Harlequin Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2000. Modeled on the classic faux automaton of Robert Heller. A small box opens, and a harlequin pops out. He moves his head, answers questions by nodding, and then jumps back into the box. Signed by the maker. Fine.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-04-04
Japanese Conjurer Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2004. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. As the crank is turned, the cup in the conjurer's hands Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Valerie Costume Change Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2004. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. When the crank is turned, the magician lowers an umbrella Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
Self-Levitation Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2000s. Wooden and metal mechanical hand-cranked automaton in which a man with a cigar levitates with no apparent connection Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
Siegfried & Roy Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2002. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. The famous Las Vegas magicians perform the Metamorphosis trick when Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
Valerie Costume Change Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2004. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. When the crank is turned, the magician lowers an umbrella Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06
Geisha Girl Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2002. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. The Geisha raises the cup to show a ball underneath. As Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-12-05
Blooming Orange Tree Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2005. As the handle is cranked, the small tree first grows flowers, then bears orange fruits. Finally, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-12-05
Japanese Conjurer Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2004. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. The magician raises the cup to show a ball underneath. As Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Clown with Vanishing Head Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2006. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. A clown holds a fan in front of his Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
[Automaton] Blooming Orange Tree automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2005. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-10-23
