Circus - Sideshow - Wild West
Sat, Nov 18, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 19, 2017 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 304
Chang. The Chinese Giant. Tallest Man in the World.
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
Shichai, Zhan. Chang. The Chinese Giant. Tallest Man in the World. [Philadelphia], ca. 1870. Silk advertisement bears a woodcut portrait of the Chinese giant, heralding his appearance at Hagar, Campbell & Co’s. dime museum. Handsomely framed to 18 ½ x 24 ¼”. While there is no exact record of Chang’s height, upon his death in 1893, a coffin eight feet and six inches long was constructed to bury his body. He retired from performing in 1878 to operate a teahouse and import store in Bourenmouth, England.
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