$11,000
Okito. Okito’s Stage-Worn Chinese Robe. Chinese, ca. 1890. Worn and used by the great Dutch magician Theo. Bamberg, who worked under the stage name Okito, in his performances for a long period of time. Embroidered silk. Dark brown silk field with a dragon motif in orange, gold, blue, purple and white, with some metallic thread. Fabric shows visible signs of repair from constant professional use, but overall good condition for this historically significant costume worn and used by one of the most finished and accomplished magicians of the twentieth century. Accompanied by a photograph of Okito wearing the robe, and a letter of provenance tracing its ownership.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-04-26
