This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/16/2018
“Turk” Magician Musical Automaton. Paris: Leopold Lambert, ca. 1900s. As the music box plays, the magician, blinking his eyes and turning his head, raises cups held in each hand to show objects vanish, appear, and transpose underneath them. Fine period-type costume and accurately-recreated draperies. Mohair wig and mustache. 25” tall, inclusive of velvet-covered wooden base (12 x 9 x 4 ½”). Right hand a bit out of alignment, but good working condition overall. Original clockwork mechanics professionally restored. Lambert key bears the company’s “LB” initials. Video on request. A scarce example of a Lambert-made Escamoteur, typically encountered with only one cup in the figure’s hand, and decorated and dressed as a clown.