An unusual electric 'Negro Drummer' automaton,
in the style of Lambert, circa 1940,
with the standing vulcanized-rubber black painted figure posed to strike twin animal-skin drums with native pyrté strikers, black mohair wig, painted eyes, dressed in traditional multi-coloured geometric design toga with matching linen neckpiece, on plain sandstone effect base, when actuated, striking the drums in turn and nodding head in time to the beat - 30in. (76cm) high, 37in. (94cm) wide maximum
with the standing vulcanized-rubber black painted figure posed to strike twin animal-skin drums with native pyrté strikers, black mohair wig, painted eyes, dressed in traditional multi-coloured geometric design toga with matching linen neckpiece, on plain sandstone effect base, when actuated, striking the drums in turn and nodding head in time to the beat - 30in. (76cm) high, 37in. (94cm) wide maximum
Estimate:
£1,200 - 1,800
€1,400 - 2,100
US$ 1,900 - 2,800
€1,400 - 2,100
US$ 1,900 - 2,800
Category: Collectibles / Mechanical Music
Auction terms and conditions