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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
![[CUPS & BALLS]. Frise-Poulet. Circa 1875. Bronze desk set i...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/376245/208136574_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1749155179)
The Salon de Magie Part IV
Our fourth sale from Ken Klosterman's fabled "museum down the mineshaft" will be a broad cross-section of conjuring collectibles. In over 500 lots, we will offer "magical woodcraft" in all its forms, chromed apparatus from Conradi and Bartl, stage effects, scarce books, ephemera, and vintage magic posters from the golden age of the art.Bidder Reviews for Potter & Potter Auctions (563)
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AlanChicago, IL
Jun 12, 2025
Maximilian Miami, FL
Jun 06, 2025
Great and decent auction house-Would always buy again
Great Auction house, did ship out very quick and everything was as described. BIG THANK YOU! Would buy anytime again.
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PeterHaworth, NJ
May 02, 2025
Great auction house
Very helpful in every way: Description, questions, shipping, and payment, Highly recommended!!!
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GaryMilford, MI
May 02, 2025
Great all around Experience!
One of Liveauctioneers best Auction Houses. Fast to Send, HIGHLY Recommend, Would do Again!!! From abundant photos to an accurate description gives this house A + + + + +
gregMilwaukee, WI
May 01, 2025
JoeDel Valle, TX
May 01, 2025
Professional
The experience with Potter & Potter Auctions was great; everything went smoothly from the bidding, packaging, communication and shipping. Thank you.
Past Auctions from Potter & Potter Auctions
![[Lion & Elephant / Circus]. Hamburg: Adolph Friedlander (no...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/370887/204645858_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1745436652)
![[MODEL - SHIP IN A BOTTLE]. “Annie Hughes” Three-Masted Sch...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/367241/202563021_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1743021317)
![[CBGB & OMFUG FASHIONS]. Original Storefront Canopy Awning ...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/362630/198927399_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1739374783)
![[ZINES]. PETTIBON, Raymond (America, b. 1957). Lana. Lawnda...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/362630/198927658_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1739374783)
![[SPIRIT PHOTO]. POPIELSKA, Stanislawa (1893–?). Spirit Phot...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/358194/196125520_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1736438094)
![[AUTOMATON]. VICHY, Gustave (1839–1904). Aubade a la lune [...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/358194/196125749_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1736438094)
![[AMERICANA]. CHASE, Owen (1797-1869). Narrative of the Most...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/354444/193812904_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1733843955)
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![[HAND-COLORED AQUATINTS]. [HEATH, William (1795-1840), arti...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/328184/176813397_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1714496988)
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Record Auction Results for Potter & Potter Auctions
![Erdnase, S.W. The Expert at the Card Table. [Chicago]:: Erdnase, S.W. The Expert at the Card Table. [Chicago]: Author, 1902. First Edition. Green cloth gilt stamped. Illustrated with drawings by M.D. Smith. 8vo. Hamley’s Magical Saloons overslip on the i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/72973/37650475_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1433196045)
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