RARE OLD ALEXANDRE THEROUDE BARREL ORGAN MONKEY AUTOMATON.

RARE OLD ALEXANDRE THEROUDE BARREL ORGAN MONKEY AUTOMATON. Circa 19th Century. This phenomenal hand crank barrel organ automaton depicts a duet of courtly dressed monkeys flanking a central simian magician or conjurer in a room setting. The very animated magician nods to onlookers, blinks his eyes, and pulls back his lips in a smile as the objects beneath his two chalices magically transform into other objects. The two articulated musicians open and close their mouths, nod their heads, and blink their eyes while playing their cello and violin. The violin player even taps his foot to the music. Tallied at 18 separate movements, the trio is a joy to behold. The inlaid cabinet features a central image of a young ballerina surrounded by vines and garland. Inside is a Thibouville Lamy 8-tune barrel organ providing musical accompaniment to the action of the characters. SIZE: 36″ h x 24-1/2″ w x 13″ d. CONDITION: Very good with average wear. Given the age of this piece and its wooden gear mechanism, it works well, but not perfect. As expected, there has been some restoration. And the barrel organ, though restored and working, needs some adjustment. 8-87693 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012

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
	3410A	$17,250.00	RARE OLD ALEXANDRE THEROUDE BARREL ORGAN MONKEY AUTOMATON. Circa 19th Century. This phenomenal hand crank barrel organ automaton depicts a duet of courtly dressed monkeys flanking a central simian magician or conjurer in a room setting. The very animated magician nods to onlookers, blinks his eyes, and pulls back his lips in a smile as the objects beneath his two chalices magically transform into other objects. The two articulated musicians open and close their mouths, nod their heads, and blink their eyes while playing their cello and violin. The violin player even taps his foot to the music. Tallied at 18 separate movements, the trio is a joy to behold. The inlaid cabinet features a central image of a young ballerina surrounded by vines and garland. Inside is a Thibouville Lamy 8-tune barrel organ providing musical accompaniment to the action of the characters. SIZE: 36″ h x 24-1/2″ w x 13″ d. CONDITION: Very good with average wear. Given the age of this piece and its wooden gear mechanism, it works well, but not perfect. As expected, there has been some restoration. And the barrel organ, though restored and working, needs some adjustment. 8-87693 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012 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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