March 2026 Discovery Auction
Lot 89:
Sold for: $40
Description
Item/Description: Limited-edition French musical carousel by Jean-Paul Hartmann (Creations J.P. Hartmann), signed and numbered 1/6 on underside. Hand-crafted from iron and copper, and fitted with a Reuge musical movement playing "The Magic Flute" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Tiered polychrome base and articulated rotating elements reflecting late 20th-century French artisanal automata traditions. Note on underside in French translates to "Mechanical or steam-powered iron and copper toys, entirely handmade and hand-painted: unique, signed, and numbered pieces."
Material: Mixed, Iron, Copper
Dimensions: Length: 5"; Width: 5"; Height: 11"
Condition: Currently in working condition but periodically gets stuck. Signs of age, wear, and use include surface markings and wear.
Age: Late 20th Century
Provenance: Private Estate
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