* A French Triple Singing Birdcage Automaton, in the manner of Bontems, the rectangular domed cage fitted with three birds and raised on a foliate decorated base. Height 25 inches. Estimate $ 2,000-4,000 Property from the Ann Stone Trust, Shaker Heights, Ohio In overall decent, stable condition. All three birds move their heads, open and close their beaks, and flap what is left of their tail feathers. Sings. Switch works. The cage with some bent/loose wires, but all appear present. Birds are dirty with losses to feathers. Base with fairly even bright finish but with some scattered chipping leaving gesso exposed. Base also with some separations at joints.
* A French Triple Singing Birdcage Automaton, in the manner of Bontems, the rectangular domed cage fitted with three birds and raised on a foliate decorated base. Height 25 inches. Estimate $ 2,000-4,000 Property from the Ann Stone Trust, Shaker Heights, Ohio In overall decent, stable condition. All three birds move their heads, open and close their beaks, and flap what is left of their tail feathers. Sings. Switch works. The cage with some bent/loose wires, but all appear present. Birds are dirty with losses to feathers. Base with fairly even bright finish but with some scattered chipping leaving gesso exposed. Base also with some separations at joints.
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