Lot 94: Frank Marshall Mickey O'Finn Ventriloquist Figure Used by Bob Fisher ca. 1950

Name: Frank Marshall Mickey O'Finn Ventriloquist Figure Used by Bob Fisher ca. 1950
Brand: Crown Company Inc
SKU: fd64f3590b
Price: 1250 USD

Est: $2,500 USD - $3,000 USDSold:

Crown Company IncSeabrook, NH, USOctober 25, 2015

Item Overview

Description

Bob Fisher was a ventriloquist from the Chicago area and performed in the early 1950's with his figure Mickey O'Finn, which was carved for him by Frank in 1950. To me when I look at Mickey O'Finn I see a very strong resemblance to his first cousin Danny O'Day. Bob used his Marshall dummy with the utmost of care because this fine Frank Marshall figure looks like it was just delivered from the master today. He is in what I would call 99.9% perfect original condition. The only flaw is the tiny spec of paint loss on his chin. Bob always wrapped him up carefully when done performing and stored him in his suitcase so his condition is as you see him 57 years after being made. A true museum piece. I have enclosed a close up of Bob with Mickey circa 1950. Mickey has side to side moving eyes, his right eye winks and slot jaw. He also has a hand shaker an unusual feature on a Marshall figure.

Artist or Maker

Frank Marshall

Date

1950

Condition Report

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Provenance

The Lifetime Collection fo Dan Willinger

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Auction Details

Historic Ventriloquist & Magic Auction! Session 2- The Rare & Spectacular!

Crown Company Inc

October 25, 2015, 01:00 PM EST

892 Lafayette Rd (rt. 1), Seabrook, NH, 03874, US

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