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Description
13" (33 cm.) h. 12" x 10". A beautifully-created
country-side scene with textured-ground and
painted finish depicting a path with bridge
crossing a small stream. Standing upon the path is
a paper mache donkey with painted features and
harness,upon which is side-seated a bisque doll
with cobalt blue eyes,painted features,closed
mouth,blonde mohair wig,and superb original
costume,alongside her woven basket with feathered
silk flowers. The donkey is stalled at a wooden
bridge,apparently frightened to cross
it,especially since a little chenille dog is posed
jumping at him from the other side. When
wound,music plays,and the little girl nods his
head forward and back,pulls the reins,and smacks
the donkey's side,urging him forward. Condition:
generally excellent,music and mechanism function
well and charmingly. Comments: Vichy,circa 1880.
Value Points: beautifully-preserved automaton with
gorgeous doll,amusing scene and action,very rare.