Lot 1251* - A212 Decorative Arts - jeudi, 27. mars 2025, 13h30
AUTOMATON FEATURING A CLOWN WITH A SWORD AS AN EQUILIBRIST
France, second half of the 19th century. Maison Roullet-Decamps (Jean Roullet & Ernest Decamps).
Standing clown in green/red silk robe with a painted papier-mâché head and painted wooden hands, wood and metal construction. The torso contains a wind-up mechanism and a music box playing one melody. The clown balances a metal sword on his nose, turns his head, and plays a painted wooden guitar with the right hand. Gray/blonde hair and ruffled lace. With a fabric-covered wooden base. 1 winding key.
H 84.5 cm.
Provenance:
Fabric partly stained and with losses. Paint on the face and hands with losses and flaking.
CHF 1 000 / 1 500 | (€ 1 030 / 1 550)
Vendu pour CHF 4 750 (frais inclus)