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