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FRED JOHNSON CLOWN BANNER

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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), 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

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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

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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

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Fred Johnson for Bauer Large Turquoise Floor Vase: Excellent condition overall. No chips, cracks, crazing, hairlines, fleabites, repairs or restorations. Approx. dimensions: 19 in. H x 10 in Dia. Weight: 14 lbs.

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Bauer - Fred Johnson Orange Vase c1920s: Bauer - Fred Johnson Orange Vase c1920s. Unsigned. Perfect condition. This lot is just the orange vase. 7"h x 4"d. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower

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Fred Johnson Coal Miner Lidded Pot: Johnson, Fred, Stylish Female Miner lidded face pot, glazed stoneware, 13.5 inches tall, signed on underside.

2022Fred Johnson Coal Miner Lidded PotSee Sold Price

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Thi si the largest banner ever painted by Fred Johnson. Thirty Three clowns. The last we know of it being used was at the Illinois State Fair in the 1970s. A photo of it at that fair is in the book Freaks, Geeks and Strange Girls. Very minor wear. 14' x 46. 3'

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FRED JOHNSON CLOWN BANNER

Name: FRED JOHNSON CLOWN BANNER
Brand: Fred Johnson
SKU: 36850704
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $5,000

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