Rare Musical Automaton
»Le Magnétiseur«
(the Hypnotist) by Henry Phalibois, c. 1910
Depicting an illusionist performing a levitation on his female subject, both figures with papier-mâché heads and glass eyes with articulated
eyelids, on wood base containing going-barrel motor, height. 39 ½ in. (100 cm) x width 31 in. (80
cm).
Good restored working condition.
Estimate: € 30.000/45.000
US$ 40,500/60,800
Reserve: € 25.000/US$ 33,750
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