Freakatorium: The Collection of Johnny Fox
Thu, Oct 11, 2018 11:00PM EDT
Lot 94
Albino Sword Swallower.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Arbus, Diane (American, 1923?1971), attributed to. Albino Sword Swallower. Circa 1970. Two silver prints, the first showing the performer, Lady Sandra Reed, kneeling (7 7/8 x 7 ?), the second with a sword raised in preparation for the attempt (8 1/8 x 7 ??). Scrapbooking paper remnants to versos. The prints are believed to be unique, and are accompanied by a trimmed slip of paper inscribed and signed by Reed, signing ?Lady Sandra,? dated 1991, to the former owner, Johnny Fox, himself a professional sword swallower from whose collection these prints were obtained.
