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Circus, Sideshow & Carnival

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Lot 482

Two early circus woodblock prints. European, ca. 18th centu...

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Two early circus woodblock prints. European, ca. 18th century. Including a print depicting a big cat suspended from a rope above a group of onlooking men, women, and children, some with arms outstretched. 14 ?" x 14 ?". Matted with acetate covering. Creases to sheet, toning, and areas of discoloration throughout and at the lower left margin. ? (and) a wood-engraving depicting two armored knights on horses, one driving a lance into the other. A mounted herald, spectators and royalty watch on. Framed and matted, sight 12 ? x 16 ?". Creases and small punctures.