Freakatorium: The Collection of Johnny Fox 2018-11-10 Auction - 689 Price Results - Potter & Potter Auctions in IL
LiveAuctioneers Logo

Freaks Past and Present.Human Dynamo Sideshow Banner.Masterful Mammoth Magical Midway Banner.
Done
Chicago, IL, United States
Auction Details

Freakatorium: The Collection of Johnny Fox

Potter & Potter is pleased to present the over-the-top, one-of-a-kind Barnumesque collection of renowned sword swallower, comedian, magician, and curiosity seeker Johnny Fox. Expect a sale like no other, populated with sideshow banners (Fred Johnson, Snap Wyatt, Siegler and Meah), tribal art and artifacts, furry mink fish (very rare), magic tricks, swords for swallowing, and oh, so much more!
Auction Curator:
Gabe Fajuri
Gabe Fajuri
President
Lot Number: Lowest
24
Sold
Freaks Past and Present.: Johnson, Fred. Freaks Past and Present. Chicago: O'Henry Tent & Awning, ca. 1950. Massive and brightly painted sideshow banner depicts many of the sideshow's most famous acts, including a
0001: Freaks Past and Present.Est. $4,000-$6,000
See Sold Price
Sold
Human Dynamo Sideshow Banner.: Johnson, Fred. Human Dynamo Sideshow Banner. Chicago: O'Henry Tent and Awning, ca. 1950. Vibrant painted canvas banner depicting the classic Electric Chair sideshow illusion. 91 x 111". Scattered
0002: Human Dynamo Sideshow Banner.Est. $2,000-$3,000
See Sold Price
Sold
Human Volcano Sideshow Banner.: Johnson, Fred. Human Volcano Sideshow Banner. Chicago, ca. 1960. Bright hand-painted banner depicts the fire king in loincloth and cape, flames leaping from his mouth and hands. 97 x 115". Very good.
0004: Human Volcano Sideshow Banner.Est. $2,000-$3,000
See Sold Price
Sold
Sword Swallower. Sideshow Banner.: Siegler, J. Sword Swallower. Sideshow Banner. Tampa, ca. 1945. The bare-chested sword swallower holds one blade in each hand while three remain thrust down his throat. 91 x 84". Considerably worn and
0005: Sword Swallower. Sideshow Banner.Est. $500-$1,000
See Sold Price
Sold
Sword Swallower Sideshow Banner.: Siegler, J. and Jack Cripe. Sword Swallower Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Siegler Studios, ca. 1979. The sword swallower stands next to a display of deadly blades. 108 x 114". Worn from use, but good
0006: Sword Swallower Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,500-$2,600
See Sold Price
Sold
Frank Lentini. 3 Legged Man Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. Frank Lentini. 3 Legged Man Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1950. Vibrant orange and red canvas banner advertises the man with "3 Legs, 4 Feet, 16 Toes." 97 x 115". Worn
0007: Frank Lentini. 3 Legged Man Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,500-$2,600
See Sold Price
Sold
Headless Girl. Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. Headless Girl. Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1965. Bright banner shows a comely lady's body that lacks a head, yet remains "Alive" and is able to answer questions and
0008: Headless Girl. Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,500-$2,000
See Sold Price
Sold
King of Swords. Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. King of Swords. Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1947. Attractive canvas sideshow banner bears a full-length portrait of a sword swallower in performance, with a handful
0009: King of Swords. Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,500-$2,600
See Sold Price
Sold
Armless—Legless Wonder.: Wyatt, Snap. Armless—Legless Wonder. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1950. Large canvas sideshow banner depicts the subject painting a canvas of his own by holding the brush in his teeth. 138 x
0010: Armless—Legless Wonder.Est. $1,500-$2,600
See Sold Price
Sold
Lobster Boy. Alive.: Wyatt, Snap. Lobster Boy. Alive. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1950. Classic sideshow banner depicts a tiny lobster with a man's head, one claw outstretched, sitting below a terrified damsel. Wooden
0011: Lobster Boy. Alive.Est. $1,500-$2,600
See Sold Price
Sold
Magic. Alive. Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. Magic. Alive. Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1945. Canvas banner bears a half-length portrait of a magician in white tie and tails producing cards, birds, and bats. 118
0012: Magic. Alive. Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,500-$2,600
See Sold Price
Sold
The Man with Two Faces.: Wyatt, Snap. The Man with Two Faces. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1950. Wooden batten at top. 144 x 120". A few tears and holes; good overall.
0013: The Man with Two Faces.Est. $1,500-$2,600
See Sold Price
Sold
Mentalist. Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. Mentalist. Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1950. A female mind reader stares into her crystal ball. Minor wear and tiny holes as expected from use. 117 x 103".
0014: Mentalist. Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,500-$2,000
See Sold Price
Sold
Freaks. Alive.: Wyatt, Snap. Freaks. Alive. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1945. Giant entrance-type canvas sideshow banner depicts a wide range of working acts from the heyday of the sideshow: the alligator skin
0015: Freaks. Alive.Est. $3,000-$5,000
See Sold Price
Sold
Strange People Double Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. Strange People Double Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Studios, ca. 1950. Enormous double-size canvas banner depicts a range of classic sideshow acts: a female sword swallower,
0016: Strange People Double Sideshow Banner.Est. $2,000-$3,000
See Sold Price
Sold
Zoma the Cannibal. Sideshow Banner.: Zoma the Cannibal. Sideshow Banner. Circa 1930. Unsigned vintage banner bearing a grisly depiction of Zoma devouring her prey. The actual performance was likely much more tame. 78 x 97".
0019: Zoma the Cannibal. Sideshow Banner.Est. $500-$1,000
See Sold Price
Sold
Zoma in Captivity. Sideshow Banner.: Beecher, Gene. Zoma in Captivity. Sideshow Banner. Circa 1930. The cannibal Zoma bites ferociously at a snake wrapped around her body. 113 ½ x 94". Well worn and toned, with scattered holes and
0020: Zoma in Captivity. Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,000-$1,500
See Sold Price
Sold
Atlantica. Captured. Inside. Sideshow Banner.: Atlantica. Captured. Inside. Sideshow Banner. Modern banner advertises the classic Girl in Fishbowl sideshow illusion, spectators gathered in awe around the "living mermaid." Wooden batten. 91 x 116".
0021: Atlantica. Captured. Inside. Sideshow Banner.Est. $1,000-$2,000
See Sold Price
Sold
$1,000 Reward. Sideshow Banner.: Wyatt, Snap. $1,000 Reward. Sideshow Banner. Circa 1950. Bold text-only banner offers a cash reward if proof is presented that the exhibits "alive, on the inside" are not genuine. 81 x 36".
0022: $1,000 Reward. Sideshow Banner.Est. $600-$800
See Sold Price
Sold
Big Show Entrance Sideshow Banner.: Big Show Entrance Sideshow Banner. Circa 1930. Bright hues on thick canvas, upper wooden batten present. 91 x 47 ½". Holes, wear, and soiling as expected.
0024: Big Show Entrance Sideshow Banner.Est. $500-$750
See Sold Price
View:
24
TOP