The Ricky Jay Collection Part II
Sat, Oct 28, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 256
SCHAFFER, Severus. The World Renowned Schäffer. Paris: Affi...
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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SCHAFFER, Severus. THE WORLD RENOWNED SEVERUS SCH?FFER. Paris: Affiches Faria, ca. 1900. Oversize one-sheet stone lithograph in colors of the juggling, balancing, and magic act of this company, including depictions of plate rolling, foot juggling, the production of birdcages, Japanese parasol balancing, supporting a car and carriage on his forehead (atop a long pole), and cannonball catching on the back of the neck. In the central vignette, the performer balances a gendarme?s sentry box on his head, holds iron weights in each hand along with two full-grown men. 50? ? 36?". Edges considerably worn, with some minor restoration in image; B.
