The Ricky Jay Collection Part II
Sat, Oct 28, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 74
COOKE, William (b. 1808). The Arab of the Desert and his Fa...
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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 |
COOKE, William (b. 1808).?THE ARAB OF THE DESERT AND HIS FAITHFUL WAR STEED!?[Bath], 1846. Large pictorial broadside for Cooke?s Circus with two evocative wood-engraved images, one of Cooke dressed in costume for his production, fighting off three men with a broadsword while posing on horseback, and the second below it picturing a host of acrobats and balancers in black and white costumes filling the stage. Other acts on the bill include the ?India Rubber Man,? two tight rope artists, comedians and a ?delineation of Grecian statues.? The bottom of the bill announces the Duke of Beaufort will attend the performance. 29? ? 10". A few old folds with tiny losses at center in lower half.
