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Description
25" (64 cm.) A charming vignette is arranged upon an oval ebonized wooden dome. In a garden-
like setting with mirrored "pond" and a tall tree that is magically flowering,are three bisque head
dolls,dressed in original silk costumes with gilt paper trim,each doll with cobalt blue eyes and
closed mouth,mohair wig,and paper mache and wooden body. Two dolls are seated on branches
holding guitars,and the girl is balanced upon an acrobatic bar. When wound,the two gentlemen
play the instruments,and the girl performs her acrobatic act. A beautiful quality of music heard;
several tunes play. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Phalibois,circa 1880.
Value Points: the luxury decorative automaton is lavishly decorated and has a wonderful
performance.