July Premier Auction: Day 1
Fri, Jul 21, 2017 02:00PM EDT - Sat, Jul 22, 2017 02:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 253
German Automaton Singing Bird Box
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
Germany, circa 1930, attributed to Karl Griesbaum, gilt brass case with raised wire filigree decoration, feathered bird is animated with flapping wings, moving beak and swivels side to side as it sings, with key, impressed stamp on bottom, "Made in Germany", 1-3/4 x 4-1/4 x 2-3/4 in.
