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
Live Auction
Lot 134
LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI SERVAIS LEROY). LeRoy. Talma. Bosco.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
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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 |
Hamburg: Adolph Friedländer, 1912. Bright and colorful poster depicts top hat and whisker-clad magicians clamoring to the top of a small hill, in an effort to reach a crate stenciled with the text “Servais LeRoy Co./52 Hatton Garden/London/New Illusions/Original/Secrets.” Balloons in the background advertise the magic shop LeRoy owned and operated, and its capabilities. 18 7/8 x 28". Abrasions and closed tears repaired; B+. LeRoy’s shop was located at 52 Hatton Garden, London, and supplied stage illusions, small props, and theatrical scenery to the trade and magicians alike.
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