De Vaucanson, Jacques. Commemorative Copperplate Bust. Stamped number 3 of 50 examples, manufacturer unknown. Contemporary heavy copperplate bust of the famous inventor, flanked by two of his most famous automata, the Digesting Duck and Flute Player. 8 _ diam. Fine.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
The Silver Bird Attributed to Blaise Bontems, Paris, circa 1880. Extremely rare silvered bronze free-standing singing bird automaton, turning its head and opening its beak Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-04-24
Attributed to Blaise Bontems, Paris, circa 1860. 60. Extremely rare and spectacular singing automaton blackbird turning its head, flapping its wings, and opening its beak Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-10-11
