Circus memorabilia paraded to $378K total at Potter & Potter

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey poster from 1944, $3,600
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey poster from 1944, $3,600
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey poster from 1944, $3,600

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions‘ September 24 circus sale performed triumphantly, realizing a total of $378,000. This event featured the circus collection of John and Jan Zweifel as well as the Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry’s entire circus exhibit, many elements of which had been on display at the institution for decades.

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Step right up! Circus rarities to perform at Potter & Potter auction, Sept. 24

Circa-1940 papier-mache figure of a ringmaster or drum major, est. $1,000-$2,000

 

Circa-1940 papier-mache figure of a ringmaster or drum major, est. $1,000-$2,000
Circa-1940 papier-mache figure of a ringmaster or drum major, est. $1,000-$2,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will hold a sale of more than 500 lots featuring the circus archives of John and Jan Zweifel as well as the Museum of Science and Industry’s entire circus exhibit, many elements of which have been on display at the beloved Chicago institution for decades. The auction will take place on Saturday, September 24 starting at 10 am Central time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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