[CIRCUS]. A group of circus posters.

Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus. N.p.: N.p., early 20th century. 26 x 17 1/4 in. (tears with some verso repairs). A large group of rodeo-style performers on horseback. Hagenbeck-Wallace operated from 1907 until 1938. -- Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey. World's Biggest Menagerie. N.p.: N.p., n.d. 27 3/8 x 21 in. (creases). A large rhinoceros. -- Roberts Bros. Circus. N.p.: N.p., mid-20th century. 14 x 41 3/4 in. Operated from 1944 to 1980. Features a smiling clown. -- Plainville...Roberts Bros. Circus. Cincinnati: The Enquirer Printing Co., mid-20th century. 14 x 22 in. -- Clyde Beatty Cole Bros. Circus. Cincinnati: The Enquirer Printing Co., ca late 1950s. 14 x 42 in. A roaring lion at center. -- Franzen Bros. Circus. N.p.: Franzen Bros. Circus, 1983. 14 x 41 1/4 in. (some abrasions at edges with tape residue). Featuring a tiger, a balancing elephant, a female trapeze artist, and a clown. -- Together, 6 lithographed or screen-printed posters.

[Also with:] A small group of modern facsimile posters, not photographed.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

To request further details about this lot, please email [email protected]

Please contact the Auction Specialist for details.

Katie Horstman

VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

[email protected]513.666.4958

Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

American Historical Ephemera & Photography

[CIRCUS]. A group of circus posters.

Lot Description

Condition Report

Preview

Auction Contact

Shipping | Pickup