CLOCKWORK DANCING FIGURE OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN AMERICAN.

Late 19th century, American. The carved and painted articulated and jointed figure joined to a small steel rod which passes through the backboard affixed to chromo-lithograph paper illustrating a river scene with flat bottom pole barge alongside the riverbank filled with watermelons and barrels of fruit, all a backdrop for the dancing figure. Driven by a clockwork mechanism. SIZE: 8-3/4″ h x 6 -2/3″ w. CONDITION: The figure of the dancer is complete. Original clothing with deterioration, discoloration and staining. The lithograph with losses to decorative border and with some abrasion in top segment resulting in a small tear behind head of dancer. Also age darkened. Board structurally intact. Spring driven clockwork mechanism. Gears in mechanism appear operational, braking mechanism appears to interfere with uninterrupted operation of dancer. Very good overall. 52143-3 (500-700) – Lot 3019

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3019	$1,452.00	CLOCKWORK DANCING FIGURE OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN AMERICAN. Late 19th century, American. The carved and painted articulated and jointed figure joined to a small steel rod which passes through the backboard affixed to chromo-lithograph paper illustrating a river scene with flat bottom pole barge alongside the riverbank filled with watermelons and barrels of fruit, all a backdrop for the dancing figure. Driven by a clockwork mechanism. SIZE: 8-3/4″ h x 6 -2/3″ w. CONDITION: The figure of the dancer is complete. Original clothing with deterioration, discoloration and staining. The lithograph with losses to decorative border and with some abrasion in top segment resulting in a small tear behind head of dancer. Also age darkened. Board structurally intact. Spring driven clockwork mechanism. Gears in mechanism appear operational, braking mechanism appears to interfere with uninterrupted operation of dancer. Very good overall. 52143-3 (500-700) – Lot 3019 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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CLOCKWORK DANCING FIGURE OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN AMERICAN.