Step Right Up: Circus and Sideshow Memorabilia
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 280
Thirteen vernacular snapshots of circuses and performers.
Estimate: $150 - $250
Sold for
$180
Sold Price includes BP
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 |
Thirteen vernacular snapshots of circuses and performers. V.p., early to mid-20th century. Black and white snapshots, and one color Polaroid, of various circus scenes including clowns, circus workers outside a flooded tent, women in costume, men doing handstands on a wagon, and others; three with identification in the negative.
5 5/8 x 3 1/2" and smaller.
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