Spring Great Estates Curated Auction

Jean-Pierre Camus Musical Automaton Puppet Band

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Start price: $250

Estimated price: $500 - $700

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

Jean-Pierre Camus French musical automaton clown marionette band. 19 1/4" x 13 1/4" x 35"H. Partially working condition, some pieces slow or loose. Chips and losses to fingers, crack to leg of puppeteer, chips to base, hair partially detached on figure on unicycle, pieces loose throughout. From the collection of a prominent Connecticut family.

Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.