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The Traveling Magician/John Rogers

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
Price Paid (If known) gift
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Anonymous (not verified) 🌱 Newbie 18 years 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 🌱 Newbie 18 years 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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