Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

LUXE: Fine Art & Branded Luxury, Summer 2020

Thu, Aug 20, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 123

German Gilt Singing Bird Box, Manner of Karl Griesbaum

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
"Be as a bird perched on a frail branch that she feels bending beneath her, still she sings away all the same, knowing she has wings." - Victor Hugo

Gilt metal case has a cherub and floral motif which opens to reveal a colorful singing bird automaton. Feathers appear iridescent. Key is present.

Designer/Artist; Manufacturer: Karl Griesbaum, manner of
Markings/Notes: no marking(s) apparent; labeled circa 1880
Country of Origin & Materials: Germany; gilt metal, feather, other (mechanical components)
Dimensions (H,W,D): 1.75"h, 4"w, 2.5"d

Condition

good, patina to metal, hinge slightly loose, wear to bird (some feathers ruffled or bald, eyes missing), voice is clear, overall functions well though mechanism hitches occasionally
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