A 20th century automaton based on Roullet & Decamps Clown on Full Moon
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Description
A 20th century automaton based on Roullet & Decamps "Clown on Full Moon", the molded plaster moon with open mouth, wagging tongue, and eyes moving side to side, surmounted by a female figure with bisque head, dressed in silk clothing with ruffed collar and cuffs, occasionally turning her head, strumming a balalaika, and moving her right leg to and fro, taunting the moon with a beetle suspended from her right toe, the movement controlling the motions concealed within the moon and driving a single tune music box marked "JEC 28", all on a red velvet lined base with conforming transparent acrylic cover
Condition
working, music box plays, would benefit from proper service and adjustment a bit dusty, silks with some deterioration, figure with early 20th century German bisque head, movement driving the motion and music also earlier, and adapted to work with automata ACCESSORIES: Winding Key, Acrylic Cover,
Dimensions
23.5 x 10 x 10 in
Buyer's Premium
- 25%
A 20th century automaton based on Roullet & Decamps Clown on Full Moon
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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Item located in Candia, NH, usSee Policy for Shipping
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