Bebe Niche Automaton by Lambert

Description:

Bebe Niche Automaton by Lambert, with bisque head stamped in red Depose Tete Jumeau 4, closed mouth, fixed brown paperweight eyes, feathered brows, pierced ears with blue bead earrings, blonde hair wig, bisque hands, and wicker basket, on red cut-velvet covered base containing single-air going-barrel movement causing the bebe to turn and incline her head, proffer a flower in her left hand, and lift the lid of the basket with her right to reveal a nest of silk flowers, in the original silk brocade jacket over Eau de Nil satin skirt, matching pillbox hat and slippers, ht. 19 1/4 in., with tune-sheet, brass Lambert key and stop / start.
Estimate $5,000-8,000

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