16th Sep, 2014 10:00
Fine Art
Lot details
A German mechanical singing bird automaton, in the manner of Karl Griesbaum, with key wound clockwork mechanism, the bird with bright plumage, in ornate case, decorated with musician cherubs under a pagoda surmounted by a pheasant, with key, stamped '925' to base of drawer and side, 9 1/2in. (24cms). See illustration
A German mechanical singing bird automaton, in the manner of Karl Griesbaum, with key wound clockwork mechanism, the bird with bright plumage, in ornate case, decorated with musician cherubs under a pagoda surmounted by a pheasant, with key, stamped '925' to base of drawer and side, 9 1/2in. (24cms). See illustration
Auction: Fine Art, 16th Sep, 2014
