A few examples of appraisal values for
SHOW ME YOUR HANDS

• Two articulated wooden hands: maple
  Two articulated wooden hands: maple with articulated wrists and fingers, one with black clothing binding, probably for display of gloves, late 19th century, 9 in. and 13 in. Several small chips, normal surface wear. Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina
• STUDY OF A HAND BY L. KLEDSIK (AMERICAN
  STUDY OF A HAND BY L. KLEDSIK (AMERICAN B. 1946). Graphite and pastel signed lower right. Two studies of hands for Amor Fati. In a frame 11''h. 26''w.
• AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED
  AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED MODEL OF CLASPED HANDS Provenance: Property from the Collection of Gerald Kornblau. 2 1/2 x 7 in.
• RAPPING HAND. AMERICAN, CA. 1930.
  RAPPING HAND. AMERICAN, CA. 1930. LARGE VINTAGE WOODEN ...Rapping Hand. American, ca. 1930. Large vintage wooden disembodied hand with metal palm plate, used to rap out answers to audience-posed questions. Cuff and lace renewed. Lacking board. 9Ó long. Age-consistent paint losses.
• EARLY 20TH CENTURY, STUDY OF HANDS,
  EARLY 20TH CENTURY, STUDY OF HANDS, OIL ON CANVAS ON BOARD, FRAME: 14 1/2 X 18 1/4 IN. (36.8 X 46.4 CM.)Early 20th Century, Study of Hands, Oil on Canvas on Board,, Signed l.r. Indistinctly; u.r. of verso with notation 9-61 Dimensions: Frame: 14 1/2 x 18 1/4 in. (36.8 x 46.4 cm.)
• RAPPING HAND.Rapping Hand. Circa
  RAPPING HAND.Rapping Hand. Circa 1910. Disembodied hand raps out answers to questions, once for “yes” and twice for “no.” Carved wood with fabric and lace cuff. Possibly reglued, but attractive and an unusual design.
• DE LA MANO. DE LA MANO’S CHAMPION
  DE LA MANO. DE LA MANO’S CHAMPION EXHIBITION.New York: Great American Engraving and Printing Co., ca. 1880. Letterpress broadside advertising the magic show of De La Mano, and featuring woodcut illustrations of tricks from his show, including the Inexhaustible Bottle and Miser’s Dream. 4 5/8 x 24". A.
• THREE HAND COLORED PHOTOGRAPHSThree
  THREE HAND COLORED PHOTOGRAPHSThree Hand Colored Photographs,
• WOMAN'S CARVED HARDWOOD HAND IN
  WOMAN'S CARVED HARDWOOD HAND IN A CLASPED FIST, WITH METAL MOUNTWOMAN'S CARVED HARDWOOD HAND IN A CLASPED FIST, WITH METAL MOUNT, with metal nails and cap, dia: 3 in. - w:8in. Provenance: Private Collection
• MICHAEL VIGNIERGI: ONEdepicting
  MICHAEL VIGNIERGI: ONEdepicting hands; oil on canvas 28 inches x 40 inches Condition:
• ATTRIBUTED TO SIR DAVID WILKE
  ATTRIBUTED TO SIR DAVID WILKE (british 1785-1841) STUDY OF HANDS Signed bottom left (under mat) and verso, graphite and watercolor on paper Sight: 8 1/8 x 10 1/8 in. provenance: From the collection of Philip Rieff and Alison Douglas Knox. Minor scattered foxing
• HAND OF THE CALIPHHand of the Caliph.
  HAND OF THE CALIPHHand of the Caliph. Colon, Mich.: Abbott's Magic Co., ca. 1999. Five selected cards appear at the tips of the fingers of a wooden cut-out hand. 10 _" tall. Good.
• TWO SOUTHEAST ASIAN METALWARE HANDS
  TWO SOUTHEAST ASIAN METALWARE HANDS IN MUDRATwo Southeast Asian metalware models of hands in mudrathe larger 20 1/2in (52cm); width 6in (15cm); depth 9in (23cm)
• MAGIC: RARE THAYER RAPPING HAND
  MAGIC: RARE THAYER RAPPING HAND TRICKF.G. Thayer's Rapping Hand trick. Also known as Doctor Q Spirit Hand. A carved wooden hand taps (for example, one for yes and two for no) answers to questions. No magnets or wires. Hand can be picked up and shown to astounded audience members. Circa 1930s. Board measures 18" x 11-1/4". Hand measures 9" long. Original velvet around wrist, with lace cuff. Some minor paint loss, not repainted or restored in any way. Very fine condition. Mechanism works well and smoothly. From the estate of a 90-year-old retired professional stage magician.
• Penmanship ink drawing of a pointing
  Penmanship ink drawing of a pointing finger. 4.5"x7.5"
• SUE HAND (CONTEMPORARY DALLAS,
  SUE HAND (CONTEMPORARY DALLAS, TEXAS) "The God of My Strength, in Whom I will Trust", watercolor on paper, signed lower left and inscribed with this Biblical quote, depicting an elderly couple seated on a rocky coast, in birds eye maple frame, under glass, OS: 16 1/2" x 22 1/4", SS: 13 3/4" x 19 1/2". Good condition.
• BLACK RAPPING HAND. LOS ANGELES:
  BLACK RAPPING HAND. LOS ANGELES: F.G. THAYER, CA. 1930....Black Rapping Hand. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. Ebony-finish wooden hand with velvet and lace cuff raps out answers to questions posed by the audience. Two metal brackets on wrist. Light wear. No board. Good. The only such hand known.
• HAND THEMED ITEMS Including three
  HAND THEMED ITEMS Including three hand related items, including a white porcelain hand bud vase, a wooden carved hand, and a small metal dish with a pointed hand.
• PRINT, TOM MARIONI Tom Marioni
  PRINT, TOM MARIONI Tom Marioni (American, b. 1937), "The Hand of the Artist," 1995, photogravure printed in ochre with color aquatint with fingerprints hand-applied by the artist, pencil signed and dated lower right, edition 28/45, Crown Point Press (San Francisco, CA) chop mark lower right, image: 9.75"h x 6.25"w, overall (with frame): 22"h x 18"w. Provenance: Private Collection, California; Crown Point Press (San Francisco, CA)
• RAPPING HAND. ASUZA: OWEN MAGIC
  RAPPING HAND. ASUZA: OWEN MAGIC SUPREME, CA. 1985. A CA...Rapping Hand. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1985. A carved wooden hand on a wooden board mysteriously raps out answers to questions posed by the audience. Good.
• A contemporary wall sculpture of
  A contemporary wall sculpture of a face resting on a hand, approximately 50cm high
• TEN DISPLAY ADVERTISING HANDS AND
  TEN DISPLAY ADVERTISING HANDS AND MAND AND WOMAN HANGIN...Ten Display Advertising Hands and Man and Woman Hanging Plaster Torsos. Maker unknown, ca. 1930. Including Viking Gloves, Tru-Fit Gloves, Hansen Gloves, two Nolan Gloves, Lauer Gloves, Dawnelle, Grandoe, Rayette Hair Coloring; and a plaster male and female torso with wire for hanging. Condition: generally good or better. Largest 23î x 13î.
• A. J. FOSIK (AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY),
  A. J. FOSIK (AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY), LOSE THE HANDS, MIXED MEDIA WALL SCULPTURE, SIGNED AND TITLED ON THE BACK, 40" H., 24" W., 29" D. NOTE: AJ FOSIK IS AN AMERICAN ARTIST WHO CREATES INTRICATE, VIVIDLY COLORED THREE...A. J. Fosik (American, 20th Century), Lose the Hands, mixed media wall sculpture, signed and titled on the back, 40" h., 24" w., 29" d.
• Carved and painted hand 19th
  Carved and painted hand 19th century Extending to forearm with index figure pointing, with worn painted finish. L: 17 1/2 in. Paint loss.
• BRONZE SCULPTURE - Hands by Rod
  BRONZE SCULPTURE - Hands by Rod Hornor monogram date of '91 and series number 3/6 on end depicting one hand clasping the middle of the forearm of the opposing arm roughly 13'' x 9'' x 5'' fine condition very heavy.
• LARGE BRUTALIST MCM METAL HAND
  LARGE BRUTALIST MCM METAL HAND SCULPTURE United States,20th CenturyDepicts a closed fist with tube like fingers and angled finger tips resting on a star shaped base.
• THE HAND OF CLEOPATRA.The Hand
  THE HAND OF CLEOPATRA.The Hand of Cleopatra. London: Ace Place/Ken Brooke, ca. 1980. A spectator thinks of one of six cards or objects placed at six points around a small pyramid. A hand balanced on the pyramid spins, stopping on the thought-of card. Hand 2 ¾” long. Original instructions and box.
• IRISH PUB SIGN "Nancy Hands", one-sided
  IRISH PUB SIGN "Nancy Hands", one-sided mahogany, lettered and trimmed in black and gold with integral molded frame. "Have One on Me" with a crab holding a pint of beer, "3032 Parkgate Street". 51" x 24" x 3", very good condition.
• ASSORTED HAND TOOLS .
  ASSORTED HAND TOOLS .
• Three colorful Meissen porcelain
  Three colorful Meissen porcelain figures, each 6"h x 2.5"w Condition: Two hands broken.
• EDGAR DEGAS (1834 - 1917): PRAYING
  EDGAR DEGAS (1834 - 1917): PRAYING HANDSpencil on paper; unsigned; Atelier stamp verso; Provenance: Fine Art Gallery of San Diego, Exhibition: "Out of Sight"; de-accessioned from The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego; 6 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches; 13 x 14 1/2 inches frame Condition:
• GRIGORY ANDREYEVICH GONCHAROV (RUSSIAN,
  GRIGORY ANDREYEVICH GONCHAROV (RUSSIAN, 1913-2001), PROFILE PORTRAIT AND STUDIES OF HANDS Graphite on paper, signed and dated 1949 lower left, matted behind glass in a carved gilt wood frame.
• VERNON, DAI. TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF
  VERNON, DAI. TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF DAI VERNON'S HANDS. CIR...Vernon, Dai. Two Photographs of Dai Vernon's Hands. Circa 1933. Both show Vernon from the neck down, cards spread on the table before him, the mechanics of a shift being executed in his hands. Each 3 3/8 x 2 3/8Ó. Edges a bit ragged.
• HAND DISPLAY MODELS, EIGHT PIECES
  HAND DISPLAY MODELS, EIGHT PIECES TOTAL, INCLUDING THREE WOOD AND FIVE PORCELAIN, DETAILS INCLUDE: TALLEST PLAIN WHITE PORCELAIN AT...Hand display models, eight pieces total, including three wood and five porcelain, details include: tallest plain white porcelain at 17 1/2" h.; glove mold stamped "General Porcelain May 16, 1978"; silvertone glove-style hand with hole in middle of palm, with wear to silver finish; two smaller white porcelain, one with painted design on box with opening; dark wood with articulating thumb, lighter painted wood; smallest wood gestures sign language letter "T" and wears a chain bracelet, 6 3/4" h.; all with wear consistent with age and use, including scattered scratches and blemishes, etc.
• HENRY MOORE (BRITISH 1898-1986),
  HENRY MOORE (BRITISH 1898-1986), HANDS I, LITHOGRAPH, SIGNED IN PENCIL L.R. AND NUMBERED 61/75 L.L., FRAME: 29 1/2 X 23 1/4 IN. (74.9 X 59.1 CM.), PLATE SIZE: 8 1/8 X 9 3/4 IN. (20.6 X 24.8 CM.)Henry Moore (British 1898-1986), Hands I, Lithograph, Signed in Pencil l.r. and numbered 61/75 l.l.,, 1973, Dimensions: Frame: 29 1/2 x 23 1/4 in. (74.9 x 59.1 cm.), Plate Size: 8 1/8 x 9 3/4 in. (20.6 x 24.8 cm.)
• JAMES CHURCH (AMERICAN, 1959 -
  JAMES CHURCH (AMERICAN, 1959 - 2005) 9" x 7 ¾" x 4" "Good Hands." Mixed media 3D collage composition with a frog on and golf ball with a nucleon symbol, gilt finished balls on x-ray image of the blood system of a human hand, framed under glass in artist created shadow box; signed, titled and and dated 2000 on the back. Provenance: prominent private Sewickley, PA, collection.