Sold for:
$10,000
$10,000
Houdini, Harry. Plaster Bust of Harry Houdini. New York[?], ca. 1902. Handsome sculpture picturing Houdini’s bust atop a plinth, with a red female devil whispering in his ear. Text below Houdini’s head inside a laurel wreath, from which hangs an open set of handcuffs, reads, “The Original Handcuff King.” Houdini’s name has been cast into the base near the bottom. 12 ¾” high. The base of the sculpture is signed by the artist, “B. Hermly [?], 135 West 10 N.Y.” Scratched and worn, nose repaired, but good condition overall. One of two known examples.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-08-23
