Chicago Poster Restoration
Chicago Poster Restoration
The following posters have been linen backed.
1 – Adam Forepaugh & Sells Brothers
THE ORFORDS
$1200/$1800 Estimate from 1990 Framed Photograph
Condition is very, very close to being just off the Strobridge Litho Press
LEFT CLICK AND RIGHT CLICK “OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB”
PLACE MOUSE OVER IMAGE AND CLICK “+” SIGN TO EXPAND SIZE OF IMAGE
CLICK LINK TO OPEN IN NEW TAB 1990 Photograph of Framed “The Orfords”
2 – Barnum & Bailey
AFTER THE BALL
1/2 SHEET VERTICAL
$600/$900 Estimate from 1990 Framed Photograph
Slight paper brownish deterioration caused by age. Mounted paper is now stable and will resist further age deterioration. Overall condition is outstanding.
LEFT CLICK AND RIGHT CLICK “OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB”
PLACE MOUSE OVER IMAGE AND CLICK “+” SIGN TO EXPAND SIZE OF IMAGE
CLICK LINK TO OPEN IN NEW TAB 1990 Photograph of Framed “AFTER THE BALL”
3 – Barnum & Bailey
ALADDIN
$600/$900 Estimate from 1990 Framed Photograph
Other than a very, very small imperfection along the length of the center, vertical seam/fold, overall condition is outstanding. The lithography workmanship on this poster are remarkable with the many, still vibrant colors. This is my favorite poster in the whole collection. WOULD HAVING CENTER FOLD REPAIRED INCREASE THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF THIS POSTER?
LEFT CLICK AND RIGHT CLICK “OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB”
PLACE MOUSE OVER IMAGE AND CLICK “+” SIGN TO EXPAND SIZE OF IMAGE
CLICK LINK TO OPEN IN NEW TAB 1990 Photograph of Framed “ALADDIN”
4 – Ringling Bros.
CLOWN CORNUCOPIA
$300/$600 Estimate from 1990 Framed Photograph
Considered to be the most colorul of all circus posters that feature clowns, the former almost mint condition of this poster when photographed framed in 1990.
Perhaps caused by insect infestation, there are quite a few small holes in the paper…mostly located against plain color background. These imperfections need to be repaired.
LEFT CLICK AND RIGHT CLICK “OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB”
PLACE MOUSE OVER IMAGE AND CLICK “+” SIGN TO EXPAND SIZE OF IMAGE
CLICK LINK TO OPEN IN NEW TAB 1990 Photograph of Framed “CLOWN CORNUCOPIA”
5 – Cole Bros.
GETTING READY FOR THE RING
$200/$400 Estimate from 1990 Framed Photograph
Upper left corner of this poster has always been missing. I am not sure if the chipping at left vertical border was present when this poster was photographed framed in 1990. Th horizontal imperfections that run left to right through the girl’s face have occured over the past 35 years. BECAUSE OF THE MODEST VALUE OF THIS POSTER, THE EXPENSE OF ADDITIONAL REPAIRS MIGHT NOT BE WARRANTED.
LEFT CLICK AND RIGHT CLICK “OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB”
PLACE MOUSE OVER IMAGE AND CLICK “+” SIGN TO EXPAND SIZE OF IMAGE
CLICK LINK TO OPEN IN NEW TAB 1990 Photograph of Framed “GETTING READY FOR THE RING”
6 – Barnum & Bailey
GIRAFFE’S
$1200/$1800 Estimate from 1990 Framed Photograph
All tape residue has been removed from this now linen mounted poster. With the exception of the damage to the entire vertical center fold, which was present in 1990, this poster is an outstanding condition. I am looking to have the damage to the entire center fold repaired. IF THIS REPAIR IS COMPLETED, HOW MUCH VALUE DO YOU THINK THIS REPAIR WOULD ADD TO THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF THIS POSTER?
LEFT CLICK AND RIGHT CLICK “OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB”
PLACE MOUSE OVER IMAGE AND CLICK “+” SIGN TO EXPAND SIZE OF IMAGE
CLICK LINK TO OPEN IN NEW TAB 1990 Photograph of Framed “GIRAFFE’S”
7 – Barnum & Bailey
GOLDEN CHARIOTS/CHILDREN’S FAIRY TALES/STREET PARADE
$600/$900 Estimate from 1990 Framed Photograph
When I recently removed this poster from the frameing, the paper proved to be extremely brittle. When I rolled to a shipping tube, damages to this poster occured. I believe that Vince recovered many of the now missing pieces. I am looking to have the damages noted in Vince’s current photograph repaired. IF THESE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED, HOW MUCH VALUE DO YOU THINK THIS REPAIR WOULD ADD TO THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF THIS POSTER?
LEFT CLICK AND RIGHT CLICK “OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB”
PLACE MOUSE OVER IMAGE AND CLICK “+” SIGN TO EXPAND SIZE OF IMAGE
CLICK LINK TO OPEN IN NEW TAB 1990 Photograph of Framed “GOLDEN CHARIOTS”
8 – Barnum & Bailey
MADAME OLYMPIA DESVALL’S
$800/$1200 Estimate from 1990 Framed Photograph
This now mounted poster is in outstanding condition. However, there are several
small imperfections viewable in the expanded photograph that Vince provided. Let me know how repairs to these areas would impact the estimated auction valuation.
LEFT CLICK AND RIGHT CLICK “OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB”
PLACE MOUSE OVER IMAGE AND CLICK “+” SIGN TO EXPAND SIZE OF IMAGE
CLICK LINK TO OPEN IN NEW TAB 1990 Photograph of Framed “MADAME OLYMPIA DESVALL’S”
9 – Barnum & Bailey
PERSIA
$600/$900 Estimate from 1990 Framed Photograph
This now mounted poster is in outstanding condition. A favorite of mind, second to Aladdin. There is very, very slight imperfections along the center, vertical fold. WOULD HAVING THIS REPAIRED INCREASE THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF THIS POSTER?
LEFT CLICK AND RIGHT CLICK “OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB”
PLACE MOUSE OVER IMAGE AND CLICK “+” SIGN TO EXPAND SIZE OF IMAGE
CLICK LINK TO OPEN IN NEW TAB 1990 Photograph of Framed “PERSIA”
10 – Barnum & Bailey
Pour Les Enfants French Clowns
$400/$800 Estimate from 1990 Framed Photograph
This now mounted poster is in outstanding condition. Crystal clear, eye catching artwork with beautiful, vibrant colors.
LEFT CLICK AND RIGHT CLICK “OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB”
PLACE MOUSE OVER IMAGE AND CLICK “+” SIGN TO EXPAND SIZE OF IMAGE
CLICK LINK TO OPEN IN NEW TAB 1990 Photograph of Framed “PUR LE ENFANTS”
11 – Ringling Bros.
LOYAL’S LEAPING DOGS
1/2 SHEET
$400/$600 Estimate from 1990 Framed Photograph
This now mounted 1/2 sheet poster is in outstanding condition. Crystal clear, eye catching artwork with beautiful, vibrant colors. Looks like it just rolled off the lithographer press.
LEFT CLICK AND RIGHT CLICK “OPEN IMAGE IN NEW TAB”
PLACE MOUSE OVER IMAGE AND CLICK “+” SIGN TO EXPAND SIZE OF IMAGE
CLICK LINK TO OPEN IN NEW TAB 1990 Photograph of Framed “LOYAL’S LEAPING DOGS”