Vertunni, Madame du Barry, Courtesan

Description: This auction is for a vintage hand painted metal figure of Madame du Barry. She was apparently a "low" born woman who rose to become a consort of King of France Louis XV. This figure was made in France by the Vertunni firm. The figure is 2 7/16" tall. The figure is hollow cast and then the base was filled in at the factory. Stamped by the factory into the underside of the base, in ink, is "Made in France." Most of that is covered up by an original price sticker from Bullock's (a high end L.A. department store in business from 1907 - 1995. On that, very faded, you can see what I think is an original price of $6.60. I had a group of these once with original Saks Fifth Avenue stickers, and they were all $1.00. The original owner also wrote her name on the label but it is very faded. This figure came in a group with 16 other Vertunni. Some of those have price tags from F.A.O. Schwarz. Vertunni seems to have been most active just fter WW2 and into the early 1950's. Please see my other auctions and my eBay store for vintage German and other metal animals, figural desk items by Heyde and other makers, vintage toy soldiers, steam engines and accessories, tin and windup toys, and vintage and out of print books on old toys. Taxes: eBay now automatically adds sales tax to your cost for items going to states that require it. Payment: I accept all the payment methods that eBay offers. Payment is due within four days from the end of the auction. If your payment is not received within this time period the eBay automated sales tool takes over and starts hounding you. Shipping: My auctions end on Saturday. If you pay by 5:00 E.S.T. on Sunday I'll have them in the mail on Monday. Payments made later in the week or purchases made from my store are shipped as soon as I can get to the Post Office, but that can take several days. I combine shipping on all purchases made and paid for at the same time (unless you're combining a book and toys as books use inexpensive media mail in the U.S. while toys can't). I use First Class (up to 16 oz) and Priority mail. Books ship media mail. I only charge actual postage - no added fees. I use lots of bubble wrap, peanuts, and good boxes. In a group of multiple pieces each item is wrapped individually. Original boxes or other original paper item go into a plastic bag in case you get delivery on a rainy day. International Shipping: I gladly ship international. Please note that there can be lengthy delays at Customs. Per eBay rules, import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges -- these charges are the buyer's responsibility. Return Policy: Returns are accepted. I use a loupe to examine the toys while I'm listing them and I try and mention the significant condition issues I see. I value my eBay reputation and I'm not knowingly going to put out false or misleading info on a toy. I leave feedback so please do the same. If there is any problem with the item contact me first before leaving feedback, and we’ll work it out.

Price: 85 USD

Location: Plymouth, Michigan

End Time: 2025-01-06T01:22:19.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD