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A Rare Musical Automaton of Josephine Baker
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Sold
$3,750
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
A Rare Musical Automaton of Josephine Baker
France, Circa 1930
the semi-nude composition figure with pivoting breast pieces and spinning feather loin cloth, her arms manually adjustable.
Height 22 inches.
Property from the Myra and Larry Karp Collection of Musical Boxes and Automata, Seattle, Washington
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
With repainting to body, particularly along face. The movement takes a wind and runs, uncertain of the song which is played. Arms do not move with the mechanism but can be moved by the viewer. Additional images and video available upon request.