Outsider Art

This sideshow banner by Fred Johnson is in fair and stable condition. The canvas is soft but slightly brittle and there are many small holes, small rips and small repairs in the canvas to be found. This work was outside at a circus for many years, and considering that, the canvas does not have any major stains. It does have a natural patina from being out in the elements and actively used. In spite of the holes, rips, and repairs this banner is in relatively good shape. It also has a wood slat that does fix that it needs to be rolled as opposed to folded.

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