Blackstone Magic Auction
Sat, Oct 28, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Oct 29, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 290
Clown With Vanishing Head Automaton.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Bid Increments
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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 |
Clown With Vanishing Head Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2006. Hand-painted wooden automaton with exposed works. Depicting a clown holding a fan in front of his face; as the crank is turned he lowers the fan, showing that his head has disappeared. The head reemerges from a die at his feet before returning to its original place. 11 ½ x 6 x 3 ½”. Movement of first element (fan and head) slightly abbreviated.
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