Automata: Life & Other Illusions
Sun, Jul 21, 2019 09:30PM EDT
Lot 67
Japanese Conjurer Automaton.
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
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 |
Japanese Conjurer Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2004. Wooden automaton with exposed works. The Japanese magician raises the cup to show a ball underneath. The cup descends, and the magician waves a fan in his other hand. The cup is then raised and the ball has vanished ? only to reappear in the magician?s mouth. Unlike similar automata, there is no hole in the table through which the ball vanishes. Hardwood and metal construction. 6 x 3 ? x 7 ??. Hallmarked. Ball on tabletop slightly off-center, else very good.
