Emporium Auction
Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 353
Electro-Cosmetic Face Mask Sculpture
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
early 20th century, brass mask having protruding eyes and nose, open mouth, stamped "Lammers-Bennett/Electro-Cosmetic/Face Mask/Pat May 12-1906", surmounted with an aluminum bowler hat, marked "Metalite Company/Los Angeles" all raised on a black metal stand, 10 x 10 x 9 in.
Provenance: Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum
Condition
rusting, discoloration, scratching, scuffing
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