Antique French Automaton, Bird in Cage

Circa 1920, a feathered bird upon a perch within a gilt brass cage, stamped on the underside "Made in France". Bird neither turns head nor chirps.

11.75 x 6.5 in.

From the Collection of Patricia Ann Leahy, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Not in working condition; losses to gilt on the cage.