American Petroliana, On the Road
Tue, Sep 10, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 161
Service Station Attendant Automaton
Estimate: $80 - $120
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
Service Station Attendant Automaton, Mid To Late 20th Century,
A plush and composite service station attendant, wearing a uniform for Standard Oil. This piece has been handcrafted and resourcefully outfitted using children’s clothing: a hand-painted face, shoes that have been painted black, a jacket and cap to which a Standard Oil patch has been applied. Stands on a painted wooden base. When plugged in, the attendant rotates at his waist left and right.
H: 39 1/2 W: 18 D: 19 in.
Proceeds to benefit the Summit County Humane Society and The American Cancer Society.
Areas of paint loss to shoes and base, some staining to base, wear, grime and use commensurate with age. Gray’s Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
A plush and composite service station attendant, wearing a uniform for Standard Oil. This piece has been handcrafted and resourcefully outfitted using children’s clothing: a hand-painted face, shoes that have been painted black, a jacket and cap to which a Standard Oil patch has been applied. Stands on a painted wooden base. When plugged in, the attendant rotates at his waist left and right.
H: 39 1/2 W: 18 D: 19 in.
Proceeds to benefit the Summit County Humane Society and The American Cancer Society.
Condition
Overall Dimensions
Width: 18.00
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From a private NE Ohio single-owner collection.
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