Sold2022SWISS MADE "PIERROT ECRIVAIN" MUSICAL AUTOMATON.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 lampSee Sold Price
Sold2020Typewriter Novelties and Office Accessories'Typewriter Novelties and Office Accessories 1) Enesco musical mice typewriter automaton, playing "Jolly Old St. Nicholas", 110 V, in box. - 2) Enesco musical mice writing desk automaton, playing "SanSee Sold Price
Sold2020LAMBERT PIERROT SERANADING THE MOON AUTOMATON1405. 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 eyeSee Sold Price
Sold2018Musical automaton of a Pierrot sitting on the moonMusical 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 ofSee Sold Price
Sold2016Le Petit Marquis Contemporary Musical Automaton by"Le Petit Marquis" Contemporary Musical Automaton by Lutèce Creations France, depicting a boy at writing table, a quill pen in his right hand, with bisque head incised "374", mohair periwig, burgundySee Sold Price
Sold201819th C. CHINESE ENAMELED JEWELED BRONZE AUTOMATON CLOCKThe 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 plateSee Sold Price
Sold2017Chinese Automaton Musical Jeweled Bracket ClockMonumental 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 bezelSee Sold Price
Sold2016Malling-Hansen "Writing Ball", 1872Malling-Hansen "Writing Ball", 1872 No. 142, the world's first commercially produced typewriter, designed by Rasmus Malling-Hansen (1835–1890), Copenhagen, Denmark. With hemisphere of 54 spring-loadSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Chinese gilt bronze clock music automatonA 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 foreigneSee Sold Price
Sold2022ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AUDIO-ANIMATRONIC AUTOMATON: "JO JO IVORY AND THE PADDLE WHEELERS".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 attractionSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Swiss Automaton Pocket Watch, Attr. to Pierre-Simon GounouilhouSwiss 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 bacSee Sold Price
Sold2023Attributed Georges Rouault (French, 1871-1958) "Pierrot with a Rose" Silk & Wool TapestryDESCRIPTION: 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 pSee Sold Price
Sold2023FRERES ROCHAT , SWISS AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD BOXLES 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 TORTOISee Sold Price
Sold20171907 BOWLING AUTOMATON w/ 3 BISQUE FIGURESWonderful 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 automatonSee Sold Price
Sold2022ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MULTIPLE ACTION AUTOMATON "SIDE SHOW".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 traSee Sold Price
Sold2022Eugene Printz French Art Deco Ladies Writing DeskElegant French ladies writing desk crafted of Brazilian rosewood with brass fittings in the Art Deco style. Produced circa 1930 by Eugene Printz (1889-1948). Another example was offered for sale at SoSee Sold Price
Sold2022Gilt Architectural Musical Automaton Clock, C. 1870Gilt Architectural Musical Automaton Clock, C. 1870 Approximate Dimensions : 48cm*40cmSee Sold Price
Sold201638" Vichy Acrobatic Clown AutomatonA 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 earSee Sold Price
Sold2015"Saint Francis" Musical Automaton Clock, c. 1850Saint Francis Musical Automaton Clock, c. 1850 France, depicting a praying figure with carved and painted wood head, glass eyes, articulated jaw, torso with brass bedplate carrying multiple movementsSee Sold Price
Sold2022FIDELIO MUSIC AUTOMATON "STATION BOX" NO. 60.1900, GERMANY: Fidellio music boxes incorporated Swiss movements and were made by Fidelio Musikwerke of Berlin Germany. Coin operation puts into motion a 28cm (11") cylinder playing six ayers (tunes)See Sold Price
Sold2022HAN DYNASTY DROP GOLD AND SILVER WRITING POTHAN DYNASTY DROP GOLD AND SILVER WRITING POTH22cm, W29cm, Weight3748g,See Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Old Hickory Writing Desk w/ GalleryThis desk came from Ralph Kylloe's personal collection. He is the author of the Old Hickory Furniture Book and one of the most knowledgeable people on Old Hickory Furniture today. Circa 1914. Also incSee Sold Price
Sold2016Large Oil Painting of a Man Writing at a Desk.Large Unsigned 18th/19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting. Depicting a middle aged man writing at a desk. Image size 37-1/2" x 51-1/2", in a modern molded frame, 46-1/2" x 59-3/4" overall. Condition: FaSee Sold Price
Sold2015Biedermeier Lady's Writing Desk, after a design byBiedermeier Lady's Writing Desk, after a design by Josef Danhauser, Vienna, mid 19th c, cherry veneer with ebony inlay, 37 3/4"h x 48 1/2"w x 29 1/4"d (Client originally paid $120,000, receipt availabSee Sold Price
6 hrs LeftJay Anderson AuctionDated 1852 Rosewood & Brass High Quality Lap Desk made for letter writing when traveling.w 16" d 10"US$125(4 bids)
6 hrs LeftJay Anderson AuctionFantastic 1880's 3 Color Bronze Putti French Clock with putti writing letters & bird observing.US$250
3 days LeftHudson Valley Auctioneers LLC Beacon NYAutomaton birds in gilt cage, red & yellow bird, comes with glass dome, movement works, but makes noUS$40(3 bids)
4 days LeftBrunk AuctionsNorth African Parquetry and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Two Drawer Writing TableUS$250
3 days LeftDejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions, LLCHENREDON CHIPPENDALE STYLE WRITING DESK 46"US$50(1 bid)