Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 135
French Musical Carousel with Children on Rabbits
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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, fanciful carousel automaton, four bisque head figures with glass eyes and finely dressed in silk, satin and lace, three are riding rabbits and one riding a pony, center mirror pedestal under a red and white striped awning with gilt metallic thread fringe and ormolu border, winder and pull for mechanism on satin covered base, approximately 18 x 14 in., with plexi-glass vitrineÿ; Provenance: Alexander Gallery, New York, May, 1986, purchased for $6,500 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
carousel spins and plays music at time of examination, shattering to silk costumes, fading, wear and losses to all fabric surfaces
Condition
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