume depicting a chef, holding a wine bottle in one hand and a copper pan in the other. When wound, he turns head side to side and then nods toward the bottle which he appears to lift to his lips for a drink; his left arm moves forward and back and music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau (and artist checkmarks). Comments: French, circa 1890, Roullet et Decamps. Value Points: charming automaton in beautiful presentation, with well-functioning amusing motions and fine music.