Houdiniana
Wed, Sep 19, 2018 09:12PM EDT
Lot 282
Valerie Costume Change Automaton.
Estimate: $1,500 - $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 |
Valerie Costume Change Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2002. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. When the crank is turned, Valerie lowers her umbrella. When she raises the umbrella, her dress has changed color, replacing the dress hanging on the screen behind her. This being the ?naughty? version, including a dental mirror to view the change in her undergarments as well. Harwood and metal construction. 5 x 3 x 11?. Hand painted and signed by Mayer. Working with minor flaw to gears. Very good.
