Circus Sarrasani. ca. 1912.

Artist: CARL MOOS (1878-1959)Size: 35 3/8 x 48 7/8 in./89.8 x 124 cmCondition: A. Printer: Vereinigte Druckereien und Kunstanstalten, MünchenReference: Key Words: Circus; German; Wild WestCircus Sarrasani. ca. 1912.Buffalo Bill's Wild West was a performative inspiration far and wide—and here, the mythology has landed in Germany, where the director of the Circus Sarrasani has imagined himself an American scout. Like most designs by Carl Moos, there is the presence of both stoicism and whimsy in his graphically paired-back approach. The circus was founded in 1902 by Hans Stosch, whose clown stage name was Giovanni Sarrasani. They gained worldwide fame by traveling and performing abroad, and in 1912, a stationary circus was opened in Dresden. This same year, they invited a group of Sioux Indians to perform Wild West shows with them in Germany. The collaboration apparently worked well: the South Dakota tribe continued to work for this circus until at least 1936.Price: $2160(starting bid + 20% buyer’s premium)Want this item?Place an online bid, or CALL US NOW for this special price212-787-4000Until March 3 only!