This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/21/2022
Improved Germain Blooming Rose Bush. California: Craig Dickins, 2010s. A finely made recreation of the iconic Germain Blooming Rose Bush effect. A bare plant grows slowly and deliberately out of an empty flowerpot. Then, on command, real flowers bloom from the plant, which may be clipped from its foliage and distributed to the audience. The flowerpot rests atop a gilt wooden table with carved cabriole legs mimicking the original Germain design. Electronically controlled, including variable speed for both blooming features and improvements (over the Germain original) for the display of the flowerpot at the opening of the routine. Table height 32”. Includes charging components and ATA road case for travel. Germain’s original prop, sold in these rooms in October 2021, relies on a wind-up mechanism to effect the blooming of the flowers and plant simultaneously. This modern version takes the effect several steps forward by creating a two-part routine; first the plant grows, then the flowers bloom upon it.