Musical Automaton
»Mouse Trainer«
by Renou, c. 1895
With French bisque head incised "E.1. D" for Emile Douillet",
going-barrel mechanism playing one air, original costume,
height 17 ¾
in., with Renou key and stop/start.
Overall an amusing automaton featuring a beautiful bébé in
very well-preserved original working condition.
Estimate: € 5,000/8,000
US$ 7,000/11,000
Reserve: € 4,500/US$ 6,300
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