Circus Posters

[erik1925]

Yeah I was like 16-17 and went to NYC to eat Nathans famous hot dogs haha and stumbled across all the freak shows at coney island, thats where it all started.

I knew there was a reason I liked you.... 

[AjTheGreat]

I knew there was a reason I liked you.... 

 

[erik1925]

Wow... this looks stunning! And its gigantic, measuring in at 80 x 118 inches: 

http://auctions.emovieposter.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=4144941

[50s]

Here is one I have which may freak T out

42" x 82"

[paul waines]

You and me both Steve...

This is a UK 12 sht, but missing the two top Quad size bits, but still a jollynice poster. Just picked it up.
Measures as is, 60x80.

[erik1925]

Great art on that piece, Paul. Wow. Beautiful. 

[paul waines]

Thanks Jeff, just wish it was complete..

[erik1925]

Thanks Jeff, just wish it was complete..

I can certainly understand why.

Tho even as is, it would look wonderful were it framed and on display. The art has a very balanced look to it, I guess is what Im meaning.

[paul waines]

I can certainly understand why.

Tho even as is, it would look wonderful were it framed and on display. The art has a very balanced look to it, I guess is what Im meaning.

 

[erik1925]

What year is that piece from, Paul?

[paul waines]

Not sure of the exact year, but the 30's Jeff.

[erik1925]

Bravo!!

What does the little bit of info say, down on the right, bottom corner border?

[paul waines]

DES No-802

Must be one of the codes, as they had many designs for Circus, Panto, Fairs, kind of posters... As they were not just a run, but could have printed off many at different intervals as required..

[erik1925]

Thanks, Paul. Good info, as always. 

[joemustang65]

  So is this the holy grail of circus posters?  Heritage sold this one for 1500.  Are there more expensive ones?


               

Link doesn't seem to work, which poster are you referring to?