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Lot 191

"Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus - 5 Big Herds of Performing Elephants" (USA, ca. 1945-1955) Color Lithograph

Estimate: $150 - $250
Starting Bid
$75

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

This original horizontal poster features a large-scale profile of a decorated circus elephant in ornate red and gold regalia. The lithograph advertises the "5 Big Herds of Performing Elephants in 5 Circus Rings at One Time," highlighting one of the most famous acts of the "Greatest Show on Earth." The typography uses the classic bold red lettering associated with the Ringling Bros. brand. The piece exhibits the high-quality stone or offset lithography typical of mid-century circus promotion and shows minimal evidence of original distribution folds.

Details Height: 23 in Length: 32 in

Vintage circus poster, Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey, performing elephants, big top advertising, mid-century lithograph, circus rings, Americana, elephant regalia, carnival memorabilia, antique poster art.

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