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1633 - Bru, walking doll, France, circa 1895.
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CHF 400 - 600 (€430 - 650)Sale fees
Bru, walking doll, France, circa 1895. Crank head made of biscuit porcelain with brown sleeping eyes, an open mouth with teeth, and pierced ears. Jointed body made of clay and wood with movable wrists. Features a walking and hand-kissing mechanism, both intact. Old cork cap and blonde human-hair wig, restored. Old, elaborately embroidered cotton dress. Newer white leather shoes, marked “Malow.” Stola and muff made of spotted fur. Marking on the head: “BRU JNER 9.” Height approx. 55 cm. - Eyes newly inserted or replaced. Fine crack under the left eye. Tip of the nose slightly worn. Damage and repair marks on the body; paintwork touched up. Dress with minimal damage. Provenance: - Susanne Wälle Collection, Basel
Auction details
Decorative Arts | Online-Only Sales | Lots 1000–1766Auction house
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