$9,500
Robert-Houdin, Jean Eugene (French, 1805- 1871). Autograph Letter Signed, "Robert-Houdin," to a Friend. Paris, July 5, 1862. On one sheet of notepaper, addressed to an unnamed friend, regarding the modification of a timepiece, very likely so that it could be used as conjuring apparatus, and relaying the travel itinerary of his friend, the noted portrait sculptor Jean-Pierre Dantan (1800- 1869). Old mailing folds, few spots of discoloration outside written area, pencil annotations in bottom margin. In a presentation frame, matted beside an antique engraved portrait of the magician. Formerly presented as a wedding gift from Fulton Oursler to Walter B. Gibson, accompanied by a typed letter from Oursler to Gibson regarding the piece. 16 x 19" overall.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
