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The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Part III

Sat, Feb 15, 2025 12:00PM EST
Lot 133

[MASKELYNE & DEVANT]. Photograph of the Devant Testimonial ...

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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[MASKELYNE & DEVANT]. Photograph of the Devant Testimonial at St. George's Hall. London: Fradelle & Young, [1913]. Oblong sepia tone image captured on stage at St. George's Hall. Devant stands at the center, receiving a framed presentation from George Welton; J.N. Maskelyne stands on his left, with the balance of the scene filled with well-wishers and the donkey from Morritt's famous Disappearing Donkey illusion. Photographer's credit stamp to verso. Corner clipped, old folds and chips. Together with a later printing of a photograph taken from the balcony of the Hall showing Devant and the crowd on stage. The larger 6 ? x 11". RARE.