Circus Currington - Manifesto originale - 1970-luku

Circus Carringtonin original advertising manifesto, dedicated to one of the most spectacular numbers in circus tradition: the fakir.

The illustration depicts an artist in oriental-style clothing, with the body pierced by numerous needles and metal points, surrounded by a crowd of spectators and framed by a vivid graphic decoration in bright colors. The composition evokes the psychedelic and pop aesthetics typical of European circus graphics of the 1970s.

A decorative manifesto with strong visual impact, representative of the advertising communication of European circuses in the mid-to-late 20th century.

Details
Object: original advertising manifesto
Subject: Circus Carrington – Fakir
Era: 1971
Print technique: color offset
Support: paper
Printer: Art. Sioen N.V. – Kortrijk (Belgium)
Dimensions: about 60 × 40 cm
Origin: Belgium

Conditions
Good general condition.
Manifesto preserved with the original distribution folds. Normal signs of aging and use, light abrasions and small superficial marks, especially along the margins and central folds. Colors still very vivid and well preserved.
The photographs constitute an integral part of the description and allow a proper assessment of the lot’s conservation state.

Historical-collecting note
Circus Carrington posters are sought after by memorabilia enthusiasts for their strongly illustrated graphics and for subjects related to traditional touring show numbers. The fakir theme represents one of the classics of international circus iconography, particularly appreciated by poster collectors dedicated to curiosity and illusion shows.

Shipping
The poster will be carefully shipped protected and rolled in a professional rigid tube to ensure maximum safety during transport.