The Golden Age of Magic Posters: Nielsen Collection Pt. 1
Sat, Jun 25, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 26, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 98
Germain, Karl (Charles Mattmuller). Germain the Wizard.
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
Germain, Karl (Charles Mattmuller). Germain the Wizard. Cleveland: Schmitz-Horning, ca. 1910. Magnificent and decorative billboard-size poster bearing a portrait of Germain at the center in red, surrounded by liveried attendants, cats, and demonic figures in a swirling mass of red and white vines and flowers. 78 x 104". Over-coloring and restoration at old folds and at intersection of sheets; B. One of two examples of this poster known. The design of this poster is based on Germain’s Lyceum brochures, which were used to advertise his shows for years.
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