Summer Magic Auction - Online Only
Tue, Jul 23, 2019 09:30PM EDT
Lot 267
Webster (Edward William Wells). Webster the Mastermind Original Artwork, Printing Plate, and Advertising Mat.
Estimate: $100 - $200
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 |
Webster (Edward William Wells). Webster the Mastermind Original Artwork, Printing Plate, and Advertising Mat. Circa 1920s. Pen and ink on cardstock depicting Webster peering into a crystal ball held by a skeleton. Included are a printing block with zinc intaglio plate backed by wood and an advertising stereotype mat, both matching the original artwork. Card measures 7 ? x 13?, block and mat measures 2 x 4?. Minor soiling and dampstaining to margins, oxidation to block. A nice set. As here, much of Webster?s artwork copies Alexander ?The Man Who Know,? the most famous mind reader of his day.
