$4,750
Roullet et Decamps Dancing Farmer Automaton, with papier-mache character head, painted eyes, smiling mouth, rosy nose and cheeks, sheepskin wig, painted metal hands holding an accordion, velvet-covered base with going-barrel movement playing a dance tune as the farmer spins on his right leg while moving his left, bending from the waist and looking around in a roguish manner, in original red and yellow striped trousers, embroidered waistcoat, satin jacket with silk flowers on lapel, wing collar, and woolen hat, ht. 21 1/2 in. Literature: Bailly, Automata, The Golden Age , maker's catalogue, p. 295. Working order, three teeth off cylinder movement, some foxing on jacket and shirt, base re-covered. Otherwise good.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-08-23
