18th Jan, 2023 11:30

Scientific Instruments, Optical Toys & Photographica including an Important London Collection

 
  Lot 62
 

An Einstein "Moving Gaze" or "Hollow Head" Optical Illusion.

An Einstein "Moving Gaze" or "Hollow Head" Optical Illusion. Vacuum-formed plastic moulding, the head appears to change the direction of gaze when viewed from different angles and is especially effective when rotated.. From a hand-painted, limited edition of 10. Designed by David Burder & Bryan Parkes. Presented in a basic cardboard frame approx 33cm x 44cm. Can be removed if full 360 degree effect required.

An unpainted example was discussed on QI from the BBC in 2011. UK TV licence holders can see it at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00kbttw

Also see short video clip of this item at tinyurl.com/3hfdaj5b

Estimated at £350 - £450

 

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