French singing bird automaton, after a model by Lucien Bontemps and in the late 19th century taste, modeled as two small birds within a gilt metal cage, while singing the mouths, heads and one tail articulate, the base decorated with intertwining floral garland swags, base stamped "Made in France" and serial number "5618295", with wind crank. 19.75” H x 13.5” diameter.

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