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EARLY FRENCH MUSICAL AUTOMATON "LE VIOLINIST"

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EARLY FRENCH MUSICAL AUTOMATON "LE VIOLINIST"

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1406. EARLY FRENCH MUSICAL AUTOMATON "LE VIOLINIST" | A paper mache man with brown glass eyes, painted features, wide smiling expression, white mohair wig, wearing original blue silk costume with soutache trim, silk vest, green velvet cap and holding a wooden violin and bow is seated upon a velvet-floored wooden box. When wound, and string pulled, he nods and rolls his head, his eyes blink side to side, he strums the violin in a very realistic manner, and he taps his right foot, while music plays. A brass plaque attached to the front of the base reads "Le Violiniste, Automate de Phalibois Vers 1860". | 14" h. seated w/base x 12" w. x 8" d. | (Very Good Condition) | $2,000 - $3,000 | VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5KcMLpqIVY&list=PL2msEARRNpnYyqtRosmJ7X1dXSa3XrddS&index=2

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EARLY FRENCH MUSICAL AUTOMATON "LE VIOLINIST"

Name: EARLY FRENCH MUSICAL AUTOMATON \"LE VIOLINIST\"
SKU: 83516896
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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