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Lot 285

A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 'TEA DRINKER' AUTOMATON

probably by Gustave Vichy, modelled as an Oriental man emerging from an Imari palette ginger jar, the figure wearing green robes and holding a tea cup, the ginger jar 32cm high

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
Hammer price: £3,000
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Appears to be in working order, with music playing, lid lifting and figure moving. Would benefit from a service. 

The vase is chipped and cracked with some paint loss and ample craquelure. The figure has small losses and damages but is mainly ok. 

Please see the additional images available on request. 

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