Roullet et Decamps Pouncing Lion Automaton, with fur-covered body, amber glass eyes, whiskers, mane and articulated head and legs, the open-spring motor with stop/start causing him to sway his head from side to side, "growl", crouch slowly on his hind legs and then suddenly spring forwards, lg. 15 in., (overall good condition, tail replaced).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-05-03
Rare Roullet et Decamps Automaton of a Bouqetière Surprise, with bisque portrait head stamped in red Déposé Tête Jumeau, Bte. S.G.D.G. 8 , open mouth Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-08-23
All Original Roullet et Decamps Automaton of a Chef d'Orchestre, with unmarked Jumeau bisque impressed E , closed mouth, fixed brown paperweight eyes, feathered brows, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-03-24
Roullet et Decamps Bébé Rose Automaton, with Jumeau bisque character head marked in red HVII , straight neck, fixed blue paperweight eyes, feathered brows, pierced Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Roullet et Decamps Automaton of a Clown Equilibriste, with Jumeau bisque head impressed 4 , open mouth with upper teeth, fixed blue paperweight eyes, heavy Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-11-03
Rare Roullet et Decamps Automaton of the English Comedian Little Tich, with papier-mache head modeled with beaming smile, rosy cheeks, shaded jaw suggesting "five o'clock Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-10-28
Roullet et Decamps Automaton of the Dancer Loie Fuller, with bisque socket head impressed 2 , closed mouth, fixed brown feathered eyes, pierced ears, chestnut Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Rare Negre Buveur Automaton by Roullet et Decamps, depicting a black boy sitting on a cane chair and drinking from a bottle of brandy, one Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-11-03
Roullet et Decamps Waltzing Paysan Automaton, with out-sized papier-mache character head, painted blue eyes, smiling mouth, rosy complexion, curly brown hair wig, and metal hands, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-10-28
Rare Roullet et Decamps Automaton of a Chef and Cat, with bisque head stamped in red Déposé Tête Jumeau, Bte. S.G.D.G. 4 , straight neck, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-10-28
Roullet et Decamps Automaton of a Spanish Serenade, depicting a matador playing his mandoline to a maiden in the tower, the matador with unmarked FG Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-11-03
