Sold2024Two Drunkard and lamp post whistlers2 (Two) carved whistlers attributed to Karl Griesbaum, Germany, including a mid 20th century 'Drunkard and Lamp Post" whistler, the carved figures with their left arms around the post for support, oneSee Sold Price
Sold2018A KARL GRIESBAUM CARVED WOOD WHISTLERThe carved wood figure with music box, winds and plays, limited animation, original paper label, maker's mark. Measures approximately 8.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shippSee Sold Price
Sold2023Karl Griesbaum Clockwork Whistler FigureA mid 20th century German clockwork "Whistler" figure by Karl Griesbaum, Triberg. Carved wooden automaton figure whose head moves and whistles a tune when activated via Brass key wind movement with beSee Sold Price
Sold2024Lot of 2 Carved Wood German Whistler Automatons.One is a man waiting by a lamppost, made by Karl Griesbaum. The other is a skier with a pipe, marked, "Made in Germany". Their Working condition is Unknown; there is no key included with either of theSee Sold Price
Sold2022An early 20th century German Dr. Eisenbarth whistler attributed to Karl GriesbaumAttributed to Karl Griesbaum, Germany, an early 20th century "Dr. Eisenbarth" whistler, the carved figure with baggy pants, green vest, and long tan coat, the bearded, balding man with over sized specSee Sold Price
Sold2022An early 20th century German Dr. Eisenbarth whistler attributed to Karl GriesbaumAttributed to Karl Griesbaum, Germany, an early 20th century "Dr. Eisenbarth" whistler, the carved figure with baggy pants, blue vest, and long tan coat, the bearded, balding man with over sized spectSee Sold Price
Sold2022German Double Whistler FigureA 20th century German clockwork "Whistler" automaton with two musicians. Spring driven movement in each figure turns the head and whistles when activated. Hand carved wooden construction with originalSee Sold Price
Sold2023VINTAGE KARL GRIESBAUM CARVED WOOD AUTOMATONVintage Karl Griesbaum carved wood automaton measuring a total of 19.1" tall x 5.5" wide. Man with pipe is supposed to turn his head, whistle, and light the lamp post. Condition: this automaton runs,See Sold Price
Sold2024GERMAN CARVED WHISTLER IN THE LIKENESS OF CHARLIE CHAPLINWe have seen many of these Griesbaum carved whistlers in our auctions, but this is the first one in an actual likeness of Charlie Chaplin. CONDITION: The whistler shows great paint to the figural carvSee Sold Price
Sold2024GRIESBAUM CARVED WOOD WHISTLER2149. GRIESBAUM CARVED WOOD WHISTLER | When activated, turns head to the left, back and forth. | 8"h. | Bellows need repair, back panel replaced, overall (Excellent Condition) | $250 - $500See Sold Price
Sold2016Pair of WhistlersTwo carved wooden whistlers standing side by side. Two winding mechanisms. One controls head movement from side to side. Other meach winds but currently produces no sound. Approximately 13" tall.See Sold Price
Sold2022Antique 1920s German Automaton Singing Bird CageDESCRIPTION: An antique 1920s German automaton singing bird cage, most possibly by Karl Griesbaum, depicting two hummingbirds with real feathers and with a natural automaton mechanical movement alongsSee Sold Price
Sold2023KARL GRIESBAUM, ATTRIBUTED, GERMAN CARVED WOODEN WHISTLING FIGUREKARL GRIESBAUM, ATTRIBUTED, GERMAN CARVED WOODEN WHISTLING FIGURE, depicting a full-figure holding a mug and wearing glasses, initialed on the base, not markings to mechanism. Retains an oldSee Sold Price
Sold2022Two Black Forest Carved Whistler AutomatonsTwo Black Forest Carved Whistler Automatonsearly 20th century13 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2016German Whistlers, twoGerman, Whistlers, two, carved wood, larger: 11"w x 3"d x 14"hSee Sold Price
Sold2016Two Chinese Tang Dynasty Musician FiguresChina, Tang Dynasty, two carved musician figures in standing position with extended arms, in a mottled brown hue, with remnants of paint, and a textured surface. Height 10 1/4 in.See Sold Price
Sold2023Two German Black Forest Carved Whistler Automatons - Two carved wood automatons of a whistler. BothTwo German Black Forest Carved Whistler Automatons - Two carved wood automatons of a whistler. Both are marked "Germany" on underside of bases. One is of a bearded man with glasses, 12 1/2" h, movemenSee Sold Price
Sold2020A clock peddler whistler attributed to Karl GriesbaumAttributed to Karl Griesbaum, a mid 20th century clock peddler whistler, the standing figure carrying a running clock under his right arm, and with a parcel of clocks on his back, and wearing a bowlerSee Sold Price
Sold2021An early 20th century German whistler attributed toAttributed to Karl Griesbaum, and early 20th century whistler, the figure in dark, rumpled clothing, hands in his pockets, and with a cane over his left wrist, and a bed roll at his right, the mechaniSee Sold Price
Sold2021An early 20th century German whistler attributed toAttributed to Karl Griesbaum, and early 20th century whistler, the figure with dark suit, hat, and a large, polka dot decorated bow tie with trailing ends, the mechanism concealed within his body, whiSee Sold Price
Sold2020Vintage Thai Asian Musician Hand Carved Musicians (2)Vintage Thai Asian Musician Hand Carved Musicians (2) lot of two in good condition see pics label one bottom made in thailand 23" tall see all picsSee Sold Price
Sold20221930's Germany The Whistling Strong Man by GriesbaumCarved wood whistler by Griesbaum. Marked Germany. Spring driving brass movement. 14" tall. *notes- needs spring repair, missing back cover.See Sold Price
Sold20212 Carved Wood Whistling Automata by Karl GriesÂbaum, c.2 Carved Wood Whistling Automata by Karl GriesÂbaum, c. 1955 Triberg, Black Forest, Germany, modeled as drunkards leaning against battery-illuminated lamp posts, with articulated head, going-barrel mSee Sold Price
Sold2016Carved Wood Whistling Automaton by Karl Griesbaum,Carved Wood Whistling Automaton by Karl Griesbaum, 1950s Triberg, Germany, No. 40 EC, modeled as a gentlemanly tramp leaning against a battery-illuminated lamp post, with compartment for cigarettes, dSee Sold Price
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