Musical automaton "Illusionist"
Musical automaton "Illusionist"
France, Paris
circa 1880
Louis Renou; Pierre-Francois Jumeau
Porcelain, wood, fabric (velvet, silk, cotton), metal; turning, painting, sewing, woodwork
13 x 20 x 40 cm, 4 kg
Automaton is playing one tune. Four movements. The illusionist nods her head, waves her wand and lifts the lid of the dice to reveal empty space. She raises it for the second time, this time revealing a head.
Инв.1518/ММП