Unusual Automaton of a Kitten in a Slipper, possibly Roullet et Decamps , with fur-covered head and paws, whiskers, articulated mouth and green glass eyes, emerging from a large plush-covered plaid slipper, the open-spring clockwork mechanism in the kitten's body causing her to nod, blink and open her mouth, lg. 18 in., ht. 11 in., three linked movements.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Unusual Vichy Automaton of a Gypsy, with papier-mache head, brown glass eyes, articulated jaw and eyelids, brown hair wig arranged in Spanish pigtail, left arm Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-10-28
Rare Automaton of a Shrinking Magician by Renou, probably modeled as the Hatter from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , with papier-mâché character head, brown glass Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Unusual Vulgar Picture Automaton of a Cobbler, the hand-colored paper scene depicting a dilapidated atelier with articulated figure of the cobbler at work beneath a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Early Tableau Mecanique Automaton of a Magician, possibly by Theroude , circa 1850, with parian head, molded blonde hair, closed mouth, painted eyes, wood body Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-11-03
Tableau Mécanique Automaton of a Blacksmith's Forge by Tharin, c. 1860, the hand-colored scene depicting French Gothic interior with six figures, four at the anvil, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-03-24
Scene Mecanique Automaton of a Port, circa 1880, the papier-mache and painted-card scene of a harbor, viaduct and Chinoiserie buildings including a clock-tower Pagoda with Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-11-03
BOEHM BISQUE FIGURE OF A KITTEN H 4 1/2", W 4 1/2":Grey and white kitten. Hand painted . Hallmark 400-91 (rev.20070608) Read more…
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2007-06-09
Rare Gustave Vichy Automaton of a Drunkard, with papier-mache character head, smiling brown glass eyes, feathered brows, closed mouth, double-chin, dimpled cheeks, mohair wig and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-11-03
Rare Gustave Vichy Automaton of a Drunkard in a Barrel, with papier-mâché head, brown paperweight eyes with lashes, articulated mouth with sharp teeth, rosy cheeks, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
Leopold Lambert Automaton of a Narghile Smoker, with papier-mache head, fixed brown paperweight eyes, arched brows, parted lips and mohair moustache, sitting cross-legged on velvet-covered Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-11-03
