The Frank Rider Collection - Spring Classic Part 1 - Day 2
Lot 1158:
Description
This headless and handless cast resin figure, finished in a classic cream-colored tone, likely served as a decorative automaton component for a vintage calliope or mechanical band organ. Its scale, construction, and formal 18th-century attire—a long frock coat, waistcoat, and breeches—are hallmarks of the ornate, theatrical aesthetic favored by carousel and fairground organ manufacturers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The figure features solid, non-hollow arm sockets and a solid neck mounting point, indicating it was intended as a sturdy, mountable display piece that would have originally featured a fitted head and hands to complete the automaton. The piece displays a matte cream finish, with surface grime, minor abrasions, and scattered chips consistent with historical use in a high-vibration musical environment, and it is ready for a skilled restorer to complete the figure. H 21″, W 10″, D 5″. Please see photos for condition.
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