1st item: French automaton figure by Vichy, depicting a girl dressed as a ballerina holding a garland of white flowers. The blonde figure is attired in white satin and tulle decorated with cream and gold pearls and gold glitter. Knaffl family history. 16 1/2" H. Mid/late 19th century. 2nd item: Photographic print of the Knaffl-Hof Building, built ca. 1886-1887 in Graz, Austria. Name of building printed on cream matte in black ink. Brief history of the building and the Knaffl-Lenz family that built it in red ink on back of simple wood frame. Sight: 7 1/2" H x 9 3/8" W. Framed: 13 1/4" H x 16" W. Late 19th century. 3rd item: Austrian sampler, silk on linen, by Walhurga Knaffl-Lenz, aged 12 years. Decorated with two rows of letters and numbers, top decorative flora and fauna motifs, middle and bottom, dated 1816, bottom. Brief history of Mrs. Knaffl-Lenz written in blue ink on back of simple wood frame. Sight: 11 5/8" H x 9 5/8" W. Framed: 13 3/8" H x 11 3/8" W. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)

1st item: In working condition. Loss to right elbow, 5/8" H x 1" W. Fading to velvet base. Very slight loss to garland and beaded dress. 2nd item: Foxing and water damage spots on surface of cream mat. 3rd item: Several holes on surface of linen.