Automata

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

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    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.

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    Инв.1518/ММП