$1,800
London: Canning & Co. Lithographers, ca. 1880. Three-quarter length portrait of this British magicienne who performed in Asian costume. She stands next to an elaborate screen and holds a fan in one hand. Her husband, Charles De Vere, was a British magician who went on to establish a large and successful magic supply depot in Paris. Her daughter Ionia became a respected performer as well. 9 7/8 x 19 ". Scattered short closed tears; A-.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2017-02-04