THE GOLDEN AGE OF AUTOMATA

May 15, 2004 in Las Vegas, NV

The 19th century produced a wealth of luxurious mechanical dolls and toys known as automata. Made in small studios in Paris from the years 1848–1915, these playthings brought to life both exotic and everyday events of the times. Nearly 150 of these automata, from the collection of world-renowned collector Christian Bailly, are shown in this remarkable book – a must-have addition to Bailly’s own book, "Automata: The Golden Age," published in 1987 and long out of print. Included are commentary and foreword by Christian Bailly. 9" x 12". Hardbound. 190 full-color pages.