The Salon de Magie Part IV
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 5
Smoking Monkey Automaton. Paris: Roullet & Decamps, ca. 191...
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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 |
Smoking Monkey Automaton. Paris: Roullet & Decamps, ca. 1910. Clockwork automaton in the form of a seated monkey holding a lorgnette in one hand. When the motor is activated the monkey blinks his eyes, curls his lips, and nods his head, eventually raising the cigarette holder (and burning cigarette in it) to his lips to smoke. Height 14 ?". With winding key. Minor chip to upper lip, some shedding of fur, but working condition.
