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In this auction two Fernand Martin toys see lot 0498 and 0499
Ferdinand Martin Dancing Couple “Les Valseurs”, 1910 onwards
No. 219, France, hand-painted faces, metal body, fabric clothing, hand-turned, the couple moving in a circle as though dancing a waltz, slight paint chips and fabric wear, working, embossed with “FM” logo under lady’s skirt, height 7 ½ in.
Result: Les Valseurs € 650
Ferdinand Martin Violinist “Le Gai Violoniste”, 1897 onwards
No. 160, France, hand-painted face, metal body, fabric clothing, key-wound, the violinist spinning drunkenly in circles while playing his violin, slight paint chips and fabric wear, working, embossed with “FM” logo on the hat, height 7 4/5 in.
Result: Le Gai Violoniste € 350
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