[CONTORTIONIST] PASTOR, Andreas. Etching of Posture Master ...

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The Ricky Jay Collection Part II

By Potter & Potter Auctions

Oct 28, 2023

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Unusual relics were the hallmark of Ricky Jay's storied collection. This second auction from his archives features an astonishing array of the fantastic, the funny, and the flabbergasting. Prices Realized Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

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  [CONTORTIONIST] PASTOR, Andreas.?ETCHING OF POSTURE MASTER AND CONTORTIONIST ANDREAS PASTOR.?Circa mid-eighteenth century (hand-dated 1754). Eighteen scenes from Pastor?s turn are reproduced, showing him in a wide range of poses, with hoops, flags, chairs, and wineglasses balanced atop his head, performing headstands, and scratching his nose with a foot wrapped around his back and over his head. The performer stands between a variety of classical columns and curtains on a checkered stage. Text banners at the top read, ?Unicus orbi / non plus ultra.? 18 ? 14?". Short, closed tears, strong central fold, rubbed; very good. Laid down on Japan, margins trimmed close. See Exemplars, page 312.
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