Done
Chicago, IL, United States
Auction Details
Circus, Sideshow & Oddities
Potter & Potter Auctions
Several fine collections make up this year's auction, including one of our largest offerings to date of vintage circus and sideshow photographs, banners, and posters, as well as show memorabilia, books and autographs, and an array of bizarre and unusual objects.
Among the highlights is our first offering of rare circus & sideshow photographs from the remarkable collection of Gary Bart, one of the most significant collections of its kind in private hands.
Auction Curator:

Gabe Fajuri
PresidentTOP



![COPLAN, Maxwell Frederic (American, 1912-1985).: COPLAN, Maxwell Frederic (American, 1912-1985). Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus / [Equestrienne]. 1940s. 34 x 21”. Date tag for Chattanooga, TN. Closed tears. Old folds. Graphite](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/205553/104350523_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1622136625)
![Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey / [Clown with: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey / [Clown with Parasol]. Circa 1945. 34 x 21”. Date tag for Chattanooga, TN. Closed tears. Old folds. Crisp, bright colors. Dates in graphite. Unmounted. A-.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/205553/104350524_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1622136625)
![BAILEY, Bill (American). Ringling Bros. and Barnum &: BAILEY, Bill (American). Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey / [Elephant with Clown]. Chicago Show Printing Co., 1945. Lithograph poster depicts a clown balancing on an elephant’s trunk. Half](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/205553/104350525_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1622136625)
![Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus / [Leopard].: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus / [Leopard]. 1950s. 42 x 28”. Closed tear at bottom. Crisp, bold colors. Unmounted. A.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/205553/104350526_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1622136625)
![Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus / [Lion and: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus / [Lion and Tiger]. Circa 1970s. 44 x 29”. Closed tears. Chipping. Unmounted. B+.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/205553/104350527_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1622136625)
![COPLAN, Maxwell Frederic (American, 1912-1985).: COPLAN, Maxwell Frederic (American, 1912-1985). Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus / [Lou Jacobs]. Poster depicting famed clown Lou Jacobs, with date tag for Detroit. 51 x 28”. Staining.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/205553/104350528_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1622136625)
![Pair of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Posters /: Pair of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Posters / [Roaring Lions]. Circa 1940s. Two half sheet posters, one with date-tail (partially torn), depicting lions. Sizes 30 x 28”; 20 ½ x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/205553/104350529_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1622136625)








![Sells-Floto Circus / [Trained Seals]. Circa 1930s.: Sells-Floto Circus / [Trained Seals]. Circa 1930s. Offset color lithograph depicts a group of seals performing various tricks. “Seals that exhibit intelligence scarcely less than human in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/205553/104350538_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1622136625)



![Al. G. Barnes & Sells-Floto Combined Circus / [Hippo].: Al. G. Barnes & Sells-Floto Combined Circus / [Hippo]. Erie Litho, ca. 1930s. Stone lithograph poster. Half sheet. 20 ½ x 28”. Unmounted. Edges ragged in places, but image fine. A-/B+.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/205553/104350542_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1622136625)




