Leopold Lambert & Jumeau "Chinoise Verseuse" Musical Automaton
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Leopold Lambert (French, 1854-1935)
Pierre-Francois Jumeau (French, 1811-1895)
"Chinoise Verseuse" Musical Automaton
circa 1890
bisque head and forearms, brown glass eyes, carton torso and legs, black mohair wig
19 x 6 x 6 inches
The automaton depicting a Chinese lady tea server. This model was presented in the firm's catalog as number 30. The bisque head was created by Jumeau under special commission. When wound, the figure turns her head side-to-side in an upward sweep, nods briefly, lifts her arm to pour tea, offers the tray, pauses and repeats as the music plays.
Pierre-Francois Jumeau (French, 1811-1895)
"Chinoise Verseuse" Musical Automaton
circa 1890
bisque head and forearms, brown glass eyes, carton torso and legs, black mohair wig
19 x 6 x 6 inches
The automaton depicting a Chinese lady tea server. This model was presented in the firm's catalog as number 30. The bisque head was created by Jumeau under special commission. When wound, the figure turns her head side-to-side in an upward sweep, nods briefly, lifts her arm to pour tea, offers the tray, pauses and repeats as the music plays.
Condition
Functions properly. No visible damage to the bisque. Included is a winding key. This item was not examined with the clothing off.
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Leopold Lambert & Jumeau "Chinoise Verseuse" Musical Automaton
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