The Candle That Was (Vanishing Candle). Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. The magician wraps a burning candle in newspaper. Its wick can be seen at the top of the paper, still burning. Yet when the paper is crushed, the candle has vanished. Turned wooden candle, gimmick and candlestick in the Thayer tradition. Overall height of 15 ¾". Very good condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
The Candle That Was (Vanishing Candle). Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1935. A lit candle is wrapped in paper, from which it vanishes. Turned wooden Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-12-03
The Candle That Was (Vanishing Candle). Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. A lit candle is wrapped in paper, from which it vanishes. Turned wooden Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
The Sin That Was His. Selznick Pictures, 1920. Silent movie lobby card (11 x 14”). A drama starring William Faversham as a gambler with a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2017-03-11
The ancient sword of Elendil, the king of Men, Narsil was forged by a dwarven master smith in the First Age of Middle-earth. Its name Read more…
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-12-05
Newell Convers Wyeth (American, 1882-1945) That Endless Stream Across the Dubuque Ferry was Flowing on Ahead of Me, and the Fast-Going Part Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-09-12
USA, 1904 cast iron, bent steel, leather 24¾ w x 20½ d x 37 h in (63 x 52 x 94 cm)
The Larkin Read more…
Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2002-06-09
William Alexander (British, 1767-1816) Chinese Barges of the Embassy Preparing to Pass Under a Bridge plate XL from Sir George Staunton's An Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-21
A military hat worn by Tyrone Power as Capt. Alan King in the motion picture King of the Khyber Rifles (20th Read more…
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2015-11-20
RUTH ASAWA; Large-scale silk-screen print after woven wire sculpture, USA, 1950s; Ink, vinyl, wood; Unmarked; 80" x 22"; Note: This print depicts an original sculpture Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2012-10-28
Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987); S & H Green Stamps, 1965; Offset lithograph in colors (folded); From the edition of 6000 that was used as an Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2012-05-12
