This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2021
Ventriloquist Figure’s Head. Vienna: S. Klingl, 1930s. Expressive and finely made mechanical ventriloquist figure’s head with glass eyes and mohair wig. With five actions: blinking eyes (separately or simultaneously), upper and lower lip movement, and wiggling ears. Weighted eyes. Control stick with plastic grip. Height 12 ½". With the maker’s label inside the neck of the figure. Wear and cracks to finish as expected from age. Finely made. Scarce.
Note: the head is accompanied by a contemporary body, clad in a tuxedo, with which it may be used.