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Gustave Vichy, Woman Piano Player Automaton

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Gustave Vichy, Woman Piano Player Automaton

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Description

Late 19th/early 20th century; woman seated and plays piano, doll with bisque porcelain head and enamel metal hands, in cloth gown, piano made of mixed exotic and ebonized woods, with pair of gilt metal candle sconces attached to front, wind up musical mechanism, hands and head move, seated on tri leg wood piano stool, with stamped Vichy button, 16 in. H., 15 in. W., 17 in. D.

Condition

Additional comments added on 9/19/23: Yes, the musical element is in good order and the head is in good condition Mechanism in good working order, clothes stained, veneer repairs to piano

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Gustave Vichy, Woman Piano Player Automaton

Name: Gustave Vichy, Woman Piano Player Automaton
SKU: 161366184
Price: 5500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

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Starting Price $1,500

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