The Magic Collection of David Baldwin
Sat, Oct 29, 2016 12:00PM EDT - Sun, Oct 30, 2016 12:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 269
Fairburn's Conjuror: Monsieur Chabert the Fire King
Estimate: $900 - $1,200
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Fairburn’s Conjuror. Monsieur Chabert the Fire King. London: J. Fairburn, ca. 1815. Hand-colored engraving of an extravagant conjuring show, whose audience stands dismayed to behold Chabert at center, stepping from a door from which huge flames spring forth. To his left and right, conjurors at tables perform with cards, cups and balls, and rings. One conjuror gestures toward a severed head on a platter. Columns at front bear the names of the famous conjurors Breslaw and Gyngell. 7 ¼ x 12 ¼”. Framed and matted to 12 x 17” overall. Near fine. Scarce. See Toole Stott 289.
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