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The Ricky Jay Collection Part III

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Lot 224

GERMAIN, Karl (Charles Mattmuller, 1878 - 1959). Germain & ...

Estimate: $400 - $800

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GERMAIN, Karl (Charles Mattmuller, 1878 - 1959). Germain & Leroy in ?The Wishing Cap.? [Original Art.] Circa 1895. Gouache on paper poster shows a wizard leaning over a wall on which is lettered the text advertising the performance of Germain and Leroy, with their ?show of a thousand wonders.? 20 x 14?. Old central folds, corner pinholes, else very good.An original (and likely show-used) poster from early in Germain?s career when he partnered with a variety of other entertainers to present a full-evening?s show.