Automata: Life & Other Illusions
Sun, Jul 21, 2019 09:30PM EDT
Lot 65
Clown with Vanishing Head Automaton.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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 |
Clown with Vanishing Head Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2006. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. A clown holds a fan in front of its head momentarily; when the fan pulls away, the head has vanished and reappears in a box beside the clown. Hardwood and metal construction. 5 ? x 3 ? x 10?. Signed by Mayer. Working; head atop body in need of adjustment. Very good.
