Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I - July 14, 2023

Fri, Jul 14, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 524

Singing Birds in Cage Automaton

Estimate: $600 - $900

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, late 19th/early 20th century, two birds, one perched on metal stand, brass cage with handle on top, octagonal giltwood base, with winding key, 21 x 11-1/2 in. 

Condition

takes a wind, working at time of inspection, surface accretion, loss to feathers, panel on hinged door loose, top handle loose, loss to gilt, chipping, wear to base

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Private Collection, Miami, Florida