Four Articulated Paper Performers, late 19th/early 20th century, handmade watercolor bass player with pull tab that moves bow; cut and assembled Old King Cole and his Fiddlers Three from the New American & Journal Art Supplement, 1902; the Lightning Gymnast, with envelope; and the Black Americana Contraband Gymnast. Condition: Strong color, minimal wear.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-05-03
Four Framed Handmade Paper Dolls, early to mid-19th century, a boy and girl pair with penciled faces, in early sponged frame, overall 12 x 14 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-04-12
[Correspondence] Archive of James Alfredson’s correspondence. Spanning more than 40-year period, and covering many topics related to magic and magicians, including performers, publications, magic collection, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-11-01
Rare Advertising Automaton of Denslow's Mother Goose, with painted papier-mache head articulated at the neck and beak, webbed papier-mache feet, original yellow cotton cape with Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-05-03
Manivelle Automaton of a Cats' Tea Party, circa 1890, the five fur-covered cats with glass eyes, articulated heads, mouths, paws and tails, one standing and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-07-29
