A rare Gustav Vichy Gliding Lady automaton 1870s

*SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - PLEASE NOTE WE MISSED A CRACK DOWN BACK OF THE HEAD AND ANOTHER HAIRLINE COMING FROM THE SAME PLACE ONTO THE CHEEK SLIGHTLY. ESTIMATE CHANGED FROM £2,000 - £3000 TO £1,500 - £2,000.* A rare Gustav Vichy Gliding Lady automaton 1870s, with French bisque fashion doll head, grey glass eyes with a black edge to iris, dark brown six stroke brows, closed pink mouth with darker pink detail, ears pierced into the head, remains on blonde mohair wig on cork pate, bisque shoulders, wooden frame body with wired arms with painted metal hands, solid and shaped legs with green silk boots with Dresden paper trim, original mauve silk bustle dress with full sleeves, purple and gilt enamel buttons, fringing and lace trim, underclothes, tall straw hat, standing on a tinplate clockwork box with three spoked metal wheels, when wound she glides along fanning herself, turns her head and while her other hand raises —20in. (51cm.) high (wig almost bald, some ageing to dress and some wear to base)

Condition Report - Please note we missed a crack down back of the head and another hairline coming from the same place onto the cheek slightly. Estimate changed from £2,000 - £3000 to £1,500 - £2,000. We are pleased to provide condition reports for guidance only and offer this service as a courtesy to our clients. Please be advised any statement of opinion listed is subjective and not a statement of fact by Special Auction Services. Reports are based solely on our own opinion and are for guidance only. We strongly urge prospective purchasers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition. Notwithstanding this report, all lots are offered and sold in accordance with our terms and conditions.