Summer Magic Auction
Tue, Jul 24, 2018 03:10AM EDT
Lot 220
Photograph of Okito and Polising.
Estimate: $700 - $900
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 |
Okito (Tobias Bamberg). Photograph of Okito and Polising. Holland, ca. 1900. Sepia-toned image of Okito and his assistant Polising, in blackface, posed performing an early version of Bamberg?s act, a canary about to be shot from a pistol into an empty cage in the assistant?s hand. On an embossed mount, 6 ? x 8?. Mount worn, else very good.
