Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 133
Automaton Clown Figure with Cymbals
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
probably German, possiblyÿZinner, Gottlieb und S”hne,ÿlate 19th/early 20th century, bisque head with fixed glass eyes, figure of boy in clown attire with cymbals, on velvet covered box when pushed downward causing the figure to clash cymbals, back of head with impressed "7_14", 8 in.ÿ; Provenance: Repaired by Rita Ford Inc. Antique Music Boxes, New York, May 1975, purchased $200 (accompanied by copy of receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
shattering to costume material, some discoloration around neck, hat is loose, wear to fabric on shoes, fading
