Houdiniana
Wed, Sep 19, 2018 09:12PM EDT
Lot 275
Blooming Orange Tree Automaton and Music Box.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Blooming Orange Tree Automaton and Music Box. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2005. As the handle is cranked, the small tree first grows flowers, then bears orange fruits. Finally, the orange at the top splits open to reveal a silk handkerchief pulled by two butterflies. Modeled after the famous automaton/magic trick of Robert-Houdin. 5 x 3 x 12?. With wooden packing case and sold together with a contemporary music box bearing an image of Robert-Houdin performing the effect on its lid. Signed by the maker. Accompanying Plexiglas music box plays the ?L?Oranger? tune from Robert-Houdin?s ?Fantastic Evenings? and was made to commemorate the bicentennial of Robert-Houdin?s birth. Both items working. Repaired crack to crank. Very good.
