Lot 0115

HERB MOTT (1923-) "The Circus Comes to Town (Rock Island)."

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Carnival, Circus & Amusement Park Collectibles

Sold

MATCHBOX CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN DIE CAST: TWO UNITS, EACH CONTAINING 6 DIE-CAST TRUCKS. 1:64 SCALE

2022MATCHBOX CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN DIE CASTSee Sold Price

Sold

1968 Retinal Circus Handbills (9): A group of nine 1968 Retinal Circus Rock and Roll handbills. Most measure 7 in. x 5 in. with one smaller and one larger. Most EX+/NrMt condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Buyer must v

20201968 Retinal Circus Handbills (9)See Sold Price

Sold

Pawel Wrobel Circus And Town Scene A/C: (Polish, 1913-1984), colorful folk art scene with circus in an industrial townscape, signed lower right, dated "1982." 21" high, 25" wide overall.

2017Pawel Wrobel Circus And Town Scene A/CSee Sold Price

Sold

MCLOUGHLIN BROTHERS CHILDREN'S CIRCUS BOOKS: A VISIT TO THE CIRCUS, CIRCUS IN TOWN, A PEEP AT THE CIRCUS AND THE MONKEYS CIRCUS. MONKEYS CIRCUS HAS LOOSE COVERS AND BINDING.

2022MCLOUGHLIN BROTHERS CHILDREN'S CIRCUS BOOKSSee Sold Price

Sold

CIRCUS WORLD AND MILWAUKEE PARADE FILMS: 9 REELS OF FILM COVERING MILWAUKEE PARADE AND SHOW GROUNDS, 1964, 1965, 1970; CIRCUS WORLD BARABOO TRAIN UNLOADING 1965; CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM 1962, 1963, 1964, 1978; COLE BROS. CIRCUS "HERE COMES THE C

2022CIRCUS WORLD AND MILWAUKEE PARADE FILMSSee Sold Price

Sold

Zenda and Co. World Circus Sideshow: Kelty, Edward J. (1888—1967). Zenda and Co. World Circus Sideshow. Coney Island, NY. New York: Century, ca. 1930s. Photo of Zenda setting up her stage with various people watching. Framed to 10 ¼ x

2018Zenda and Co. World Circus SideshowSee Sold Price

Sold

STANISLOUS "SEALO" BERENT PITCH CARDS: SEALO PERFORMED ON THE SIDESHOW INCLUDING CONEY ISLAND, WORLD CIRCUS SIDESHOW AND RBBB AS A PERFORMER WITH A CONGENITAL CONDITION KNOWN AS PHOCOMELIA GIVING HIM "SEAL-LIKE ARMS". THREE PITCH CARDS, AL

2020STANISLOUS "SEALO" BERENT PITCH CARDSSee Sold Price

Sold

1950s Marx Toys Super Circus Playset w/ Original Box: Vintage 50s Super Circus Playset made by Marx Toys. This set comes with original box, tin circus tent with 2 additional attraction stands, several circus accessories, a large variety of rubber animals

20231950s Marx Toys Super Circus Playset w/ Original BoxSee Sold Price

Sold

CHRISTY BROS. CIRCUS POSTER: AUTHENTIC, ORIGINAL, THREE SHEET, RIVERSIDE PRINTING, C.1920. CHRISTY BROS. 5-RING WILD ANIMAL CIRCUS TITLE WITH A MOST IMPRESSIVE IMAGE OF A ROYAL BENGAL TIGER PERCHED UPON A ROCK. IT IS INTERESTING

2024CHRISTY BROS. CIRCUS POSTERSee Sold Price

Sold

Schoenhut Circus Monkey with Hat Figure: Schoenhut Circus Monkey with Hat Figure. Excellent conditon 7 1/2 inches tall.This lot as well and the following lots were all part of the exhibit of Schoenhut toys at the Coney Island Sideshow Museum

2016Schoenhut Circus Monkey with Hat FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

1892 RINGLING BROS. CIRCUS ROUTE BOOK: ORIGINAL 1892 ROUTE BOOK CONTAINING ACCURATE ROUTE OF TOWNS VISITED, BUSINESS DONE, STATE OF WEATHER AND SUCH INCIDENTS OF GENERAL INTEREST. LEATHER BOUND, LOOSE BINDING, VERY GOOD.

20221892 RINGLING BROS. CIRCUS ROUTE BOOKSee Sold Price

Sold

Poster Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey. Circus: Poster Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey. Circus Size: 24.5"h x 16.5"w, Come with frame. Shipping in US $ 60. 00

2019Poster Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey. CircusSee Sold Price

Sold

1897 RINGLING BROS. CIRCUS ROUTE BOOK: ORIGINAL 1897 ROUTE BOOK CONTAINING ACCURATE ROUTE OF TOWNS VISITED, BUSINESS DONE, STATE OF WEATHER AND SUCH INCIDENTS OF GENERAL INTEREST. BRAATHEN COLLECTION. LIGHT COVER WEAR, VERY GOOD.

20221897 RINGLING BROS. CIRCUS ROUTE BOOKSee Sold Price

Sold

Annie Howard traveling Makeup kit, Barnum & Bailey: Annie Howard traveling Makeup kit, Barnum & Bailey circus tattoo artist, both Frank & Annie Howard were born in Providence, Rhode Island in the 1850's, and went on to worldwide fame with the Barnum &

2022Annie Howard traveling Makeup kit, Barnum & BaileySee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Ringling Bros Jumbo Poster: Leaping horse, Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus poster, in five pieces (three pieces with two pieces which have come apart at the middle fold seam) by Illinois Litho Co, Chicago,8'4" x 13'4" fold

2017Rare Ringling Bros Jumbo PosterSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Ringling Bros Jumbo Picture: Rare Ringling Bros Jumbo Picture, Interior Circus, in eight pieces (made in four sections, each of which have come apart in 2 pieces at center fold line), by Illinois Litho Co, Chicago, 9' x 15'6", fo

2017Rare Ringling Bros Jumbo PictureSee Sold Price

Related Carnival, Circus & Amusement Park Collectibles

3 days LeftCLYDE BEATTY-COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER

$60

FOREIGN CIRCUS POSTERS LOT FEATURING CLOWNS: Send in the clowns from all over the globe with this colorful assortment of ten different international circus bills. KNIE -KRONE - FOSSETT’s BOSWELL& WILKE, and more. From smaller format to one

3 days LeftFOREIGN CIRCUS POSTERS LOT FEATURING CLOWNS

$40

HAGENBECK-WALLACE CIRCUS POSTER: Half Sheet (approx. 22”x28”). Erie Litho Co, 1934. HIPPOPOTAMUS. Cond A-/B+, Linen backed, with some overpainting to creases. NICE! Vivid color.

3 days LeftHAGENBECK-WALLACE CIRCUS POSTER

$100

ITALIAN MOIRA ORFEI CIRCUS POSTER LOT: Something unusual, from Italy: three posters from the famous ORFEI family of circuses. Two different one-sheet pictorials featuring female wild animal trainer/presenter MOIRA ORFEI, and a larger, almo

3 days LeftITALIAN MOIRA ORFEI CIRCUS POSTER LOT

$10

AL G. BARNES - SELLS-FLOTO AND JOHN ROBINSON CIRCUS POSTER: Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"plus added date tag). Erie Litho Co, 1938. ANNA MERKEL, THE HUMAN FLY. Posted for Kalamazoo, MI, stand following Scranton strike: date tag includes AGB-SF & RBBB titles comb

3 days LeftAL G. BARNES - SELLS-FLOTO AND JOHN ROBINSON CIRCUS POSTER

$100

AL G. BARNES AND SELLS-FLOTO COMBINED CIRCUS POSTER: One Sheet (approx. 28”x42”). Illinois Litho Co, 1936. White face CLOWN, in the likeness of SLIVERS OAKLEY. Cond C, Unmounted, with a few open tears, ragged border, and paper loss from lowe

3 days LeftAL G. BARNES AND SELLS-FLOTO COMBINED CIRCUS POSTER

$100

COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER: One Sheet (approx. 28”x42” plus added date tag). Erie Litho Co, 1936. GETTING READY FOR THE RING. Cond B-/C+, Unmounted, with folds, a faint moisture stain, and mending tissue-repaired tea

3 days LeftCOLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER

$100

Antique Carnival or Circus Shooting Target Hammered Elephant: Vintage from the 19th century Materials: Forged Steel Width: 1 1/2 inches Height: 13 1/4 inches Depth: 13 1/2 inches "Antique Carnival or Circus Shooting Target Hammered Elephant A delightful unusual

3 hrs LeftAntique Carnival or Circus Shooting Target Hammered Elephant

$50

VINTAGE ITALIAN MOVIE AND CIRCUS POSTERS ON PAPER: A lot of two vintage Italian movie and circus posters on paper. The lot includes Franco Nero Keoma lithographic poster, 1976, and XXI Monte Carlo International Circus Festival, 1997 offset poster base

2 days LeftVINTAGE ITALIAN MOVIE AND CIRCUS POSTERS ON PAPER

$10

COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER: One Sheet (approx. 28”x42” plus added date tag). Erie Litho Co, 1936. THE CHILDREN’S FAVORITE CIRCUS. Another well-known and highly desired classic bill picturing two kids riding on

3 days LeftCOLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER

$100

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER: Eight Sheet (approx. 80”x106”), in two sections. Amalgamated Lithographers, 1954. SNARLING LEOPARD HEAD: One of RBB&B’s most famous mid- 20th century poster images.Cond A/A-, Unmount

3 days LeftRINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER

$100

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY COMBINED CIRCUS POSTER: Two Sheet Panel (approx. 22”x56”). Erie Litho Co, 1937. Colossal New Spectacle INDIA.Cond A, Linen backed, Vivid color.

3 days LeftRINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY COMBINED CIRCUS POSTER

$200

DAILEY BROS. CIRCUS POSTER: Panel (approx. 14”x42”). Central Show Print, 1946. MONSTER PACHYDERM rolling barrel. Cond B/B-, paste-mounted (reversible) on brown craft paper.

3 days LeftDAILEY BROS. CIRCUS POSTER

$50

COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER: One Sheet (approx. 28”x42”). U.S. Poster Co, 1948. The CAUDILLO SISTERS. A breathtakingly beautiful pictorial of these famous female acrobats. Cond A-/B, Unmounted, with light folds, remna

3 days LeftCOLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER

$100

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER: One Sheet (approx. 28”x42”). Erie Litho Co, 1935. FEMALE BAREBACK RIDER jumping through a hoop. Cond B, Unmounted, with light folds, a few small open tears/”knicks” on outer ma

3 days LeftRINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER

$100

COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER: One Sheet (approx. 28”x42”). Erie Litho Co, 1937. Birdseye views of menagerie and circus hippodrome with a lot of action. Cond B/B-, Unmounted, with light folds, remnants of previously aff

3 days LeftCOLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER

$100

More Items in Carnival, Circus & Amusement Park Collectibles

An Adam Forepaugh & Sells Brothers Circus Poster

$275

Dancing Minstrel Black Americana Folk Art Puppet: Black Americana dancing minstrel folk art puppet toy. Measures 13.5" tall by 5.5" wide and 17" long. Domestic shipping $24.

5 days LeftDancing Minstrel Black Americana Folk Art Puppet

$80

Ringling Brothers Clown - circus poster: 1943, 21x28, US, B condition

Jun 22, 2024Ringling Brothers Clown - circus poster

$50

3 days LeftAL G. BARNES - SELLS-FLOTO AND JOHN ROBINSON CIRCUS POSTER

$100

3 days LeftHAGENBECK-WALLACE CIRCUS POSTER

$100

3 days LeftAL G. BARNES AND SELLS-FLOTO COMBINED CIRCUS POSTER

$100

3 days LeftCOLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER

$100

Allan Herschell Carousel Horse: Alan Hershel merry-go-round carousel horse cast aluminum and painted in light blue and pink, white and gray.26"h x 48"w

Jun 15, 2024Allan Herschell Carousel Horse

$100

2 days LeftVINTAGE ITALIAN MOVIE AND CIRCUS POSTERS ON PAPER

$10

3 hrs LeftAntique Carnival or Circus Shooting Target Hammered Elephant

$50

3 days LeftCOLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER

$100

3 days LeftRINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER

$100

3 days LeftRINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY COMBINED CIRCUS POSTER

$200

3 days LeftCLYDE BEATTY-COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER

$60

3 days LeftDAILEY BROS. CIRCUS POSTER

$50

3 days LeftCOLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER

$100

Recommended Historical Memorabilia

American History February 18, 1829 Handwritten Slave Deed Framed wording Translation: American History February 18, 1829 Handwritten Slave Deed Framed wording Translation. This is a two-sided document signed and dated through an attorney with the court dated March 2, 1829. The typed tr

Jul 07, 2024American History February 18, 1829 Handwritten Slave Deed Framed wording Translation

$125

American History September 7, 1835 Handwritten Slave Deed Framed wording Translation: September 7, 1835 Handwritten Slave Deed Framed with Interpretation Papers. Written by William Rush, County of Scott, State of Missouri from Elizabeth Baley, Phillips County, Arkansas. Has hand writte

Jul 07, 2024American History September 7, 1835 Handwritten Slave Deed Framed wording Translation

$50

An Adam Forepaugh & Sells Brothers Circus Poster

$275

Jun 14, 20242711-(3) BRASS VINTAGE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

$30

(2) ARCHITECTURAL MODELS OF A SPIRAL STAIRCASE: (lot of 2) Architectural models of a spiral staircase, approx 23.5"h, 14"diam, 9.8lbs total

2 days Left(2) ARCHITECTURAL MODELS OF A SPIRAL STAIRCASE

$450

John Kennedy (1931-2004) Large Bronze Figural Statue: DESCRIPTION: John Kennedy (1931-2004) Large bronze figural statue depicting an embracing couple atop a craggily rock base. Signed and dated in cast: "J.Kennedy, 99' edition: '1/18' at figures. Base si

2 hrs LeftJohn Kennedy (1931-2004) Large Bronze Figural Statue

$1,000

Demi Dome Museum Wood Architectural Model Collectible by Authentic Models: Demi Dome Museum Wood Architectural Model Collectible by Authentic Models

5 days LeftDemi Dome Museum Wood Architectural Model Collectible by Authentic Models

$150

John F Kennedy signed Innauguration Program: A rare program for JFKS Innauguration signed in the cover by him previously framed in famed collectors collection This item comes with a fully illustrated serial numbered letter of authenticity guaran

3 days LeftJohn F Kennedy signed Innauguration Program

$400

Set of Antique Political Campaigns Buttons & Matchsafe Box: Set of antique presidential election campaign pins, buttons and matchsafe box. It includes one original button of President William McKinley (1896); Governor Myron T. Herrick (c. 1905; William Howard

3 days LeftSet of Antique Political Campaigns Buttons & Matchsafe Box

$50

Bronze Medal DENYS PUECH: Bronze Medal DENYS PUECH Medal signed Lucien Basor 1926Presented in good conditionDIMENSIONS approx. 6.5 cm Dia 2 1/2 inchesweight 164 gramsPeriod Mid Century   Material BRONZ

Jun 19, 2024Bronze Medal DENYS PUECH

$80

Bronze Medal Judith Back- Jewish, Suave Barthuly Head Holofernes: Bronze Medal Judith Back- Jewish, Suave BÃ©thulie Head Holofernes Judaica Jiri Hejna Medal signed HEJNA Presented in good conditionDIMENSIONS approx. 8 cm Dia 3 inchesweight 287

Jun 19, 2024Bronze Medal Judith Back- Jewish, Suave Barthuly Head Holofernes

$80

Bronze Medal Medal signed B. BOUYON: Bronze Medal Medal signed B. BOUYONPresented in good conditionDIMENSIONS approx. 7 cm Dia 2 3/4 inchesweight 180 gramsPeriod Mid Century   Material BRONZE Origin FRANCE Monnaie de

Jun 19, 2024Bronze Medal Medal signed B. BOUYON

$80

Bronze Medal MONTSEGUR: Bronze Medal MONTSEGURMedal signed R. PEPIN Presented in good conditionDIMENSIONS approx. 7.5 cm Dia 3 inchesweight 227 gramsPeriod Mid Century   Material BRONZE Origin FRANCE Monn

Jun 19, 2024Bronze Medal MONTSEGUR

$80

Bronze Medal LOUIS DUC DE SAINT-SIMON (1675-1755): Bronze Medal LOUIS DUC DE SAINT-SIMON (1675-1755)Medal signed H. DROPSYpresented in good conditionDIMENSIONS approx. 6.5 cm Dia 2 1/2 inchesweight 169 gramsPeriod Mid Century   Mat

Jun 19, 2024Bronze Medal LOUIS DUC DE SAINT-SIMON (1675-1755)

$80

Bronze Medal TIRSO de MOLINA (1583-1648): Bronze Medal TIRSO de MOLINA (1583-1648)Medal signed Hinjbergerpresented in good conditionDIMENSIONS approx. 7 cm Dia 2 3/4 inchesweight 180 gramsPeriod Mid Century   Material BRON

Jun 19, 2024Bronze Medal TIRSO de MOLINA (1583-1648)

$80

Bronze Medal Jean De LUXEMBOURG Roi de Boehme: Bronze Medal Jean De LUXEMBOURG Roi de Boehme Medal signed presented in good conditionDIMENSIONS approx. 7 cm Dia 2 3/4 inchesweight 155 gramsPeriod Mid Century   Material BRO

Jun 19, 2024Bronze Medal Jean De LUXEMBOURG Roi de Boehme

$80

HERB MOTT (1923-) "The Circus Comes to Town (Rock Island)."

Item Details

Description

HERB MOTT (1923-)
"The Circus Comes to Town (Rock Island)." Illustration for the cover of Railroad Magazine, Volume 54, Number 4 published May, 1951. Gouache on board. 450x407 mm: 17¾x16 inches, image, on 22¼x19¾-inch board. Signed "Herb Mott" in lower right image. Matted and framed. A copy of the magazine accompanies the artwork.

Buyer's Premium

HERB MOTT (1923-) "The Circus Comes to Town (Rock Island)."

Name: HERB MOTT (1923-) \"The Circus Comes to Town (Rock Island).\"
SKU: 129677364
Price: 1800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

See Sold Price

Starting Price $750

Sell a Similar Item

1 bidder is watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in New York, NY, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Swann Auction Galleries

New York, NY, United States

61 Reviews

4,580 Followers

Auction Curated By

Christine von der LinnDirector, Illustration Art