Marz Auctions Very Special Doll Auction-April 12th
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Saturday, Apr 12, 2:00 PM
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1711 Ranch Club Boulevard Myakka City, FL 34251, United States
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Marz Auctions Very Special Doll Auction-Sat April 12th. Lots include antique French & German dolls, Barbie #1, Schoenhut, Steiff bears & animals, French fashion dolls, Jumeau, Kestner, black Americana, plus more.
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LOT 143:
N & C Berman's Marie Emmanuel Cruchet's "Sixteen-Surprise Magician" Automaton Replica
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Start price:
$
150
Estimated price :
$600 - $3,000
Buyer's Premium: 19%
sales tax: 7%
On the full lot's price and commission
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
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N & C Berman's Marie Emmanuel Cruchet's "Sixteen-Surprise Magician" Automaton Replica
This automaton is a 1986 replica by Natalie and Conrad Berman, inspired by 19th-century French designs. While it bears a resemblance to Zoltar from Big, it is more likely based on Marie Emmanuel Cruchet's Sixteen-Surprise Magician automaton from the 1830s-1840s, given the similarities in movement and scene. We tested it but could not get it to function. It includes its key and glass cover but is missing one wooden border, possibly from a past repair attempt. Base without figure13.5" x 13.5" x 8.5" Figure 13.5" tallOverall height 22" Overall height with glass case 24"
Condition: Good
