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Description:
Iron Shooting Gallery Target Figure of an Old Woman, America, c. 1920, the figure wearing eyeglasses, green dress, and small white apron, holding an umbrella, the piece with working mechanism which activates when the heart is hit, depressing a button causing a rear-mounted lever to drop and an aperture to open so that a camera (not present) would capture an image of the shooter, early painted surface, (some abrasions and wear),ht. 69 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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