Sold for:
$5,500
$5,500
De Orm. Europe’s Latest Marvelous Mysteries. De Orm’s Wonders in Hypnotism Psychology &c. New York: Liebler & Maass, ca. 1900. Striking depiction of the famous Spirit Cabinet effect in which ghostly manifestations emanate from a curtained cabinet in which the performer sits. Even though he is bound with rope inside the cabinet, tambourines ring, objects appear, and other manifestations take place on cue. Here, two devils and a ghostly female form spring from the cabinet. 30 x 40". Borders and old central folds restored; B+. Rare.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-06-25