This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/6/2023
[SIDE SHOW BANNERS] JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990) Escape Artist. ca. 1950s. Paint on canvas with leather corners and metal rings. 114 x 94”. Signed lower right, Fred Johnson O’ Henry Tent and Awning Co. Chicago, Illinois. Faded from years of use. Staining with some lime deposits visible at lower quarter visible recto and verso. Vertical tear from bottom of 32” next to center seam. 23” horizontal tear once mended with canvas and now split at thicker perimeter seam lower edge. VERSO: Black industrial tape remnants attached verso near vertical split.