Live auction - Lot 445
"Ce spectacle généralement demandé sera extraordinaire et très intéressant"
[Popular print - Magic]
Spectacle de physique amusante.
1808
Hammer price: €
950
€ 80 / 100
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Lot description
Woodcut, 38,2 x 43,9 cm, laid paper, French text, stamped (some spots, few sm. water stains, few creases, hole, few ms. notes in pencil, sm. tears on edges).
Framed.
Rare publicity for a magic show by Mr. Castelli, to be held on 21 March 1808 at the Salles des Redoutes on the Rue Féronstrée in Liège. The programme includes, among others, "La danse des sorcières" and "Le noeud de Campidollio Romano". The text also states Mr. Castelli is willing to teach his tricks for a reasonable price, and booklets with a number of tricks to entertain children will be available for purchase.