Magicana of the Golden Age
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 179
Robert-Houdin Portrait Photograph.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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[ROBERT-HOUDIN] DISDERI, André (1819 - 89). Robert-Houdin Portrait Photograph. Paris, ca. 1860. Full-lengh image of the "father of modern magic" captured by the photographer who patented the Carte de Visite, and operated a studio in the same building where Robert-Houdin presented his Soirees Fantastiques. The magician stands between a table and chair with hands in his pockets. CDV format, 5 1/8 x 3 1/2". Tape stain, penciled notation, and photographer's stamp to verso. Very good to near fine.
Overall Dimensions
Weight: 1.00 lbs
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