The Ricky Jay Collection
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Lot 102
[OPTICAL ILLUSION] DEFEHER, J.K. Blossom and Decay. London:...
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
[OPTICAL ILLUSION] DEFEHER, J.K. Blossom and Decay. London: J.K. Defeher, Dec. 15th 1860. Hand-colored lithograph of the classic double-image. Viewed in one way, it shows two young lovers resting near each other on a stone window, with the supplies for a picnic before them. Another view of the image reveals a grinning skull filling the scene. The set square and compass device of the Masons decorate the lower corners of the image and an engraved dedication to the Earl of Zetland below. 13 7/8 x 10 5/8?. Old folds reinforced at verso, closed tears around perimeter, minor spotting. Published in MAGIC: 1400s ? 1950s, p. 21.
