Rare Life-Sized Automaton
»The Death of Cleopatra«, c. 1885

Probably English. Poured wax figure modeled as the Egyptian queen, with closed eyes, inset flowing hair, articulated bare breasts,
serpentine bracelet, glass-gem-set anklets and crown, in glazed case with going-barrel motor in plinth base, total length 6 ft. (180 cm).
Estimate: € 10.000/15.000
US$ 13,500/20,300
Reserve: € 7.500/US$ 10,125
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