Circus, Sideshow & Oddities
Sat, Apr 30, 2022 12:00PM EDT
Lot 602
Musical Butterfly Catcher Clown Doll Automaton. German, ca....
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 |
Musical Butterfly Catcher Clown Doll Automaton. German, ca. early 20th century. Key-wind mechanical automaton, depicting a child in clown or harlequin costume, with bisque head, fixed glass eyes, hand-painted features, whose arms and head move while attempting to catch a butterfly. Music plays during the action. Marked DRGM/Thuringia to back of head. Height 19?. On a metal base with glass dome. Working. Third-party transportation required.
