Automata: Life & Other Illusions
Sun, Jul 21, 2019 09:30PM EDT
Lot 96
A Private Conversation. Animatronic Automaton.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A Private Conversation. Animatronic Automaton. Hinxton: Philip Lowndes, 2016. The two carved wooden busts interact with the viewers, switching on when people are present, activating the figures which chat with each other. Eyes, jaws, and heads move. Should a viewer get too close to the figures, the people ?stop their discussions and turn to stare at the interloper.? Heads carved from lime wood, case made of beech with brass components, finished in acrylic. Height 13 ??. Can be operated in ?gallery? or ?manual? modes. Maker?s label affixed to base. Very good working condition. VIEW VIDEO
