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Valerie Costume Change Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2004. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. When the crank is turned, the magician lowers an umbrella over the front of her dress. When she raises it, her dress has changed color, replacing the dress hanging on the screen behind her. Hardwood and metal construction. Hand painted. 5 _ x 3 _ x 11". Signed by the maker. Very good.


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