Sold for:
$2,600
$2,600
Germain, Karl (Charles Mattmuller). Germain the Wizard. Cleveland: Schmitz-Horning, ca. 1910. Magnificent and decorative billboard-size poster bearing a portrait of Germain at the center in red, surrounded by liveried attendants, cats, and demonic figures in a swirling mass of red and white vines and flowers. 78 x 104". Over-coloring and restoration at old folds and at intersection of sheets; B. One of two examples of this poster known. The design of this poster is based on Germain’s Lyceum brochures, which were used to advertise his shows for years.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-06-25
