$1,500
Karger, George. Photograph of Cardini’s hands with billiard balls. New York, ca. 1955. Close-up of Cardini’s hands with two billiard balls perched precariously at his fingertips. Framed and glazed. Overall size of 16 x 19”. Not examined out of frame. George Karger (ca. 1902 – 1973) made his living photographing a wide array of subjects for Condé Nast publications, and was a regular contributor to LIFE magazine. He was also one of half of Stars of Magic, Inc. (with Judge George Starke), and was responsible for the photographs in the Stars of Magic series and book. This image of
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-04-06