Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 242:
Description
H:38cm W:19.5cm
Once wound and activated, the timepiece plays music while the figure performs synchronized movements:its head slowly turns side to side, arms alternately lift as if sipping tea and raising hands in greeting. This animated automaton with a narrative scene was a decorative art piece displayed in aristocratic salons of its era.
Share this lot:
