Circus, Sideshow & Oddities
Thu, Jul 11, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 205
MARTIN, Henri (1793 – 1882). Scenes executes par Mr. Martin...
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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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 |
MARTIN, Henri (1793 ? 1882). Scenes executes par Mr. Martin. Circa 1840s. Twelve vignettes after Gernler, lithographed by Simon fils a Strasbourg. Lithographed sheet depicting Martin, who in the 1830s was the first person to introduce wild animals to circus audiences. This sheet of lithographed vignettes depicts his feats with lions, tigers, boa constrictors, and hyenas. 21 3/8 x 16 ??. Closed tears from edges, a few into image; several old tape repairs verso.
