Sold for:
$1,300
$1,300
Houdini, Harry. Bust portrait of Harry Houdini, inscribed and signed. [New York], 1919. Classic sepia-toned bust portrait of a smiling Houdini in coat, vest and tie at the peak of his powers. 8 x 10". Closed tear extending into image and under lower curl of letter "y" in signature; light edge wear; overall good condition. Boldly inscribed and signed "To/Mrs. Eda Rullman/Kindest regards/Harry Houdini/Feb/8/19." Eda Rullman was the wife of Leo Rullman, a prominent and well-liked seller of rare and unusual conjuring books.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
