French Mandolin Player Automaton. France, late 19th/early 20th century. Standing doll figure with painted bisque head marked ?1902,? blue glass eyes, horse-hair wig tied with a bow, in original silk, felt, and lace attire (frayed and stained in areas), holding a bone inlaid mandolin. On a velvet-covered base with wind-up mechanism (music box working, but no movement to automaton; in need of repairs). 17 x 5 ? x 4?.