An impressive French automaton that was purchased at Sotheby's from the famed Pryor collection of automatons in the mid 1980's.
Remaining in the same family for over thirty years this unique automata features an elegant lady harpist seated upon a pedestal. When activated she plays her harp, opens and partially closed her eyes, turns her head all while the musical tune plays. Overall in very good condition with original blue velvet on pedestal base, some aged restoration to papier mache face. Pedestal base still retains an original Metal plaque indicating the manufacturer! Size: 41" T.