Title: Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey: Incredible Unus, The Talk of the Universe. Includes date-tag for Dover show August 8th. Description: Image of acrobat Franz Furtner, known as Unus, performing two balancing acts simultaneously: in one balancing on a ball with his finger, and in the other balancing on a cane while spinning rings; “The Greatest Show on Earth” globe logo at the lower right of the image. Notes: Full artist name supplied by cataloger; probable date based on year performer joined the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey show. “FF”–text, artist’s initials, bottom right corner of the image. -text, bottom right margin. Artist/Author: Freeland, Forrest Dean. Printer: Chicago Show Printing Co. Physical Description: 1 photomechanical : color printed ; overall 68.9 x 52.39 cm 27 1/8 x 20 5/8 in. Local Subject Description: Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows. These original posters rarely appear for sales, especially in such fine condition. Shows very minor wear, small edge marks and minor spots, otherwise fine. Comes ready to frame. The item “Original Vintage 1948 Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Poster Incredible Unus” is in sale since Tuesday, June 9, 2020. This item is in the category “Art\Art Posters”. The seller is “vintageposteruk” and is located in Winchester. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Character Family: Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus
- Subject: Circus
- Style: Vintage
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Character: Acrobat
- Year: 1948
- Colour: Multi-Colour
- Width (Inches): 20.6
- Date of Creation: 1940s
- Originality: Original
- Height (Inches): 27.2
- Artist: Forrest Dean Freeland
- Size: Medium (up to 36in.)