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Blood Curdling Monster Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson (Chicago, ca. 1941)

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JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Bearded Lady: JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Bearded Lady Sideshow Banner. Chicago: O’Henry Tent & Awning Co., ca. 1930s. Painted canvas. Vibrantly colored banner depicting one of the early 20th cent

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Painted canvas circus sideshow banner: "Prehistoric: Painted canvas circus sideshow banner: "Prehistoric Creature Alive", Fred Johnson (1892-1990), circa 1950, Signed, "O. Henry Tent & Awning Co., Chicago 40", l.r., Painted on heavy canvas.160 in. x 116

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JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990), attributed to.: JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990), attributed to. The Crystal Maze. Chicago: O’Henry Tent & Awning Co., ca. 1940s. Painted canvas. Enormous painted entryway banner depicting various characters

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Rare Fred Johnson Painted Circus Side/Freak Show: Title: Rare Fred Johnson Painted Circus Side/Freak Show Banner“Bull with Two Tails” Date: Material: Add Info/Provenance: Painted on heavy canvas, this banner was painted by well-known banner paint

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Snap Wyatt, AKO Alive, oil on canvas sideshow banner: Snap Wyatt (American, 1905-1984) AKO Alive. oil on unstretched canvas signed lower left 108" x 102" Provenance: Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, Illinois Acquired from the above by the present owner

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Wyatt, Snap (American, 1905 – 1984). Tattooed Girl.: Wyatt, Snap (American, 1905 – 1984). Tattooed Girl. Alive. Vintage hand-painted canvas sideshow banner. 132 x 120”. Signed by the artist lower corner. Corners repainted, dozens of patches on verso

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AMERICAN CIRCUS SIDE SHOW BANNER.: Third quarter 20th century. Original oil on canvas, signed "C. Sigler". "The Handicap" with monkeys in race cars. "Anchor Supply" label on back. Minor soiling. 91"h. 116"w.

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Edouard Cortes (French, 1882-1969) 'Gare de l'Est': Edouard Cortes (French, 1882-1969) 'Gare de l'Est' Oil on Canvas 1966, signed lower right; provenance: 1966, Acquired from the artist by Johnson Galleries, Chicago, Illinois; Private Collection, U.S.A

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Fred Harman (1902-1982) Red Ryder and Little Beaver 18 x 24 in. framed 29 x 34 1/2 in.: Fred Harman (1902-1982) Red Ryder and Little Beaver signed with artist device '© Fred Harman CA' (lower right) and titled on an artist's label (on the reverse) oil on canvas 18 x 24 in. framed 2

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Grace Carpenter Hudson (CA, 1865-1937), #182 "Johnson: oil on board, signed at lower right, inscribed on the verso "G. Hudson / Ukiah / Cal / 182," circa 1900, presented in a later gilt frame. SS 5 5/8 x 3.5 in.; DOA 9.25 x 7.25 in. We wish to thank Karen

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Fred Grayson Sayre (1879-1939, Glendale, CA): "Mt. San Jacinto" Oil on canvas laid to canvas Signed and inscribed lower right: F. Grayson Sayer / Indio, Calif; titled verso 28.5" H x 36" W Provenance: Property from a Private Southern Califor

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Brian Blood (b. 1962-* Pebble Beach, CA): ''Arroyo Seco - Pasadena'', initialed lower left: BB, signed again, titled and dated verso: 2010, oil on canvas, 24'' H x 30'' W, est: $2000/3000 Provenance: Private Collection, Pasadena, CA

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Utica Master - The Sideshow- Siamese Twins: Lawrence W Ladd - Utica Master - Outsider artist. School House. Watercolor and ink on paper. Exhibited: Munson-Williams-Proctor Museum of Art. Provenance; Arthur Kern. Framed size H 21" W 31-1/4" pape

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Frank J. Gavencky (1888-1966, Ramona, CA): Winter in Chicago Oil on board Signed lower right: Frank J. Gavencky 38" H x 46" W

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Martin Johnson Heade Oil on Board: Water Lilies in a Pond Marks: signed lower right M J Heade Dimensions: Sight: 9" x 13" Framed: 12" x 16". ca.1890

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James Johnson oil: James Johnson (American 1925-1963) M-62 oil on canvas, ca. 1950's. 46 x 46"

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Blood Curdling Monster Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson (Chicago, ca. 1941)

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Description

"Blood Curdling Monster" Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson
(Chicago, ca. 1941)
Depicting a giant snake attacking an elk with blood gushing from its face. Hand-painted banner by Fred G. Johnson (1892-1990), Chicago, 1941. Signed “Chicago Tent & Awning Co., Chicago -41- Ill., Fred. G. Johnson” lower left. Oil on canvas, 138 x 96 inches.
138 x 96 in. (350.5 x 243.8 cm.)

Condition

Expected wear from age and use. Some holes and temporary tape repairs to canvas.

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Blood Curdling Monster Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson (Chicago, ca. 1941)

Name: Blood Curdling Monster Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson (Chicago, ca. 1941)
Brand: Fred Johnson
SKU: 160632963
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

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