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[RAYMOND-GIBSON, Litzka (1901-1996)]. [BOUCHAUD, Sally (1931–2022), artist]. Original Oil Painting Portrait of The Great Litzka Performing with her Trained Rooster, “China Boy.” [N.d., ca. 1970s]. Oil on canvas, small cloth mat with plaque (“Litzka Raymond Gibson”). Framed to 43 x 31”. Signed by Bouchaud at the lower right corner. On the verso of the painting is a taped note: “On Loan to Ray Goulet - Museum of Magic - Watertown, MA” with Raucher’s sticker beneath this note. Fine. Author William Rauscher was a close friend of Raymond-Gibson’s husband, Walter B. Gibson (1897-1985), who commissioned this painting for Gibson. Litzka was a successful stage magician and harpist in her own right (her act included “China Boy,” who would assist her with card tricks).