Gustave Vichy Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Gustave Vichy Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 30, 2023
Gustave Vichy, Woman Piano Player Automaton
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Late 19th/early 20th century; woman seated and plays piano, doll with bisque porcelain head and enamel metal hands, in cloth gown, piano made of mixed exotic and ebonized woods, with a pair of gilt metal candle sconces attached to front, wind up musical mechanism, hands and head move, seated on tri leg wood piano stool, with stamped Vichy button, 16 in. H., 15 in. W., 17 in. D.
Alex Cooper
Mar. 21, 2023
Gustave Vichy (1839-1904)“Flutist Ethiopien”
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
Gustave Vichy (1839-1904) “Flutist Ethiopien” Mechanic winding movement automaton with two melodies Papier mâché, wood, textile and other materials The movement and characteristics of this automaton are described in the original catalogue as such: "Il porte la flute à sa bouche pour en jouer avec mouvements de doigts. Ensuite il baisse sa flute, tourne la tête, renue les paupières et semble parler pour annoncer à l'assistance le prochain morceau. Pièce à musique 2 airs. Costume en satin et soie riche. Hauteur 82 cm. modèle déposé" France, ca. 1870 (losses, faults, signs of wear and movement in need of service) Literature: Christian Bailly; "L'âge d'Or des Automates, 1848-1914", p. 72 e p. 238. Lenght: 87,5 cm
Veritas Art Auctioneers
Jun. 25, 2022
Gustave Vichy & Jumeau "Girl Playing with Dog" Musical Automaton
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Gustave Vichy (French, 1839-1904) Pierre-François Jumeau (French, 1811-1895) "Girl Playing with Dog" Musical Automaton circa 1890 bisque head and hands, blue glass eyes reverse of head marked "Depose, Tete Jumeau" 21 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 10
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Jun. 25, 2022
Gustave Vichy Cavalier with Violin Musical Automaton
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Gustave Vichy (French, 1839-1904) Cavalier with Violin Musical Automaton circa 1880 bisque head, brown glass enamel eyes, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs, metal hands the head by Gaultier and signed with early block letter "F.G." 19 x 9 x 7 1/2 inches The movement depicts him turning his head side-to-side, then nodding up and down, and then strums the violin with his right hand that is hinged at the elbow.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Jun. 25, 2022
Gustave Vichy Banjo Player Musical Automaton
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Gustave Vichy (French, 1839-1904) Banjo Player Musical Automaton circa 1895 signed with metal tag paper mache head and hands, brown glass eyes with articulated leather eyelids, wiry black hair, carton torso 19 x 17 x 9 inches The movement depicts the man turning his head from side-to-side, then blinking his eyes, teasingly sticks out his tongue and peacefully strums the banjo. As to signal that the performance is ended, he raises his strumming hand high in an elegant sweep and sticks out his full tongue to signal the finale.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Dec. 11, 2020
Gustave Vichy Buffalo Bill smoker automaton
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
c. 1890., France, Buffalo Bill smoker, painted papier mache head and body, with impressed mark "D" to front side of neck, glass eyes, long wig with hat and facial hair, standing with rifle, in leather and fabric costume embellished with mother of pearl buttons, ribbon medal, and beadwork, with additional pieces from original costume provided, mounted on velvet covered stand, motion: head tilts back, eyes open and close, mount opens, arm moves cigarette to mouth, and leans back afterward in pleasure, 30"h x 10"w x 9"d
Millea Bros Ltd
Dec. 11, 2020
Gustave Vichy large musical clown automaton
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
19th c., France, Clown Parapluie, male clown with fan and umbrella, composition head, painted face with glass eyes, dressed in elaborate costume, key wind mechanism, musical, motion: head tilts back and to the side, eyes open, umbrella twirls and fan moves, eyes on stomach open and close, 40.25"h x 17.75"w x 21"d (excl. base), 65.5"h x 18.75"w x 24"d (incl. base)
Millea Bros Ltd
Oct. 27, 2019
A mid 19thC automation of Pierrot playing a mandolin attributed to Gustave
Est: £800 - £1,200
A mid 19thC automation of Pierrot playing a mandolin attributed to Gustave Vichy (1839-1904) working mechanism, box 50cms h, overall good condition with some wear to silk in places.
Hawleys Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 27, 2019
GUSTAVE VICHY (FRENCH, 1839-1904) BANJO PLAYER MUSICAL AUTOMATON
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
GUSTAVE VICHY (FRENCH, 1839-1904) BANJO PLAYER MUSICAL AUTOMATON, bust-form papier-mache figure with glass eyes, likely original costume, and straw hat, shaped plinth base retaining Vichy maker's plaque. Reserve.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Apr. 09, 2019
Gustave Vichy (1839-1904)-attributed
Est: €600 - €1,200
Gustave Vichy (1839-1904)-attributed, Puppet automate, of a coloured boy with cymbals and culls at his feet, wood and textile, naturalistic painted, on a wooden rectangular base, with play movement and key, in function, playing music and moving the figure from right to left. Used condition, French 20th Century.
Deutsch Auktionen
Oct. 13, 2016
Autómato, atribuível a Gustave Vichy
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Autómato musical, trabalho atribuível a Gustave Vichy (1839-1904). Interior da caixa representando teatro, com dois níveis de alturas e lados espelhados. No nível superior encontra-se uma malabarista deitada, segurando uma bola de riscas nas mãos e outra nos pés. Veste fato de seda, em mau estado de conservação. Cara em porcelana e olhos em vidro. Teatro forrado a veludo em tons de "bordeaux" com aplicações a dourado. Moldura em madeira entalhada e dourada. Máquina em bom estado de conservação, tendo algumas partes do mecanismo sido restauradas. Com chave. Restauros e defeitos. Dim. aprox.: 40,5 x 42,8 x 19 cm.
Palácio do Correio Velho
Feb. 06, 2016
Gustave Vichy (1839-1904) Gentleman Fumeur musical automaton 14 1/2''w x 9''d x 35''h
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Gustave Vichy (1839-1904) Gentleman Fumeur musical automaton circa 1900 14 1/2''w x 9''d x 35''h Provenance: Auction Team Breker, Cologne, Germany, 24 May 2014
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 06, 2016
Gustave Vichy (1839-1904) Gentleman Fumeur musical automaton 14''w x 10''d x 30''h
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Gustave Vichy (1839-1904) Gentleman Fumeur musical automaton circa 1885 seven movements 14''w x 10''d x 30''h Provenance: Theriault's - The Dolls Masters, Annapolis, MD, 20 November 2005, Playing Their Parts, Lot 132
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 03, 2014
A rare composition musical automaton figure, attributed to Gustave Vichy, Paris
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
A rare composition musical automaton figure, attributed to Gustave Vichy, Paris, circa 1900 , modelled as an African American banjo player wearing a red cap and shirt, blue coat and striped pantaloons seated on an oversized gilt stool upholstered in red velvet with tassel border over conforming green and gold velvet pendant panels enclosing the musical and automaton drive mechanisms, once activated (via a brass pull button to the rear of the stool) the figure strums the banjo with his right hand whilst rotating and nodding his head, blinking his glass eyes and swinging his right leg, (restored), 61cm (24ins) high. Gustave Vichy was the son of Parisian watch and clockmaker Antoine Vichy who established a workshop making clocks, mechanical objects and toys in 1862. Unfortunately shortly after the founding of the business Antoine died leaving the firm in the hands of his widow Genevieve. By 1865 the business had become bankrupt and was wound up only to be re-established in by their son, Gustave, this time specialising in automata. Gustave Vichy was well placed to respond to the Parisian fashion for automata and mecahnical items of a 'mysterious' nature which reached its height during the latter years of the 19th century. The Vichy workshop became leaders in the field and were particularly well known for the realism and inventive nature of their figures. In 1893 Gustave handed the day to day direction of the firm over to his son, Henry, who introduced further innovations such as the Lioret gramophone which for the first time enabled the figures to speak. In 1904 Gustave Vichy died leaving the business to be passed on to his former factory foreman Auguste Triboulet who continued in the Vichy tradition until his death in 1920 when the firm was sold to the French toy manufacturers J.A.F. The current lot can be attributed to Gustave Vichy on the basis that the design appears in his 1900 catalogue captioned Petit negre jouant du banjo.
Dreweatts 1759
Nov. 30, 2012
Gustave VICHY (1839-1904) et Auguste TRIBOULET
Est: €25,000 - €30,000
Gustave VICHY (1839-1904) et Auguste TRIBOULET (1865-1920)Bob et son cochon savant, 1910 Automate figurant un clown excentrique qui fait travailler un cochon. Celui-ci, monté sur le haut d'une échelle, se dresse sur une...
Beaussant-Lefevre
Mar. 28, 2012
GUSTAVE VICHY BLACK SMOKER AUTOMATON CIRCA 1880 70cm high
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
GUSTAVE VICHY BLACK SMOKER AUTOMATON CIRCA 1880 the composition head with glass eyes and traces of hair, with mechanical movement to the eyes, mouth and neck, the papier mache body with mechanical arms and composition hands, dressed in his original top hat, red silk tailcoat, waistcoat and black breeches, a monocle in his left hand. 70cm high
Lyon & Turnbull