Magic Collection of Jim Rawlins Part IV
Sat, Jul 25, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 488
Thurston, Howard. Original Thurston Poster Concept Artwork....
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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Thurston, Howard. Original Thurston Poster Concept Artwork. Circa 1925. Gouache on board, depicting a large bust portrait of the famous American magician, flanked on one side by a full-length image of Mephistopheles in tails, bowing slightly to the viewer. Affixed to the recto is the label of the Morgan Lithograph Co. of Cleveland, below which, in Thurston?s hand, is the caption, ?Here we are again.? 8 3/8 x 6 ??. Morgan Lithographing never produced posters for Thurston?s show, though the company?s cross-town rival, Otis Litho., did print many posters for the magician. This artwork may be evidence that Thurston was entertaining offers from other printers before deciding on which firm he would work with.
