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Karl Griesbaum Carved Whistler Automaton
Estimate:
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$650
Live Auction
Music Machines, Toys & Advertising
Size
12.75" H x 3.75" W x 3.75" D
Category
Description
A finely carved and painted Black Forest automaton of a whistling American businessman. This rare example is attributed to the workshop of Karl Griesbaum. The mechanism will cycle when powered, but the bellows is not functioning and the head does not move as it should. German. c1940. 12.75" H x 3.75" W x 3.75" D. CODE-MUM
