Magic Collection of Jim Rawlins Part III
Sat, Feb 29, 2020 12:00PM EST
Lot 296
Blackstone Signed Sketches of George and Betty Johnstone.
Estimate: $200 - $300
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Blackstone, Harry. Blackstone Signed Sketches of George and Betty Johnstone. 1941/[n.d.]. Graphite portrait sketches of Betty and George, titled ?Thinking of Geo.? and ?Betty?s Bet? respectively. 7 x 5?. Some uneven toning, otherwise very good. Charming association pieces. These were drawn while George and Betty were assistants in Blackstone?s magic show. They were married the same year the drawings were done, with Blackstone as George?s best man. After leaving the show the couple performed together until Betty?s retirement, after which George performed solo.
