The Chestnut Vendor by Fernand Martin, c. 1912

The Chestnut Vendor by Fernand Martin, c. 1912 Paris, France, no. 138, lithographed tin, spring-driven, height 7 ½ in., working. Der Maronenverkäufer von Fernand Martin, um 1912 Paris, Frankreich

237. MARTIN CHESTNUT VENDOR | c. 1912 "Chauds Les Marrons". The first toy to come out of the Flersheim factory, cloth dressed and painted figure attending to his roaster, clockwork mechanism, when act

203. MARTIN CHESTNUT VENDOR | c. 1912 "Chauds Les Marrons". The first toy to come out of the Flersheim factory, when activated the vendor shakes the chestnuts with his right hand while lifting the lid

Fernand Martin, Chaud les marrons, Chestnut seller, France, around 1912-1913, cw ok, paint d., nice orginal condition

153. FERNAND MARTIN PIANIST | c. "Le Petit Pianiste," when wound the man sways back and forth while touching keys, the piano actually emits chime music. | 5.5" h. | Some paint enhancement in areas, di

Ferdnand Martin tin windup "Chauds Les Marrons" Chestnut Vendor. All original in nice condition. Loss to some of the back clothing. Displays great. Windup works and Vendors stirs chestnuts and moves a

116. FERNAND MARTIN THE BUTCHER | c. 1901 "Le Charcutier," when activated his arms move up and down as if chopping meat intensely. Ex: Frank Mohr Collection. | 9.25" l. | All original in (Excellent Co

1094. FERNAND MARTIN BARREL ROLLER | c. 1906, "Chand' Tonneaux!!!" Popular example, man with hidden mechanism walks along while rolling two barrels forward. Provenance: The Schroeder Collection. | 7"

55. FERNAND MARTIN WALTZING COUPLE | c. 1910, "Les Valseurs," the couple dances a waltz when wound. | Provenance: Paul Cole Collection. | 7" h. | (Very Good to Excellent Condition) | $600 - $900

52. FERNAND MARTIN MYSTERY BALL | c. 1906, "La Boule Mysterieuse," when string is pulled the spiral track allows ball to travel to top and then open revealing a standing man inside. | Provenance: Paul

154. FERNAND MARTIN PERFORMING BEAR | c. 1903, "L'ours Martin," earliest version tin bear with fur covered head. | 8.5" h. | Spot of glue at back of head where staff meets, working in overall (Excelle

1104. FERNAND MARTIN HANSOM CAB | c. 1889 "Le Cab". earlier version of "Le Cab," has open window cutouts, open front and no seat for passengers, when activated, the horse strolls along the way pulling

1108. FERNAND MARTIN ORANGE VENDOR | One of several versions of similar vendor carts done by assorted French manufacturers, with this Martin being the most desirable, featuring a vendor woman with bus

1108. FERNAND MARTIN NOUNOU | The nanny, c. 1929, ready to take her charge out for a stroll, clockwork mechanism allows the wheeled figure to appear to be walking, pushing the baby in the pram. | 7" h

1095. FERNAND MARTIN BOY IN CHAIR | c. 1910, "Le Jeune Ecuyer," when activated boy moves forward in his chair in jiggling motion causing the piece to dance along. Provenance: The Schroeder Collection.

175. FERNAND MARTIN THE LITTLE COOK | c. 1904, "Le Petit Cuisineur," when wound realistically chops carrot while amusingly sticking his tongue out. | 8.25" h. | (Very Good to Excellent Condition) | $1

AGNES MARTIN (1912-2004) Untitled, c. 1991 Lithograph on vellum 12" x 12" Printed by Lecturis, Eindhoven and published by Nemela & Lenzen GmbH, Monchengladback and Stedelijk Museum

AGNES MARTIN (1912-2004) Untitled, c. 1991 Lithograph on vellum 12" x 12" Printed by Lecturis, Eindhoven and published by Nemela & Lenzen GmbH, Monchengladback and Stedelijk Museum

AGNES MARTIN (1912-2004) Untitled, c. 1991 Lithograph on vellum 12" x 12" Printed by Lecturis, Eindhoven and published by Nemela & Lenzen GmbH, Monchengladback and Stedelijk Museum

253. MARTIN THE ORANGE VENDOR | c. 1910 "L'Autopatte". Hand painted tin figure attempts to push open cart w/full load of embossed oranges, an early depiction of street vendor, clockwork driven. 7"

AGNES MARTIN (1912-2004) Untitled, c. 1991 Lithograph on vellum 12" x 12" Printed by Lecturis, Eindhoven and published by Nemela & Lenzen GmbH, Monchengladback and Stedelijk Museum

AGNES MARTIN (1912-2004) Untitled, c. 1991 Lithograph on vellum 12" x 12" Printed by Lecturis, Eindhoven and published by Nemela & Lenzen GmbH, Monchengladback and Stedelijk Museum

AGNES MARTIN (1912-2004) Untitled, c. 1991 Lithograph on vellum 12" x 12" Printed by Lecturis, Eindhoven and published by Nemela & Lenzen GmbH, Monchengladback and Stedelijk Museum

AGNES MARTIN (1912-2004) Untitled, c. 1991 Lithograph on vellum 12" x 12" Printed by Lecturis, Eindhoven and published by Nemela & Lenzen GmbH, Monchengladback and Stedelijk Museum