20th Century Carnival Art

Period: 20th Century

Vintage French Blue Tones Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Antique Decor

Located in Barcelona, ES

Embrace the allure of vintage charm with this exquisite antique paper garland sculpture in mesmerizing blue tones. Crafted in France circa 1930, this piece is a testament to timeless...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Paper

Vintage French Blue Tones Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Antique Decor

Elegant French Antique Color Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Vintage Deco

Located in Barcelona, ES

Enhance your space with a captivating antique color paper garland sculpture. This exquisite piece, crafted in France circa 1930, showcases the timeless artistry of yesteryear. Metic...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Paper

Elegant French Antique Color Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Vintage Deco

Early 20th century fairground figure Pierre Jean Marie Laval

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century fairground figure An early 20th century hand carved French fairground knockdown figure in the form of Pierre Jean Marie Laval , in original untouched condition. W...

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French Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Pine

Early 20th century fairground figure Pierre Jean Marie Laval

Early 20th century fairground figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century fairground figure In the form of Benito Mussolini this early 20th century hand carved French fairground knockdown figure is in original untouched condition. With ...

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French Folk Art 20th Century Carnival Art

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Pine

Early 20th century fairground figure

Early 20th century set of four Fairground knock down figures.

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century set of four Fairground knock down figures. The best examples of fairground are we have uncovered. An amazing set of 4 early 20th century hand crafted lead weighte...

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French Late Victorian Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Metal

Early 20th century set of four Fairground knock down figures.

Large Collection of Carousel Figures, Popeye, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse...

Located in Mortsel, BE

Large private collection of carousel animals, please send message when questions.

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20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Large Collection of Carousel Figures, Popeye, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse...

19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure

Located in London, GB

19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure A rare piece of fairground art, in the form of an oversized hand carved painted polychromed Jeu de ma...

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French Folk Art Antique 20th Century Carnival Art

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Pine

19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure

Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel French in its origin, this early 20th century hand crafted pine roulette wheel is in full working order. With its original metal wheel ...

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French Folk Art 20th Century Carnival Art

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Pine

Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel

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 ...

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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Canvas

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

Child’s Wood Carousel Horse with Polychrome, Mohair, and Horse Hair, c. 1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very charming and colorful circa 1920 antique child’s wood carousel horse with polychrome finish, mohair saddle, and horse hair tail. Putting the “merry” in “merry-go-round”, this...

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American American Craftsman Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Brass, Metal

Child’s Wood Carousel Horse with Polychrome, Mohair, and Horse Hair, c. 1920

1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co.

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co..Tabletop fortune telling machine in a wooden cabinet. window with working ...

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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Aluminum

1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co.

Rooster Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Located in Mortsel, BE

Behold the charm of this antique carousel figure featuring a beautifully carved rooster. Crafted from wood and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this v...

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Unknown 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Rooster Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Rare Folk Art Iron Shooting Gallery Carnival Ram Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Fabulous folk art freestanding animal sculpture made from found carnival art shooting gallery iron ram. Rich with authentic character, the brown patinated surface is pocked with bul...

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American Folk Art Antique 20th Century Carnival Art

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Iron

Rare Folk Art Iron Shooting Gallery Carnival Ram Sculpture

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Located in Mortsel, BE

Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved wooden pig. Crafted with precision and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this carousel piece showcases the craftsmanship of yesteryears. Perfect for collectors and those who appreciate the timeless appeal of vintage carousel art...

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20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Located in Mortsel, BE

Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from wood and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this vint...

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Unknown 20th Century Carnival Art

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Metal

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

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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20th Century Carnival Art

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Metal

Elephant Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique, Bernard Kindt

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Located in Mortsel, BE

Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from wood, this vintage piece exudes timeless charm. A p...

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Unknown 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Peacock Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Located in Mortsel, BE

This exquisite antique carousel figure showcases the elegance of a peacock, intricately carved from wood. Mounted on a durable metal base with a supp...

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20th Century Carnival Art

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Metal

Peacock Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

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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American Art Deco 20th Century Carnival Art

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Blown Glass

Vintage Postmodern Art Glass Apple

Rare Antique Distressed Carousel Horse on Iron Stand Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Fantastic antique found unpainted carousel horse form having distressed wood, amazing character, and handsome custom iron stand. Makes a stunning folk art sculpture with monochromat...

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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Rare Antique Distressed Carousel Horse on Iron Stand Sculpture

Large 20th C. Americana Folk Art Carousel with Painted Farm Animals

Located in Morristown, NJ

20th c., Large Folk Art carousel with animals on a rotating base.Made of wood and canvas construction, with leather and other accent materials unsigned. The animals depicted are a ho...

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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Large 20th C. Americana Folk Art Carousel with Painted Farm Animals

Vintage Wood Carousel Rabbit with Carrots, France, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage wood carousel rabbit with carrots. This French vintage wooden carousel animal - carousel decoration animal dates circa 1950 - 1960. It's a hand-carved / hand-crafted carousel figure with a great looking aged patina in the meantime. This cute fairground rabbit with beautiful eyes had a succesfull hunt and is carrying two large carrots on his shoulders. Large rabbit sculpture...

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French Folk Art 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Vintage Wood Carousel Rabbit with Carrots, France, 1950s

Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture

Located in Savannah, GA

Aage Hogfeldt (American, 1925-2014) A clown bust made from concrete and found lamp parts. 10 by 10 by 17 inches In 1954 Aage Hogfeldt founded an artist...

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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Concrete, Wire

Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture

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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French Industrial 20th Century Carnival Art

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Metal

Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike by Fonlupt, France, 1950s

Late 19th Century Folk Art Bumbass instrument

Located in London, GB

Late 19th Century Folk Art Bumbass instrument A rare example of a late 19th Century folk art Bumbass instrument form, we have only ever uncovered one other example in the past 10 ...

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Unknown Folk Art Antique 20th Century Carnival Art

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Brass

Late 19th Century Folk Art Bumbass instrument

Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Juvenile Size Carousel Figure of a Standing Lion

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage half-scale carved wood carousel figure by Robert Demechko (1938-1923). Called "Leo" a carved and bleached or limed wood figure of a standing male lion with glass eyes and dec...

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American Folk Art 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Juvenile Size Carousel Figure of a Standing Lion

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...

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Unknown Hollywood Regency 20th Century Carnival Art

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Brass

Hand Painted Midcentury Resin White Jumper Carousel Horse by C.W. Parker

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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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Paper

Equestrian Circus Poster by Ringling Bros Ca. 1971 Featuring "Miss Helen Girard"

Large Hand Painted Early Carnival Rounding Board

Located in Norwalk, CT

Bring an unusual piece of folk history into your home with this stunning early 20th century rounding board salvaged from a carnival. With hand-painted designs of putti and harp motif...

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20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Large Hand Painted Early Carnival Rounding Board

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 Earth...

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Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Paper

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Hand carved wood sculpture of carousel ostrich.

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Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture

Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Golden Record Carat Rec 011/100

Located in Nuernberg, DE

1970s The Beatles 24-karat gold-plated record, unframed. Limited edition of 100, 11/100 with “Certificate of Authenticity” included. Golden Record on a red Velvet wooden plate. Nice ...

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German Modern Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood, Velvet

Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Golden Record Carat Rec 011/100

Kewpie Doll W/ Teddy Bear Iron Door Stop

By Hubbly

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fun and folky Kewpie girl cast iron doorstop is quite rare and in original painted surface.Notice she is holding a teddy bear.So amazing to find one like this in undisturbed sur...

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American Adirondack 20th Century Carnival Art

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Iron

Kewpie Doll W/ Teddy Bear Iron Door Stop

Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1900s, Carnival Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque 1900s. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with inscriptions. This rare kings plaque was issued by a ...

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German Folk Art Antique 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood, Paper

Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1900s, Carnival Folk Art

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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Italian Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Canvas, Wood

Quadro Menossi, Carnevale Napoletano 1970-1980

Old Castelet Or Guignol Theater, Period: Early 20th Century

Located in CRÉTEIL, FR

Old castelet or theater Guignol of parquet floor or living room Lyonnais. Its structure is in painted wood, the bottom represents a clown, the Auguste giving food to his playmate, a...

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European Other 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Old Castelet Or Guignol Theater, Period: Early 20th Century

Litho Circus Poster, Clown and Circus Scenes, Willsons Leicester

Located in Antwerp, BE

Litho circus poster with clown and lots of circus scenes. A colorful Art Deco lithographic circus Poster - circus affiche printed by Willsons Show Printers Leicester ( England - UK ...

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English Art Deco 20th Century Carnival Art

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Paper

Litho Circus Poster, Clown and Circus Scenes, Willsons Leicester

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 reissued poster by Ringling Brothers from 1971 of one of their original 1936 promotional circus posters. To commemorate their 100th anniversary, in 1971, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey, produced reissues of some of their select and most famous authentic posters dating from 1883 until the 1930's. There were 30 different posters, and they were advertised as "The only antique posters authorized by the greatest show on...

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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Paper

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns

Nice Carved and Painted Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Nice Carved and Painted Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask A handcarved pine wood, hand painted, antique wooden carved carnival mask from the region of South Tyrol. Excecuted in the firs...

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German Black Forest 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Nice Carved and Painted Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask

Folksy Hand Carved Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Folksy Hand Carved Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask A folksy wooden carved carnival mask from the region of South Tyrol. These masks are used in Austria, South Germany and Italy at the...

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German Black Forest 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Folksy Hand Carved Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask

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 his wild west shows...

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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Paper

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros, circa 1971 "Buffalo Bill’s Wild West"

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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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Chrome

Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp

Iron Shooting Target of a Pig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique shooting target made from cut steel and iron in the shape of a pig. The piece is quite rusty and weathered from all it's years in use.

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North American Folk Art 20th Century Carnival Art

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Steel

Iron Shooting Target of a Pig

Breitschwerdt German Puppet Folk Art

Located in Dallas, TX

Breitschwerot German Puppet Folk Art.

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German 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Breitschwerdt German Puppet Folk Art

Vintage Pair of Venetian Masquerade Masks on Opera Sticks

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of Folk Art jester masks that are original Venetian creations, entirely hand-drawn and handcrafted, circa 2000. Italian Artists have realized these pieces with respect of craf...

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Italian Folk Art 20th Century Carnival Art

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Gold, Brass, Metallic Thread

Vintage Pair of Venetian Masquerade Masks on Opera Sticks

Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Historical artifact once used in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Maple cabinet with brass plaques and painted iron mechanism. Costing two quarters and a penny to play. Not tested ...

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American Industrial 20th Century Carnival Art

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Metal

Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire

Early 20th Century Circus Banner

Located in Brecht, BE

For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.

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British 20th Century Carnival Art

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Linen

Early 20th Century Circus Banner

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 the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...

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English Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

1960s English Carnival Sign

'Strike ‘Em Out’ Carnival Toss Sign, 1940s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique vintage, mid-20th century “Strike ‘Em Out” game sign. 6.5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Hand painted on 0.75 inch thick plywood. Strike Out originated as a baseball-like street game but also became a popular carnival attraction, where a pitcher hurtled a rubber baseball at a batter in front of the sign with the aim to get the ball in the hole. The game originated in the Chicago area...

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American Vintage 20th Century Carnival Art

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Plywood, Paint

'Strike ‘Em Out’ Carnival Toss Sign, 1940s USA

Pair of Hand Painted Early Carnival Rounding Boards

Located in Norwalk, CT

Bring an unusual piece of folk history into your home with this stunning pair of early 20th century rounding boards salvaged from a carnival. With hand painted designs and gold leaf ...

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20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Pair of Hand Painted Early Carnival Rounding Boards

Located in Norwalk, CT

Bring an unusual piece of folk history into your home with this stunning pair of early 20th century rounding boards salvaged from a carnival. With hand painted designs and gold leaf ...

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20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Pair of Hand Painted Early Carnival Rounding Boards

Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A truly fantastic group of totally original untouched decorative fairground pillars by the infamous Robert J Lakin Company of 67 Besley Street, Streatham, London The pillars are h...

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English 20th Century Carnival Art

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Pine

Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall

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. ...

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Belgian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Carnival Art

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Metal

Carousel Cow Bernard Kindt, 1960s

Original Wood Carved SHOW Majorette Letterpress Triangle Poster Company

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Large hand carved circus or carnival SHOW letterpress with wonderful and graphic carved majorette. This wood cut was made by the Triangle Poster Compan...

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Folk Art 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Original Wood Carved SHOW Majorette Letterpress Triangle Poster Company

Antique Primitive Rustic Wooden Octagonal Sledge Hammer Carpenter Mallet

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique primitive / rustic hand crafted heavy wooden mallet with octagonal shaped head and rounded handle. Measures: 14".

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Folk Art 20th Century Carnival Art

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Hardwood

Antique Primitive Rustic Wooden Octagonal Sledge Hammer Carpenter Mallet

Hanging Mexican Wooden Cupid with Bow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rosy-cheeked wooden cupid to bring love into your life. This is a unique, hand-carved, hand-painted wooden cupid with a wire suspension and removable wooden bow...

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Mexican Folk Art 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Hanging Mexican Wooden Cupid with Bow

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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