Léopold Lambert Narghileh smoker or smoking Turk A figure sitting Turkish-style on a large plinth covered with a pretty oriental carpet, smoking narghileh and drinking, turning and shaking his head as he returns the smoke. Splendid costume: velvet jacket, white and red satin waistcoat, straw satin breeches, gold trim, white satin turban, cushion... Music with two tunes. In original condition. Circa 1890. Height 58 cm. Reference: Bagatelle exhibition catalogue, page 101, "L'Age d'Or des Automates" (1848-1914), page 188 (similar model). Catalogue facsimile page 346. Provenance: Thomas Vroom collection