Automata: Life & Other Illusions

Lot #120:

Wind-Up Somersaulting Bear Toy.

Wind-Up Somersaulting Bear Toy. Circa early twentieth century. Fur-covered bear with composition feet and hands. When the arms are wound, the bear moves its arms in circles and kicks its legs out, flipping itself over in a backwards somersault. Height 10”. Fur soft and clean, slightly matted on the backside.