Coin-Op, Toys & Advertising
Sat, Sep 9, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 10, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 311
French Antique Acrobatic Automaton Toys. Group of Four.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
French Antique Acrobatic Automaton Toys. Group of Four. Early twentieth century set, probably by Migault, including four clown figures, each with expressive hand-painted facial features, period fabric clothing covering the bodies, with metal attachments and limbs. Accompanied by apparatus including five wooden chairs and a ladder, and three keys. Paint flaking with scattered surface losses and small divots, fabric pulls, tears, and stains, and other wear. Clockwork mechanisms in need of repair or adjustment.
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