This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/20/2018
Harlequin Trapezist Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2000s. Wooden automaton with exposed works. A small-scale replica of magician’s automaton popular in the nineteenth century, the trapeze artist appears out of a wooden trunk and disappears back into the trunk by cranking handle. Hardwood and metal construction. 6 x 3 ½ x 6”. Signed by Mayer. Working. Slight wear to wood. Very good.