Head is porcelain looks like Bebe, attached to wooden body on cart, mechanical; as pulled along, upper body moves back and forth, ringing little bells; works great, no clothes, looks like a "Jester" that might have been part of a doll parade;
Dimensions
10" tall; cart is 6 3/4" x 4"
Acquired From:
Auction House
Hi Rebecca, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. This relates to the example at this link, which sold in 2017 for $500 (https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/50258269_bisque-head-doll-automaton-pull-toy). That yours isn't wearing clothing recommends a slightly lower value. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: An antique bisque head pull toy automaton attributed to Jumeau, France, late 19th Century with a Bru bisque head with painted features, on a jointed wooden body, holding a ring of bells, on a wooden wheeled platform. Unmarked Doll is 10 inches tall; cart is 6 3/4 by 4 inches CONDITION: lacking clothing but otherwise appears to be in good working condition PROVENANCE: acquired at auction $300-500* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
