Magic - Old and New - Conjuring from the 16-20th Century
Sat, Aug 27, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Aug 28, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 147
Walking Ventriloquist Figure. Chicago: W.H.J. Shaw, ca. 1900. Large and handsome ÒwalkingÓ version of the traditional ventriloquist figure which, by
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
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| $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 Ventriloquist Figure. Chicago: W.H.J. Shaw, ca. 1900. Large and handsome ÒwalkingÓ version of the traditional ventriloquist figure which, by a special control operated by the performer, can walk about the stage by lifting his legs and taking one step after another. Carved wooden head with coarse wig. One blinking eye and mouth movement operated by strings. Leather shoes; clothes likely later replacements. 45Ó tall. Walking feature in need of re-stringing, but in operating condition. One gloved hand nearly perished, else very good. Uncommon.
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