Gustave Vichy Umbrella clown This clown is spinning his umbrella on which he is balancing a plate, while his left hand rolls the ball on the edge of his fan. He bows and turns his head, moving his eyelids. Meanwhile, the moon on his waistcoat is blinking. Beautiful rich costume, partly original or restored with the original spirit. Mechanism with five cams and pulls. One-tune music with label. Good original and working condition except for maintenance restoration: costume and patina of the head. Circa 1890. H. 1 m. Reference: Bagatelle exhibition catalogue, page 61, "The Golden Age of Automata" (1848-1914). Facsimile of catalogue no. 658, page 252. Provenance: Thomas Vroom collection