807. La Boule Mysterieuse. Paris, Fernand Martin, 1906. Mechanical lithographed tin toy inspired by the circus act of Leopold Laroche, who, while inside a large metal ball, scaled a spiral-shaped tower. Pull the string and the toy duplicates his feat. The ball opens at the top to reveal Laroche inside. 13 ½” tall. Working. Minor paint wear and oxidation; good.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-09-20
Laroche, Leroy. La Boule Mysterieuse. Paris, Fernand Martin, 1906. Elaborate mechanical lithographed tin toy inspired by the circus act of Laroche, who, while inside a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-02-02
Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973); Autoportrait Transpose et Dédoublés Revant au Cirque, avec Jacqueline en Acrobate a la Boule, from the 347 Series, 1968; Etching and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2014-11-15
Cartier, Paris, modèle déposé, made in the 1950's. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold and rock crystal, keyless "roulette" dress watch, in original red leather Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1992-11-19
