Rare doll automaton "Dancer" with musical movement, articulated body made of papier-mâché and wire with colour-painted ceramic head over bisque porcelain breastplate and ceramic hands. Underneath a body of green painted tinplate made of wood. Spring-loaded motor and barrel movement with clay comb and key winding mechanism to drive the movement via metal wheels as well as movable arm, hand and head. Played with, stiff. Wanted retouched. H. 50 cm. A rare French soll automat with musicbox. Face retouched. France. 19th cent.