Circus Clown with Dogs, Cover for Country Gentleman, April 1929
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed and inscribed LRC Country Gentleman Cover illustration for April 1 1929. Gift to artist Harold Von Schmidt. Harold Von Schmidt (May 19, 1893 ...
Canvas, Oil
$30,000
H 36 in W 26 in D 1 in
Circus Acrobats - ( Friends with Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo )
Located in Miami, FL
As they take center stage, four acrobats are depicted, forming an architectural structure composed of contorted human bodies. The small gallery of onlookers displays a variety of ex...
Canvas, Oil
Nobody's Fool, Film Fun Magazine Cover
By Enoch Bolles
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed Lower Right by Artist Film Fun, May 1930, illustrated on the front cover. C. Martignette, L.K. Meisel, The Great American Pin-Up, Köln, 1996, p. 121, fig. 153, illustrated. ...
Oil
$319,000
H 32 in W 24 in
Circus Bareback Rider, Original cover for The Saturday Evening Post, 1932
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original cover for The Saturday Evening Post magazine, published May 14, 1932 Joseph Christian Leyendecker’s Circus Bareback Rider (1932) is a standout example of his work for The S...
Canvas, Oil
$275
H 17 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"
Located in Incline Village, NV
This highly animated, bright and colorful circus poster portrays a fabulous looking clown in white frilled garb with red stripes, welcoming everyone to see the "Greatest Show on Eart...
Paper
The Jester, Post Cover
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed by Artist Lower Right The Saturday Evening Post, February 11, 1939, cover illustration Literature The Saturday Evening Post, February 11, 1939, cover illustration Thomas S....
Oil
Three Clowns
By Hal Crecy
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Image of three clowns. American artist Hal Crecy is known for his paintings of clowns Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 16.00" x 20.00"
Canvas, Acrylic
$600,000
H 32 in W 24 in
Easter, Saturday Evening Post Cover April 19, 1930
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Right Saturday Evening Post Cover, April 19, 1930
Canvas, Oil
A Talented Troupe by Charles Green
Located in Paonia, CO
This spectacular chromolithograph by the English illustrator and painter Charles Green (1842-1909) shows the clown and his performing troupe of talented dogs in a circus tent with a...
Lithograph
Clown, Medrano Circus, France
By Benton Scott
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Clown, Medrano Circus, France" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas by noted American artist Benton Scott, 1907-1983. It is signed at the middle right side by the...
Oil
American Circus Scene by WPA Artist Arthur Smith
By Arthur Smith
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Smith (American, 1897-1972) Untitled (Circus Figures), 20th century Oil on board 16 x 19 3/4 in. Framed: 20 x 24 in. Signed lower left: A Smith Arthur Smith is a listed Ame...
Oil, Board
Circus with Clown and Dog Oil Painting
Located in Water Mill, NY
Mid-Century circus with clown and dog oil painting on canvas. Framed and signed.
$1,500
H 21 in W 28.875 in D 0.5 in
Circus Performers by WPA Artist Arthur Smith
By Arthur Smith
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Smith (American, 1897-1972) Untitled (Circus Performers), 20th century Oil on board 21 x 18 7/8 in. Framed: 26 3/4 x 35 3/4 in. Signed lower right: A Smith Arthur Smith is a...
Oil, Board
$295,000
H 27 in W 20 in
Circus Dog, The Saturday Evening Post cover
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed by artist lower right The Saturday Evening Post cover, July 29, 1922 This commission for The Saturday Evening Post is a brilliant example of Joseph Christian Leyendecker's ...
Oil
$1,371
H 18.12 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
Cheval et singe dressés - Grabado firmado a lápiz - 114/500 ejemplares
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
El grabado va firmado a lápiz y con justificante del tiraje que en este caso es un tiraje de 500 ejemplares, siendo este el número 114 Se presenta enmarcado El estado del grabado e...
Engraving
The Bad News, Liberty Magazine Cover, Oct. 2, 1926
By Leslie Thrasher
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original cover for Liberty magazine, published October 2, 1926 Sandy glowers as he sits at the table watching his rival Babe Dolan, the athletic lifeguard, flirt with Lil. Lil is en...
Canvas, Oil
$649Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 8 in
The Circus Performance 1930's French Impressionist
By Louise Alix
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cirucs by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed measures: 9.5 high by 8 inches wide condit...
Watercolor
Zen Fire Pit by AK47 Design
By AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Zen fire pit by AK47 Design. Steel fire pit Ø1800 mm. Zen is a wood-burning outdoor fire pit with a round steel crown and built-in brazier. Stone, gravel, volcanic stones and san...
Steel
Old Wooden Juvenile Carved Carousel Horse
Located in Nantwich, GB
Juvenile carved wooden carousel horse carved in the style of Charles Loof. Lions carved into the back of the saddle. Restored. Recently restored. Part of a private collection for mor...
Wood
$266,018
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Brown Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
Steel
Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY" c. 1880s - W6054
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great Carousel Horse that came from an estate in Buffalo, NY. It was made in the early 1900s and is in good condition. The horse is sitting on a metal pole made by a person...
Metal
Stylish Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in a dark brown Marquina marble. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design from the early 18th century. Could be made to any size and...
Marble
Life Size Antique Bronze Carousel Horse Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent antique carousel horse sculpture, all original. All dimensions are below. This is a large and heavy sculpture. The weight is approximately 210 pounds. Now, more than ever...
Bronze
Amuneal's Collector’s Wardrobe + Vanity 4 Bay Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Four bays of Amuneal’s collector’s shelving system is used to create this modular wardrobe unit with silvered oak shelves, dresser, vanity table and mirror. The precision design and ...
Brass
Monumental Bookcase for Notary Firm
Located in Manzano, IT
Impressive modular bookcase wall, a masterpiece of cabinet making in classic directional style, perfect for Notary Offices, Representative Offices or upscale Libraries. Prestige ...
Brass
Early 20th Century American Fire Safe Factory Door with Arched Top
Located in Mckinney, TX
Single arched-top fire-safe factory door, constructed of heavy-gauge metal and originally designed for industrial fireproof use. The surface shows extensive natural oxidation with a ...
Metal
Artu Fire Pit designed by AK47 Design
By AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Artu Fire Pit designed by AK47 Design A chestnut fire pit that combines traditional and updated components, the Artu by AK 47 Design does double duty as an outdoor sculpture and i...
Steel
$12,832Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 74.81 in
Bathtub "Kobe Interna" made of Marble or stone customizable by Pibamarmi
By Hikaru Mori
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Kobe Interna tub is part of the "stone likes water" collection designed by Hikaru Mori - This collection originates from the contemporary reinterpretation of the heritage of obje...
Marble, Limestone
Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
Located in Madrid, ES
Water fountain in hand painted ceramic. Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.
Ceramic
$628 / item
H 21.26 in W 15.56 in D 0.79 in
Al G. Barnes Animal Show Circus Original Poster Framed, United States, 1895
Located in Madrid, ES
Original framed poster of famous Al G. Barnes Circus "Animal show circus".
Paper
Rondo Fire Pit by AK47 Design
By AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Rondo fire pit by AK47 design. Art meets function with the Rondo wood-burning fire pit. Created by combining steel and stone, the aesthetic is pleasing and sophisticated. Standing...
Concrete, Steel
$17,468Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 34 in W 34 in D 34 in
The Flying Wing Humidor Chair from our Signature Collection
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
This is our Signature Flying Wing Aviator chair with built-in humidor. Crafted to order. Fully humidified and crafted using a combination of Spanish Cedar, Oak and Macassar Ebony ...
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
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