MONKEY WOODSMAN AUTOMATON UNDER DOME.
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Sometime referred to as an animated tableau or tableau vivant in original catalogs, this model is unsigned but attributed to the well-known automata maker Henri Phalibois of Paris, France, c. 1870-80. CONDITION: Overall, in impeccable original condition, including its original, ovoid base fitting a glass dome with no breaks, cracks or losses. The painted background scene is amazingly intact. Contains a 2-tune musical movement along with clockwork motor. The monkey’s movements are: head turning, nodding, eyeballs rolling, upper and lower lips opening/closing and arms sawing that log, for the past 150 years! Some animations are not fully functioning, purely from age, string linkages stretching or breaking, etc. This piece is essentially fresh to market. Condition: (Excellent). Dimensions: 19" x 9" x 20 - 1/2".
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MONKEY WOODSMAN AUTOMATON UNDER DOME.
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