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Circus Wagon

Circus Wagons
By Millard Sheets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
year of studies at the Chouinard Art Institute when he painted Circus Wagons. Despite his youth, Sheets
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1920s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Circus Wagons
Circus Wagons
H 10 in W 19.75 in D 2 in
Circus Wagon
By Louise Nevelson
Located in New York, NY
Louise Nevelson created the etching and aquatint entitled “CIRCUS WAGON” in 1953. This scarce EARLY
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Circus Wagon
Circus Wagon
H 24.25 in W 27.13 in D 0.13 in
19th Century American Traveling Circus Carousel or Circus Wagon Carvings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of American 19th century circus wagon or traveling carousel three-dimensional wood carved
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

19th Century Tobacco Trade Sign Carving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
and carved a whole range of advertising trade figures as well as carved circus wagon figures. After
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Antique 19th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Circus Is in Town, " Social Realist Painting with Elephants and Giraffe
By Anne Walker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exuberant and vividly painted, this painting depicts the circus big top on the edge of a small town
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Hunt Brother Circus & Wild West Show Three-Sheet Broadside, circa 1900-1910
Located in York County, PA
Three-sheet, narrow, vertical broadside, made to advertise Hunt Brothers Circus and Wild West Show
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Early 20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

The gypsy caravan
By Ralph Middleton Todd
Located in London, GB
50.8 cm.) frame 29 x 24 ½ in. (73.7 x 62.2 cm.) Nicknamed the ‘kite wagon’ due to it’s sloping walls
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Early 20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
, carnivals, circus events, and street fairs. Smaller wagons were hand pulled while larger wagons were horse
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys

Materials

Iron

Large Antique 19th Century Dog Painting of a Poodle Inscribed "Zoraida"
Located in SANTA FE, NM
, the poodle was. and still is, used as guide dogs, guard dogs, military dogs, circus performers, and
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19th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Jolly Company (Modern Surrealist Photograph of Men in Sand Dune Landscape)
By Nicholas Kahn & Richard Selesnick
Located in Hudson, NY
is part of the Truppe Fledermaus series that explores the chronicles of a the traveling circus group
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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Charcoal Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These CHARCOAL collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a sof...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Ancient Landscape II (Ancient City)
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed and titled in pencil by the artist; Annotated: "E130 A/1" in pencil lower right Estate stamp verso Edition: 20 Provenance: Estate of the Artist (Foundation sta...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Circus Elephants American Modernism WPA Regionalism Mid-Century Modern Oil
Located in New York, NY
Circus Elephants American Modernism WPA Regionalism Mid-Century Modern Oil. Signed lower left. Not much is known about Marco de Marco, but just look at this wonderful image; elephan...
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1930s American Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
H 126 in W 12 in D 0.13 in
Nude Male Model, Unique Silver Gelatin Print
By Andy Warhol
Located in Cotignac, FR
Unique Silver Gelatin print from circa 1977 by Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol carried a camera with him obsessively. Similarly to his tape recorder, he used this technology not only as an...
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1970s American Modern Nude Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

19th Century French Spelter Pointer Dog Sculpture on Marble Base Signed Masson
By Clovis Edmond Masson
Located in Dallas, TX
The antique spelter sculpture was created in France, circa 1870. Set on a rectangular variegated base, the work features an Irish setter pointing while lifting his front leg. The hun...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Italian Porcelain Palm Tree Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian candlesticks crafted in porcelain and decorated with traditional translucent colors and glazed. Signed Italy on the bottoms. Two pairs available. Priced per pair.
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20th Century Italian Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

American Book Award
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Louise Nevelson (1899-1988) is one of the most revered and unique artists of the 20th century. There has been a tremendous renewal of interest and appreciation for Nevelson’s work...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Book Award
American Book Award
H 15.25 in W 15.25 in D 2.25 in
1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s American hand-painted carnival ride panel.
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Vintage 1950s North American Primitive Carnival Art

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Louise Nevelson "Bicentenial Dawn" 1976
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Louise Nevelson is one of the most revered and unique sculptors of the 20th century. Her work has had an undeniable influence on a host of significant artists ranging from Tony Crag...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Louise Nevelson - Winter Chord - Hand-Signed Black Painted Wood Sculpture, 1974
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Varese, IT
Louise Nevelson ( 1899 - 1988 ) - Winter Chord - hand-signed black painted wood sculpture, 1974 Additional information: Material: Black painted wood sculpture by Louise Nevelson Edi...
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20th Century Mixed Media

Materials

Wood

Circa 1950s French Childs Carnival/Circus Prop Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful whimsical circa 1950s French Childs Carnival and/or Circus prop chair. Carved parts, feet, hands and head with big blue eyes and top it off a fun blue hat falling forwar...
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

"White Construction, " 1960s Modern Abstract Wall Sculpture
By Stanley Bate
Located in Westport, CT
This Modern abstract piece by Stanley Bate is a wood panel sculpture that has been painted white. Three-dimensional that are reminiscent of architectural pieces are tightly stacked w...
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1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oil, Wood

Portrait of a Lady - British Impressionist 1900 art female artist oil painting
By Florence Kate Upton
Located in London, GB
This superb British Impressionist portrait oil painting is by noted female artist Florence Kate Upton. Born in America to English parents, Upton visited Britain with her family aged ...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Rama and Sita. Large and heavy Antique Indian Temple toy metal camel, bronze camel on wheels. Camel with rider on wheels, beautiful ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Arrived /// Bauhaus Abstract Geometric Josef Albers Screenprint Yellow Minimal
By Josef Albers
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976) Title: "Arrived" Portfolio: Soft Edge - Hard Edge *Signed and dated by Albers in pencil lower right Year: 1965 Medium: Original Scre...
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1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

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Tramp Art 'Circus Wagon' Frame by Angie Dow
By Angie Dow
Located in Manalapan, NJ
A whimsical Tramp Art 'Circus Wagon' frame with carved animals by contemporary artist Angie Dow.
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2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Circus Wagon Lion Painting (Karen Kirk Shields) SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
circus wagon. Signed and dated in lower center (1999).
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Paintings

Contemporary female Artist Ulla von Brandenburg Spectre I watercolor
Located in Eltville, DE
, which feeds on the formal language of folklore, theater and circus, corresponds to an extraordinarily
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Early 2000s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Wire Circus Wagon
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical wire circus wagon.
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Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects

Circus Wagon Figure
Located in Culver City, CA
Mysterious circus wagon figure by Samuel A. Robb for Barnum & Bailey Circus
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Antique 19th Century Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Circus Wagon Figure
Circus Wagon Figure
H 54 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
Colossal Circus Wagon Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A great piece of circus history. Original wheel from a late 19th century circus wagon. A great
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Antique 19th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Colossal Circus Wagon Wheel
Colossal Circus Wagon Wheel
H 44 in W 44 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century Model of a Circus Wagon
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century model of a circus wagon, the model itself is in the typical style of a circus
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon Free Shipping within the United
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Carvings from Circus Wagon
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand-carved Primitive wood carvings that once adorned a circus wagon dating to the mid-19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage "Colonial Toy Circus" by Allison Studios
Located in Baltimore, MD
the ceiling. There are two circus wagons, each pulled by a pair of horses. There is an elephant, a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Photograph 1933 Black and White Hagenbeck Wallace Circus Girls in Bronx NY
By R.J. Kelly
Located in Savannah, GA
Circus performers in full regalia with a circus wagon and tents in the background. Very detailed costumes
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Vintage 1930s American Other Photography

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

1915 Barnum & Bailey Antique Circus Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a colorful 1915 lithographic Barnum & Bailey circus poster, announcing “Barnum & Bailey’s
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Vintage 1910s American Posters

Materials

Paper

1915 Barnum & Bailey Antique Circus Poster
1915 Barnum & Bailey Antique Circus Poster
H 33.5 in W 43.5 in D 1.5 in
Framed Hermes Scarf "Bull and Mouth Regent's Circus Piccadilly"
By Hermès
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare framed Hermes Scarf "The Bull and Mouth Regent's Circus Piccadilly” signed on lower right
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

Great WPA 1930s Lion Tamer Circus Painting by R. G. Fiege
By R.G. Fiege
Located in Wiscasset, ME
, does not detract from the painting. The great depression was as hard on circuses as it was on every
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Paintings

"Circus Is in Town, " Superb Social Realist Painting by Anne Walker, 1930s
By Anne Walker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
circus big top on the edge of town, with a wagon to one side, a pair of elephants waiting for their
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Monumental 1973 portrait of Kicking Bear famous Sioux Chief
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Philadelphia on April 1, 1891, to return to his circus, taking with him a group of Indians, which included
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Vintage 1970s American Native American Objects

Materials

Canvas

Fantastic Circus, Carnival Advertising Wooden Sign Folk Art, Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Circus advertising wooden sign. These type of signs would go on the circus wagons or tents
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Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Signs

Materials

Wood

Pair Portraits Paintings of Women "Sisters" circa 1940s by Helen Sawyer American
Located in Rochester, NY
. Another example of her talent is her 1950 painting, "Circus Wagon," an image of a worn-out wagon whose
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Roadside Attraction
By Kat Flyn
Located in New Orleans, LA
frame constructed to resemble a circus wagon, antique hand carved & painted clown with moveable joints
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Roadside Attraction
Roadside Attraction
H 28 in W 28 in D 7 in
1903 "Barnum & Bailey Circus, " Antique Advertisement Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a colorful 1903 lithographic Barnum & Bailey circus poster, announcing “The Barnum & Bailey
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Antique Early 1900s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Carved Wood Indian Circus Wagon Figure
Located in New York, NY
Carved and painted wood Indian from a circus wagon. When the circus wagons rolled into town they
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Antique 16th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Indian Circus Wagon Figure
Carved Wood Indian Circus Wagon Figure
H 43 in W 10 in D 10 in L 43 in
Mysterious Circus Wagon Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Samuel A. Robb carved wagon figures for Barnum & Bailey Circus. Samuel A.Robb carved a
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Circus Wagon Folk Art Dancing Figure
Located in New York, NY
Fully carved and painted dancing lady made to go on the side of a decorated circus wagon. There
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Tramp Art Circus Wagon
Located in Manalapan, NJ
A whimsical tramp art circus wagon. One of the most unusual offerings we have had. The wagon sits
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Sculptures

Whimsical Tramp Art Circus Wagon
Whimsical Tramp Art Circus Wagon
H 19.5 in W 24 in D 15 in
6 Ft. Tall Pair Of Carved Wood Decorations From A Circus Wagon
Located in Geneva, IL
LARGE SIZED CARVED WOOD GOLD DECORATIVE PIECES FROM A VINTAGE 1900 CIRCUS WAGON. INTERESTING WALL
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Early 20th Century American Pedestals and Columns

Iron Gorilla Head
Located in New York, NY
Cast iron gorilla head believed to have been made for a circus wagon mounted over metal stand. Ht
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Antique 19th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Iron Gorilla Head
Iron Gorilla Head
H 13 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Stylized Machine Sculpture by Joseph Burlini, 1970
By Joseph A. Burlini
Located in Winnetka, IL
elaborate constructions he called "circus wagons." This early work playfully combines stylized wheels and
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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Late 19th Century Circus Animal Wagon Panel
Located in Seattle, WA
Wooden hand-carved circus facade that may have adorned a animal transport wagon. Remnants of the
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Antique 1890s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Mid Century Painting of Circus Workers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A bold graphic oil on canvas painting of muscular circus workers setting up tent with caged wagon
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20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Fairground Devils
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
this type were fitted to the front of Showmans wagons as a rolling advert for the Circus or sideshow
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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Fairground Devils
Fairground Devils
H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in
Fairground Devils
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
this type were fitted to the front of Showmans wagons as a rolling advert for the circus or sideshow
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Fairground Devils
Fairground Devils
H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in
Carved Reclining Woman on Chaise Carved by Fred Alten
By Fred Alten
Located in New York, NY
in circus wagons. This is the only figural piece of his that I have seen. It has the original paint
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

"Paris Nightlife"
By Giovanni Grande
Located in Nashville, TN
dramatic proliferation of concert halls, cabarets, cinemas, circuses and cafes, many of which were
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Circus Wagon For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the circus wagon you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and iron, every circus wagon was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the circus wagon you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each circus wagon bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made circus wagon has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Louise Nevelson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Circus Wagon?

Prices for a circus wagon can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $900 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,100.