The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I
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Lot 213
COLLINS, Stanley (1881 – 1966). Magicians’ Club Illuminated...
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
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COLLINS, Stanley (1881 ? 1966). Magicians? Club Illuminated Presentation Address. London, 1914. Gouache on board, being an illuminated document presented by Houdini and other members of the London Magicians? Club on May 10, 1914 to Collins, the Honorary Secretary of the organization, ?as a token of our esteem and in recognition of the unfailing energy you have displayed and the great amount of time and work you have given in the interest of the Magicians? Club.? Houdini?s name as presenter appears in red at the bottom of the award. 16 x 12 ??, with minor spotting and pinholes in margins.The border of this finely executed artwork was used in the cover design of Dr. Dawes? biography, Stanley Collins: Conjurer, Collector, and Iconoclast (2002). Houdini presented the document to Collins at the club?s annual banquet, and performed the Egg Bag on the show that followed the banquet and ceremony.
