“SPIDORA” CANVAS CIRCUS BANNER.

“SPIDORA” CANVAS CIRCUS BANNER. Wonderful, original weathered side show banner circa 1940s-1950s captioned “Spidora – Alive”, a huge spider with a woman’s face. Construction includes heavy leather reinforced corners with steel rings for tie-downs. Banner is stenciled “Snap Wyatt, Tampa, Fla”. Born David C. Wyatt in Asheville, N.C., Snap began painting canvas backdrops after stuyding at Cooper Union in NYC, 1930-1934. His body of work is regarded today to be among the most collectible and sought after circus art of the genre. SIZE: Overall 9’8″ x 7’8″ h. CONDITION: Has two canvas tears which appear to be intentional to allow for wind to go through without carrying it across the midway like a sail. Easily reinforced with backing if so desired. Fabulous piece of early amusement park/circus sideshow memorabilia. 1-12275 (500-1,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3133	$632.50	“SPIDORA” CANVAS CIRCUS BANNER. Wonderful, original weathered side show banner circa 1940s-1950s captioned “Spidora – Alive”, a huge spider with a woman’s face. Construction includes heavy leather reinforced corners with steel rings for tie-downs. Banner is stenciled “Snap Wyatt, Tampa, Fla”. Born David C. Wyatt in Asheville, N.C., Snap began painting canvas backdrops after stuyding at Cooper Union in NYC, 1930-1934. His body of work is regarded today to be among the most collectible and sought after circus art of the genre. SIZE: Overall 9’8″ x 7’8″ h. CONDITION: Has two canvas tears which appear to be intentional to allow for wind to go through without carrying it across the midway like a sail. Easily reinforced with backing if so desired. Fabulous piece of early amusement park/circus sideshow memorabilia. 1-12275 (500-1,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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