Ringling Bros & barnum & bailey circus poster. I've searched the internet and cannot date this poster and I don't know how to tell if it is an original or reproduction. Even if it is a reproduction it seems rare and vintage? really stumped on the potential worth on this. Nothing on it besides the picture (no copyright or year) seems to have been plastered to a styrofoam board. poster 34.25x24 poster in frame 37x27x1
Accquired from another antique dealer
Hello Christina,
Thank you for your appraisal inquiry with Mearto. The item presented appears to be a lithographic poster promoting the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus, The Greatest Show on Earth. As the images provided are through a phone screen and not directly of the print, it cannot be determined if the print is a true color lithograph, chromolithograph, or a photo offset reproduction. Additionally, the lack of a date or copyright notations leads to the reasonable assumption the print is not an original print, published by RBBB. You may consider reaching out the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, as they hold the archives to the circus company. The estimate provided is based on recent auction estimates and results of comparable reproduction posters promoting the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus. The estimate is contingent on a full condition report. Please note asking or dealer prices may vary. Thank you and please take care.