»Santa
Claus on Reindeer Automaton Nodder«,
c. 1940
Germany, Santa with attractively-modeled composition head, original paint,
sheepskin wig and beard and traditional red festive costume, furry
mohair-covered reindeer with glass eyes, antlers and decorated felt saddle,
with two separate key-wind clockwork mechanisms (for Santa and reindeer)
causing the figures to nod, length 23 in. (59 cm) x height 20 ½ in. (52 cm),
with key, split on Santa's nose, otherwise in bright, original
condition. A particularly charming example of this rare
animated Christmas advertising figure.
Estimate: € 7,000/10,000
US$ 8,800/12,600
Reserve: € 6,000/US$ 7,560
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