Seated Lady at her Piano
Manufacturer
Vichy, Gustave
(French, 1839 - 1904)
Dateca. 1878
OriginFrance
Dimensions17 in. (43.2 cm)
ClassificationsAutomaton
Credit LineGift of Carolyn K. and Richard F. Barry III
Object number2017.201
Label TextGustave Vichy, (French)
Automaton Seated Lady at her Piano
Mark: “4” on back of head, ca. 1878
Gift of Carolyn K. and Richard F. Barry III
The elegant lady turns her head and moves her fingers when playing. The music box concealed in the piano plays four different songs. In 1878, when this automaton was made, Vichy won a silver medal at the Paris Exposition.
Status
On view
