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1960s English Carnival Sign
Located in High Point, NC
1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on
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1960s English Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

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Wood

Retro 1960s English Carnival Sign
1960s English Carnival Sign
H 23 in W 42.13 in D 0.13 in
Black Carousel Horse, Wood Horse Sculpture on Metal Base, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Object - Carousel - Carnival Art.  
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wood Carousel Rabbit with Carrots, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Carousel - carousel ride - fairground - funfair - merry-go-round - carnival art - Carnival decoration
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Collector's Carousel Tin, Mari Pritchard, 1982
Located in Antwerp, BE
for the carnival art collector. As this tin is not small it can be used as a storage tin or storage
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Late 20th Century North American Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Large Folk Art Wooden Merry-Go-Round Model
Located in Antwerp, BE
Roundabout has been handmade. Great example of Carnival Art - Folk Art with miniature handmade wooden
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Retro Large Folk Art Wooden Merry-Go-Round Model
Large Folk Art Wooden Merry-Go-Round Model
H 25.99 in W 26.38 in D 21.66 in
Unusual Vintage Paper Mache Folk Art, Parade "Carnival" Mask
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual vintage papier mâché Folk Art..parade "carnival" theater mask.
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1960s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

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Paper

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but
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1950s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Retro Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
H 126 in W 12 in D 0.13 in
Vintage Carnival Toss Game
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool piece of Carnival ephemera. Two hand-painted, wooden blocks with cut-out. Three bean bags
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1950s American Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Retro Carnival Toss Game
Vintage Carnival Toss Game
H 18 in W 14 in D 10 in
3 Leather Italian Carnival Masks
Located in Tarrytown, NY
3 leather Italian carnival masks.
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1990s Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Vintage Carnival Midway Wood Ring Toss Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great vintage carnival midway ring toss game. Perfect wall art. Wood with original park paint
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1950s Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carnival Midway Wood Ring Toss Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great vintage carnival midway ring toss game. Perfect wall art. Wood with original park paint
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1950s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carnival Midway Wood Ring Toss Game
Vintage Carnival Midway Wood Ring Toss Game
H 23.75 in W 14 in D 23.75 in
Carousel Donald Duck Figurine Carnival Ride
Located in Antwerp, BE
Donald Duck carnival ride or children's ride. A carousel Donald Duck in bright colors which makes
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Late 20th Century European Modern Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Polyester

Carousel Donald Duck Figurine Carnival Ride
Carousel Donald Duck Figurine Carnival Ride
H 32.68 in W 40.16 in D 24.41 in
Vintage Glass and Wood Carnival Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super unique set of carnival mirrors from a retired New York City carnival. 6 wood mirrors all with
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1950s American Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Glass and Wood Carnival Mirror
Vintage Glass and Wood Carnival Mirror
H 61.25 in W 25.75 in D 4 in
Vintage Red Carnival Fun-House Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood carnival fun house mirror. Painted red and mounted on a sturdy metal base. Curvy
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1970s American Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Vintage Red Carnival Fun-House Mirror
Vintage Red Carnival Fun-House Mirror
H 51.25 in W 25 in D 24 in
Vintage Blue Carnival Fun-House Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool vintage wood carnival fun house mirror. Painted blue and mounted on a sturdy metal base
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1970s American Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Vintage Blue Carnival Fun-House Mirror
Vintage Blue Carnival Fun-House Mirror
H 51.25 in W 25 in D 24 in
1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s American hand-painted carnival ride panel.
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1950s North American Primitive Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Two Sided Carnival Fun House Glass Mirror
Located in San Mateo, CA
This two sided fun house mirror likely came from a carnival. There are small wheels under the base
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Plywood

Two Sided Carnival Fun House Glass Mirror
Two Sided Carnival Fun House Glass Mirror
H 76.75 in W 27 in D 37.5 in
Set of 7 Mid-Century Era Painted Wood Carnival Folk Art Sign Box Letters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of seven Folk Art wooden box letters were made in Canada is circa 1965 and were once
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Set of Ceramic Carnival Animal Figures from Mexico, Circa 1980´s and 1990´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Set of 3 ceramic carnival animal figures from Morelos, Mexico. These colorful figures were hand
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1990s Mexican Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid-Century Era Molded Fiberglass Carnival Clown Head or Midway Game Component
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1965 in the period Mid-Century carnival style. The head is composed of a molded fiberglass which has
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Fiberglass

1970s Collection Boardwalk Souvenir 7up Bottles Carnival Game Mid-Century Craft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of five. Old time Boardwalk game prizes, measure: 20 inches high.
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1970s American American Craftsman Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Glass

Vintage Postmodern Art Glass Apple
Located in west palm beach, FL
A beautiful blown glass apple in such a gorgeous vibrant red. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Postmodern Art Glass Apple
Vintage Postmodern Art Glass Apple
H 19.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture
Located in Savannah, GA
studied at Yale under Josef Albers. The vibrant outsider artist community rejected the highbrow art
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1950s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Concrete, Wire

Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Juvenile Size Carousel Figure of a Standing Lion
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
-taught sculptor. His artistic abilities flourished over time, winning him various art awards at the
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Rare to Find Folk Art Jaguar Mask Found in Zitlala, Guerrero, Mid-20th Century
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This style of Tigre (Mexican colloquial for Jaguar) mask is from Zitlala, Guerrero, they are used on the feast day of the Holy Cross on May 3rd, 4th, and 5th. As part of the activit...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

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Leather

Folk Art Bag, Made by Coca Cola Crown Caps, Burkina Faso, Late 80’s
Located in Milan, IT
A small funny and unusual folk Art bag, made by Coca Cola crown caps wired together. Burkina Faso
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Late 20th Century Burkinabe Retro Carnival Art

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Metal

Ceramic Hen Whistle from Mexico, 1980s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
traveling carnivals in the early 1980s.
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1980s Mexican Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Ceramic

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"
Located in Incline Village, NV
This highly animated, bright and colorful circus poster portrays a fabulous looking clown in white frilled garb with red stripes, welcoming everyone to see the "Greatest Show on Eart...
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1970s Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Rare 1950s Childs Size Carousel Motorcycle
Located in Peekskill, NY
This item is a lot smaller than it looks in the pictures. The handlebars are less that 2 foot tall. Its sized for a small child but has the proportions of a full size motorcycle. Tha...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

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Metal

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns
Located in Incline Village, NV
This bright and colorful circus poster depicts six seated clowns with their backs to the audience and an alphabet letter on their back spelling out the word "Circus". It is a reissue...
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1970s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros, circa 1971 "Buffalo Bill’s Wild West"
Located in Incline Village, NV
This bright and colorful, action packed circus poster portrays the quintessential Buffalo Bill images with Indians and western scenes, characters in full regalia that were used in hi...
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1970s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

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Paper

Equestrian Circus Poster by Ringling Bros Ca. 1971 Featuring "Miss Helen Girard"
Located in Incline Village, NV
There is a lot going on in this equestrian themed, bright and colorful circus poster portraying famous early 20th century circus performer "Miss Helen Girard". She is in a horse draw...
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1970s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

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Paper

Motor Bike Carousel Galloper or Fair Ground Ride
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Motor Bike Carousel Galloper or fair ground ride An original fair ground ride, the paint is getting a bit worn now, our ride has iron brackets to fix it to the floor and it is the...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Composition

Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp
By Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp..Salvaged from Crystal Beech ,famed amusement park in Ontario Canada,, Amazing Cartoon Lion ,complete with...
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1970s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Chrome

Scratch Built Fairground Wheel
Located in London, GB
unique, folk art, scratch-built fairground roulette wheel is still in fully working order. We would say
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1950s British Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Scratch Built Fairground Wheel
Scratch Built Fairground Wheel
H 73 in W 30 in D 10 in
1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s "Prince Buddah" circus sideshow banner.
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1950s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic "Plenty For Two" sideshow banner painted by Snap Wyatt. Great manageable size.
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1950s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
H 90 in W 120 in D 0.25 in
American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vividly painted American sideshow banner with larger than life subject matter. Painted by the self-titled Czar of Bizarre, Johnny Meah. Both banners are signed. The Harold huge banne...
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1960s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

American Sideshow Wondercade Circus Banner Signed J. Sigler
By Sigler Studios
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A personal favorite! 15 1/2 feet tall. American "Wondercade" sideshow banner. Painted and signed by J. Sigler. One of the great American sideshow banner artists. Death defying! This ...
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1950s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Set of 3 Ceramic Animal Figures from Mexico, Circa 1980s and 1990s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Set of 3 ceramic carnival animal figures / whistles from Morelos, Mexico. These colorful figures
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1990s Mexican Country Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint

Set of 3 Ceramic Animal Figures from Mexico, circa 1980's and 1990's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Set of 3 ceramic carnival animal figures / whistles from Morelos, Mexico. These colorful figures
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1990s Mexican Country Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint

Space Age Carousel Car, Sartori, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Space age fairground car - futuristic carousel car by Sartori Claudio Italy, an Italian company since the Early 50s who is specialised in cars for children and other large attracti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Retro Carnival Art

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Metal

Space Age Carousel Car, Sartori, Italy
Space Age Carousel Car, Sartori, Italy
H 30.71 in W 76.38 in D 34.65 in
Carousel Cow Bernard Kindt, 1960s
By Bernard Kindt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Smiling carousel cow by Bernard Kindt, a Belgian sculptor who was specialised in making wood carousel animals and animated cartoon characters. This carousel cow has the name Rosali...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Carousel Cow Bernard Kindt, 1960s
Carousel Cow Bernard Kindt, 1960s
H 41.34 in W 35.44 in D 11.03 in
Hand Painted Midcentury Resin White Jumper Carousel Horse by C.W. Parker
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Horse is embossed with the makers mark on one of its hooves. Made by Charles Looff and stamped C.W. Parker. Perfectly captured in all it’s glory, this vintage carousel horse is s...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Brass

Elephant Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique, Bernard Kindt
By Bernard Kindt
Located in Mortsel, BE
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of antique carousels with this carved wooden elephant figure. Mounted on a metal base for stability, this carousel piece is a testament to in...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Quadro Menossi, Carnevale Napoletano 1970-1980
Located in Manzano, IT
Quadro Menossi, Carnevale Napoletano 1970-1980 Dipinto a mano, su legno. Il legno col tempo si è leggermente curvato. In alcuni punti il colore è mancante, dovuto l'età. Stile Vin...
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1970s Italian Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Quadro Menossi, Carnevale Napoletano 1970-1980
Quadro Menossi, Carnevale Napoletano 1970-1980
H 29.93 in W 71.26 in D 1.19 in
Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike by Fonlupt, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike - Motor Bike by Fonlupt France. A French vintage child's motorbike used on the roundabout - merry-go-round - fairground - funfair. A 1950s metal r...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Hotel Du Bon Repos, French Game
Located in Stamford, CT
An old French game, hand painted wood and papier mache with five figure in the windows and a detailed papier mache "tiled" roof. This game makes a charming and curious object.
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1950s French Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Hotel Du Bon Repos, French Game
Hotel Du Bon Repos, French Game
H 29 in W 30 in D 9.5 in
Antique Hand Painted Paperboard Trumpet, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique hand painted paperboard trumpet. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautifu...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Old Merry-go-round Car
Located in WARNETON, FR
This car can accommodate 4 children Its patina is superb For a unique decoration!  
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1950s Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Acrylic

Old Merry-go-round Car
Old Merry-go-round Car
H 27.17 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Coin Operated Horse Ride
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century coin operated horse ride for kids (of all ages).
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1980s Italian Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Carousel Camel Animals, 1970s, Europe, 2 pieces available
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spectacular carousel camel animals - 2 pieces available. These 2 large lying camel sculptures are eye-catching. They date circa 1970s and do have an aged patina in the meantime, w...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

20th Century Handcarved Traditional Indonesian Wood Mask Couple
Located in LEGNY, FR
Original and workmanship traditional Indonesian wood couple of masks. Balinese work. "TOPENG (Indonesian for" mask ") is a dramatic form of Indonesian dance in which one or more pe...
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1980s Indonesian Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Late 1940s American Amusement Park Car, "Little Red Convertible"
Located in San Francisco, CA
American amusement park car, "Little Red Convertible." A late 1940s streamline design similar to a Packard or Hudson of this post war era. Solid rubber Goodyear tires on two-piece ri...
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Captain Crook McDonald's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captain Crook McDonald advertisement plastic sculpture,
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art

Captain Crook McDonald's
Captain Crook McDonald's
H 83 in W 24 in D 17 in
Venetian Carnival Harlequin, Pallet Shaped Enamelled Vide Poche, Italy 1960s
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
little piece of Italian carnival art Circa 1960's Signed 686, Italy Height 1 inch, Width 6 inch, Depth
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Wooden Fireman Sculpture
By Hennecke
Located in Antwerp, BE
carnival art. It's also a great sculpture for a fireman or a former fireman. Would look great in a
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

1950s Wooden Fireman Sculpture
1950s Wooden Fireman Sculpture
H 11.23 in W 26.58 in D 8.27 in
Carnival
By Ben Wilson
Located in Lawrence, NY
1930s. As early as 1942, he was singled out by the New York Times art critic Edward Alden Jewell as a
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Oil

Carnival
By Richard Florsheim
Located in New York, NY
Richard Florsheim created this color lithograph entitled “Carnival” in 1972 in an edition of 30
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1970s American Modern Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Lithograph

Carnival
Carnival
H 12 in W 34 in D 0.97 in
At the Carnival
By Robert Maguire
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed Lower Right by Artist
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Mid-20th Century Retro Carnival Art

Materials

Oil

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of retro carnival art you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and plastic. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of retro carnival art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of retro carnival art made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of retro carnival art over the years, but those crafted by L'Autopède, Fred G. Johnson and Hennecke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Carnival Art?

The average selling price for a piece of retro carnival art at 1stDibs is $1,431, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $30,000 for the highest priced.