This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/16/2022
ROGERS, John (American, 1829 – 1904). The Traveling Magician. New York, 1878. Handsome plaster sculpture showing an itinerant magician performing for three children. He produces a rabbit from his hat, while a secret assistant holds a pigeon behind the table, in readiness for the next trick. 15 x 15 ½ x 23”. Tiny chips and wear around base, umbrella handle lacking, but professionally restored and repainted to very good condition. The most sought-after of all the “Rogers Groups.”