french-bird-in-cage-automaton
Lot 212
French Bird in Cage Automaton
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
First quarter 20th century, featuring a single a feathered songbird perched on stand within a gilt brass cage, stand with embossed floral garland decoration, raised on arrow feet, marked "Made in France" to underside.

11.5 in.

Private Collection, Virginia

Some spotting and rubbing to gilt; some loss and soiling to feathers; soiling to base fabric; bird chirps, moves head slightly.