FRENCH ACROBAT AUTOMATON.

FRENCH ACROBAT AUTOMATON. Circa 20th Century. Attributed to French maker Michel Marcu. This charming windup musical automaton features a clown acrobat with composition head with colorful makeup, blond mohair wig, and blue glass eyes. He wears a motley outfit of blue and gold silk with a vest with velvet paisleys and a matching cap. He rests on his hands atop the central ladder. Upon activation, he slowly rises up to a hand stand and back down again. He then rises again. This time, to the amazement of onlookers, he rises up on one hand before starting the act again. A splendid piece of craftsmanship and is mounted to a gold velvet covered stepped base and retains its original key marked “M” on one side and the number “2833” on the other. SIZE: 13-1/2″ l x 10″ w x 25″ h. CONDITION: Generally very good and working. Some lifting to trim and silk sleeves show distress. 1-11499 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1303A	$3,162.50	FRENCH ACROBAT AUTOMATON. Circa 20th Century. Attributed to French maker Michel Marcu. This charming windup musical automaton features a clown acrobat with composition head with colorful makeup, blond mohair wig, and blue glass eyes. He wears a motley outfit of blue and gold silk with a vest with velvet paisleys and a matching cap. He rests on his hands atop the central ladder. Upon activation, he slowly rises up to a hand stand and back down again. He then rises again. This time, to the amazement of onlookers, he rises up on one hand before starting the act again. A splendid piece of craftsmanship and is mounted to a gold velvet covered stepped base and retains its original key marked “M” on one side and the number “2833” on the other. SIZE: 13-1/2″ l x 10″ w x 25″ h. CONDITION: Generally very good and working. Some lifting to trim and silk sleeves show distress. 1-11499 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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