The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Pt. IV
Sat, Oct 25, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 88
SORCAR, P.C (Pratul Chandra, 1913 - 71). Two Large Sorcar P...
Estimate: $500 - $700
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| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
SORCAR, P.C (Pratul Chandra, 1913 - 71). Two Large Sorcar Posters. India, ca. 1960. Including ?Sorcar / The World's Greatest Magician." Bombay: Shivran, ca. 1960. A large three-sheet lithograph, designed by P. Ramchandra, featuring the prominent Indian illusionist in a jewel-encrusted turban, his hands held out as he gazes over his name, which appears in bold red lettering; underneath are two elephants framing the title for Sorcar's magic show ?Ind-Dra-Jal." Unmounted. Staining at sheet breaks. Creasing in areas throughout. [Together with]: ?T.W's. G.M. / Sorcar / The World's Greatest Magician." India, ca. 1960. Designed by P. Ramchanrdra. Billboard-size portrait poster of the Indian illusionist, in his trademark jewel-encrusted turban, hands held out over his name, which is printed in bold yellow lettering. Pale purple background. Unmounted. Creased, stained, torn in areas throughout and repairs made with tape. Margins worn and torn. Dawes label to verso. B+/C. Largest 79 x 73".
