Tuesday 21 February 2023
A collection of toys, late 20th century, to include: Christof Beck, Germany, Tumbling Man...
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Lot 145
Description
A collection of toys, late 20th century, to include: Christof Beck, Germany, Tumbling Man with pegged board, varnished wood, painted plywood, with label for BECK Holzspielzeug and Spiel gut, Vom Arbeitsausschuss gutes Spielzeug, approx. 40cm high; other falling toys, including ramp toys, such as Walking Penguin, Czech Republic, wood felt, approx. 36.7cm wide, 5.2cm deep; and others toys (lot)
Sir Nicholas Goodison noted:
Tumbling Man: This is a simple falling toy. The figures outstretched arms catch each peg in turn as he descends, until he is arrested by the ground at the bottom. On his website Beck calls the figure a Wobbler. Christof Beck was a master mechanic but took to making wooden toys after WW2 in 1946 for lack of engineering work. He used natural woods from the forests of Swabia in Bavaria, principally beech, ash and maple He supplied homes and kindergartens. As the business grew he enlarged the number of products and since 1966 has received the Spiel Gut seal of approval for over 60 of them. The toys include vehicles, cascading toys, dolls houses, garages, farms, yo-yos, tops and many others. There is a substantial export business.
Walking Penguin: The penguin moves down the incline under its own momentum, The front leg is fixed, the back leg is loosely mounted, imparting a balanced rhythm that pitches the penguin forwards. This is a toy made in many countries.
Roseberys do not guarantee the working order of any automata or toy.
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The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT
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ARR is capped at £12,500
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Buyers intending to export goods should ascertain whether an export licence is required before bidding. Export licences are issued by Arts Council England and application forms can be obtained from its Export Licensing Unit. Details can be found on the ACE website www.artscouncil.org.uk or by phoning ACE on 020 7973 5188. The need for import licences varies from country to country and you should acquaint yourself with all relevant local requirements and provisions before bidding. The refusal of any such licences shall not permit the cancelling of any sale nor allow any delay in making full payment for the lot.
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