Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 2, 2023: Winter Americana Day 1

Thu, Mar 2, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 147

GERMAN SIMON & HALBIG BISQUE-HEAD MUSICAL AUTOMATON DOLL

Estimate: $80 - $120
Sold for
$1,168.50
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
GERMAN SIMON & HALBIG BISQUE-HEAD MUSICAL AUTOMATON DOLL, socket head with open mouth, bisque hands, composition body, standing on music box with rear keywind and stop, original clothes. Original wooden case. Circa 1890. 20" HOA.
Provenance: Deaccessioned by the Mt. Jackson Museum, Mt. Jackson, VA for refurbishment of grounds and collections.

Condition

Working mechanical condition, doll as is with large loss to back of head resulting in an approximate 1/2" faint hairline to side of forehead, one hand broken with most of pieces present, clothes shredded.

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