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An Amusing French automaton mantel clock, white marble and gilt bronze case inscribed "Honi Soit Qi Mal Y Pense" with a figure of a young woman and removable basket of flowers revealing her obeying a call of nature (automaton mechanism can be seen behind her), late 19th century. Movement no.2650. 35cm high PROVENANCE: The Joseph M. Meraux Collection of Rare and Unusual Clocks, Sotheby's, New York, June 28th, 1993, lot 334

figure bronze

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Estimate

A$2,500–3,500

Realised

A$2,000

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Source: Leski Auctions
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