THE AMERICAN CIRCUS

Possibly by Johnny Meah, 4th quarter 20th century. Canvas with original paint, unsigned. "The Strangest Show on Earth 12 Acts - Alive 12" with woman in bikini, fire breather and "Blockhead". Wear and

Mid 20th century. Canvas with original paint, signed "J. Sigler, Tampa". "Fiji Mermaid, Monkey ? or Girl". Colorful beaded mermaid. 4'9"h. 8'9"w.

Second quarter 20th century. Canvas with original paint. Large panel with entry way made by the "O.Henry Tent & Awning Co., Chicago, Ill." Stenciled label marked "Driver Brand". "Crystal Maze" with va

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.

Native American Circus Tent Diorama. Large wall-mounted “peep show”-like diorama depicting a stereotypical native American scene from a circus or Wild West show, and including teepees, a m

Second half 20th century, oil on canvas. "Swamp Devil" signed "Frierson" (Mark Frierson, Tampa Bay, Florida, b. 1964). Cut down, 60"h. 46"w. And "See the Thing Here" signed "L. Higley '97." Marked on

Mid 20th century. Original oil on canvas, signed "J. Sigler, Tampa". Center clown. "House of Clowns, Lot's of Laffs, House of Fun". Fragile with creases and holes. 105"h. 119"w.

[CIRCUS-MAILING COVERS]. Archive of American circus mailing covers. Early to late 20th century archive of pictorial mailing covers of circuses, many addressed and postally used. Includes Ringling Bros

Old Ironsides Pry. (1921-1987, Pennsylvania) The Great American Circus. Signed and titled. Paint on cardboard. Small dent in cardboard lower left drum figure, otherwise very good condition. Image is 3

RARE AMERICAN CIRCUS “CAGE WAGON” BY SCHOENHUT. 21”.Wooden wagon with stenciled and lithographed paper cover, four yellow wooden wheels with yellow driver’s seat; back and one side hinged open

Collection of 39 American circus broadside posters. 20th century. Broadside advertisements for Barnes Bros. Circus, Christy Bros. Circus, the Great Wallace Shows, John Robinson’s Circus, Miller

Late 20th century. Oil on canvas, signed "ZH Ernie Winn." "Master of the Swords- 3 at one time, Alive." With Attachment rings. 33.5"h. 23"w. Ernie Winn was former sideshow performer and owner.

Scrapbook of American circus snapshots including R.B.B.B. and other circuses. Circa 1938-40. Approximately 220 silver print snapshots (generally 4 ½ x 2 ¾”) in an oblong black buckram

1.) Kelly & Miller Bros. 2nd circus, folded, measures 40.5" x 28" full color. Very attractive! 2.) Haag Bros 3 Ring Circus. 14" wide x 28 tall with color vignette at top. Stevenson Afternoon and Night

A Group of German and American Circus Themed Toys by Various Makers, 20th Century, Including Rosebud Art Company NY with original box. Largest dimensions: H: 18 1/4 x W: 10 x D:15 1/2 in.

Untitled, Early 20th Century American Circus Painting. Oil on canvas painting from the Golden Age of the American circus, depicting a trio of young boys watching a team of horses pull a circus wagon o

Group of 17 American circus photographs, mainly clowns. Circa 1930s/50s. Assorted photographs, mainly clowns, including Emmett Kelly, Paul Wenzel, “Flo” Albert White, May Wirth, and others

[CIRCUS]. Lot of 20 American circus heralds and couriers. 1930s/80s. Couriers and heralds for various American circuses including Cole Bros., Walter L. Main, Al. G. Barnes, Hoxie, Carson & Barnes, Cly

American Circus Trailer Tin Japan In Box, 17" long, marked K brand , repro box

Oil on masonite 31 1/4 x 24 in., 34 x 28 in. (framed)

[ROUTE BOOKS]. Lot of various American circus route books and souvenirs. 1920s/1950s. Collection of route books to various circuses, including John Robinson’s Circus 100th Tour (1923); Walter L.

Six labeled, "Copyright 1960 Circus World Museum", with "Mini Poster" union stamp in the bottom right corner. Include: "Forepaugh & Sells" hippo and rhino battle, "Adam Forepaugh & Sells Automobile Do

Tin Drumming Bear probably made in Japan. American Circus marked "M" made in Japan. Action: Drumming Bear marches forward as he plays his drum. American Circus: The monkeys roll around in circles. 5.5

Collection of R.B.B.B. and other American circus posters. 15 posters and window cards total, including posters for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Carson & Barnes, Circus Model Builders, Bentley B