EGYPTIAN LAPIS LAZULI FALCON W/ INLAIDGOLD EYEEgypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A gorgeous falcon figure of petite size and exquisite form that is hand-carved from mottled,...
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FRENCH AUTOMATON ACROBAT ON LADDER PERFORMINGHANDSTAND Late 19th century. Female acrobat atop the metal ladder slowly raises herself to a vertical position, upside down, then releases the grip of one hand, performing...
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SERGIO BUSTAMANTE (MEXICAN, B. 1949)SergioBustamante (Mexican, b. 1949), "Acrobat Sun", ceramic, signed and numbered "88/100" on reverse of head, h. 29 1/4 in., w. 18 in., d. 9 in., rotating wood and painted canvas...
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THREE AUTOMATONS INCLUDING A MUSICALWOMAN, A FUR BEAR AND A CIRCUS ACROBAT HARLEQUIN, TOGETHER WITH A GLAZED CERAMIC FIGURE WOMAN, A FUR BEAR AND A CIRCUS ACROBAT HARLEQUIN, TOGETHER WITH A GLAZED CERAMIC FIGURE,...
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PAIR OF WEST AFRICAN FIGURAL CARVINGSOne depicting a seated nude warrior holding a human head (22 in.) and the second depicting two acrobatic men (35 in.); both carvings retain vestiges of paint decoration....
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JOHN BULL AND POLITICAL ACROBAT TOYHand painted composition heads includes John Bull Jumping Jack toy and US figure holding arms and able to revolve with jointed legs. 7'' to 10''. Some loss to paper litho...
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HAPPY HOOLIGAN & SALESMAN TOY Lot includeswooden figure of Happy Hooligan on acrobatic ladder support composition head cloth outfit and Japan tin salesman figure toy with wind-up action and tattered box. 3 1/4'' -...
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HOWDY DOODY TOYS Arnold Western Germanyboth done in lithography includes Nylint's Howdy on key wind open cart and Howdy on Acrobat bars performing spins features partial box key wind operated. 5'' - 9'' l. Loss...
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SCHOENHUT GENTLEMAN AND LADY ACROBATSBisque heads brown hair hand painted features green & red felt suits jointed wood bodies comes with some accessories. 7 5/8'' h. (VG-Exc. Cond.)...
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SCHOENHUT ANIMAL GROUPING Includes whiteand brown show horses with glass eyes together with bisque head acrobat girl with stand. Girl 8 1/2'' h.; Horses 10 1/2'' l. Animals and prop need re-stringing paint (VG Cond.)...
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PERFORMING CLOWNS TOY Very early exampledepicts two hand painted composition head figures in cloth clown outfits rear wood lever depresses to activate acrobatic motions while each supported on wood stage base. 9...
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German bisque head clown acrobat automatonwith impressed mark, probably for Zinner, Gottlieb & Sohne; the silk and lace adorned acrobat performs a rolling handstand while clashing cymbals attached to her delicate...
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TOY PARTS & LEHMANNS Lot includes: RollmopsTam Tam Hop Hop Galop Acrobat figure Lehmann mouse walking figure blade and propeller toy doll missing head and Mickey Skater in (Poor Cond.) 3'' - 5 1/2'' h. Sold as-is....
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German bisque head clown acrobat automatonwith impressed mark, probably for Zinner, Gottlieb & Sohne; the silk and lace adorned acrobat performs a rolling handstand while clashing cymbals attached to her delicate...
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