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Kellar, Harry (Heinrich Keller) | Harry Kaller walks with imps

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October 28, 08:54 PM GMT

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12,000 - 18,000 USD

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Kellar, Harry (Heinrich Keller)

Kellar. [A Walk in the Woods]. Cincinnati & New York: Strobridge Litho Co, 1900


Color lithograph poster (26 1/8 x 16 5/8 in.; 664 x 423 mm). Matted, framed, and glazed with Plexiglas. 


"Harry Kellar, America's favorite magician for a decade, advertised his show with many beautiful, imaginative lithographic posters. In this portrait, the amiable wizard takes a walk in the woods, and is followed by a collection of devilish imps. These are not merely his companions, but hold the secrets to Kellar's amazing magic" (Magic). One of the most iconic of Kellar's posters.


REFERENCE:

Illusions 205; Magic, pp. 140–41