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THBA GROUP OF TWENTY ONE VINTAGE CIRCUS PHOTOGRAPHS AND EPHEMERA, INCLUDING RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY,
Lot 80
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Simpson Galleries
6116 Skyline Drive, Suite 1
Houston, TX 77057
United States
Simpson Galleries has been serving Houston’s need for the very best in antique sales venues for more than fifty years. Beginning in 1962, William Simpson started educating himself and others in the art of collecting fine antiques and art objects. Simpson Galleries' commitment to excellence and accur...Read more
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Sep 25, 2021
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2021-09-25 10:00:00
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Including Fine Art, Works on Paper, Asian Antiques, Continental Furniture, European Decorative Arts, Jewelry, Contemporary Art, and Mid Century Modern Design. Simpson Galleries online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com
Including Fine Art, Works on Paper, Asian Antiques, Continental Furniture, European Decorative Arts, Jewelry, Contemporary Art, and Mid Century Modern Design. Simpson Galleries online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com
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A GROUP OF TWENTY ONE VINTAGE CIRCUS PHOTOGRAPHS AND EPHEMERA, INCLUDING RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY, grouping containing black and white photographs, some signed or inscribed, the photography with varying circus motifs including one of an illusionist in tuxedo holding skull, verso inscribed, "B.F. Keith, Indianapolis, 1947,"; Harry Alton (H.A.) Atwell (American 1879-1957), "Peeking Under Canvas," with pencil inscription on the reverse, "Young America catches a glimpse of the manifold wonders of the big show. Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey, this year celebrating the golden jubilee of the famous Ringling Brothers, will exhibit in Houston.," with artist's stamp, "Please Credit Photo by H.A. Atwell Studio, 51 W. Randolph St., Chicago.,"; "Ralph Alexander Clark, Trick Rider, Jumps two Horses over a Convertible Automobile," with pen dedication and signed, "To My Very Good Friend, Frank G. Walter from, Ralph Clark," of Frank G. Walter's Circus for Underprivileged Children; "Portrait of Wilt F. Taylor: Pacific Coast Foremost Whiteface Clown, 14 Years with Al G. Barnes Circus," signed by Wilt F. Taylor, with a dedication to Frank Walter, a stamp on the reverse, "Werner Stoy (b. 1912)...Highland Park, Los Angeles."; "A Lady Elephant Trainer," 1910-1920; "Equestrian Bareback Trick Riders," 1960's, no. 657 stamped on reverse; "Horses Hauling," on the reverse the artist's studio stamp, "Please Credit Photo by H.A. Atwell Studio, 51 W. Randolph St., Chicago.,"; "Leopard Trainer," resembling Clyde Beatty; "Outdoor Trick Pony Show,"; "Portrait of Frank Buck," signed "Frank Buck," and with dedication; "Animal Trainer with Wolf,"; "Animal Trainer Grapples with Lioness," "Lion Trainer in Ring with Audience," with stamp on reverse, "Photo by Francis Miller, Houston, Texas,"; "Two Snarling Lioness in Pen,"; "Portrait of Cowboy," on the reverse a "Wide World Photos," stamp; "Harry Houdini," reproduced image; "Beauty with Sequin Bodice," 1940-1960; a pair of portraits of three entertainers, each signed and placed, New York; "Portrait of a Dramatic Man in Costume,"; "Portrait of a Man with a Pipe drawing Circus Posters," dedicated and placed in ink, December 14, 1939, Sarasota Florida," the mat signed, "Burnell of Sarasota," attributed to Earl Burnell, and a blue envelope, printed like a book, "Hamid Attractions, Published by George Hamid INc., 1938," 16" x 13". Provenance: Estate of Ross Gibson Wandrey, Houston, TexasSome with tears, stains, bends, folds, losses, and handling, overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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