Freakatorium: The Collection of Johnny Fox 2018-11-10 Auction - 689 Price Results - Potter & Potter Auctions in IL
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Freaks Past and Present.: Johnson, Fred. Freaks Past and Present. Chicago: O'Henry Tent & Awning, ca. 1950. Massive and brightly painted sideshow banner depicts many of the sideshow's most famous acts, including a
0001: Freaks Past and Present.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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Human Dynamo Sideshow Banner.: Johnson, Fred. Human Dynamo Sideshow Banner. Chicago: O'Henry Tent and Awning, ca. 1950. Vibrant painted canvas banner depicting the classic Electric Chair sideshow illusion. 91 x 111". Scattered
0002: Human Dynamo Sideshow Banner.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Human Volcano Sideshow Banner.: Johnson, Fred. Human Volcano Sideshow Banner. Chicago, ca. 1960. Bright hand-painted banner depicts the fire king in loincloth and cape, flames leaping from his mouth and hands. 97 x 115". Very good.
0004: Human Volcano Sideshow Banner.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Sword Swallower. Sideshow Banner.: Siegler, J. Sword Swallower. Sideshow Banner. Tampa, ca. 1945. The bare-chested sword swallower holds one blade in each hand while three remain thrust down his throat. 91 x 84". Considerably worn and
0005: Sword Swallower. Sideshow Banner.Est. $500-$1,000
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Sword Swallower Sideshow Banner.: Siegler, J. and Jack Cripe. Sword Swallower Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Siegler Studios, ca. 1979. The sword swallower stands next to a display of deadly blades. 108 x 114". Worn from use, but good
0006: Sword Swallower Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,500-$2,600
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Frank Lentini. 3 Legged Man Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. Frank Lentini. 3 Legged Man Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1950. Vibrant orange and red canvas banner advertises the man with "3 Legs, 4 Feet, 16 Toes." 97 x 115". Worn
0007: Frank Lentini. 3 Legged Man Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,500-$2,600
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Headless Girl. Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. Headless Girl. Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1965. Bright banner shows a comely lady's body that lacks a head, yet remains "Alive" and is able to answer questions and
0008: Headless Girl. Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,500-$2,000
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King of Swords. Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. King of Swords. Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1947. Attractive canvas sideshow banner bears a full-length portrait of a sword swallower in performance, with a handful
0009: King of Swords. Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,500-$2,600
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Armless—Legless Wonder.: Wyatt, Snap. Armless—Legless Wonder. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1950. Large canvas sideshow banner depicts the subject painting a canvas of his own by holding the brush in his teeth. 138 x
0010: Armless—Legless Wonder.Est. $1,500-$2,600
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Lobster Boy. Alive.: Wyatt, Snap. Lobster Boy. Alive. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1950. Classic sideshow banner depicts a tiny lobster with a man's head, one claw outstretched, sitting below a terrified damsel. Wooden
0011: Lobster Boy. Alive.Est. $1,500-$2,600
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Magic. Alive. Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. Magic. Alive. Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1945. Canvas banner bears a half-length portrait of a magician in white tie and tails producing cards, birds, and bats. 118
0012: Magic. Alive. Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,500-$2,600
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The Man with Two Faces.: Wyatt, Snap. The Man with Two Faces. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1950. Wooden batten at top. 144 x 120". A few tears and holes; good overall.
0013: The Man with Two Faces.Est. $1,500-$2,600
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Mentalist. Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. Mentalist. Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1950. A female mind reader stares into her crystal ball. Minor wear and tiny holes as expected from use. 117 x 103".
0014: Mentalist. Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,500-$2,000
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Freaks. Alive.: Wyatt, Snap. Freaks. Alive. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1945. Giant entrance-type canvas sideshow banner depicts a wide range of working acts from the heyday of the sideshow: the alligator skin
0015: Freaks. Alive.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Strange People Double Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. Strange People Double Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1950. Enormous double-size canvas banner depicts a range of classic sideshow acts: a female sword swallower,
0016: Strange People Double Sideshow Banner.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Zoma the Cannibal. Sideshow Banner.: Zoma the Cannibal. Sideshow Banner. Circa 1930. Unsigned vintage banner bearing a grisly depiction of Zoma devouring her prey. The actual performance was likely much more tame. 78 x 97".
0019: Zoma the Cannibal. Sideshow Banner.Est. $500-$1,000
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Zoma in Captivity. Sideshow Banner.: Beecher, Gene. Zoma in Captivity. Sideshow Banner. Circa 1930. The cannibal Zoma bites ferociously at a snake wrapped around her body. 113 ½ x 94". Well worn and toned, with scattered holes and
0020: Zoma in Captivity. Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Atlantica. Captured. Inside. Sideshow Banner.: Atlantica. Captured. Inside. Sideshow Banner. Modern banner advertises the classic Girl in Fishbowl sideshow illusion, spectators gathered in awe around the "living mermaid." Wooden batten. 91 x 116".
0021: Atlantica. Captured. Inside. Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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$1,000 Reward. Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. $1,000 Reward. Sideshow Banner. Circa 1950. Bold text-only banner offers a cash reward if proof is presented that the exhibits "alive, on the inside" are not genuine. 81 x 36".
0022: $1,000 Reward. Sideshow Banner.Est. $600-$800
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Big Show Entrance Sideshow Banner.: Big Show Entrance Sideshow Banner. Circa 1930. Bright hues on thick canvas, upper wooden batten present. 91 x 47 ½". Holes, wear, and soiling as expected.
0024: Big Show Entrance Sideshow Banner.Est. $500-$750
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