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LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI
LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI SERVAIS LEROY). LEROY, SERVA...Hamburg: Adolph Friedländer, 1905. LeRoy presents a thoughtful devil to Talma and Bosco against the troupe’s signature orange background. Discreetly placed text reading ‘allied with’ implies that the trio may be in league with the dark lord himself, or perhaps worked in conjunction with another show for a time. 37 ½ x 27 ½". Laid down on paper, very minor repairs; A.
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LEROY (19th century) FRIAR IN
LEROY (19th century) FRIAR IN KITCHEN Signed, watercolor Sight: 19 1/2 x 14 in. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
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Desire Honore Berard (French,
Desire Honore Berard (French, b.1845), portrait of a young woman, oil on canvas; 12 1/4" x 9 1/4"; signed upper right. Canvas stamped verso and also framer's paper label reading 'L. Bredontiot, Doreur Sur Bois, 14 Rue Leonie 14, Paris'. Heavily carved gilt frame.
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LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI
LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI SERVAIS LEROY). A FLYING VIS...London: Edward Weller, ca. 1898. Handsome lithograph depicts one of LeRoy’s early transposition illusions in which he and his wife, Talma (Mary Ann Ford) suddenly and visibly appeared and disappeared in curtained cabinets and in the audience. 11 ¼ x 17 3/8". Faint vertical fold. A-.
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LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI
LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI SERVAIS LEROY). LEROY, TALMA...Seattle: Pioneer Show Print, ca. 1910. Two copies of this double-sided pictorial broadside, mounted on a single piece of linen side-by-side to display the recto and verso simultaneously. Images include renderings of various LeRoy posters including Nero and the Lion, the Hindu Rope Trick, and a portrait of “Countess Olga,” the danseuse who was one of “50 All Star Artists” who supported the Belgian magician’s illusion show. Each panel 10 ¼ x 28". Minor over-coloring in margins; A-.
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LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI
LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI SERVAIS LEROY). SERVAIS LERO...London: Walter Mallyon Printer, ca. 1900. Beautifully composed half-sheet lithograph features a bust portrait of the famous Belgian conjurer floating above a scene in which LeRoy plays cards with a green devil. 20 x 30". Minor folds, tight margins at top and bottom; A-.
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LEROY "THE HUNT RENDEZVOUS"
LEROY "THE HUNT RENDEZVOUS" PRINT. Late 20th century. Colorful serigraph, limited edition numbered lower right, 147/250. Signed lower right. Framed and matted, 49.5"h. 59.5"w.
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LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI
LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI SERVAIS LEROY). LEROY, SERVA...Hamburg: Adolph Friedländer, 1905. A woman in an elaborate black dress levitates above the gesturing magician and a flaming cauldron. The image represents what was perhaps LeRoy’s greatest creation, the Asrah levitation. In performance, the woman, covered by a thin cloth, floated high above the head of the performer. At the conclusion of the feat, the levitating lady vanished from mid-air as the cloth was pulled away from her by LeRoy. 28 x 38". Uncommon in this size. Old folds, minor repairs and over painting in edges; A-.
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LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI
LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI SERVAIS LEROY). LEROY, SERVA...Hamburg: Adolph Friedländer, 1905. Triptych of cartoons shows the three magicians using magic and ingenuity to solve problems and in the case of Bosco, escape a band of ravenous cannibals in what can only be described – in today’s terms – as a politically incorrect but nevertheless comical scene. 28 x 37". Fold lines, minor repairs throughout image, tear has been patched at top center of poster; A-.
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LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI
LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI SERVAIS LEROY). LEROY. TALMA...Hamburg: Adolph Friedländer, 1912. Bright and colorful poster depicts top hat and whisker-clad magicians clamoring to the top of a small hill, in an effort to reach a crate stenciled with the text “Servais LeRoy Co./52 Hatton Garden/London/New Illusions/Original/Secrets.” Balloons in the background advertise the magic shop LeRoy owned and operated, and its capabilities. 18 7/8 x 28". Abrasions and closed tears repaired; B+. LeRoy’s shop was located at 52 Hatton Garden, London, and supplied stage illusions, small props, and theatrical scenery to the trade and magicians alike.
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PORTRAIT OF LEROY, INSCRIBED AND
PORTRAIT OF LEROY, INSCRIBED AND SIGNED.LeRoy, Servais. Portrait of LeRoy, Inscribed and Signed. New York: G. Dobkin, 1927. Half-length silver print portrait of the Belgian illusionist, inscribed and signed: "Regards to the Mysterious Smith/ Servais LeRoy/ 1927". 10 x 8". Mounted to backing board, with several creases and tears across the image.
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Leroy - Miniature painting on ivory
Leroy - Miniature painting on ivory - A couple and a young girl in a garden landscape 3.5ins x 2.625ins two miniature paintings - Half length portraits of women 3.5ins x 2.625ins all in gilt frames and glazed and three miniature coloured engravings - Half length portraits of women ovals 4.5ins x 3.5ins in modern gilt frames and glazed
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LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI
LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI SERVAIS LEROY). SERVAIS LERO...Hamburg, Adolph Friedländer, ca. 1912. Vibrant full color lithograph depicting a decapitation scene which was, in reality, played for laughs. In the image, LeRoy holds Bosco’s head on a platter, with a devil in the background. 28 x 37 ¾". Slight repairs to edges; A.
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LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI
LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI SERVAIS LEROY). COMEDIANS DE...Hamburg: Adolph Friedländer, 1905. Bosco stands at the right side of the image watching as LeRoy, Talma, and a demonic figure present LeRoy’s classic illusion known as A Flying Visit. On stage, LeRoy and Talma rapidly and mysteriously transposed from one cabinet to another. 27 x 18 ¼". Old central folds and three corners repaired; B+.
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Prudent Louis Leray French,
Prudent Louis Leray French, 1820-1879 An Interesting Proposition
Estimate:$3,000-$4,000
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LEROY, SERVAIS. DRAMATIC CABINET
LEROY, SERVAIS. DRAMATIC CABINET PHOTOGRAPH OF MAGICIAN...LeRoy, Servais. Dramatic Cabinet Photograph of Magician Servais LeRoy. San Francisco & Los Angeles: Theodore Marceau, ca. 1900. Early full-length portrait, on photographer's mount, showing the young magician in Mephistopheles costume and make-up, apparently surprised by or marveling at something above him. 7 _ x 10 _Ó. One from a scarce series of portraits of the magician by Marceau. Crease in upper left corner of mount, but reinforced.
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LEROY THE MAGICIAN (J.F. LEROY).
LEROY THE MAGICIAN (J.F. LEROY). AMERICA'S FOREMOST MYS...Leroy the Magician (J.F. Leroy). America's Foremost Mystery Man! In a Whirlwind MŽlange of Mirth and Magical Wizardry. N.p., ca. 1930s. Pictorial broadside for the magician's stage show. 41 x 14Ó. Bottom border trimmed, many old folds and creases, scattered minor discoloration. Linen-backed. C+.
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After Desire-Pierre-Louis Marie
After Desire-Pierre-Louis Marie (French, fl. ca. 1831-1912) "The Indian Lovers", third quarter 19th century, a gold-patinated bronze group, signed at the right facade "D. Marie", h. 15", w. 20", d. 9".
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LEROY NEIMAN (AMERICAN, 1921 -
LEROY NEIMAN (AMERICAN, 1921 - 2012) 29 ¼" x 37" paper size "French Connection", 1977. Color serigraph on paper, signed in pencil lower right, numbered in pencil lower left, edition 240/300 lower right, unframed. Featuring Buffalo Sabres Rene Robert, Gilbert Perreault, and Richard Martin, known as the "French Connection". In 1989 this "high scoring trio" were inducted into the Buffalo Sabers Hall of Fame.
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SERVAIS LEROY: MONARCH OF
SERVAIS LEROY: MONARCH OF MYSTERY.Caveney, Mike and William Rauscher. Servais LeRoy: Monarch of Mystery. Pasadena: Magic Words, 1999. From the publisher's limited edition of 1,000 copies. Cloth with jacket, illustrated, including color plates. 4to. Very good.
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LEROY NEIMAN (american b. 1926)
LEROY NEIMAN (american b. 1926) "PARIS BOURSE" 1981, pencil signed and numbered 250/300 in the margin. Color screenprint. 30 x 38 in. (image) provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
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[LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI SERVAIS
[LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI SERVAIS LEROY).] COMEDIANS ...Hamburg: Adolph Friedländer, 1905. Vibrant poster depicts Bosco – part of LeRoy’s company, and played by no less than nine individuals over the course of the show’s run – in a bewildered pose on the floor as rabbits and one flying duck run amok around him. Regardless of the performer who assumed the role of Bosco, the character’s nature never changed: he provided considerable comedy in LeRoy’s illusion show. 18 _ x 27 ¼". Minor scuffs restored; A-.
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Leroy Neiman (American, b. 1926)
Leroy Neiman (American, b. 1926) "Homage to Boucher". Serigraph, signed in pencil the lower right margin, A/P in the lower left margin, 1973, the image size approx. 19-3/4" x 35", matted and framed under glass overall approx. 31" x 46".
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LEROY TALMA BOSCO. SERVAIS LEROY
LEROY TALMA BOSCO. SERVAIS LEROY CO.LeRoy, Servais. LeRoy Talma Bosco. Servais LeRoy Co. Hamburg: Adolph Friedlander, 1912. Magicians clamber up a hill, grasping for a trunk suspended from a rope above them. 27 x 18”. Linen backed. Restoration to borders and tears, image toned; B.
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LEROY NEIMAN, (1921-2012),
LEROY NEIMAN, (1921-2012), "VOILA! THE PIERRUESE," 1994, MIXED MEDIA WITH COLLAGE ON WOVE PAPER, WATERMARK ARCHES, IMAGE/SHEET: 22.75" H X 20" WLeRoy Neiman, (1921-2012) "Voila! The Pierruese," 1994, Mixed media with collage on wove paper, watermark Arches Signed, titled, and dated, twice, at the lower edge, right of center: LeRoy Neiman Mixed media with collage on wove paper, watermark Arches Dimensions: Image/Sheet: 22.75" H x 20" W
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Leroy Neiman (American, b. 1926)
Leroy Neiman (American, b. 1926) "Race of the Year (Affirmed and Spectacular Bid)". Serigraph, signed in pencil in the lower right margin, A/P in the lower left margin, 1980, the image size approx. 21-3/4" x 32", matted and framed under glass overall approx. 35-3/4" x 44-3/8".
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LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI
LEROY, SERVAIS (JEAN HENRI SERVAIS LEROY). WORLD’S BEST...New York: Hegeman Print, ca. 1910. A marble bust of Belgian-born LeRoy fills the upper half of the poster, supported by two demons who hold the statue above their heads. Representatives of “all nations” fill the gallery surrounding the bust, dressed in costumes representative of their respective countries. Among them are John Bull and Uncle Sam. 40 ½ x 80". Expert repairs to old folds throughout image; A-. Scarce.
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FRENCH LIMOGES ENAMEL PLAQUE OF
FRENCH LIMOGES ENAMEL PLAQUE OF ROMANTIC COUPLE SIGNEDFrench Limoges enamel plaque of romantic couple signed "Lory" (?) woman seated in outdoor garden with a fan, while the dandy try's to gain her attention. 4.75"H x 6.5"W in gilt brass fillet with velvet frame, ca.1890
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Wear to velvet frame commensurate with age, good condition overall, no damages or repairs
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Leroy Neiman (American b. 1921)
Leroy Neiman (American b. 1921) FX McRories Whiskey Bar photo lithograph on paper signed Leroy Neiman (lower right) 17 x 34 inches.
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RENé LALIQUE (FRENCH 1860-1945)
RENé LALIQUE (FRENCH 1860-1945)
PREMIER DESIR SCENT BOTTLE, JEAN DE PARYS - 2 designed 1926clear, frosted and yellow stainedapplied paper label Premier Désir Jean Parys10.5cm (4 1/8in) highThe base was designed by André Joillevet in 1924 for Jean de Parys and the cover was a revised design by René Lalique from 1926. The earlier version of the cover not by Lalique does not have a relief moulded line running up the sides and over the cover.
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LeRoy Neiman (American b. 1927) Red
LeRoy Neiman (American b. 1927) Red Goal serigraph edition 151/300 signed LeRoy Neiman (lower right) 19 1/2 x 29 inches.
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Leroy Neiman (American, b. 1926)
Leroy Neiman (American, b. 1926) "Stan Smith". Serigraph, signed in pencil in the lower right margin, numbered 19/300 in the lower left margin, 1973, the image size approx. 19-1/4" x 20", matted and framed under glass overall approx. 32-1/2" x 31-1/4".
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AFTER LEROY NIERMAN (AMERICAN
AFTER LEROY NIERMAN (AMERICAN 1921-2012), MOMENT OF IGNITION GICLEE 1998, ED. 14/150, 51 X 39-1/2 INAfter LeRoy Nierman (American 1921-2012), Moment of Ignition Giclee 1998, Ed. 14/150, 51 x 39-1/2 in,
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LeRoy Neiman (American, born
LeRoy Neiman (American, born 1927) Portrait of the Leopard, 1997, edition 90/425, signed lower right "LeRoy Neiman", serigraph, 24-1/2 x 29-1/2 in. (image); gilt wood frame,
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Leroy Neiman (American b. 1921) The
Leroy Neiman (American b. 1921) The Stags Head Dame Court Dublin photo lithograph signed Leroy Neiman (lower right) 31 x 30 inches.
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LEROY'S INCREDIBLY MARVELLOUS
LEROY'S INCREDIBLY MARVELLOUS EFFECT. THE GREATEST LEVI...LeRoy, Servais. Leroy's Incredibly Marvellous Effect. The Greatest Levitation Mystery Ever Shown. Hamburg: Adolph Friedlander, 1912. Striking color lithograph depicts LeRoy's famous Asrah levitation. 27 x 18". Minor edge chips and one small loss. Linen backed. B.