Step Right Up: Circus and Sideshow Memorabilia
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Lot 210
ARCARIS, Gustavo. Four Gustavo Arcaris Knife-Thrower Cabinet Cards. Circa 1890s.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$660
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
ARCARIS, Gustavo. Four Gustavo Arcaris Knife-Thrower Cabinet Cards. Buffalo: J.J. Ginther, ca. 1890s. Three portrait photographs on original studio mount of the knife thrower, Arcaris, and his female assistant with her body outlined in knives against a board. Along with a fourth photograph with a compilation of 8 images of the pair (including the three other photographs in this lot). 6 1/2 x 4 1/4".
Condition
Fading, toning, some soiling, and bumped edges. One with hole at top mid-margin and the compilation photograph with two small marginal tears, the largest measuring approximately 3/8".
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