Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(3) Magic Lanterns, Jean Schoenner, Germany

Price realized
$349
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $200
Hammer price
$275
Category
Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
Sold
April 12, 2024
Sale
Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns

Lot description

(lot of 3) Magic Lanterns by Jean Schoenner, Germany: (1) cylinder form in red paint and brass, the slide carrier supported by an Atlas figure; (1) spherical form with Atlas holding up the slide carrier, mounted on a hobbyist board, I.D. at underside; (1) spherical form wtih Atlas holding slide carrier, lacks chimney and lens, largest approx. 13.25"h, 11.5"w, 9.5"d, total of all 7.20lbs Provenance: Collection of Sam Westfall, Texas, Kansas including a huge quantity of antique cameras, magic lanterns, related advertising and many parts and pieces. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CAMERAS, ACCESSORIES & RELATED LOTS IN THIS AUCTION ARE SOLD AS IS, OPERATIONAL STATUS IS UNKNOWN, NO CONDITION REPORTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE LOTS IN THIS AUCTION, ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS IS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL, PLEASE BID ACCORDINGLY Start Price: $80.00

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.