Summer Magic Auction
Sat, Jun 17, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 533
CARDINI (Richard Valentine Pitchford, 1895 – 1973). Double ...
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
CARDINI (Richard Valentine Pitchford, 1895 ? 1973). Double Exposure ?Trick? Lobby Photo of Cardini. [Ca. 1945]. Sepia tone playing-card-like image of the magician considered by many to be the greatest manipulator and sleight-of-hand artist of his generation, picturing him in white tie and tails, and holding three burning cigarettes in his hands. His trademark monocle, top hat, and SAM medallion complete his ensemble. 13 ? x 10 3/8?. Old penciled notations to verso, creases at corners, abrasions in image, but good condition overall. A large-format version of this image we have not previously encountered. RARE.
