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French Papier Mache French Bulldog Roulett & Decamps Automaton
Karen Tarleton
for sale €1,755     $1,905
£1,500

Karen Tarleton

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French Papier Mache French Bulldog Roulett & Decamps Automaton

19th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
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A French papier-mâché French Bulldog Roulett & Decamps , pull-cord barking mechansim, Coconut bristle collar and wheeled feet. The first growlers appeared in 1880 in France following the ban on blood sports. English Bulldogs were exported from England to France and were bred to reduce them in size and improve their temperament. The French Bulldog emerged as a breed and were extremely popular both in France and in the UK and were sold to well to do society families. The popularity of the breed led to these almost life sized very life like toys. These have become rare to find due to their Papier Mache construction and most of them have been damaged or chewed by dogs. Because of their value fakes and reproductions have started to appear on the market. This one is in fabulous condition in view that he is around 140 years old.

Please view my other INTERESTING items.

Thank you.

Karen

07866 475069

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Karen Tarleton has dated this Antique French Bulldog Automaton to the 19th Century.

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SA1092969
Description
A French papier-mâché French Bulldog Roulett & Decamps , pull-cord barking mechansim, Coconut bristle collar and wheeled feet. The first growlers appeared in 1880 in France following the ban on blood sports.
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English Bulldogs were exported from England to France and were bred to reduce them in size and improve their temperament.
Karen Tarleton

The French Bulldog emerged as a breed and were extremely popular both in France and in the UK and were sold to well to do society families. The popularity of the breed led to these almost life sized very life like toys. These have become rare to find due to their Papier Mache construction and most of them have been damaged or chewed by dogs. Because of their value fakes and reproductions have started to appear on the market. This one is in fabulous condition in view that he is around 140 years old.

Please view my other INTERESTING items.

Thank you.

Karen

07866 475069

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Antique French Bulldog Automaton to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1092969
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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A late nineteenth-century French papier-mache French bulldog automaton featuring flocked brown fur, glass eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, a collar, and a metal leash.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century French papier-mache French bulldog automaton featuring flocked brown fur, glass eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, a collar, and a metal leash.

French Papier Mache French Bulldog Roulett & Decamps Automaton

Archive II A late nineteenth-century French papier-mache French bulldog automaton featuring flocked brown fur, glass eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, a collar, and a metal leash. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century French papier-mache French bulldog automaton featuring flocked brown fur, glass eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, a collar, and a metal leash. View III
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Karen Tarleton
Telephone 07866 475069
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Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom
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Karen Tarleton
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A late nineteenth-century French papier-mache French bulldog automaton featuring flocked brown fur, glass eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, a collar, and a metal leash.
French Papier Mache French Bulldog Roulett & Decamps Automaton
Ref: SA1092969
A late nineteenth-century French papier-mache French bulldog automaton featuring flocked brown fur, glass eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth, a collar, and a metal leash.
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A mechanical figure or toy produced in France during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, often associated with makers such as Roullet & Decamps, featuring internal mechanisms that simulate barking, nodding, or walking.

These figures were constructed using molded papier-mache bodies coated in flocking or felt, fitted with glass eyes, leather collars, metal leads, and internal clockwork or string-operated iron mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces display inserted glass eyes, hand-painted details or flocking, articulated jaws with visible teeth, and integrated movement mechanisms such as a nodding head or growler pull-chain.

Display the piece on a bookshelf, sideboard, or console table alongside framed art, brass objects, or antique leather books to add a historical focal point to the room.

Keep the object in a climate-controlled setting away from direct sunlight and humidity, dusting gently with a soft dry brush to prevent wear to the flocked surface.
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