$1,700
Nicoli (John Nicol). Nicoli The Great. Chicago, National Printing & Engraving, ca. 1905. Half-sheet (28 x 20") horizontal lithographed poster depicting Nicoli and his stage set, including tables, many fine pieces of Victorian-era magic apparatus, and an American flag. Some restoration to margins. Uncommon. Linen backed. Nicoli was the father of Nicola and Von Arx (William and Charles Nicol). This poster appears to be a stock image onto which Nicoli's name has been printed, however, no other examples of this image bearing any name other than Nicoli are known to exist.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-03-26