Automata: Life & Other Illusions
Sun, Jul 21, 2019 09:30PM EDT
Lot 4
Black Banjo Player Automaton.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
Black Banjo Player Automaton. Paris: Vichy, ca. 1910. The diminutive musician sits atop a white wooden chair, and when the key is turned, he strums the banjo in his hands, picking out a tune. Head, one arm, and one leg move in time to the music played by the concealed music box. Composition head and hands, white lace-cuffed shirt with yellow and grey trim, and matching hat. Brass Vichy key. Height 23?. Banjo skin worn, minor rubbing to surface of chair and finish of figure; very good overall. VIEW VIDEO
