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  • The Boy with 2 Heads Sideshow Banner. 20th century. Paint o...
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    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 433

    The Boy with 2 Heads Sideshow Banner. 20th century. Paint o...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • CRIPE, Jack (?Tattoo Jack?) (1918-1992). Turtle Man Sidesho...
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    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 434

    CRIPE, Jack (?Tattoo Jack?) (1918-1992). Turtle Man Sidesho...

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Giant Bat Sideshow Banner. Circa 1970s. Paint on canvas. Te...
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 435

    Giant Bat Sideshow Banner. Circa 1970s. Paint on canvas. Te...

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    $600 - $800
  • HINER, John. Eeka and the Giant Snakes Sideshow Banner.
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 436

    HINER, John. Eeka and the Giant Snakes Sideshow Banner.

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    $300 - $500
  • HINER, John. Eeka and the Monsters Sideshow Banner. 1986. C...
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 437

    HINER, John. Eeka and the Monsters Sideshow Banner. 1986. C...

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    $400 - $600
  • Humpty Dumpty Sideshow Banner. Cincinnati: Showman?s Art Se...
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 438

    Humpty Dumpty Sideshow Banner. Cincinnati: Showman?s Art Se...

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • JOHNSON, Fred G. (1892-1990). Half Monkey Half Squirrel. Ch...
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    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 439

    JOHNSON, Fred G. (1892-1990). Half Monkey Half Squirrel. Ch...

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    $2,000 - $4,000
  • JOHNSON, Fred G. (1892-1990). The Icelandic Giant. Chicago:...
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    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 440

    JOHNSON, Fred G. (1892-1990). The Icelandic Giant. Chicago:...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Lady Medusa and Her Snake Charmer. [N.p.]: Con Carney Poste...
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 441

    Lady Medusa and Her Snake Charmer. [N.p.]: Con Carney Poste...

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    $400 - $600
  • MEAH, Johnny (b. 1937). Pricilla the Ape Girl. Riverview, F...
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    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 442

    MEAH, Johnny (b. 1937). Pricilla the Ape Girl. Riverview, F...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • P.T. Barnum?s ?Cardiff Giant.? Tampa: Frierson Studios, 200...
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 443

    P.T. Barnum?s ?Cardiff Giant.? Tampa: Frierson Studios, 200...

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Tiny Teresa painted sideshow attraction sign. American, n.d...
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 444

    Tiny Teresa painted sideshow attraction sign. American, n.d...

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    $500 - $700
  • Very Special People Sideshow Banner. Circa 1970s. Paint on ...
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    $1,200 - $2,000
    Lot 445

    Very Special People Sideshow Banner. Circa 1970s. Paint on ...

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    $1,200 - $2,000
  • WYATT, Snap (1905-1984). Riverview Park ?Palace of Wonders?...
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    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 446

    WYATT, Snap (1905-1984). Riverview Park ?Palace of Wonders?...

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    $8,000 - $12,000
  • WYATT, Snap (1905-1984). Riverview Park ?Palace of Wonders?...
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    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 447

    WYATT, Snap (1905-1984). Riverview Park ?Palace of Wonders?...

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    $8,000 - $12,000
  • A trio of circus tent flags.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 448

    A trio of circus tent flags.

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    $200 - $300
  • A large group of circus pennants. 20th century. Approximate...
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 449

    A large group of circus pennants. 20th century. Approximate...

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    $250 - $500
  • BAILEY, Bill. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus / [...
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    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 450

    BAILEY, Bill. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus / [...

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    $500 - $1,000
  • Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus / [Tiger]. 1944. ...
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 451

    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus / [Tiger]. 1944. ...

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    $300 - $500
  • Equilibrist / Balancing Act Delftware Tile. Dutch, ca. 18th...
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 452

    Equilibrist / Balancing Act Delftware Tile. Dutch, ca. 18th...

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    $100 - $200
  • ANONYMOUS. Untitled, folk art magic /playing card painting....
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 453

    ANONYMOUS. Untitled, folk art magic /playing card painting....

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    $200 - $300
  • Sideshow Blade Box Illusion Cabinet. American, 20th century...
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    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 454

    Sideshow Blade Box Illusion Cabinet. American, 20th century...

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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • BALSAM, Casper ?Col.? (1904-1968). Colonel Casper. Circa 19...
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 455

    BALSAM, Casper ?Col.? (1904-1968). Colonel Casper. Circa 19...

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    $400 - $600
  • Circus Elephant Bull Hook. Harold Barnes / ?Lucky Larabee? ...
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 456

    Circus Elephant Bull Hook. Harold Barnes / ?Lucky Larabee? ...

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    $200 - $400
  • Three Carnival / Amusement Park Knock Down Punk Dolls. Amer...
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 457

    Three Carnival / Amusement Park Knock Down Punk Dolls. Amer...

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    $300 - $500
  • Exhibit Supply Co. Hobo the Bum Fortune Teller Vendor. Chic...
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 458

    Exhibit Supply Co. Hobo the Bum Fortune Teller Vendor. Chic...

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    $200 - $300
  • Pollock?s Original Victorian Toy Theatre. Aladdin. London: ...
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 459

    Pollock?s Original Victorian Toy Theatre. Aladdin. London: ...

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    $100 - $200
  • MOORE, Harold. Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Lion Cage Wagon wit...
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 460

    MOORE, Harold. Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Lion Cage Wagon wit...

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    $200 - $400
  • Group of tin clown toys. Thirteen clown toys, primarily tin...
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 461

    Group of tin clown toys. Thirteen clown toys, primarily tin...

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    $100 - $200
  • JACOBS, Lou (Johann Ludwig Jacob) (1903-1992). Signed Ringl...
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 462

    JACOBS, Lou (Johann Ludwig Jacob) (1903-1992). Signed Ringl...

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    $100 - $200
  • Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Coverall Jumpsuit...
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 463

    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Coverall Jumpsuit...

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    $200 - $300
  • Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Horse Blanket. Ci...
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 464

    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Horse Blanket. Ci...

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    $250 - $350
  • Trio of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus wagon par...
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 465

    Trio of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus wagon par...

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    $250 - $350
  • Robert Wadlow Giant Shoe. Circa 1937. Enormous sample leathe...
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    $400 - $800
    Lot 466

    Robert Wadlow Giant Shoe. Circa 1937. Enormous sample leathe...

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    $400 - $800
  • A group of 7 circus and sideshow giant souvenir rings.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 466A

    A group of 7 circus and sideshow giant souvenir rings.

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    $100 - $200
  • [MICROCALLIGRAPHY]. ?World?s Smallest? Handwritten Example ...
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 467

    [MICROCALLIGRAPHY]. ?World?s Smallest? Handwritten Example ...

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    $100 - $200
  • LARSEN, George (?Pinxy?). Fenton the Ventriloquist Doll. Ch...
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 468

    LARSEN, George (?Pinxy?). Fenton the Ventriloquist Doll. Ch...

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Ventriloquist Doll. 20th century. Full size ventriloquist d...
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 469

    Ventriloquist Doll. 20th century. Full size ventriloquist d...

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    $250 - $350
  • HANNA, Kevin (b. 1980). Marionettes. Mixed media marionette...
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 470

    HANNA, Kevin (b. 1980). Marionettes. Mixed media marionette...

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Carousel Horse. Brooklyn: Stein & Goldstein, early 20th cen...
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    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 471

    Carousel Horse. Brooklyn: Stein & Goldstein, early 20th cen...

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    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Carousel Horse. Early 20th century. Carved wooden horse jum...
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    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 472

    Carousel Horse. Early 20th century. Carved wooden horse jum...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Carmel Carousel Horse. Prospect Park, NY: Charles Carmel, c...
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 473

    Carmel Carousel Horse. Prospect Park, NY: Charles Carmel, c...

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    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Carousel Lindworm Mythical Figure. 20th century. Carved woo...
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    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 474

    Carousel Lindworm Mythical Figure. 20th century. Carved woo...

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    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Carousel Mermaid. 20th century. Carved wooden carousel merm...
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    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 475

    Carousel Mermaid. 20th century. Carved wooden carousel merm...

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    $6,000 - $9,000
  • C.W. Parker Patriotic Grand Jubilee Carousel Horse. Ellswor...
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    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 476

    C.W. Parker Patriotic Grand Jubilee Carousel Horse. Ellswor...

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    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Dentzel Carousel Bear. Philadelphia: G.A. Dentzel Company, ...
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    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 477

    Dentzel Carousel Bear. Philadelphia: G.A. Dentzel Company, ...

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    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Dentzel Carousel Horse. Philadelphia: G.A. Dentzel Company,...
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    $16,000 - $20,000
    Lot 478

    Dentzel Carousel Horse. Philadelphia: G.A. Dentzel Company,...

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    $16,000 - $20,000
  • Dentzel Carousel Pig. Philadelphia: G.A. Dentzel Company, c...
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 479

    Dentzel Carousel Pig. Philadelphia: G.A. Dentzel Company, c...

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    $8,000 - $10,000

Auction Description

Circus, Sideshow & Oddities by Potter & Potter Auctions

Our annual auction of Circus, Sideshow, and Oddities features the second offering of rare photographs from the remarkable collection of Gary Bart, one of the most significant collections of its kind in private hands. Complementing Mr. Bart's images will be a host of sideshow banners, historical documents, lithographs, and three-dimensional relics - including carousel horses and rare shooting gallery targets - representing the whole calendar of amazing, spectacular, and unusual entertainments in the category.

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