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Lot #191
Vintage Seated Humanoid Robot (c. 1950s)

Huge circa 1950s animated humanoid robot—seated at nearly 7 feet tall!

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Estimate: $15000+
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Description

Huge circa 1950s animated humanoid robot—seated at nearly 7 feet tall!


Massive seated humanoid robot by an unknown maker, circa 1950s (possibly earlier), crafted from steel, aluminum, and wood. The robot measures approximately 31? x 81? x 58?, and takes the form of humanoid figure sitting on a black box. Within the box and back are mechanisms to drive the robot's slow and smooth actions: its arms flex and move up and down, it lifts one leg, opens and closes its mouth, and turns its head from side to side. In spite of its age, the robot appears to work as intended. Accompanied by a condition report prepared by the Science Museum Group in 2016, noting numerous small scratches and dents, slight mottled corrosion over the legs, arms, and shoulders, and other signs of age and wear.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Science and Technology
  • Dates: #650 - Ended December 15, 2022