Musical Acrobat
Automaton by Lambert, c. 1910
With papier-mâché
head, going-barrel movement playing one air, height 24 in. (61 cm) lowered, 29 in. (74 cm)
raised,
with tune-sheet (No. 778) and steel "LB" key.
An ingenious French acrobat automaton in working order.
Estimate: 4,000/7,000
US$ 5,200/9,100
Reserve: 3,000/US$ 3,900
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