A classic French automaton from the late 19th or earlier 20th century depicting a male child dressed in typical French style with a dunce hat. This youth is standing on a velvet covered base that contains the mechanism/music box that, when activated, he proceeds to play his instrument and occasionally sticks his tongue out at those observing his performance. A bisque head with open mouth, finely painted facial features, blue glass eyes and what appears to be old if not his original clothing. In functional working condition. Condition (Very Good). Size 23" T.