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  • Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography by Potter & Potter Auctions

    Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography

    Start: Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
    Add to Calendar 2026-07-23 11:00:00 2026-07-23 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/glimpses-vintage-fine-and-vernacular-photography-23627
    This diverse sale - made up of fine, vintage, and vernacular photographs - will focus closely on the snapshot. Once considered mere "fabrics of yesteryear," these fleeting images have been recently reclaimed by the collecting community, and appreciated for their candid, historical, and visual depth. But all genres of photographs will be represented, with featured lots to include space and NASA material, sideshow cabinet cards, fine art photos, and vernacular works of all types. This sale was co-curated by Eric Robbins and Greg Rivera.     Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

    This diverse sale - made up of fine, vintage, and vernacular photographs - will focus closely on the snapshot. Once considered mere "fabrics of yesteryear," these fleeting images have been recently reclaimed by the collecting community, and appreciated for their candid, historical, and visual depth. But all genres of photographs will be represented, with featured lots to include space and NASA material, sideshow cabinet cards, fine art photos, and vernacular works of all types. This sale was co-curated by Eric Robbins and Greg Rivera.

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    (Headless Trick Photograph) Glass Plate Negative. Early 20th Century. [BOWERY, Leigh (1961 - 1994)]. GREER, Fergus. (b. 1964). Leigh Bowery, 1991.  Penntthi Sammallahti Vuokkiniemi, Karelia, Russia, 1991. Amusing Spirit Photograph. Brighton, late 19th century. WATKINS, Carleton (American, 1829-1916) 15 Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, John Muir, San Francisco, etc. Circa 1880s. ADAMS, Harry H. (1918–1988) ​​​​​​​ Archive of Los Angeles Civil Rights and NAACP Photographs. 1962–1963.
  • Modern Magic Masters by Potter & Potter Auctions

    Modern Magic Masters

    Start: Aug 15, 2026 11:00AM EDT
    Add to Calendar 2026-08-15 11:00:00 2026-08-15 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Modern Magic Masters https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/modern-magic-masters-23628
    This auction features relics, posters, books, and props from the shows, collections and workshops of modern magic masters. Included are items owned or used by The Amazing Johnathan, Johnny Thompson, and Tom Mullica. Purchase Catalog     Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

    This auction features relics, posters, books, and props from the shows, collections and workshops of modern magic masters. Included are items owned or used by The Amazing Johnathan, Johnny Thompson, and Tom Mullica. Purchase Catalog

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    Harry and Bess Houdini Presentation Handcuffs and Key. Cannonball Vase. MORETTO, Toni (1929 - 2011). The Great Tomsoni & Co. Sculpture.  Palladian (Germain) Lock. SWISS, Jamy Ian and Johnny Thompson. The Magic of Johnny Thompson. MASKELYNE, J.N. (1839 - 1917). Photograph of Maskelyne and the Automaton Zoe.
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    Skaters, Punks & Rebels: A Countercultural Cross-Section by Potter & Potter Auctions

    Skaters, Punks & Rebels: A Countercultural Cross-Section

    Start: Aug 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
    Add to Calendar 2026-08-20 11:00:00 2026-08-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Skaters, Punks & Rebels: A Countercultural Cross-Section https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/skaters-punks-rebels-a-countercultural-cross-section-23626
    This sale includes a cross-section of relics of rebels in music, art, and literature. Highlights include an archive of early skateboarding memorabilia and trophies, Raymond Pettibon fliers, guitars, and material from the collection of Howie Pyro. Also crossing the block will be assorted memorabilia from New York's punk rock headquarters, CBGB. Hey-ho, let's go!     Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

    This sale includes a cross-section of relics of rebels in music, art, and literature. Highlights include an archive of early skateboarding memorabilia and trophies, Raymond Pettibon fliers, guitars, and material from the collection of Howie Pyro. Also crossing the block will be assorted memorabilia from New York's punk rock headquarters, CBGB. Hey-ho, let's go!

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    The Sex Pistols / God Save the Queen. 1977. FULLER, Larry. Ebon #1 (Trimmed). San Francisco: San Francisco Comic Book Co., 1970. It's Anarchy in the U.K. Tour Starring / The Sex Pistols. 1976. Sex Pistols at the Longhorn Ballroom Ticket Stub. Jan. 10, 1978. [POSTERS]. [BLACK PANTHERS]. Carl Lives! Carl Hampton Was a Revolutionary... [N.p., ca. 1970]. PETTIBON/E, Raymond (b. 1957). Black Flag/ UXA/ Adolesents/ Screws at Baces Hall, Los Angeles, Friday, October 24, 1980.
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    Step Right Up: Circus and Sideshow Memorabilia by Potter & Potter Auctions

    Step Right Up: Circus and Sideshow Memorabilia

    Start: Sep 03, 2026 11:00AM EDT
    Add to Calendar 2026-09-03 11:00:00 2026-09-03 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Step Right Up: Circus and Sideshow Memorabilia https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/step-right-up-circus-and-sideshow-memorabilia-23625
    Featuring the collection of lifelong circus collector John Diesso, this auction includes heralds, couriers, and posters advertising the "greatest shows" of yesteryear. Photographs, route books, scrapbooks, and circus costumes will be also be offered, spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. A wide array of early European circus posters will be sold, along with a large library of circus books of several thousand volumes.     Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

    Featuring the collection of lifelong circus collector John Diesso, this auction includes heralds, couriers, and posters advertising the "greatest shows" of yesteryear. Photographs, route books, scrapbooks, and circus costumes will be also be offered, spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. A wide array of early European circus posters will be sold, along with a large library of circus books of several thousand volumes.

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    BRANDOLY, J. S. Shaffer and Co / The Sensation of Davos. Berlin: Beitgat, ca. early 20th century.  CHÉRET, Jules (1836-1932). Persivani & Vandevelde / Café-Concert des Ambassadeurs. Paris: J. Cheret, ca. 1870s. BARNUM, P.T. (1810 - 1891). Document signed. LEVY, Charles. Folies-Bergère / Tous Les Soirs / Les Lions de Bostock. Paris: Ch. Levy, ca. 1880s. MILLIE-CHRISTINE (Millie and Christine McKoy, 1851-1912). Cabinet Card Portrait. Circa 1880s. [WILD WEST]. HILL, Richmond C. A Great White Indian Chief. 1912.
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    Select Rarities: Exceptional Books and Paper Treasures by Potter & Potter Auctions

    Select Rarities: Exceptional Books and Paper Treasures

    Start: Sep 10, 2026 11:00AM EDT
    Add to Calendar 2026-09-10 11:00:00 2026-09-10 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Select Rarities: Exceptional Books and Paper Treasures https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/select-rarities-exceptional-books-and-paper-treasures-23621
    Potter and Potter Auctions is honored to offer an incredible group of books, autographs, magazines, newspapers and other treasures in this exceptional premium sale. Many items represent unique, once-in-a-lifetime collecting opportunities for collectors.     Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

    Potter and Potter Auctions is honored to offer an incredible group of books, autographs, magazines, newspapers and other treasures in this exceptional premium sale. Many items represent unique, once-in-a-lifetime collecting opportunities for collectors.

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    [ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS]. [WILSON, William Griffith "Bill" (1895-1971)]. Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered
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    Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction by Potter & Potter Auctions

    Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction

    Start: Oct 31, 2026 04:00PM EDT
    Add to Calendar 2026-10-31 16:00:00 2026-10-31 16:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/houdini-returns-the-centennial-auction-23392
    Marking 100 years since the death of Harry Houdini, Potter & Potter will present a landmark sale of Houdini memorabilia on October 31, 2026 at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. The sale brings to the public for the very first time 100 historic items from the collection of Kevin Connolly, many of which were personally owned by Houdini.     Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

    Marking 100 years since the death of Harry Houdini, Potter & Potter will present a landmark sale of Houdini memorabilia on October 31, 2026 at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. The sale brings to the public for the very first time 100 historic items from the collection of Kevin Connolly, many of which were personally owned by Houdini.

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    HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Houdini Welsh Brothers Circus Annotated Photograph. Magic Made Easy by Harry Houdini. King of Cards…Monarch of Shackles and Handcuffs. HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Cabinet Card Photograph of Houdini in Chains. Invitation to the Final Houdini Seance. Houdini Spirit Photograph. Houdini Letterpress Printed Broadside.

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