March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 307
RPPC The Living Doll Illusion Stage Magician Photograph
Estimate: $50 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
Real photo postcard stage illusion photograph showing a magician presenting Elizabeth "The Living Doll" balanced on his hand as an illusion performed at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915.
The male performer holds Elizabeth in formal dress balanced in his hand as a stage magic act.
The front bears the printed text: Caption referencing the illusion act (partially visible). The reverse reads: “POST CARD” with Knox stamp box.
The male performer holds Elizabeth in formal dress balanced in his hand as a stage magic act.
The front bears the printed text: Caption referencing the illusion act (partially visible). The reverse reads: “POST CARD” with Knox stamp box.
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