Potter & Potter Auctions
Potter & Potter Auctions, Inc. specializes in the sale of rare and collectible books, paper Americana, circus- and gambling-themed collectibles, playing cards, as well as magicana - antiques and collectibles related to magic tricks and magicians. In the latter category, Potter & Potter has established itself as a market leader, consistently setting record prices for rare and unusual apparatus, posters, autographs, ephemera, Houdiniana, and photographs.
The company conducts regular auctions in its Chicago gallery on the city's north side, and publishes meticulously researched, lavishly illustrated catalogs to accompany its sales, many of which have become essential reference tools in serious collectors' libraries.
In addition to live bidding on auction day, Potter & Potter accepts phone and absentee bids, agent bids and online bidding through LiveAuctioneers.
Learn more about Potter & Potter and its upcoming sales by visiting the company website.
Upcoming Auctions from Potter & Potter Auctions
Vintage Posters
Highlights from our spring vintage poster sale include rare and classic designs by Cappiello, Cassandre, Fix-Masseau, Flagg, Caldanzano, and Hohlwein. The auction will feature our largest offering of World War and war propaganda posters to date, featuring the collection of Plato Foufas. This will be complemented by travel posters, selections of turn of the century and modern advertising, sports, theater, magic, and music.19th Century Historical and Military Rarities
The first session in this auction features military artifacts of the late 18th and early 19th centuries - the period of the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon. An array of items are represented, including uniforms and accouterments, ceramics, snuff boxes and miniature portraits, clocks and barometers, later commemorative items and memorabilia, and a substantial library. Historical characters from Napoleon, Josephine, Marshals Ney, Berthier and Murat to Lord Horatio Nelson and the Duke of Wellington are reflected here. Both the French and British sides are respectively represented within this collection, reflecting the vast breadth of the nations which fought the conflict until its conclusion in 1815 with the ultimate defeat of France's Emperor. The second session features the Bill Margeson collection of Ulysses S. Grant and the Civil War. This 50-year collection includes hundreds of rare prints, letters and documents, ephemera, and books.Magicana: Collection of Peter Hackhofer
This sale will highlight selected material from the collection of the late Peter Hackhofer. Built up over several decades as a dealer and seeker of the unusual, his holdings included an extensive library, unusual stone lithographs from the great illusion shows of yesteryear, and art of all types with a magic theme. An archive of material from the career of Max Auzinger, the Black Art magician, will also be featured. The Hackhofer collection will be complemented by an array of vintage posters, apparatus, and ephemera from the golden age of magic and beyond.Bidder Reviews for Potter & Potter Auctions (496)
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BradfordChester Springs, PA
Feb 28, 2024
Straightforward & Personable
Potter & Potter made it easy to participate in the auction. They took me seamlessly from item interest to delivery. They are pros, and it shows!
MikeSan Jose, CA
Feb 27, 2024
great auction company allways fair.
allways willing to go the extra mile for you in bidding as well shipping
FrankLogan, NJ
Feb 08, 2024
Above and Beyond Customer Service
I had recently won a few auction items from Potter and Potter and had a couple logistical questions about packing and shipping etc etc. While my purchase was only a few hundred dollars, the team handle my questions as if I was their most important customer. I couldn't be happier with the interaction. I also must say that the books came wrapped very well and the descriptions of the book's conditions were spot on. I was very pleased and look forward to buying from them again! Thank you!
GeorgeAuburn, IN
Jan 05, 2024
Another Excellent Job!
Have multiple purchases from this auction house-always does an excellent and professional job!
RichardNew Castle, IN
Dec 29, 2023
Great Shipping
The in-house shipping costs were very reasonable and extremely well packed. Much appreciated!
JohnEllicott City, MD
Nov 20, 2023
GaryNorfolk, MA
Oct 13, 2023
BrianMarionville, MO
Oct 13, 2023
Impeccable
From start to finish this is fantastic example of a great auction company. The utmost care in packaging the items.
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