chicago, IL, United States
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From arcade games of yesteryear to vintage vending machines, slot machines, and trade stimulators, this sale will feature coin-operated machines of all types. Complementing these mechanical marvels will be a host of vintage signs, and rare advertising objects from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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LOT 202:
“Seated Flapper in Burnt Umber Dress and Matching Hat” Mars
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Start price:
$
400
Estimated price :
$800 - $1,200
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 8.875%
On lot's price, no sales tax on commission
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“Seated Flapper in Burnt Umber Dress and Matching Hat” Mars
“Seated Flapper in Burnt Umber Dress and Matching Hat” Marshall Field’s Animatronic Christmas Window Display Figure. Chicago: Marshall Field’s, 1982. Large painted plaster figure (“Walnut Room; Figure VII”) of a seated “flapper” in burnt umber dress, handkerchief, green hat with trim matching dress, black shoes, and stockings. One hand was apparently holding an object (remnant of prop cup is present - the cup is included but is broken). On wooden base with motor and plug. 36” high. Motor works and figure lifts cup to mouth and lowers cup. Minor wear. Fine. From the collection of the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago. This, and the other Marshall Field's Christmas Window display lots were created by Virginia Paxson in collaboration with the legendary New York design/fabrication firm, Spaeth Design. Third party shipping required.
