Author Topic: Circus Posters (Read 64173 times)

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

Bulla · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2010, 09:40:18 AM »

Good find Brude some interesting vids on there.

paul waines · « **Reply #2 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.

brude · « **Reply #3 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.

paul waines · « **Reply #4 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.

rainman · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2011, 11:13:06 AM »

I don't have a copy but I like this photobusta.

50s · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2011, 03:45:25 PM »

Quote from: rainman on September 16, 2011, 11:13:06 AM

I like this photobusta.

That literally is a photo busta!

brude · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2011, 02:56:36 AM »

Claudia...mmmmm....Claudia.....

ATLfun · « **Reply #8 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?

CSM · « **Reply #9 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!

50s · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2011, 09:39:52 PM »

Quote from: 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?

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.

50s · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2011, 09:54:46 PM »

Quote from: rainman on September 16, 2011, 11:13:06 AM

I don't have a copy but I like this photobusta.

I want to run away and join the circus

ATLfun · « **Reply #12 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:22:52 PM »

Here is the daybill:

Silhouette · « **Reply #13 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

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.

50s · « **Reply #14 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

50s · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2012, 05:48:59 AM »

Here is a good gallery: google Don't write off google, it's a good gallery tool.

Ari · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:22:40 PM »

pretty sure I already started a thread on this a while back (hint Mods merge)

erik1925 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:54:14 PM »

One here, as well:

http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,628.0.html

Silhouette · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2012, 09:38:55 PM »

Thank-you

eatbrie · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2012, 10:01:24 PM »

Charlie · « **Reply #20 on:** February 09, 2012, 11:02:48 PM »

That's not a circus poster... That is a Claudia Cardinale poster!

Nice T!

eatbrie · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2012, 02:37:44 AM »

It IS a Circus... I see a Clown!

I HATE CLOWNS!!!

brude · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2012, 10:48:58 AM »

Just for you, T...the ULTIMATE clown TV commercial...

Silhouette · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2012, 03:39:57 PM »

Quote from: brude on February 10, 2012, 10:48:58 AM

Just for you, T...the ULTIMATE clown TV commercial...

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...

Charlie · « **Reply #24 on:** March 02, 2012, 12:03:39 AM »

Good ol' Dad...

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Author Topic: Circus Posters (Read 64173 times)

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