Automata: Life & Other Illusions
Sun, Jul 21, 2019 09:30PM EDT
Lot 15
Walking Bear Automaton.
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
Walking Bear Automaton. Paris: Roullet & Decamps, 1900s. Brown fur-covered bear with trainer?s muzzle and chain over his mouth. Four articulated legs terminating in wooden feet allow the bear to walk forward when the clockwork mechanism is activated. Length 9 ??. Lacks one ear, else very good.
