The Traveling Magician/John Rogers

By sallypedley, 3 January, 2008
Description

The statue depicts a magician entertaining a man and his son while a young girl (the magician's assistant) has fallen asleep, obviously bored at having seen the rabbit pulled from the hat many times before. The spectators appear totally baffled by the magician's skill- but if the statue is viewed from the back, part of his magical secret is revealed. The magician's apprentice is apparently hiding under the table, and is secretly handing the magician a dove! (See arrow).

Rogers Travelling Magician Statue

Category
Other
Medium
Statruary/plaster
Distinguishing marks
John Rogers, 1877, NY
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
22 1/3 X 15 "
Date Period
1877
Weight
50 lbs
History
Came from an old MA family parlor
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
gift
For Sale?
No

Anonymous (not verified)

17 years 4 months ago

I have seen a number of these sell over the years in the $1,000 to $2,500 range.  One went on ebay a couple of months ago in that range too.  I have one in my collection that I paid $650 for a few years ago, so I guess I got a good deal.
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bleeeepington

17 years 4 months ago

I saw a nice one go on ebay a couple of months back.....think it went in the low 2,000 range.  It looked really good to me.
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Anonymous (not verified)

17 years 1 month ago

Are you interested in selling this statue?
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Anonymous (not verified)

17 years 1 month ago

If you interested in selling this statue, please contact [email protected]. Thanks
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