An attractive small South German red tortoishell bracket timepiece with automaton, circa 1740.
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€ 6800 $ 7837 £ 5933 ¥ 1250792 DKK 50811 CHF 6265 NOK 76354 CA$ 10900 HK$ 61421
An extremely nice detailed multi colour patinated bronze from a snake charmer perfoming his tricks on a probably North African market.The personality from the Arabic man with great details on his face hair beard etc is amazing and very realistic. Also his physical position pleasing the snake with magic music notes from his flute looks like a un-written harmony with a human been and a snake.The great patinated multicolour bronze contrasts on the figure is well done.On the bronze base a stamp from the name of the bronze casting company (Bronze Garanti aux Titre).Arthur Strasser lived from 1854-1927. His reputation was impressive and very appriciated.