AUTOMATON PAIR DOLL BOX BRU JEAN PHALIBOUS ANTIQUE 1870 RARE VERY ANTIQUE DANCER & MUSICIAN AUTOMATA DOLLS SEE! Start Price USD 16,000.00 Current Price USD 16,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 11, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Location Montevideo, Montevideo See more about 'AUTOMATON PAIR DOLL BOX BRU JEAN PHALIBOUS ANTIQUE 1870' Description             DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH: YOU ARE WATCHING A VERY NICE QUALITY FRENCH AUTOMATON IN BOX WITH A DANCER, A MUSICIAN AND A WATERFALL OR CASCADE. THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE MUSEUM MASTERPIECE CIRCA 1870 THIS PIECE HAS BEEN MADE BY JEAN PHALIBOUS FOR BRU FACTORY, THE DOLLS HEADS HAVE A NUMBER ONE. THE WONDERFUL YOUNG LADY DANCE AND THE BOY PLAYS THE TAMBOURINE, THE LADY WIRES AROUND IN ONE LEG AS AN AXLE AND MOVES THE OTHER FEET, THE ARMS AND THE HEAD, SHE TURNS AROUND IN 360 º. THE BOY PLAYS THE TAMBOURINE AND MOVES HIS HEAD. THE WONDERFUL LADY HAVE A CUTE DRESS TOTALLY MADE WITH ANTIQUE SILK AND BRUXELLES LACE, OBVIOUSLY SHE HAVE PEARLS IN THE NECKLACE AND A IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF EARRINGS. THE DRESS HAS SOME DETAILS BUT NOT A BIG DEAL. THE BOY HAVE THE LEATHER PART OF HIS TAMBOURINE OUT OF POSITION BUT I HAVE IT, EASY TO PUT IT. THE HANDS ARE MADE WITH THE SAME MATERIAL OF THE HEAD (BISQUE PORCELAIN), THEY HAVE FIXED GLASS EYES AS PAPERWEIGHT OR SULFURE, THE BODIES HAS BEEN MADE WITH LEATHER, THE LADY WIG IS ORIGINAL AND ITS REAL HAIR, ALSO ALL THE DRESSINGS OF THE CHARACTERS ARE ORIGINAL. THIS INCREDIBLE AUTOMATA BOX SET HAS AN AMAZING WATERFALL (OR CASCADE) WITH 3 ROLLS, AT THE MOMENT THIS WATERFALL DOESN`T FUNCTION, AND HAVE SOME PAINTING DETAILS. THE OTHER PARTS WORKS WELL. THE PIECE FUNCTIONS AS A CLOCK WITH CORD AND WIRE THREADS. IT’S A VERY VERY UNUSUAL AND ANTIQUE PIECE. AS YOU CAN SEE THE BOX HAVE A HANDPAINTED CASTLE, IT LOOKS LIKE THE NAPOLEONIC 'MALMAISON'. THIS BACKGROUND REALLY ENHANCES THE SCENE. THE DOLLS HEADS AND THE LEATHER BODIES AND ALL THE OTHER PARTS ARE PERFECT, NEVER TOUCHED, ALSO NEVER CLEANED. UNDERNEATH THE SCENE THE PIECE HAVE THE MECHANISM. AT THE FLOOR OF THE PIECE YOU CAN SEE A HANDMADE GRASS WITH FLOWERS WHO LOOKS VER NATURAL AND AUTHENTIC.THIS IS A MAJESTIC MUSEUM MASTERPIECE. THIS PIECE ALSO HAVE A GILDED FRAME AND THE ORIGINAL GLASS AT THE FRONT, IT LOOKS LIKE A PAINTING. MEASURES, TALL OF DOLLS: 13' (33 cm), BOX: 31' X 36' 13' (79 X 91 X 33 cm).*Biography of Jean Phalibois*Jean Marie Phalibois was born on October 29, 1835 in Paris. In 1871 he set up his shop and devoted himself to the production of scenes mecaniques, which were little scenes placed on wooden bases featuring monkeys, tightrope walkers, conjurors, etc. Phalibois took part in the Paris Exhibition of 1878. This yearalso marked a turning point in his firm's orientation, for he began toproduce more and more mechanical toys with music. In 1893, Phaliboisretired from his business and turned control of the firm to his son Henry.In 1925, the family firm came to an end when Henry's son, Roaymond, soldoff the firm to Gaston Decamps.. good luck bidding and thanks for visit our listings (also remember watch my other items for sale). the piece its purely original, really amazing and collectible piece! please watch closer photos and always remember watch my other items for sale Measures: TALL OF DOLLS: 13" (33 cm), BOX: 31" X 36" 13" (79 X 91 X 33 cm). Condition: nice, see photos. Special features: AUTOMATON         Chequee nuestros votos en perfil y puje con confianza. 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