A Turkish Dancer automaton attributed to Roullet & Decamps
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Description
Attributed to Roullet & Decamps, France, a late 19th century "Turkish Dancer" automaton, with bisque head, shoulder plate and arms, the head signed "Depose Tete Jumeau", and with pierced ears, blue glass eyes, blond hair, and closed mouth, the figure dressed in colorful costume and shaking a tambourine held in her left hand, her right arm moving up and down from the shoulder, and rocking her head left and right while a tune plays, all on a burgundy velvet covered base with turned feet, containing the clockwork movement and single air music box
Condition
clothing with losses and imperfections, base with newer covering, bisque components good, automata and music functioning ACCESSORIES: Two bits of trim, Key,
Dimensions
20.25 x 6 x 6 in
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A Turkish Dancer automaton attributed to Roullet & Decamps
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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