Lot Essay
Another example of this model is illustrated in S. Richemond, op. cit., figs.49-51, p. 100.
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CIRCA 1900
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A LATE BRU TETEUR NURSING DOLL
CIRCA 1900
With poured bisque head impressed 'Br(u) Jne. 4', open mouth, fixed blue paperweight eyes, pierced ears, the back of the head with feeding mechanism (inoperative) and opening for key, on French jointed composition body, in replacement drop-waist blue silk dress, sparse blonde mohair wig, cotton undergarments and leather shoes stamped 'Paris Dos3' and bee symbol
12¾ in. (32 cm.) high
CIRCA 1900
With poured bisque head impressed 'Br(u) Jne. 4', open mouth, fixed blue paperweight eyes, pierced ears, the back of the head with feeding mechanism (inoperative) and opening for key, on French jointed composition body, in replacement drop-waist blue silk dress, sparse blonde mohair wig, cotton undergarments and leather shoes stamped 'Paris Dos3' and bee symbol
12¾ in. (32 cm.) high
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 9 May 1991, lot 332.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.
Brought to you by
Flora Elek
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