Lot no. 587
Gustave Vichy
"Moorish Harpist
Beautiful automaton in perfect working order as it has been remarkably restored (clothes, stool, harp has been redone...). Listed in the Maison Vichy catalogue and described as follows: "Sitting on a stool, she plays the harp by moving her wrists, turning her head and moving her eyelids, a mechanical musical piece with two tunes". Height 75 cm. Late 19th century from 1870.
Ref : "L "Age d'Or des Automates" by Christian Bailly, page 237 and a similar model reproduced in colour on page 72.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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About the sale05/25/2025
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MECHANICAL MUSIC - AUTOMATONS - 30 PINBALL MACHINES - SLOT MACHINES -- FAIRGROUND ART - PHONOGRAPHS - PERFORMING ARTS - CIRCUS
28000 Chartres - France