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Salon de Magie: The Klosterman Collection Part I

Sat, Oct 30, 2021 12:00PM EDT
Lot 220

Fu-Manchu (David Bamberg). Fu Manchu?s Costume Headpiece. B...

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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Fu-Manchu (David Bamberg). Fu Manchu?s Costume Headpiece. Bright pink Asian hat worn by Fu-Manchu in his illusion show, visible in many of the publicity photos of Bamberg from the late 1930s and early 40s, at the height of his fame in Latin America. Height 7 ?". Beadwork and wirework show wear, but very good overall. Together with a later print of a photograph of Fu wearing the headpiece.