International Fine Arts Auction 2017-05-21
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/20/2017
ANTIQUE PRAXINOSCOPE WITH MUSIC BOX
Antique Praxinoscope, invented by Emile Reynaud (French, 1844-1918): a proto-cinematic animation device comprised of a central revolving carousel of mirrored panels, encircled by a reel of still images; including one of a girl blowing bubbles, and another of two couples dancing; surmounting a musical automaton, comprised of bells and combs, with butterfly clappers; all housed in a tiered wood and glass case; W: 21" (approx.)
$1,000 - 1,500\n