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American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah

$4,000
£3,023.50
€3,474.54
CA$5,569.98
A$6,196.37
CHF 3,248.21
MX$75,718.12
NOK 41,361.96
SEK 38,936.56
DKK 25,936.15
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About the Item

Vividly painted American sideshow banner with larger than life subject matter. Painted by the self-titled Czar of Bizarre, Johnny Meah. Both banners are signed. The Harold huge banner is cleverly signed with the "H" in the legs of Harold's huge chair.
  • Creator:
    Johnny Meah (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 138 in (350.52 cm)Width: 115 in (292.1 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1975
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. This banner folds up easily for shipping via Fed Ex or UPS.
  • Seller Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1204088734645

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