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Gustave Vichy Banjo Player Musical Automaton

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Gustave Vichy Banjo Player Musical Automaton

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Description

Gustave Vichy
(French, 1839-1904)
Banjo Player Musical Automaton

circa 1895
signed with metal tag
paper mache head and hands, brown glass eyes with articulated leather eyelids, wiry black hair, carton torso
19 x 17 x 9 inches

The movement depicts the man turning his head from side-to-side, then blinking his eyes, teasingly sticks out his tongue and peacefully strums the banjo. As to signal that the performance is ended, he raises his strumming hand high in an elegant sweep and sticks out his full tongue to signal the finale.

Condition

Functions properly. No damage to the papier mache.

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Gustave Vichy Banjo Player Musical Automaton

Name: Gustave Vichy Banjo Player Musical Automaton
SKU: 130190949
Price: 5500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

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Starting Price $3,000

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