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Automata: Life & Other Illusions

Sun, Jul 21, 2019 09:30PM EDT
Lot 10

Drinking Polar Bear Automaton.

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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Drinking Polar Bear Automaton. Paris: Roullet & Decamps, 1940s. The fur-covered white polar bear figure raises the cup to its mouth, takes two swigs, and pours himself another. Genuine fur body with wooden paws, glass eyes, metal cup and bottle. Height 14?. Working.