Sold for:
$2,200
$2,200
307. Rogers, John. The Traveling Magician. New York, 1878. Detailed plaster statue showing an itinerant magician performing for three children. He produces a rabbit from his hat, while a secret assistant holds a pideon behind the edge of the table, in readiness for the next trick. 15 x 15 ½ x 23”. Painted gold and showing significant wear and chipping. With: An archive of clippings and information about Rogers and his statuary, and a framed collage regarding the Traveling Magician extracted from The Sphinx magazine.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
