Vintage Carnival Art
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Art
Paper
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Art
Paper
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Canvas
Mid-20th Century Vintage Carnival Art
Metal
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Carnival Art
Blown Glass
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Concrete, Wire
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Wood
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Carnival Art
Metal
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Wood
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Carnival Art
Brass
1970s Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Paper
1970s Italian Vintage Carnival Art
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Carnival Art
Paper
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Paper
20th Century European Other Vintage Carnival Art
Wood
20th Century German Vintage Carnival Art
Wood
1970s German Modern Vintage Carnival Art
Wood, Velvet
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Chrome
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Paper
1940s American Vintage Carnival Art
Plywood, Paint
20th Century American Industrial Vintage Carnival Art
Metal
20th Century Italian Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Gold, Brass, Metallic Thread
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Metal
1960s English Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Wood
20th Century English Vintage Carnival Art
Glass, Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Carnival Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Art
Metal
1950s French Vintage Carnival Art
Wood
1930s French Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Wood, Paint
1980s Vintage Carnival Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Leather
Late 20th Century Burkinabe Vintage Carnival Art
Metal
1950s North American Primitive Vintage Carnival Art
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Vintage Carnival Art
Iron
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Wood
1970s American Vintage Carnival Art
Acrylic, Wood
1950s British Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vintage Carnival Art
Metal
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Canvas
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Art
Metal
1950s Vintage Carnival Art
Acrylic
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Metal
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Art
Metal
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Art
Paper
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Iron
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Carnival Art
Metal
1990s Mexican Country Vintage Carnival Art
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Carnival Art
Metal
1990s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Ceramic, Clay
20th Century Vintage Carnival Art
Silver Plate
20th Century American Vintage Carnival Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Art
Wood
1990s Mexican Country Vintage Carnival Art
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
20th Century Other Vintage Carnival Art
Canvas
1970s American Vintage Carnival Art
Acrylic, Wood
Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Carnival Art
Polyester
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art
Fabric, Canvas
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Vintage Carnival Art For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Carnival Art?
Finding the Right Carnival Art for You
The collection of original antique and vintage carnival art on 1stDibs includes paintings and posters that promoted traveling carnivals and circuses of years past as well as masks, sculptures and other works of folk art associated with widespread public celebrations that mark the start of harvest season or are rooted in religion.
The concept of “Carnival” is linked to an event that precedes Lent, the season of preparation before Easter for Christians (it may also have roots in Ancient Rome’s pagan Saturnalian festival), while the modern traveling carnival that we know — i.e., amusement fairs — existed during the 19th century in North America. The Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 was pivotal to these traveling amusement fairs.
Some of the most famous celebrations of Carnival around the world include Karneval in Germany, Carnival in Brazil and Mardi Gras in the United States. Carnival in Barbados is a traditional harvest festival. The bright colors, the caricatured masks and floats and the over-the-top nature of Carnival continue to enthrall millions across the globe.
Carnivals have always given way to impressive displays of creativity and folk art. Folk art is art created by people who are not classically trained for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it refers to work that is reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition.
Carnival art reflects the way different cultures celebrate or mark an important community event. Some examples of Carnival art include fabric dolls and marionettes that are used to tell stories and capture your imagination. Antique dolls make for striking collectibles positioned for display on any shelf in your home, while carnival masks make a bold statement as wall art. A collection of masks could create an elevated accent wall in a living room or dining room.
Browse 1stDibs to find unique antique and vintage carnival art for your space today.
- How do I price vintage art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024To price vintage art, you can use trusted online resources to determine what similar pieces have sold for in the past. Many auction houses and online platforms allow you to see sold items, and browsing these listings can give you a feel for a work of art’s value. Keep in mind that the maker, age, subject matter, rarity and condition of a work will all contribute to how much it's worth. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can examine a piece of art for you and give you an estimate of its fair market value. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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