This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/15/2024
[AUTOMATON]. [REES, Ian, British, 20th century, designer]. Contemplation No. 2. England: Osborne Mechanical Arts, 2007. Mixed media hand-painted and hand-built automaton of a seated Sherlock Holmes, one of only two created, and the only one still extant (the first was inadvertently destroyed by English customs and this automaton had to be re-created). With engraved plaque on rear. When the crank is turned, Holmes’ head moves left and right, and he “talks”. Approximately 13” high. With pipe (pipe is separate from figure). With signed COA from Ian Rees, stating that this was custom-made for Robert Hess.