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The Ricky Jay Collection Part II

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 174

[HOLTUM, John (1845 – 1919)] CHERET, Jules. Tous Les Soirs....

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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[HOLTUM, John (1845?1919)] CHERET, Jules.?TOUS LES SOIRS. FOLIES-BERG?RE. HOLTUM L?ECARTEL?.?[Paris: Cheret, ca. 1880]. Bright half-sheet stone lithograph advertising the appearance of this remarkable strongman and cannonball catcher at the famed Parisian variety venue. Here, Holtum is depicted firing a cannon slung over one shoulder, and wrestling with two horses, pulling against each steed with a separate arm. Margins trimmed close to 22 ? 15?". Minor professional repairs to borders and one closed tear. B.