Winter Magic Auction
Tue, Nov 19, 2019 10:30PM EST
Lot 266
Downs, T. Nelson. T. Nelson Downs. King of Koins.
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000
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 |
Downs, T. Nelson. T. Nelson Downs. King of Koins. Chicago: Carqueville Litho., ca. 1905. Artistically rendered color lithograph bearing a central bust portrait of Downs, surrounded by vignettes of his coin manipulation act, ribbons of silver coins, and soft red flowers. A filmstrip-like sequence from his famous Miser?s Dream fills the bottom of the poster, showing six poses from Downs? famous feat, The Miser?s Dream. 28 1/2 x 42?. Significant expert restoration in image and margins, and to repair old tears and separations. Linen backed. B. Uncommon.
