Papier Mache Carnival
Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paper
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1960s Dutch Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Paper
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Other
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Paper
Vintage 1950s French Carnival Art
Wood
20th Century Italian Folk Art Carnival Art
Gold, Brass, Metallic Thread
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Wood, Paint
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Lacquer
Lacquer
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Masks
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century German Early Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Parchment Paper
Antique 1880s Indian Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Paper
Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures
Papier Mâché
Late 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Antique 18th Century Asian Islamic Scholar's Objects
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century German Early Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Parchment Paper
2010s Mexican Modern Contemporary Art
Paper
Vintage 1980s American Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities
Paper
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Wood, Paper
Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Decorative Boxes
Paper
Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls
Parchment Paper
Recent Sales
20th Century Czech Carnival Art
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Papier Mâché, Paper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Papier Mâché, Paper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Papier Mâché, Paper
Vintage 1920s French Other Mounted Objects
Early 20th Century Carnival Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Early 20th Century French Carnival Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Carnival Art
Paper
20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1940s American Sculptures
Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper
20th Century French Carnival Art
Papier Mâché
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Paper
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Paper
2010s Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art
Plaster
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Composition
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Paper
Early 20th Century French Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Carnival Art
Paper
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Papier Mâché, Paper
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Paper
Early 20th Century French Carnival Art
Wood, Papier Mâché
Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures
Papier Mâché, Paper
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Masks
Paper
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Art
Composition
Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Paper
Vintage 1940s Carnival Art
Vintage 1910s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Composition
Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Composition
Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art Masks
Gold, Brass, Metallic Thread
Early 20th Century Wall Mirrors
Wood, Mercury Glass, Papier Mâché
Vintage 1960s American Masks
Late 20th Century Spanish Carnival Art
Papier Mâché
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Papier Mâché, Paper
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1960s French Carnival Art
Cord, Paper
Vintage 1960s French Carnival Art
Cord, Paper
Vintage 1960s French Carnival Art
Paper, Ribbon
Vintage 1960s French Carnival Art
Cord, Paper
Vintage 1960s French Carnival Art
Cord, Paper
Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wire
American Carnival Art
Papier Mâché
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Paint
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures
Vintage 1940s American Masks
Papier Mâché, Paper
Vintage 1970s Italian Sculptures
Papier Mâché, Paper
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Toys and Dolls
Paper
Antique 19th Century American Antiquities
Wood, Papier Mâché
Papier Mache Carnival For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Papier Mache Carnival?
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.
- What is Japanese papier mache?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese papier mache is an art form that involves applying strips of paper over wood or clay known as hariko in Japanese. Once the artwork is dry and hard, the artist paints it by hand. In Japan, artisans use hariko to produce dolls, toys and sculptures. Find a range of Japanese papier mache on 1stDibs.
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