$10,000
Leipzig, ca. 1920. Watercolor on paper. Depicts the famous Dutch magician in an elaborate Chinese costume performing his signature feat, the Floating Ball. The ball floats above one of his outstretched hands, while tiny bolts of lightning spring from his free hand. Signed by the artist Felix Lehmann. Mounted to a board; overall dimensions 12x 14 ". Pinholes and scrapes to mount, artwork rippling; B+. This artwork was used to produce a small pop-up lithographed advertising card rather than a poster. The final printed pieces opened like a book; upon doing so, Okito's outstretched hand popped out from the center fold, giving the effect of the ball floating in space above it.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2017-02-04
