Sold for:
$1,541
$1,541
Musical Box with Automata by Matthes, Germany, the painted stage with lithographed background and maker's label on the bottom, supports three girls and two boys in period costumes and bisque heads impressed Germany 70_12 , turning the hand crank and starting the music, the three girls on center stage twirl and dance in a circle as the two boys join in the festivity dancing on the side, ht. 13 1/2 x wd. 15 in. Four figures lacking wigs, music and automata function as intended with good sounding music and spirited dancing.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-07-25
