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Fred Johnson, sideshow banner 'Midget Horse'

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SIDESHOW BANNER: Painted on canvas; "Sheep with 2 Heads" and "Midget Cow"; O'Henry Tent and Awning Co. - Fred Johnson; normal wear; 135" x 110"

2018SIDESHOW BANNERSee Sold Price

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FRED G. JOHNSON "HISTAH AND THE MONSTERS" CIRCUS: This is an original circus or side show banner "Histah and the Monsters"" by Fred G. Johnson, a prolific sideshow banner artist whose career spanned 65 years. His banner paintings were displayed at th

2020FRED G. JOHNSON "HISTAH AND THE MONSTERS" CIRCUSSee Sold Price

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2020FRED G. JOHNSON "HISTAH AND THE MONSTERS" CIRCUSSee Sold Price

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Fred Johnson Obby Dobby Side Show Circus Banner: Fred G. Johnson United States,1892-1990 Titled "That Strange Creature Obby Dobby Alive" featuring a large painted iguana in a jungle setting. Fred is considered the best sideshow circus banner painter

2021Fred Johnson Obby Dobby Side Show Circus BannerSee Sold Price

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Ho-Jo The Ostrich Man. Sideshow Banner. Chicago:: Ho-Jo The Ostrich Man. Sideshow Banner. Chicago: O’Henry Tent & Awning, ca. 1950s. Hand-painted canvas sideshow banner, attributed to Fred Johnson, depicting a man with ostrich wings for arms, a

2021Ho-Jo The Ostrich Man. Sideshow Banner. Chicago:See Sold Price

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Painted canvas circus sideshow banner: "Prehistoric: Painted canvas circus sideshow banner: "Prehistoric Creature Alive", Fred Johnson (1892-1990), circa 1950, Signed, "O. Henry Tent & Awning Co., Chicago 40", l.r., Painted on heavy canvas.160 in. x 116

2020Painted canvas circus sideshow banner: "PrehistoricSee Sold Price

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"HOLLYWOOD RUBBER REPLICAS" SIDESHOW BANNER: Likely done for the Don Post original Hollywood Monster Masks. By Fred Johnson from the Potter Collection. 94" x 94"

2015"HOLLYWOOD RUBBER REPLICAS" SIDESHOW BANNERSee Sold Price

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JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Bearded Lady: JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Bearded Lady Sideshow Banner. Chicago: O’Henry Tent & Awning Co., ca. 1930s. Painted canvas. Vibrantly colored banner depicting one of the early 20th cent

2021JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Bearded LadySee Sold Price

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JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Tattoo Human: JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Tattoo Human Skin Dog Sideshow Banner. Chicago: O’Henry Tent & Awning Co. Painted canvas banner depicts a scantily clad tattooed lady tattooing the belly

2021JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Tattoo HumanSee Sold Price

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JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Nature’s: JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Nature’s Mistake Sideshow Banner. Chicago: O’Henry Tent & Awning Co. Painted canvas. A two-headed baby is nursed by their mother. 112 x 90”. W

2021JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Nature’sSee Sold Price

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SCAVENGERS OF THE BATTLEFIELD BANNER: Great Fred Johnson banner depicting "half Bear - half Monkey" Kinkajou eating Civil War casualties. Complete with scarce original manila tag. 94" x 120"

2015SCAVENGERS OF THE BATTLEFIELD BANNERSee Sold Price

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[SIDE SHOW BANNERS] [ARTIST UNKNOWN]. Midget Bandit of the ...: [SIDE SHOW BANNERS] [ARTIST UNKNOWN]. Midget Bandit of the Bayous, Lady Jadie; Killer Cobra. ca. 1970s. 93 x 116”. Both acts on one banner. Paint on canvas. Light surface dirt. Excellent conditi

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VINTAGE MIDGET SNAKE WRESTLER SIDESHOW BANNER: VINTAGE MIDGET SNAKE WRESTLER SIDESHOW BANNER PAINTED BY JACK SIEGLER TAMPA FLA. 137" X 108" All items Located in in Hollywood Florida Warehouse For Shipping Call today for quote they have item number

2021VINTAGE MIDGET SNAKE WRESTLER SIDESHOW BANNERSee Sold Price

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Rare Fred Johnson Painted Circus Side/Freak Show: Title: Rare Fred Johnson Painted Circus Side/Freak Show Banner“Bull with Two Tails” Date: Material: Add Info/Provenance: Painted on heavy canvas, this banner was painted by well-known banner paint

2020Rare Fred Johnson Painted Circus Side/Freak ShowSee Sold Price

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Ted. Fred. Two Heads are Better. Miniature Sideshow: Frierson, Mark. Ted. Fred. Two Heads are Better. Miniature Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Frierson Studios, ca. 2000. Modern miniature canvas sideshow banner featuring a two-headed teddy bear. 36 x 27".

2018Ted. Fred. Two Heads are Better. Miniature SideshowSee Sold Price

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JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990), attributed to.: JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990), attributed to. The Crystal Maze. Chicago: O’Henry Tent & Awning Co., ca. 1940s. Painted canvas. Enormous painted entryway banner depicting various characters

2021JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990), attributed to.See Sold Price

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Fred Johnson, sideshow banner 'Midget Horse'

Item Details

Description

Fred G. Johnson (1892-1990), Midget Horse Sideshow Banner, depicting an amazon red head sporting a bikini feeding a midge horse a lump of sugar, oil on unstretched canvas fittted with hanging loops, signed in cursive lower left "Fred G. Johnson" and lower right "O.Henry Tent E. Awning Co,, Chicago,-40-ILL.', dimensions 92"h x 114"w

Condition

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Fred Johnson, sideshow banner 'Midget Horse'

Name: Fred Johnson, sideshow banner 'Midget Horse'
Brand: Fred Johnson
SKU: 175272162
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

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