Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 132
Large Musical Automaton of a Violin Musician
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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 |
Continental, probably early 20th century, bisque head figure with fixed glass eyes, dressed in fine 18th century style attire including tricorn hat with feather plumage, vest, waistcoat and lace collar, seated on red velvet cushion with gold metallic trim, and holding a carved and painted wood violin, with winding key and acrylic vitrine, 14 in.; case, 21 x 14 x 14 in.; Provenance: Repaired and cleaned in 1975 by Rita Ford, Inc., New York (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
in working condition at time of examination, loss to thumb holding bow, wear and fading to clothes
Condition
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