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Title: Circus Posters
Post by: brude on April 06, 2010, 08:51:18 AM
Most of the veterans have probably seen these vids, but those newer to the hobby of paper collecting might find this interesting. The Lautrec and Mucha art deco vids are absolutely amazing...

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/posters/circus/videos#mSPkfQLgokM (http://www.collectorsweekly.com/posters/circus/videos#mSPkfQLgokM)
Title: Re: Circus Posters, Art Deco Advertising and More (Videos)
Post by: Bulla on April 07, 2010, 09:40:18 AM
Good find Brude some interesting vids on there.
Title: Re: Circus Posters, Art Deco Advertising and More (Videos)
Post by: paul waines on August 14, 2010, 03:03:01 PM
I am hoping this is the right place to post these, I have been going through some of my Quads as I seem to have lost my Nightmare on Elm st quad. Anyway found these carnival/circus posters from the 30's.
Title: Re: Circus Posters, Art Deco Advertising and More (Videos)
Post by: brude on August 14, 2010, 06:54:21 PM
The colors on these British circus posters really grab you.  Any backstory you can share on these, Paul?  Like age, and size (last one, bumper cars).  Very nice stuff.
Title: Re: Circus Posters, Art Deco Advertising and More (Videos)
Post by: paul waines on August 15, 2010, 08:35:53 AM
As far as I know they are all 30's, I bought a few from a guy who did some work at a printers back in the 80's, and was given some by the owner who had them laying around in a stock room. They are all 40x30 Quad size, even the bottom one is a vertical Quad. They were generic posters, so the spaces are for the names and locations to be added by who ever bought them, hence these are blank as they were never used. Which is a shame as I would of liked the town name etc on them. Mind this sort of poster was pasted up, so I doubt any exist with writing on.
Title: Re: Circus Posters, Art Deco Advertising and More (Videos)
Post by: rainman on September 16, 2011, 11:13:06 AM
I don't have a copy but I like this photobusta.

(http://www.grouchoyyo.com/bustas/circo3.jpg)
Title: Re: Circus Posters, Art Deco Advertising and More (Videos)
Post by: 50s on September 16, 2011, 03:45:25 PM
I like this photobusta.

(http://www.grouchoyyo.com/bustas/circo3.jpg)

That literally is a photo busta!  thumbup
Title: Re: Circus Posters, Art Deco Advertising and More (Videos)
Post by: brude on September 17, 2011, 02:56:36 AM
Claudia...mmmmm....Claudia.....
                                               (http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/brude2000/GIFS/171419_o.gif)
Title: Re: Circus Posters, Art Deco Advertising and More (Videos)
Post by: ATLfun on October 10, 2011, 08:58:25 PM

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


                (http://images.ha.com/lf?source=url%5bfile%3aimages%2finetpub%2fnewnames%2f300%2f7%2f1%2f0%2f4%2f7104825.jpg%5d%2ccontinueonerror%5btrue%5d&scale=size%5b450x2000%5d%2coptions%5blimit%5d&source=url%5bfile%3aimages%2finetpub%2fwebuse%2fno_image_available.gif%5d%2cif%5b%28%27global.source.error%27%29%5d&sink=preservemd%5btrue%5d)
Title: Re: Circus Posters, Art Deco Advertising and More (Videos)
Post by: CSM on October 10, 2011, 09:09:22 PM
I'd say that circus poster sold at that price due to the crossover giant ape appeal!
Title: Re: Circus Posters, Art Deco Advertising and More (Videos)
Post by: 50s on October 10, 2011, 09:39:52 PM
  So is this the holy grail of circus posters?  Heritage sold this one for 1500.  Are there more expensive ones?


This poster is certainly up there of collectible circus posters.

I paid a bit more than that (from a bricks & mortar store) for the below french 2 panel (63" x 94"), circa 1968. Older circus posters are generally more valuable, but I like the more modern looking stuff like the below.

(http://www.mysterycorp.com/temp/PinderRTFCycleTr_1_750.jpg)

(http://www.mysterycorp.com/temp/PinderRTFCycleTr_11_750.jpg)


Title: Re: Circus Posters, Art Deco Advertising and More (Videos)
Post by: 50s on October 10, 2011, 09:54:46 PM
I don't have a copy but I like this photobusta.

(http://www.grouchoyyo.com/bustas/circo3.jpg)

I want to run away and join the circus

(http://www.mysterycorp.com/temp/circus.gif)

Title: Re: Circus Posters, Art Deco Advertising and More (Videos)
Post by: ATLfun on November 05, 2011, 08:22:52 PM

  Here is the daybill:


                             (http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq28/atlfun/DSC02931-1-1.jpg)
Title: Circus Posters
Post by: Silhouette on February 09, 2012, 01:44:17 AM
Admin can shove this in the right section, not sure which it is best suited in...

I have been quite taken with a couple of circus posters that have come up recently, like most things my taste is always evolving and widening (must be another phase I am going through).

Posters like this one from the 30s that sold at Heritage lately have really caught my eye

(http://images.ha.com/lf?source=url%5bfile%3aimages%2finetpub%2fnewnames%2f300%2f7%2f3%2f9%2f5%2f7395171.jpg%5d%2ccontinueonerror%5btrue%5d&scale=size%5b220x350%5d%2coptions%5blimit%5d&source=url%5bfile%3aimages%2finetpub%2fwebuse%2fno_image_available.gif%5d%2cif%5b%28%27global.source.error%27%29%5d&sink=preservemd%5btrue%5d)

Can anyone point me to a good site that will give me a better understanding (read gallery) - I may pursue this line or not, of course I need another sub-obession like a hole in the head, but what the hell...here for a short time, may as well be a fun time.

Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: 50s on February 09, 2012, 05:29:47 AM
T just loves posters like this. He may act like they're of little interest to him, however T might crack and give you some if you post more images of these happy smiling fellas
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: 50s on February 09, 2012, 05:48:59 AM
Here is a good gallery: google (http://www.google.com.au/search?num=100&hl=en&safe=off&q=vintage%20OR%20original%20circus%20posters&gs_sm=3&gs_upl=1543l10646l0l10842l34l29l0l0l0l0l701l4572l12.6.7.0.1.0.1l27l0&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=DqQzT4fJEeSziQeg35T_AQ&biw=1144&bih=527&sei=EqQzT4qYLIT5mAWIuJSlAg) Don't write off google, it's a good gallery tool.

Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: Ari on February 09, 2012, 07:22:40 PM
pretty sure I already started a thread on this a while back (hint Mods merge)
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: erik1925 on February 09, 2012, 07:54:14 PM
One here, as well:

http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,628.0.html
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: Silhouette on February 09, 2012, 09:38:55 PM
Thank-you  ;D
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: eatbrie on February 09, 2012, 10:01:24 PM
(http://www.eatbrie.com/large_posters_files/Circusworld1.jpg)
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: Charlie on February 09, 2012, 11:02:48 PM
That's not a circus poster... That is a Claudia Cardinale poster!   ;D  Nice T!
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: eatbrie on February 10, 2012, 02:37:44 AM
It IS a Circus...  I see a Clown!

I HATE CLOWNS!!!
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: brude on February 10, 2012, 10:48:58 AM
Just for you, T...the ULTIMATE clown TV commercial...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKGKB5bc9DU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKGKB5bc9DU)                               
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: Silhouette on February 10, 2012, 03:39:57 PM
Just for you, T...the ULTIMATE clown TV commercial...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKGKB5bc9DU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKGKB5bc9DU)                               

hehe

That'd be the reason NOT to collect clown posters (a) I like to frame my 'special' posters (b) Coulrophobia is not that uncommon (yes I had to look that up) - not that I have it but we do get young kids staying here from time to time...
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: Charlie on March 02, 2012, 12:03:39 AM
Good ol' Dad...

(http://www.abideposters.com/apf_junk/032012/032012-002.jpg)
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: Ari on March 02, 2012, 01:36:39 AM
Thats great. I want an Aussie Ashton poster or something, mid to late 70's vintage.
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: Ari on May 11, 2012, 02:52:45 AM
got this today, its in town at the moment, theres some GREAT giant banners etc, a few hundred meters from my home, where the circus is. I will go get some photos at some stage.

(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/aririchards/Circus%20Posters/IMGP2203.jpg)
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: Threenero on July 25, 2012, 07:41:57 PM
hehe

That'd be the reason NOT to collect clown posters (a) I like to frame my 'special' posters (b) Coulrophobia is not that uncommon (yes I had to look that up) - not that I have it but we do get young kids staying here from time to time...

Did you know that 99% of clowns hate kids
In my previous life on the road i did spend some time in grease paint

One day me and a friend where sent into town in full clown makeup to hand out advertisement leaflets to the public
It was a hot day and neither of us really wanted to spend time handing out leaflets and when we came across the local Macdonalds restaurant we instantly decided it was lunch time.
I was in a bright yellow tuxedo and wearing a red wool wig with big red shoes, the resemblance to a certain Ronald was uncanny, so i approached the counter and informed the lady that my uncle Ronald said we could have anything we wanted on the house, it worked and we both got a free lunch  ;D
While we where eating we noticed they had a bench with a statue of our "uncle" where people could sit and have their picture taken, so i decided it would be funny to sit real still on the opposite end of the bench to the statue. After about 5 mins a woman walked in with her 2 young girls who were about 6 and 8 years old , she ordered her meals and then noticed the bench and instructed her kids to sit between the clowns for a photo. As soon as she said "cheese" i jumped up and yelled "BOO!!" both the girls on the bench screamed and proceeded to piss themselves. Their mother had to take them into the toilets to clean them up and we took that as our queue to leave  ;D
No doubt i am personally responsible for 2 cases of Coulrophobia  8)

Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: brude on July 26, 2012, 02:28:59 AM
That is so twisted.
I love it.

(http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101106001318/creepypasta/images/e/ea/Scary_clown.jpg)
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: Silhouette on July 26, 2012, 04:17:07 AM
That is so twisted.
I love it.

(http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101106001318/creepypasta/images/e/ea/Scary_clown.jpg)

The story was bad enough, then you posted the pic...
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: erik1925 on April 19, 2013, 04:24:32 PM
Does anyone have any info on obtaining or even any potential value of original release posters for the Cirque du Soleil shows? I can find little info and even the official Cirque site store doesn't offer posters from any of their shows, current or older.

Certain sites like Moviegoods and Moviepostershop only have newer reprints for sale. Even ebay had little to show, as far as originals go.

When in Los Angeles, they set up their tents and stands down at the Santa Monica Pier. Always amazing and magical performances to watch, especially at the water's edge like that.  thumbup

Thanks all.   :)




Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: Ari on April 21, 2013, 05:51:59 AM
No, but my mother went here in perth last week.
Should have asked her to steal one for you.
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: 50s on May 09, 2013, 10:19:37 PM
A circus memorabilia collector just now sent me a poster in action of this poster in my collection. Click the poster to see other angles of it on the floor.

510cm x 155cm  (~ 16' x 5')

(http://www.mysterycorp.com/temp/circusWilliams_combine_a_1000.jpg) (http://gallery.eyecandyposters.com/cgi-bin/results.pl?q=1xyeyx2505&layout=41&info=Circus_Williams_1967)

(http://www.mysterycorp.com/temp/circus_1967WilliamsHagen.jpg)
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: Charlie on May 09, 2013, 11:15:52 PM
That is such a beautiful poster Steve; congrats again...  bed1
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: CSM on May 09, 2013, 11:49:16 PM
Yeah that's awesome
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: 50s on May 10, 2013, 12:20:27 PM
Thanks chaps
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: paul waines on May 10, 2013, 12:41:30 PM
I got to say, that's awesome Steve.  thumbup
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: erik1925 on May 10, 2013, 12:52:03 PM
Beautiful, Steve!

Nice job!


Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: brude on May 12, 2013, 09:31:44 PM
It is truly spectacular, Steve.  clap
Title: Circus poster's
Post by: AjTheGreat on October 02, 2014, 10:53:59 PM
Anybody catch the circus posters on emovieposter tonight?  They were pretty sweet, especially that Ringling Bro poster.
Title: Re: Circus poster's
Post by: erik1925 on October 02, 2014, 11:34:24 PM
Did you snag one, Aj?

 hmmm.gif
Title: Re: Circus poster's
Post by: AjTheGreat on October 03, 2014, 12:07:24 AM
Did you snag one, Aj?

 hmmm.gif

Nah, some dbag kept out bidding me lol. What irritates me is that I think I have been in a bidding war with that person before because that username seemed very familiar. Basically I lost all of them today.

My rule: If you outbid me, then you are a dbag and I will hate you forever haha.
Title: Re: Circus poster's
Post by: erik1925 on October 03, 2014, 12:10:27 AM
Right on...

We hate dbags...

 8)
Title: Re: Circus poster's
Post by: Ari on October 03, 2014, 02:14:17 AM
just found my circus posters. today, good timing.

Nothing very special though so don't get excited.

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0691_zps9ffe73b4.jpg)

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0690_zpsd9a0fd60.jpg)

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0689_zpse95050c7.jpg)

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0688_zps8efc5893.jpg)

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0687_zps445c0ea8.jpg)

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0686_zpsf5c5f234.jpg)

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0685_zps4915cda0.jpg)

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0684_zpsbdac1d44.jpg)

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0683_zpse246fe39.jpg)

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0682_zpsaa190431.jpg)

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0681_zpsba7481c4.jpg)

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0680_zpsb76bb9c7.jpg)

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0679_zps7d5ea52c.jpg)

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Non%20Movie%20Posters/Circus/031014_0678_zps7c61d983.jpg)
Title: Re: Circus poster's
Post by: AjTheGreat on October 03, 2014, 05:12:06 AM
Whoaaaaa, nice posters Ari. You got quite a few of them.
Title: Re: Circus poster's
Post by: Ari on October 03, 2014, 05:50:41 AM
Apart from the African one that was in Albany (western australia) which I pulled off a shop window myself, the rest I bought in one lot off ebay years back.
I wanted a few, these are not huge and fit in a large sized art folio thing with plastic sleeves I can flip through. (I keep belgians in a similar folder)
Title: Re: Circus poster's
Post by: AjTheGreat on October 03, 2014, 03:10:55 PM
Apart from the African one that was in Albany (western australia) which I pulled off a shop window myself, the rest I bought in one lot off ebay years back.
I wanted a few, these are not huge and fit in a large sized art folio thing with plastic sleeves I can flip through. (I keep belgians in a similar folder)

Very cool, I started collecting posters after I got into Circus banners haha. It paved the way...
Title: Re: Circus poster's
Post by: Mirosae on October 03, 2014, 03:18:35 PM
I find them scary  <OO

GREAT for HALLOWEEN  ;D
Title: Re: Circus poster's
Post by: erik1925 on October 03, 2014, 03:25:56 PM
Very cool, I started collecting posters after I got into Circus banners haha. It paved the way...

There always is a starting point, right?  Or some trigger.. ;D
Title: Re: Circus poster's
Post by: AjTheGreat on October 03, 2014, 03:34:11 PM
There always is a starting point, right?  Or some trigger.. ;D

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.


Title: Re: Circus poster's
Post by: erik1925 on October 03, 2014, 03:40:57 PM
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....  qip
Title: Re: Circus poster's
Post by: AjTheGreat on October 03, 2014, 04:00:55 PM
I knew there was a reason I liked you....  qip

 thumbup
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: erik1925 on February 15, 2016, 08:44:15 PM
Wow... this looks stunning! And its gigantic, measuring in at 80 x 118 inches:  clap clap clap

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

(http://www.emovieposter.com/images/moviestars/AA160211/550/circus_ringling_bros_and_barnum_and_bailey_SD04156_T.jpg)

Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: 50s on February 15, 2016, 10:07:23 PM
Here is one I have which may freak T out

42" x 82"

(http://www.mysterycorp.com/temp/ShrineCircus_3999_750.jpg)

Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: paul waines on March 31, 2016, 08:46:00 AM
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.

(http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p501/PaulWaines/PICT0453_zpsfprohcxs.jpg) (http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/PaulWaines/media/PICT0453_zpsfprohcxs.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: erik1925 on March 31, 2016, 12:20:18 PM
Great art on that piece, Paul. Wow. Beautiful.  thumbsup.gif
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: paul waines on March 31, 2016, 12:25:04 PM
Thanks Jeff, just wish it was complete..
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: erik1925 on March 31, 2016, 12:39:07 PM
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.
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: paul waines on March 31, 2016, 01:00:34 PM
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.

 thumbsup.gif
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: erik1925 on March 31, 2016, 01:06:01 PM
What year is that piece from, Paul?

Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: paul waines on March 31, 2016, 01:35:45 PM
Not sure of the exact year, but the 30's Jeff.
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: erik1925 on March 31, 2016, 01:37:17 PM
Bravo!!

What does the little bit of info say, down on the right, bottom corner border?
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: paul waines on March 31, 2016, 01:44:53 PM
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..
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: erik1925 on March 31, 2016, 01:53:00 PM
Thanks, Paul. Good info, as always.  thumbsup.gif
Title: Re: Circus Posters
Post by: joemustang65 on December 21, 2017, 03:29:58 AM
  So is this the holy grail of circus posters?  Heritage sold this one for 1500.  Are there more expensive ones?


                (http://images.ha.com/lf?source=url%5bfile%3aimages%2finetpub%2fnewnames%2f300%2f7%2f1%2f0%2f4%2f7104825.jpg%5d%2ccontinueonerror%5btrue%5d&scale=size%5b450x2000%5d%2coptions%5blimit%5d&source=url%5bfile%3aimages%2finetpub%2fwebuse%2fno_image_available.gif%5d%2cif%5b%28%27global.source.error%27%29%5d&sink=preservemd%5btrue%5d)

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