Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 226
Gilt Automaton Box with Singing Bird
Estimate: $500 - $700
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 |
Continental, 20th century, gilt with blue embellishments, courting scene on oval hinge, red, blue, and yellow bird, wind-up mechanism to base, 1-3/4 x 4-1/2 x˜3-1/4 in.˜Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
in partial working order, does not always close, open/close switch not functional, minor gilt loss toÿedges and borders
