151. AT THE CIRCUS - One Sheet (27 x 41) Style D Very Fine- on Linen

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AT THE CIRCUS (1939)

Collectible Posters Live Auction: Los Angeles Spring 2026

151. AT THE CIRCUS - One Sheet (27" x 41"); Style D; Very Fine- on Linen

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This lot will be auctioned on Friday, March 6th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST / 12:30pm EST / 5:30pm GMT. Lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Saturday, March 7th or Sunday, March 8th in the timed online portion of the sale.

One Sheet (27" x 41"); Style D ;
Very Fine- on Linen; Artwork by Al Hirschfeld
MGM, 1939

Showcasing superb images of Groucho, Chico, and Harpo Marx as designed by the legendary caricaturist Al Hirschfeld, this "Style D" one sheet was professionally linen-backed with expert touch-up to address fold wear with areas of separation, pinholes, and a few chips on the borders and crossfolds. There were several small tears and one larger tear extending from the lower border into the grass of the lower image that were corrected as well. The restoration was excellently performed as one would expect for a poster of this caliber and this example has a superb presentation. Hirschfeld created multiple posters of the Marx Brothers and this "Style D" one sheet is considered one of his most popular designs.

"At the Circus" is a Marx Brothers comedy released by MGM, featuring Groucho, Harpo, and Chico as they attempt to save a circus from bankruptcy. The film includes GrouIts songs-including "Lydia the Tattooed Lady," "Two Blind Loves," and "Step Up and Take a Bow"-were written by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, who had just composed the music for "The Wizard of Oz" earlier that year.

Estimate: $7,000 - 14,000

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