Lot 653: Karl Griesbaum Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Singing Bird Box

Karl Griesbaum Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Singing Bird Box
Germany, Early 20th Century, A gilt-bronze singing bird automaton box by Karl Griesbaum, the rectangular case decorated with finely painted polychrome enamel panels including a front medallion depicting a castle landscape, the sides show additional landscape scenes, the hinged top is decorated with an enamel scene after Fragonard’s “The Swing”, when activated, the oval lid opens and a brightly colored feathered bird rises, turns, and performs its full range of mechanical motion while singing, the underside bears the Karl Griesbaum movement stamp
height 2 inches, top 2″ x 4″

Very good condition, minor oxidation to the gilt metal

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Estimate: $2000- $4000

Auction Date: January 2, 2026