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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