This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2021
Minstrel Magician Automaton. France: Jean Farkas, ca. 1960. Mid-century automaton of a black magician in a white top hat and red tails holding two cones over a table; as they are raised and lowered, the objects on the tabletop change repeatedly. Reuge music box concealed in the base which plays the Minuet in G by Mozart as the automaton performs. Height 19 ½". See Salon de Magie, page 103.