A Pierrot Writer automaton by Michel Bertand

Circa late 20th Century, this wonderful piece was inspired by the work of Roullet et Decamps and Lambert. The clown acrobat rises slowly from standing position with both hands on the swaying ladder. A

1975, SWISS: Patterned and inspired by the 19th century work of Vichy, this Swiss example of Pierrot Ecrivain finds him once again at is writing table, finishing his composition and adjusting his lamp

1405. LAMBERT PIERROT SERANADING THE MOON AUTOMATON | The Pierrot seated upon one end of the moon plays several tunes to the crescent moon. The moon itself has an opening and closing mouth and an eye

Musical automaton of a paper mache Pierrot sitting on the edge of the Moon playing music.When wound up and the automaton starts to play and the music begins as the head moves with the eye and chin of

Mother Goddess. Tell Halaf, Syria, 6th millennium BC. Polychrome terracotta. Provenance: - Collection of Michel Vinaver, French writer and playwright (Paris 1927-2022). - To his children, Anouk, Barba

Bertand Russell Speaks His Mind. A collection of 13 dialogues from the winner of the 1960 Nobel Prize in Literature, Bertrand Russell, important 20th-century philosopher and writer. First Edition (St

Michel Ciry (French,1919-2018). Limited Edition portrait of a harlequin Pierrot, titled "Arlequin." Artist signature lower right, dated 1978, numbered 59/90. Housed in gilt wood frame. Good condition

The Item Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwi8EavDDJ0 Monumental French Automaton Musical Jeweled Bracket Clock made for the Chinese market. Circa 1880s. Highly decorated in 24kt gold plate

Monumental Chinese Autamaton Musical Jeweled Bracket Clock Highly decorated in 24kt gold plate has white porcelain dial with black painted Roman numerals a sweep second hand and colorful jeweled bezel

A highly important Chinese gilt bronze fusee movement and bell music automation (33.75"H). automation play hourly and depict 8 immortal rotating around the crown. the lower part with rotating foreigne

1979, USA: Walt Disney patented the terminology "audio-animatronic" in 1967, where prerecorded audio was synchronized with the movement of robotics to produce a very life-like effect in his attraction

Deserted Beach, 1975 Oil on canvas board Signed and dated lower right: Sally Michel; signed again, titled and dated, verso 24" H x 36" W Provenance: Property of an Estate, Beverly Hills, CA Not

Swiss double open-face The (Dutch) Kitchen automaton pocket watch attributed to Pierre-Simon Gounouilhou (France/Switzerland, 1779-1847). 18K gold surround and stem, enamels, brass, and steel with bac

DESCRIPTION: Oil on canvas painting entitled "Minuet Au Tabarin, Paris" ("Midnight in Tabarin, Paris") by Michel Richard-Putz depicting several socialites conversing and partying while a line of dance

Attributed : Original oil and acrylic on canvas 1983 by Jean Michel Basquiat value of multi million $ in the current market. Approximate size 147.32cm x 116.84cm. To sell at that price because I canno

The Fitch Type Writer, 1891 The Fitch Type Writer Company, Brooklyn, N.Y., USA. Model 1, serial no. 327, with wood case. - Literature: Martin, 1949, p. 126. - The Fitch was one of the most exciting ty

DESCRIPTION: Attrib. Georges Rouault (French, 1871-1958) Silk and wool tapestry titled: "Pierrot with a Rose" dated and signed at lower right, mounted in ornate carved wood frame. Note: The original p

LES FRERES ROCHAT SINGING BIRD BOX ca. 1830 ; FRERES ROCHAT SWISS FUSEE AUTOMATON BIRD BOX WITH DOUBLE HAND PAINTED ENAMEL VIEWS OF LAKE GENEVA & MONT BLANC WITH MULTI COLORED PLUME BIRD SET IN TORTOI

Wonderful and important Bowling Automaton with 3 Bisque Figures. Patented in 1907 by Otto Eichenberger of Switzerland with the assistance of Leon Brock of New York, this intricate and large automaton

1910, AUSTRIAN: An amazing piece of early musical automata, referred to by collectors as "The Side Show". Multiple simultaneous movements including a magician, guitar player, dancing ballerina and tra

Artist: Jean Michel Basquiat(Manner of) Title: Untitled Medium: Graphite on paper Size/Format: 18" x 15" Additional Information: Jean Michel Basquiat "Untitled". Pencil on paper. Paper size measures 1

Michel Delacroix (French, 1933 -) Paris Street Scene Painting. Titled - Le Cafe Royal. Oil on canvas painting. Signed lower left, Michel Delacroix. Also signed and titled on the reverse of the canvas

Gilt Architectural Musical Automaton Clock, C. 1870 Approximate Dimensions : 48cm*40cm

A most elaborate automation involving ten various movements. The clown figure standing upon a wooden carpet draped box performs acrobatic feats that in reality would be virtually impossible. These ear