Salon de Magie: The Klosterman Collection Part III
Sat, Oct 29, 2022 12:00PM EDT
Lot 10
ELECTRIC AUTOMATON DRINKING BEAR. Paris/New York: Asbro, 19...
Estimate: $1,000 - $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 |
ELECTRIC AUTOMATON DRINKING BEAR. Paris/New York: Asbro, 1930s. The figure raises the cup to its mouth, takes two swigs, and pours himself another. Genuine rabbit fur body with leather-covered wooden paws, glass eyes, metal cup and bottle. Height 14?. Working. A modified version of this popular novelty was used by Del Ray in his famous nightclub magic act.
