LOS ANGELES, CA.- Bonhams & Butterfields is to offer a selection of unusual gem-set, singing bird music boxes during the firm’s Fine European Furniture and Decorative Arts sale on June 13, 2011 in Los Angeles. The collection is comprised of approximately ten automaton boxes made of the finest silver and multicolor enamel, some of which are set with a variety of emeralds, garnets and diamonds (estimates range from $1,000-8,000). In addition, the 550-lot sale will offer an array of works for varied tastes and collecting levels, from the 16th through the 20th centuries, with a focus on English, French, Italian, Spanish and German properties. Highlights from the auction include a strong selection of porcelain, enamels and silver from noted makers such as Barbedienne, Bayre, Buccellati, Carrier-Belleuse, Carpeaux, Christofle, Georg Jensen, KPM, Meissen, Moreau Family, Sevres and Tiffany & Co. Porcelain works of note include a