1437 of 507 lots
1437
Gustave Vichy, Woman Piano Player Automaton
Estimate:
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold
$5,500
Live Auction
September 30th, 2023 Gallery Auction I Historic John Lennon Piano, Fine Art, Furniture, Rugs, Decorative Arts, & Musical Instruments
Category
Description
Late 19th/early 20th century; woman seated and plays piano, doll with bisque porcelain head and enamel metal hands, in cloth gown, piano made of mixed exotic and ebonized woods, with a pair of gilt metal candle sconces attached to front, wind up musical mechanism, hands and head move, seated on tri leg wood piano stool, with stamped Vichy button, 16 in. H., 15 in. W., 17 in. D.
Condition
Additional comments added on 9/19/23: Yes, the musical element is in good order and the head is in good condition Mechanism in good working order, clothes stained, veneer repairs to piano