Sold2017“MODERNE SALON MAGIE” – CARL WILLMANNLeipzig. 1891. First edition hardbound with pictorial cover. 460+ pages. Over 500 illustrations. Willmann’s treatise on “modern magic” in German. Ex Jack Chanin with his signature. A tight, fineSee Sold Price
Sold2017“MODERNE WUNDER” – CARL WILLMANNLeipzig. 1897. Otto Spamer. Subtitled (translated): “A natural explanation of the older as well as recent secrets of spiritualists and anti- spiritists, ghost sitters, clairvoyants, thought readersSee Sold Price
Sold2016Divination Box. Hamburg: Carl Willmann, ca. 1900. FourDivination Box. Hamburg: Carl Willmann, ca. 1900. Four numbered blocks are arranged in a box by a spectator. This box is locked in another, larger box. Even so, the magician knows their order. HandsomSee Sold Price
Sold2021Blooming Vase. Hamburg: Carl Willmann[?], 1900s. A spunBlooming Vase. Hamburg: Carl Willmann[?], 1900s. A spun metal vase is shown and filled with earth, then a seed is planted and the lid is replaced. Removed moments later, a beautiful bouquet sprouts inSee Sold Price
Sold2017Appearing Tea Kettle – John Gaughan AssociatesReproduced in 2004 after a design of Carl Willmann in the late 1800’s (page 928, Greater Magic – The Magic Tea Kettle). The performer can produce the kettle from under a foulard and pour from theSee Sold Price
Sold2018Two Packs of Billy McComb’s Jumbo Rising Cards.McComb, Billy. Two Packs of Billy McComb’s Jumbo Rising Cards. Carl Willmann (?), ca. 1917. Two packs of faux jumbo cards, both apparently complete, but in need of repair. One with a cloth bag bSee Sold Price
SoldSophie Gimbel for Salon Moderne, Jacket and Gown, 1930s Sophie Gimbel for Salon Moderne, Jacket and Gown, 1930s THE FIRST Cropped, single-breasted jacket in magenta cotton faille with embroidered overlays. Jacket features hook and eye closures at cenSee Sold Price
SoldSophie Gimbel for Salon Moderne Gown, 1939 Sophie Gimbel for Salon Moderne Gown, 1939 Sleeveless gown in dark blue silk with pink jacquard satin stripes. Back zip closure. Gathering at bust. Unlined. Label: Salon Moderne Size: N/ASee Sold Price
Sold2021A Sophie Gimbel for Salon Moderne Pink Chiffon DA Sophie Gimbel for Salon Moderne Pink Chiffon Dress, 1956 Size: 4-6 IMPORTANT NOTE: All of the clothing, shoes, handbags, hats, and jewelry lots in this auction will be sold AS IS. Please know that tSee Sold Price
Sold2017Salon De Magie – Ken KlostermanThis is the deluxe presentation copy signed and numbered by Klosterman. 1 of only 50 produced this is exquisitely bound in top grain leather, stamped in gilt, and Klosterman’s token is inlaid on theSee Sold Price
Sold2018Salon De Magie.Klosterman, Ken. Salon De Magie. Loveland: Author, 2006. Deluxe presentation copy. Hand-bound in top-grain leather, inlaid publisher’s token and previous owner’s name stamped on front cover, edgesSee Sold Price
Sold2016Café Express. Paris: Mayette Magie Moderne, ca. 1950. ACafé Express. Paris: Mayette Magie Moderne, ca. 1950. A transformation of paper shavings (or bran) placed in three nickel-plated cups, into hot coffee, sugar, and milk, respectively. Each cup stampedSee Sold Price
Sold2018Salon Moderne Saks Fifth Avenue Couture Dress, F/W 1965Salon Moderne Saks Fifth Avenue Haute Couture Black Cut Velvet Chiffon & Lace Dress, F/W 1965. Custom made for Mrs. N. Woolworth and dated 09/24/1965. All seams are hand finished in French haute coutuSee Sold Price
Sold2020Salon Moderne Haute Couture Green Suit, S/S 1967Saks Fifth Avenue Salon Moderne by Sophie Gimbel Haute Couture Green Linen Suit with Blue & White floral silk lining, S/S 1967.See Sold Price
Sold2021Vintage 1960's Black Chiffon SALON MODERNE, SAKSlong pouf sleeves, round neckline flowing gathered waist with bubble hem, hole at bodice and at side zipper, bust 34, waist 27See Sold Price
Sold2016Confetti to Candy and Cake in Hat Cup. Paris: MayetteConfetti to Candy and Cake in Hat Cup. Paris: Mayette Magie Moderne, ca. 1940. A goblet filled with bran or paper is covered momentarily with a nickeled lid. When removed, the bran has become wrappedSee Sold Price
SoldVaried lot of eight German publications about conjuring tricks and a sales catalogue of Horsters AkaDescription ENVaried lot of eight German publications about conjuring tricks and a sales catalogue of Horsters Akademoie für Magische Kunst, Berlin. Consisting of: -) G. Willmann, Moderne Salon-MSee Sold Price
Sold2024Jacques VILLON (1875-1963) - SALON DE MAIJacques VILLON (1875-1963) - SALON DE MAI Plakat des Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, 1959 60,5 x 46 cm Jacques VILLON (1875-1963) - SALON DE MAI Poster Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de PSee Sold Price
Sold2016SALON DES CENT Grasset art nouveau lithographEugene Grasset. Salon des Cent. Antique lithograph. "Das Moderne Plakat," 1897. 9 x 12 inches. Artwork sold by the well-respected Century Guild gallery in Los Angeles, established 1999.See Sold Price
Sold2016RENE MAGRITTE (Belgian, 1898-1967)Lithograph in colors; Salon de Mai, 1965; Signed in plate; From an edition of 850; 23 1/4" x 16 1/2" (sheet); Printer: Mourlot, Paris; Publisher: Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris; Literature:See Sold Price
Sold2022Gautier & Other French Books - 1st Ed mid-1800sL' Art Moderne by Theophile Gautier (1811-1872). Published 1856 (believed to be a first edition). Great condition. ***** Abecedaire du Salon de 1861 by Theophile Gautier. Published 1861 (believed to bSee Sold Price
2023Rare Music for the ZitherSalon Album for Zitherspieler [The Zither] Compositions for the Zither. Extremely rare. Composer Carl J. F. Umlauf 1824 - 1902 Type: Zithers ZiSee Sold Price
Sold2016Bartl—Willmann. Lot of Two Bartl Magic Catalogs.Bartl—Willmann. Lot of Two Bartl Magic Catalogs. Including Bartl’s Akademie fur moderne magische Kunst (Hamburg, 1920s), publisher’s color pictorial wraps, profusely illustrated, 316 pages, withSee Sold Price
Sold2017MAURICE DUFRENE Art Nouveau clockMAURICE DUFRENE (1876 - 1955) LA MAISON MODERNE Art Nouveau mantle clock, France, ca. 1900 Mahogany, gilt metal Unmarked 15" x 7 1/2" x 4" Literature: Alastair Duncan, The Paris Salons 1895-1914, VoluSee Sold Price
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