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The Golden Age of Magic Posters • The Nielsen Collection Part II

Sat, Feb 4, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Feb 5, 2017 11:00AM EST
Lot 77

FU-MANCHU (DAVID BAMBERG). Fu-Manchu.

Estimate: $400 - $600

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N.p., ca. 1940. The famous Si-Di caricature of Fu-Manchu appears at the center of the poster, with Fu’s name in red above, and over-printed for an appearance at the Teatro Apolo below. 13 ¾ x 20". Inscribed and signed by Fu Manchu. Strong folds throughout, a portion of the inscription over-colored; B. Two versions of the Si Di caricature were produced; one includes a long Chinese queue handing from the back of Fu’s hat, the other, seen here, excludes it.

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