Sold2015Continental caged bird automaton, executed in giltContinental caged bird automaton, executed in gilt brass, depicting a polychrome decorated bird on a perch with vines inside a dome wire cage, rising on a circular plinth having peg feet, with a clockSee Sold Price
Sold2015Continental caged bird automatonContinental caged bird automaton, executed in gilt brass, depicting a red bird on a perch with vines inside a dome wire cage, rising on a circular plinth having peg feet, with a clockwork mechanism, 1See Sold Price
Sold2018Two continental caged bird automatons20th century; French brass caged canary, 11 in. H., and similar German automaton with blue song bird, 11 in. H., both with wind up mechanismsSee Sold Price
Sold2022Small Gilt Bird Cage AutomatonContinental, unmarked. A single bird within a gilt domed cage. The lower drawer contains a key. 6 1/2in. h. 3 1/2in. w. Condition: Currently not working.See Sold Price
Sold2019Gilt Automaton Box with Singing BirdContinental, 20th century, gilt with blue embellishments, courting scene on oval hinge, red, blue, and yellow bird, wind-up mechanism to base, 1-3/4 x 4-1/2 x˜3-1/4 in.˜Provenance: Private CollectioSee Sold Price
Sold2017CONTINENTAL ENAMEL-DECORATED OPAL PAIR OF VASESCONTINENTAL ENAMEL-DECORATED OPAL PAIR OF VASES, opaque white with blue ground, finely executed bird decorations with a peach reserve to the center, gilt decoration. Probably French. Fourth quarter 19See Sold Price
Sold2016Swiss Singing Bird Cage Automaton, Reuge MusicSwiss, 20th century. Whimsical grey feathered caged bird automaton with small bird with black eyes and moving beak on a t-shaped perch adorned with leaves and flowers above gold velvet ground within aSee Sold Price
Sold2017Lg. 3 Singing Bird Cage AutomatonLg. 3 Singing Bird Cage Automaton. Gilt wood base with applied floral and filigree design, has a brass wire cage with knob finial and loop handle; the interior has 3 animated singing birds, 1 raised oSee Sold Price
Sold2016Karl Griesbaum Song Bird AutomatonDESCRIPTION: Karl Griesbaum song bird automaton in gilt metal cage. Bird with yellow plumage. Marked to Bottom "K-G" with bird image over "Made in Germany" over "Ken. D" MEASUREMENTS: 11-1/2" tall x 6See Sold Price
Sold2016French singing bird automatonFrench articulated singing bird automaton in gilt metal cage, fine working condition. Appx 12"h to top of ring.See Sold Price
Sold2020Double Singing Birds in Jeweled Cage AutomatonGerman, 20th century. Double 'Singing Birds' automaton in gilt metal and red jeweled cage. Stamped underside GERMANY. Approx. height 10.5".See Sold Price
Sold2024SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON in LARGE GILT WOOD CAGEBird flicks its tail and turns its head while singing a pleasant tune. Cage with applied gesso floral motif. 21 x 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2021Four Continental Bird Plates with Gilt ExteriorGilt leaf mark to underside, a group of four 19th century plates with blue and gilt rims, each with bird decoration to reserves. Each diameter 9".See Sold Price
Sold2024Automaton Red Bird with Working Sounds & MovementsRed caged automaton bird has working sound and movement features. There is a "K G" & "Ken D" makers mark and "Germany" mark on underside. It measures 12.25" H x 6" in diameter. Bird has some loss to tSee Sold Price
Sold2021Singing Bird AutomatonSinging Bird Automaton, 20th C., gilt brass cage (MCCL4478)(WT) Dimensions: 9 1/2" H, dome on stand 12 1/2" H x 10" Dia. Property from a New Jersey estateSee Sold Price
Sold2023GERMAN ENAMEL & GILT SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON BOXGerman Rococo style enamel and gilt metal music box, case by Emil Brenk, 20th c., lid depicting "The Swing," after Jean-Honore Fragonard (French, 1732-1806), marked "EB METALL" to underside, operatesSee Sold Price
Sold2021German clockwork bird box with cage automaton, gilt andGerman clockwork bird box with cage automaton, gilt and blue enameled chased box ca. early 20th Century. Circa 1900s, automaton having a bird cage top with bird on swinger. Button mechanism causes birSee Sold Price
Sold2021GILT METAL BIRD AUTOMATONunmarked, with two birds Condition: winds and chirps 10 inches highSee Sold Price
Sold2021AUTOMATON BIRD IN GILT CAGEstamped "Made in France" Condition: appears to be in working condition; bird sings and moves 6 inches diameter; 11 inches highSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Vintage Reuge Swiss Gilt Brass Automaton Bird CageA Vintage Reuge Swiss made Gilt Brass Automaton Double Bird Cage. The automaton bird cage is in excellent working order and functions properly when wound and set. Both birds sing and move when wound aSee Sold Price
Sold2018French Gilt Brass Automaton Bird in CageFrench gilt brass automaton bird in cage, second quarter 20th century, 11 by 6 inches.See Sold Price
2024Automaton birds in gilt cage, red & yellow bird, comes with glass dome, movement works, height (domeAutomaton birds in gilt cage, red & yellow bird, comes with glass dome, movement works, height (dome )is 12.5"See Sold Price
Sold2024Automaton birds in gilt cage, red & yellow bird, comes with glass dome, movement works, but makes noAutomaton birds in gilt cage, red & yellow bird, comes with glass dome, movement works, but makes no sound, bellows need work, height (dome ) is 12.5"See Sold Price
Sold2022French Gilt Metal Bird Automaton.A French gilt metal bird cage automaton. Stamped to underside, "Made in France 5653271". From a Harrison, NY estate. Dimensions: 6.375" in diameter x 11" h excluding ring.See Sold Price
Jun 11Chiswick AuctionsA late 20th century continental silver mounted rock crystal bird, probably Italian£5,000
Jun 14Selkirk Auctioneers & AppraisersLIMOGES HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN PEACOCK DISPLAY PLATE$125(2 bids)
4 days LeftAustin Auction GalleryCONTINENTAL PARCEL GILT GLAZED CERAMIC BIRDS CENTERPIECE BOWL$80(1 bid)
Jun 11Bill Hood & Sons Art & Antique AuctionsContinental Ceramic Center Bowl, Early 20th c. S-Curve Gilt Supports Ornamented with Birds & Ducks$50(1 bid)
Jun 14Selkirk Auctioneers & AppraisersPAIR OF CHIPPENDALE STYLE CHINOISERIE GILT FRAMED WALL MIRRORS$175(4 bids)
4 days LeftAuction Plus, Inc.Pair Of Large Maison Bagues Style Rock Crystal Two-Arm Gilt Bird Parrot Sconces$6,000