Balancing Bear Automaton by
»Decamps«, c. 1920
Fur-covered bear with carved wood claws, battery-illuminated eyes, articulated head, hips and mouth in brass wire muzzle.
Height 13 ½ in. (34 cm), with circular brass Decamps key.
A most charming and unusual mechanical toy!
Estimate: 700/1,200
US$ 900/1,600
Reserve: 350/US$ 455
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