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Circa 1930 Original poster - Boston - Harford Paris

Circa 1930

$1,678.25
£1,246.71
€1,400
CA$2,330.44
A$2,543.05
CHF 1,333.88
MX$30,886.25
NOK 16,660.83
SEK 15,745.32
DKK 10,658.05

About the Item

Designed in the golden age of spectacle and live entertainment, this poster likely promoted a vaudeville act, sideshow attraction, or variety performance that blurred the line between man and beast—possibly involving a performer in disguise or an animal with human-like intelligence and behavior. Such themes were hugely popular in the interwar years, when audiences were fascinated by the exotic, the uncanny, and the boundaries of human identity. At the center of the composition is a large, expressive chimpanzee perched playfully on a tree, silhouetted against a deep blue background with palm fronds above and a tropical horizon below. The monkey's wide, knowing grin and forward gaze seem almost human—reinforcing the ambiguity suggested by the caption. The bold Art Deco typography and duotone color scheme are typical of the era, using simple yet powerful graphic contrast to command attention. This piece is a perfect example of how commercial graphics could engage viewers with humor, mystery, and a touch of the surreal. It remains a compelling collectible for lovers of early advertising, performing arts history, and vintage graphic design. Cirque - Animals - United States Harford Paris
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1930
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46.46 in (118 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition, a tear at the bottom, a lack in the margin.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792216976762

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