309 for the maker's catalogue description of this piece. Literature: Bailly, Automata, the Golden Age, p. Although Roullet et Decamps catalogues advertised automata based on celebrities of the day, for example Little Titch, or Paula and Nala Damajanti imortalized as the Snake Charmer, these portrait pieces seem to have been produced in very limited quantities, and possibly only on commission. She was well-known in Europe for her floating silk costumes and dramatic theatrical lighting techniques, particularly in Paris where she was a regular performer at the Folies Bergeres, with acts such as the Fire Dance and Salome. The Automaton in English Renaissance Literature features original essays exploring the automaton-from animated statue. TWO VINTAGE BAVARIAN BLACK FOREST AUTOMATON BOTTLE STOPPERS. Born in the Chicago suburb of Fullersburg, Illinois, in 1862, Loie began her career as a child actress and later choreographed and performed her own dances in burlesque and circus shows. The three major late 19th century Parisian makers, Gustave and Henri Vichy, Roullet et Decamps, and Leopold Lambert, all produced their own versions of the moon theme, and all three also pursued their own interpretation of the graceful dancer. Note: Inspired by the American dancer Marie Louise (Loie) Fuller, this piece was a combination of the fin de siecle interest in dance, movement and the moon that particularly attracted French automata makers. 24 in., (professionally restored overall). Roullet et Decamps Automaton of the Dancer Loie Fuller, with bisque socket head impressed 2, closed mouth, fixed brown feathered eyes, pierced ears, chestnut hair wig, bisque shoulder plate and forearms, dancing on the tip of a papier-mâché moon with articulated eye and darting tongue, the going-barrel movement playing two waltzes (on one revolution) and causing Loie to pirouette on her right leg, balancing with her left, bending at the waist and turning her head, while the moon rolls his eye and sticks out his tongue, sometimes to her face and sometimes behind her back, in pale pink silk costume decorated with flowers and glass beads, lace underskirt and Eau de Nil satin slippers, ht. A delicate ballerina automaton with a nice French bisque head marked S.F.B.J. The record price of $3.7 million is a very strong signal of our international clientele and proves that Auctionata has secured its position as one of Europe’s premier marketplaces for Asian art.Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2345 Location: Boston Date / Time: J10:00AM Description: Curating an auction with such an important artwork is an experience beyond description. Otamatone Deluxe is upgraded version of the Original Otamatone, features both volume and pitch controls, a larger size, and a more responsive stem for easier playing. Arne Sildatke, Senior Specialist for Asian Art at Auctionata, explains: “I am thrilled with this great result! It reflects the historical value of this museum-quality automaton clock and the rarity of its Chinese theme. The fully functional automatism sets most of the figures, the pagodas, the waterfall and a richly decorated yin-yang symbol in motion, presenting a fascinating spectacle.ĭr. The mountain with a waterfall is made with utmost precision and decorated with many small figures, representing the Eight Immortals, their attendants as well as the Three Star Deities. The musical automaton clock represents the magical mountain Penglai, which is known as the home of the ‘Eight Immortals’ of Taoism.
Auctionata is thus the first auction house to have offered such an object of Chinese origin in Germany. In this course, learn to make your very own automaton that recreates the movement of waves and a bird, using simple tools and. Only very few of them are privately owned, and have ever been available on the art market.
Imperial Chinese clocks from the Guangzhou workshop are among the most sought-after works of art from the Qing Dynasty. View a video clip of the sale of the clock during the auction. Auctionata is providing the auctions of the 21st century, where bidding via livestream is just so convenient, even over an iPhone app.” Two of the 15 mechanical automata actually drew the image featured in the film, many people believe it was CGI or a camera trick it took the Automaton 43. New Listing Antique 1906s Toy Becker Metal Worker Automaton Game Figure Statue Vintage Souve. Liu Yiqian comments: “I am more than happy to be the winning bidder for this amazing piece of craftsmanship.
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