VICHY AUTOMATON BUST OF AN ETHNIC LYRE PLAYER.

VICHY AUTOMATON BUST OF AN ETHNIC LYRE PLAYER. When activated, music gently plays to the accompaniment of her strumming her lyre. Her head looks about and occasionally glancing down at her hands, all the while her eyelids are fluttering. Elaborately costumed in fine attire adorned with a multitude of coins about her headdress, neck and waist! This “bust” automaton is contained upon an ebonized base with the original brass plaque attached to the front indicating the manufacturer (Vichy). SIZE: 20” h. CONDITION: Professionally retored and in outstanding condition. JL 1-3178 (9000-11000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1367	$0.00	VICHY AUTOMATON BUST OF AN ETHNIC LYRE PLAYER. When activated, music gently plays to the accompaniment of her strumming her lyre. Her head looks about and occasionally glancing down at her hands, all the while her eyelids are fluttering. Elaborately costumed in fine attire adorned with a multitude of coins about her headdress, neck and waist! This “bust” automaton is contained upon an ebonized base with the original brass plaque attached to the front indicating the manufacturer (Vichy). SIZE: 20” h. CONDITION: Professionally retored and in outstanding condition. JL 1-3178 (9000-11000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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