Automata: Life & Other Illusions

Lot #52:

Rosalinda Bubble Blowing Witch Automaton.

Rosalinda Bubble Blowing Witch Automaton. Connecticut: Anatoly Zaya-Ruzo, 2008. Craggy-faced witch sits in the crook of a tree branch, a broom in one hand, and a brass bubble wand in the other. A brass cauldron sits in front of her in the crook of another branch. As the mechanism is activated, the witch dips the bubble wand into the cauldron, stirs it about, and eventually lifts it to her lips, blowing a stream of bubbles. Composition head and hands; brass mechanism concealed in tree. Winding key in the shape of a snake. Maker’s name on engraved brass plaque at base. Height 20”. Working. VIEW VIDEO