1950s Lawson Wood “Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey” Vintage – Large – Rare

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Offered is a striking and highly collectible vintage offset lithograph after Lawson Wood (Clarence Lawson Wood, RI F), the celebrated … Read more Offered is a striking and highly collectible vintage offset lithograph after Lawson Wood (Clarence Lawson Wood, RI F), the celebrated English illustrator known for his whimsical and brilliantly animated monkey scenes. This piece features Wood’s iconic mischievous troupe marching boldly into the Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus tent — a classic image beloved by collectors of early-20th-century circus art.
This example is professionally framed in a deep black wooden frame, preserving the artwork’s bold colors and character. It presents beautifully and is ready for immediate wall display.
Artwork Details:
• Artist: Lawson Wood (1878–1957)
• Title: Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey (monkeys entering circus tent)
• Medium: Offset lithograph
• Dimensions: approx. 27” x 41 3/8” (framed)
• Era: Mid-century production after Wood’s original circus series
• Subject: Anthropomorphic monkeys, circus entrance scene, Ringling graphics
• Frame: Custom black wooden frame; wired and ready to hang
• Condition:
• Artwork: Excellent, vivid color, no fading visible
• Frame: Light surface wear consistent with age and display (see photos)
Why Collect Lawson Wood?
Wood’s playful, highly stylized animal illustrations — especially his monkeys — are instantly recognizable. His work has been featured in advertising, posters, and children’s books, and remains sought-after by collectors of vintage circus art, Americana, British illustration, and ephemera. Large framed examples are increasingly limited on the market.

A delightful, large-scale statement piece that brings humor, nostalgia, and a touch of classic circus history into any space. See less