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AN ANTIQUE FRENCH SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
Attributed to Bontems, Paris, circa 1900
The key-operated mechanism with lever control with two speeds, modelled as two birds within a gilt metal hanging cage, both with automated tail, head and beak, one bird standing on the velvet lined cage, the other perched on a metal rod entwined with faux vines of leaves, the domed cage with a velvet lined interior above a circular base with a border of scrolling foliate motifs, all surmounted by a suspension ring
54cm high (handle raised), 28cm diameter
Sold for $13,000
Lot 50
Attributed to Bontems, Paris, circa 1900
The key-operated mechanism with lever control with two speeds, modelled as two birds within a gilt metal hanging cage, both with automated tail, head and beak, one bird standing on the velvet lined cage, the other perched on a metal rod entwined with faux vines of leaves, the domed cage with a velvet lined interior above a circular base with a border of scrolling foliate motifs, all surmounted by a suspension ring
54cm high (handle raised), 28cm diameter
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Decorative Arts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8805
4:00pm - 30 March 2026
Hawthorn
VIEWING
Fri 27 - Sun 29 March, 11am - 5pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn, VIC
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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