Seller's estimate : |
EUR5000 / EUR10000 |
Description:
An excellent W. Tschudin copy of a Gustave Vichy (1839-1904, Paris) painter automaton. Mechanical movement in a perfect working condition, with 5 movements total - moving arms, head, turning body and extending the brush to the painting. Also features a music box with several different melodies. One of the known originals is located in Museum für Musikautomaten, Seewen, Switzerland. Height: 49 cm. Width: 54 cm. Depth: 29 cm. Condition: Excellent. Location: Switzerland, Degersheim.
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