A few examples of appraisal values for
ILLUSION

• Stan Davis (American b. 1942)
  Stan Davis (American b. 1942) Fragrance of Illusion, 1994 oil on canvas signed Davis and dated (lower right) 12 x 11 inches The Laumeister Collection from The Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, Vermont
• SUZANNE EISENDIECK,
  SUZANNE EISENDIECK, LILLUSIONISTESuzanne Eisendieck (German/Polish, 1908-1998)LIllusionisteoil on canvassigned lower left and titled to reverse21 3/4 x 18 1/4in (55.5 x 46.5cm)
• 50 GRADES ILLUSIONS.Veno, Robert,
  50 GRADES ILLUSIONS.Veno, Robert, Michael Hatte, and James Hodges. 50 Grades Illusions. Paris, 1974. Number 402 from an unstated limitation. Printed green folder containing text, accompanied by a sealed set of glossy prints, in original red cloth box. 4to. Fine.
• BRUCE BURKHOLDER / ILLUSION &
  BRUCE BURKHOLDER / ILLUSION & REALITY AT THE DAM (1989)Bruce Burkholder (Kansas, 20th/21st c.) Illusion and Reality at the Denver Art Museum , 1989 Oil-alkyd on canvas 12 1/4" x 17 1/2" Signed and dated to the bottom left. Presented in a black frame that measures 16 1/2" x 21 3/4". Provenance : From a private Kansas City area collection, previously acquired directly from the artist. Condition Very good condition, with no issues visible under blacklight inspection. Some scuffs to the frame.
• FERJO "CLASSIC ILLUSIONS",
  FERJO "CLASSIC ILLUSIONS", ACRYLIC ON CANVAS Fernando de Jesus Oliveiro "Ferjo" (American / Brazilian b. 1946), "Classic Illusions", undated, large scale painting depicting a 1950s Ford Custom Deluxe convertible, set in a landscape with a large pencil leaning against the passenger side door, signed at lower right with a Wentworth Gallery label en verso, framed. Sight approx. h. 39.5", w. 41.75"; Overall h. 49.75", w. 57", d. 0.75".
• AN ENIGMATIC CUBE. A FANTASTIC
  AN ENIGMATIC CUBE. A FANTASTIC ILLUSION.Joseffy (Joseph Freud). An Enigmatic Cube. A Fantastic Illusion. August, 1907. Halftone print, showing the magician alongside a Mephistophelean character, watching as a cube grows nearer and larger. Signed "Joseffy" in the lower margin. A proof print, possibly intended as an illustration in Marvelous Creations of Joseffy (Chicago, 1908) by Abbott, and sold with a copy of that booklet.
• "Magic: Stage Illusions and
  "Magic: Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions" by Albert Hopkins, 1897 first edition. "Magic: Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions Including Trick Photography" with 400 fascinating illustrations (including "chronophotographic" progression of galloping hose), compiled and edited by Albert A. Hopkins, copyright 1897 by Munn & Co., NYC. Embossed sticker on the interior from Martinka & Co., Manufacturers of Fine Magical Apparatus, New York City. 9 3/4"H x 6 3/4"W. The hinges loose thus separating the spine from the spine piece, also light wear to cover.
• SEARS, HARRY. SEARS. THE FAMOUS
  SEARS, HARRY. SEARS. THE FAMOUS ILLUSIONIST.Belfast: David Allen & Sons, ca. 1905. Square billboard-size lithograph shows Sears at the center seated in a chair, surrounded by vignettes from his illusion show, including fantastical artists’ representations of escapes, productions of assistants, versions of what are likely the Birth of a Pearl, Mascot Moth, and Palanquin illusions. 77 ½ x 85 ½". Wear and over-coloring at old folds and intersection of sheets; B+. Scarce.
• BUATIER DE KOLTA GENIUS OF
  BUATIER DE KOLTA GENIUS OF ILLUSION.Warlock, Peter. Buatier de Kolta Genius of Illusion. Pasadena: Magical Publications, 1993. From a numbered edition of 1000 copies. Blue cloth stamped in gold. Tipped-in color frontispiece. Illustrated. Tall 8vo. Very good.
• BRONZE ''ILLUSIONS'' AFTER ICART:
  BRONZE ''ILLUSIONS'' AFTER ICART: 25 1/8'' h., marble base.
• LOBBY PHOTO OF A BLACKSTONE STAGE
  LOBBY PHOTO OF A BLACKSTONE STAGE ILLUSION.Blackstone, Harry (Henry Boughton). Lobby Photo of a Blackstone Stage Illusion. New York: Nasib, ca. 1920s. Sepia print depicting the magician on stage with six illusions and with various stage props at hand. 9 ¼ x 12 ¼”. Margins trimmed. RKO inventory stamp to verso. Collection of George Hippisley (stamp to verso).
• L'ILLUSIONISTE.L'Illusioniste. Jean
  L'ILLUSIONISTE.L'Illusioniste. Jean Caroly. Monthly. All twelve issues of the first volume (N1 [Jan. 1902]) - N12 [Dec. 1902]). Contemporary quarter leather, raised spine gilt-stamped. Early Houdini cover portrait on N11, Houdini being shown in body restraints. Losses to spine backstrip, spine hinges weak, else good.
• STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN
  STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, REALITY + ILLUSION, 1978, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 72 X 52 IN. (182.88 X 132.08 CM.), FRAME: 72 1/4 X 52 1/4 IN. (183.52 X 132.72 CM.)STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN, 1889-1983 REALITY + ILLUSION, 1978, Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: SACKLARIAN - 78; verso inscription on label: Reality + Illusion / 72 x 52 Acrylic on canvas Dimensions: 72 x 52 in. (182.88 x 132.08 cm.), Frame: 72 1/4 x 52 1/4 in. (183.52 x 132.72 cm.) Provenance: From the artist and by descent to the present owner
• After Marc Gabriel Charles Gleyre
  After Marc Gabriel Charles Gleyre (Swiss, 1808-1874) Les illusions perdues or Le soir, 1914 oil on canvas signed Théo Dubé/ d'après Gleyre/ Paris 1914 (lower right) 31 3/4 x 54 5/8 inches.
• KAR-MI (JOSEPH BRYANT HALLWORTH).
  KAR-MI (JOSEPH BRYANT HALLWORTH). ILLUSIONIST SUPREME. ...American, ca. 1914. Two-color pictorial poster bears a large central photograph of Kar-Mi in full costume and makeup, with images of his company (in actuality, his wife and son) and his stage setting flanking him. 19 ¾ x 27". Old folds and short tears; B+.
• BAMBERG, DAVID. ILLUSION
  BAMBERG, DAVID. ILLUSION SHOW.Bamberg, David. Illusion Show. Glenwood: Meyerbooks, 1992. Full leather, spine gilt stamped. Number 64 from the deluxe first edition of 75 copies, signed by the editor. Tall 8vo. Fine.
• BAMBERG, DAVID. ILLUSION SHOW.
  BAMBERG, DAVID. ILLUSION SHOW. GLENWOOD, 1988. NUMBER 3...Bamberg, David. Illusion Show. Glenwood, 1988. Number 38 from a limited edition of 75 copies bound in leather, signed by the editor Robert Parrish. Illustrated with photographs. 4to. Extremities rubbed and light foxing to page edges, otherwise very good condition.
• WARLOCK, PETER. WALTER JEANS:
  WARLOCK, PETER. WALTER JEANS: ILLUSIONEER. PASADENA: MA...Warlock, Peter. Walter Jeans: Illusioneer. Pasadena: Magical Publications, 1986. Number 111 from a limited edition of 500 copies. Blue cloth stamped in silver. Tipped-in color frontispiece. Illustrated. 8vo. Near fine.
• PAINTING, PAT KLEIN Pat Klein
  PAINTING, PAT KLEIN Pat Klein (American, 20th century), "Illusions of an Aging Child," 1983, acrylic and rhoplex on canvas, signed, titled and dated verso, gallery label (Stephen Wirtz Gallery, San Francisco, CA) and exhibition label (Seattle Art Museum, States of War, 4/18/85-6/19/85,) affixed verso, canvas (unframed): 61.75"h x 84"w
• PAINTING, PAT KLEIN Pat Klein
  PAINTING, PAT KLEIN Pat Klein (American, 20th century), "Illusions of an Aging Child," 1983, acrylic and rhoplex on canvas, signed, titled and dated verso, canvas (unframed): 61.75"h x 84"w. Provenance: Stephen Wirtz Gallery, San Francisco, label verso. Exhibited: Seattle Art Museum, States of War, 4/18/85-6/19/85, label verso.
• PORTFOLIO OF OVER 75 ILLUSION
  PORTFOLIO OF OVER 75 ILLUSION BLUEPRINTS.[Blueprints] Portfolio of Over 75 Illusion Blueprints. 1940s-50s. By Poole Bros. (New York), Jim Lougheed, Jack Wilson, and others, including plans for the Glass Lined Trunk; Flag and Pedestal Illusion; Haunted Window Illusion; Rip Van Winkle Illusion; One-Man Suspension; Spirit Black Art Cabinet; and many others. Largest 19 x 27". Includes scattered duplication.
• CARTER THE GREAT. THREE ILLUSION
  CARTER THE GREAT. THREE ILLUSION PHOTOS, AND EPHEMERA.Carter, Charles. Carter the Great. Three Illusion Photos, and Ephemera. Six pieces total, including three photographs (8 x 10”) of Carter displaying stage illusions (ca. 1920s; one image stamped “Great Carter & Co.” on verso, ragged top edge); an unusued piece of early color lithographed letterhead; and two lithographed pages from programs.
• IVAN CHERMAYEFF (1923-2017): PLANAR
  IVAN CHERMAYEFF (1923-2017): PLANAR ILLUSION IIInk on paper, 1969, signed 'Ivan Chermayeff' and dated lower right. 29 x 23 in. (sheet), 32 1/2 x 26 1/2 in. (frame). Condition Tack holes at the corners. Some unobtrusive surface soiling. Otherwise in good condition. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• LOBBY PHOTO OF BLACKSTONE’S “DUCK
  LOBBY PHOTO OF BLACKSTONE’S “DUCK INN” ILLUSION.Blackstone, Harry (Henry Boughton). Lobby Photo of Blackstone’s “Duck Inn” Illusion. New York: Nasib, ca. 1920s. Sepia print depicting the magician and five of his assistants with ducks and props used in the illusion. 10 ½ x 13 ½”. Light creases and short tears to edges.
• IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE PAINTING
  IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE PAINTING ,1829Depicts thin gnarled trees beside a dirt road leading towards a distant town.
• THAYER GHOST SHOW
  THAYER GHOST SHOW ILLUSION.[Blueprints] Thayer Ghost Show Illusion. Los Angeles, ca. 1950. A version of Pepper's Ghost. 18 x 15". Old mailing folds.
• THE MAGIC AND ILLUSIONS OF LEE
  THE MAGIC AND ILLUSIONS OF LEE GRABEL.McGill, Ormond. The Magic and Illusions of Lee Grabel. Enchantus, 1986. Autographed first edition, number 464, signed by Grabel on the limitation page. Maroon leatherette stamped in gilt, dust-jacket. Illustrated. 4to. Minor wear to jacket.
• LOBBY PHOTO OF BLACKSTONE’S
  LOBBY PHOTO OF BLACKSTONE’S MODERN CABINET ILLUSION.Blackstone, Harry (Henry Boughton). Lobby Photo of Blackstone’s Modern Cabinet Illusion. New York: Cohita Studio, ca. 1920s. Sepia print backed on old linen, depicting Blackstone and his company performing the illusion; Harry’s brother, Pete, stands in the cabinet wearing a costume and false beard. 11 x 14”. Corner losses, several long closed tears in the image, creases.
• 1 vol. Sartre, Jean-Paul.
  1 vol. Sartre, Jean-Paul. L'Imagination. Paris: Felix Alcan, 1936. First edition. 12mo, orig. printed wrappers; minor edge wear, very slightly cocked, glassine (occasionally chipped). Untrimmed, internally generally clean, front wrapper just starting to separate. Attractive, sound copy of Sartre's first book.
• LES MAGIQUE LEONS. THE WHIRLWIND
  LES MAGIQUE LEONS. THE WHIRLWIND ILLUSIONISTS.[Stock Poster] Les Magique Leons. The Whirlwind Illusionists. Netherfield: Stafford & Co. Ltd., ca. 1925. Striking color lithograph depicts a Mephistophelean character with lightning bolts emanating from his fingertips and a sword at his hip, for an illusion show entitled the “Palace of Mystery.” 20 x 30”. Black metal frame. Minor marginal wear; not examined out of frame.
• DONNA LOPEZ (B. 20TH CENTURY),
  DONNA LOPEZ (B. 20TH CENTURY), "ILLUSION," 2002Donna Lopez, b. 20th century "Illusion," 2002, Wool tapestry Attributed, dated, and titled to attached tag verso: 2/2002; Donna M. Lopez, Taos New Mexico Wool tapestry Dimensions: 41.75" H x 36.25" W Provenance: The Estate of Eleanor Koffler
• THE DELUSION OF MODERN
  THE DELUSION OF MODERN SPIRITUALISM.Driver, Thomas. The Delusion of Modern Spiritualism. Warking: Tver & Tolan Ltd. Printing, ca. 1916. Pictorial letterpress poster advertising this book exposing the tricks of fraudulent mediums. Central image depicts a scene from a séance room in which a table floats and ghostly hands ring bells and terrorize sitters. 15 x 10”. Folded, with tears and foxing around edges. B+.
• C.1863 TROMPE L'OEIL PLAYING CARD
  C.1863 TROMPE L'OEIL PLAYING CARD WC PAINTING England,Dated 1863Optical illusion depicting a brush, pencil, postcards, playing cards, and open notebook layered in one area, annotated within image upper right "Presented to Miss Mary Smith by a sincere and faithful friend, May 1863".Watercolor on paperSigned within the image illegibly and dated "May 1863".Sight size 9 1/4" x 7 1/4",Frame 14 1/4" x 12"Originally purchased from Arthur Jeffress Pictures, London, England. From the collection of a Boston, Massachusetts gentleman.
• P.R. MCINTOSH ACRYLIC ON CANVASP.R.
  P.R. MCINTOSH ACRYLIC ON CANVASP.R. McINTOSH (Illinois/Florida/Indiana, 1897-1985) acrylic on canvas, "Reality of the Unreal," two faces. Signed lower right, titled verso. Image measures 48" x 68"; in a thin wood frame.
• JERRY N. UELSMANN PLATINUM
  JERRY N. UELSMANN PLATINUM PORTFOILO SURREAL PHOTO Michigan,b.1934Untitled, from the Platinum Portfolio, edition of 25, 1983. Silver gelatin print of an orb bursting with human hands in front of a cast iron gate in a courtyard within a cloud. Uelsmann is famed for his ability to work with darkroom effects creating surrealist imagery.
• KASSNER, ALOIS. KASSNER.
  KASSNER, ALOIS. KASSNER. ILLUSIONEN.Hamburg, Adolph Friedländer, 1927. Evocative lithographed poster depicts Kassner’s head and hands below a woman who is levitating high above him in a widening beam of swirling colors. 28 x 74". Over-coloring in margins and at old folds, some abrasions; B+.