John Lumbus made an edition of these in 2006, and we have the last one available for sale. This is a popular exhibit in our touring show, visitors are amused to see a mechanical version of Queen Elizabeth II waving to her subjects. A lovely piece complete with ‘pearl’ necklace. Signed and dated. Height 22 cm […]
Archives for 2010
Night 8 – Bulwark the Dancing Bird by Fi Henshall
Tonight, the bird is the word and Fi Henshall‘s latest piece is called ‘Bulwark the Dancing Bird’. This one-off piece is beautifully made from scrap metal, old tins and jewellery. Turn the handle and Bulwark does a very funky dance. H 22cm (8.5″) W 48cm (19″) D 10 cm (4′) £495 (excl. VAT). Sold. Fi […]
Night 7 – The Diamonds are Forever by Carlos Zapata
A new piece from Carlos for 2010, a striking design with the mechanisms contained within a figure. Jealously, intrigue and lust for money are all here. A couple are in the lower part of the torso. He is holding a jewellery box and she is holding an umbrella looking at him waiting for him to […]
Keith Newstead’s Trapecio Artista
A special edition for Cabaret Mechanical Theatre by Keith Newstead from his new ‘Flights of Fancy’ series. In this piece the lady trapeze artist is using a novel way of ascending to the top of circus roof to perform her nightly act. 30 cm high £150.00 (excl. VAT) – Sold. One of Keith’s earliest circus […]
Night 5 – Storm in a Teacup and Lazy Chair
Tonight we have 2 pieces from Laikingland, designers and manufacturers of beautifully crafted kinetic objects. First is a 1:6 scale version of Fresh West’s classic exhibition crowd pleaser, the collapsible Lazy Chair. A push of the lever and the Lazy Chair collapses, it slowly returns to its standing position under the force of a torsion […]