Auction 79 Antiques & Works of Art

539

A "Oiseaux Canteurs" birg cage, Bontems


Estimate

3.500 - 5.000


Session 2

12 July 2018



Description

Chiselled and gilt metal cage executed by the famous Bontems house
The movement is generated by the highly complex mechanism inside the lower part of the cage
Two actual size birds sing alternately swinging the heads and the tails
High execution quality creating a very reslistic illusion
Perfect condition and working
Franca, ca. 1890

Height: 52cm Diam.: 28 cm


Category

Objects



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