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Circus Wagons
By Millard Sheets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This watercolor is part of our exhibition America Coast to Coast: Artists of the 1930s
Circus
Category
1920s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up Circus Performer is an original vintage toy.
Vintage wind up mechanical toy
Category
Early 20th Century French Toys
Materials
Metal
1930s Nickel-Plated 'Libbiloo' Circus Horse Bookends by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early pair of nickel-plated, fanciful 'Libbiloo' circus horse bookends by Russel Wright
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Au Circus
By Dietz Edzard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dietz Edzard
German, 1893-1963
Au Circus
Oil on canvas
22 by 31 in. W/frame 32 by 41 in.
Signed
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Circus Scene, " 1930s Painting with Barker in Orange & Green, American Flags
By Iver Rose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A riot of color and movement, much like the experience of walking around the circus in its heyday
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Located in Brecht, BE
For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.
Category
Early 20th Century British Carnival Art
Materials
Linen
Circus Night.
By Martin Lewis
Located in New York, NY
school in the early 1930s. Because of the depression, the school failed soon after opening. Lewis
Category
1930s Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Drypoint
"Circus Act"
By Vaclav Vytlacil
Located in Lambertville, NJ
. In the 1930s, his works displayed two very different kinds of art at the same time. His cityscapes
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
“The Circus Performer”
By William Gropper
Located in Southampton, NY
Original gouache on archival paper of a female circus performer by the American artist, William
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Archival Paper
Marcel Gromaire Original Watercolor - Circus Clown
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Watercolor on paper by French artist Marcel Gromaire depicting a Circus Clown.
The image measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Alfred Phillipe for Trifari Deco Circus Elephant
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
collectible. 1930's USA. 1.25" x 1"
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
The Circus Dressing Room
By Dame Laura Knight
Located in Missouri, MO
circus subjects in 1928 and her depictions of horse racing and gypsies in the 1930s. In 1929, she was
Category
1920s Realist Figurative Prints
Materials
Aquatint, Engraving
The Circus Dressing Room
By Dame Laura Knight
Located in Missouri, MO
Dame Laura Knight
"The Circus Dressing Room" 1925
Etching
Ed. 20
Signed Lower Right
Image Size
Category
1920s Realist Figurative Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Original Vintage Poster Mikhail Oshel Illusionist Magician Soviet Magic Circus
Located in London, GB
Original vintage circus poster promoting a magician performance by Mikhail Oshel Illusion
Category
Vintage 1930s Russian Posters
Materials
Paper
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Chessington Zoo Southern Railway Circus Elephant
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Chessington Zoo Circus by Southern Railway - 50 acres of
Category
Vintage 1930s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Chessington Zoo Southern Railway Circus Seal Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Chessington Zoo Circus by Southern Railway - 50 acres of
Category
Vintage 1930s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Circus Performers by WPA Artist Arthur Smith
By Arthur Smith
Located in Larchmont, NY
Arthur Smith (American, 1897-1972)
Untitled (Circus Performers), 20th century
Oil on board
21 x 18
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Circus Scenes", Unique Art Deco Covered Urn w/ Ringmaster & Horse Rider
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although this unique covered urn captures circus scenes that are decidedly populist in nature, this
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Urns
Materials
Porcelain
H 8.5 in W 10.25 in D 4.5 in
Whimsical and Bright Framed Original 1950s Circus Poster
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
The Cristiani family originally came to America from Italy in the 1930s and established themselves
Category
Vintage 1950s American Posters
Materials
Wood, Paper
"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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
under the more traditional painter Jose Vizcarra. In the early 1930s de Servin joined the Pintores
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
American Circus Scene by WPA Artist Arthur Smith
By Arthur Smith
Located in Larchmont, NY
Arthur Smith (American, 1897-1972)
Untitled (Circus Figures), 20th century
Oil on board
16 x 19 3/4
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
artist
Published by Art in America and Perls gallery in 1964 (from drawings done in the 1930's)
these
Category
1930s American Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph of a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
drawings done in the 1930's)
these range slightly in size but they are all about 13 X 17 inches (with minor
Category
1930s American Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
artist
Published by Art in America and Perls gallery in 1964 (from drawings done in the 1930's)
these
Category
1930s American Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
artist
Published by Art in America and Perls gallery in 1964 (from drawings done in the 1930's)
these
Category
1930s American Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
French Neo-Romantic Surrealist Painting "Circus" by Kristians Tonny
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kristians Tonny
(French, born Holland; 1907-1977)
Circus
Oil on prepared board, 16 1/2 x 13 inches
Category
1920s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Circus Universal, Large Modernist Oil Painting with Clown Harlequin
By Stella Drabkin
Located in Surfside, FL
the early 1930s, the Drabkins moved to Philadelphia, and Stella Drabkin became integrally involved in
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Clowns and Circus Horse beautifully drawn Watercolour Studies by Edward Seago
By Edward Seago
Located in ludlow, GB
collections and his prices can go to over a hundred thousand for his more sought after works.
In the 1930's
Category
Early 20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns
Located in Incline Village, NV
their select and most famous authentic posters dating from 1883 until the 1930's. There were 30
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"
Located in Incline Village, NV
until the 1930's. There were 30 different posters, and they were advertised as "The only antique posters
Category
Vintage 1970s Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros, circa 1971 "Buffalo Bill’s Wild West"
Located in Incline Village, NV
1883 until the 1930's. There were 30 different posters, and they were advertised as "The only antique
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Nandor Vagh Weinmann, Oil on cardboard, Naked Back, 1930s
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on cardboard by Nandor VAGH WEINMANN (1897-1978), France, 1930s. Naked back. With frame: 64x56
Category
1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
H 25.2 in W 22.05 in D 2.17 in
Clown et Enfant (Clown and Child) From the suite Cirque (Circus)
By Georges Rouault
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Clown et Enfant (Clown and Child)" from the suite "Cirque (Circus) by Andre
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Aquatint
H 24.75 in W 21 in D 1.85 in
Equestrian Circus Poster by Ringling Bros Ca. 1971 Featuring "Miss Helen Girard"
Located in Incline Village, NV
1883 until the 1930's. There were 30 different posters, and they were advertised as "The only antique
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
H 17 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Couture 1930s ElsaSchiaparelliStyle Pink FauxRubyGoldGlassBeads Tassel Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
through the 1930s, Jean Clement. Some of his relevant unsigned work for Schiaparelli is in museum
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Free Shipping
W 0.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 8.5 in L 15 in
Large Chaim Gross Mid Century Mod Bronze Sculpture Circus Acrobats WPA Artist
By Chaim Gross
Located in Surfside, FL
early 1930s he exhibited at the Salons of America exhibitions at the Anderson Galleries and, beginning
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 26 in W 14.5 in D 7 in
Charlie Chaffinch - Original 1930s illustration by Steven Spurrier
By Steven Spurrier
Located in London, GB
Chaffinch. Sampsons Circus No.4 Faber & Faber
Pen and ink, framed
17 by 9.5 cm., 6 ¾ by 3 ¾ in.
(frame size
Category
1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
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
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Surprised Woman with Cactus 1920s Female Illustrator
By Susan Flint
Located in Miami, FL
and activities, such as the circus. Her work is in major collections and is deemed as superior "folk
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Graphite
Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. The colors are the original ink used during the three color posted printing process. Circus and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Female Bather (Nude Women)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
illustrations for popular magazines and books until 1930 when she transitioned from illustrator to professional
Category
1930s American Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Boy - Pencil and Pastel on Paper by J. Dreyfus-Stern
By Jean Dreyfus-Stern
Located in Roma, IT
the circus and sport subjects.
This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any
Category
1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Pastel
H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
"The Knockout" Boxing Sports American Watercolor WPA Mid-Century Modern 30s/40s
By Robert Riggs
Located in New York, NY
paintings of prize-fighting and circus-genre scenes and lithography of gigantic size compositions, Robert
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting Family Mother, Kids American Modernist
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
(Симха Файбусович Симхович) (aka Simka Faibusovich Simkhovich) (Novozybkov, Russia May 21, 1885 O.S./June
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting Family Mother, Kids American Modernist
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
(Симха Файбусович Симхович) (aka Simka Faibusovich Simkhovich) (Novozybkov, Russia May 21, 1885 O.S./June
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Simka Simkhovitch WPA W/C Painting Gouache American Modernist Bouquet of Flowers
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
Симхович) (aka Simka Faibusovich Simkhovich) (Novozybkov, Russia May 21, 1885 O.S./June 2, 1885 N.S
Category
1930s American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board, Watercolor
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Painting Gouache American Modernist Beach Scene
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
(Симха Файбусович Симхович) (aka Simka Faibusovich Simkhovich) (Novozybkov, Russia May 21, 1885 O.S./June
Category
1930s American Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
Simka Simkhovitch WPA W/C Painting Gouache American Modernist Beach Scene Nude
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
Симхович) (aka Simka Faibusovich Simkhovich) (Novozybkov, Russia May 21, 1885 O.S./June 2, 1885 N.S
Category
1930s American Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Board
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting Gouache American Modernist Powerline
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
(Симха Файбусович Симхович) (aka Simka Faibusovich Simkhovich) (Novozybkov, Russia May 21, 1885 O.S./June
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Oil, Board
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting American Modernist Landscape Pond Tree
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
(Симха Файбусович Симхович) (aka Simka Faibusovich Simkhovich) (Novozybkov, Russia May 21, 1885 O.S./June
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting American Modernist Landscape w Tower
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
(Симха Файбусович Симхович) (aka Simka Faibusovich Simkhovich) (Novozybkov, Russia May 21, 1885 O.S./June
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Interior Scene with Figures
By Louis Schanker
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Interior Scene with Figures
Ink and watercolor on paper, c. 1930's
Signed with the Estate stamp
Category
1930s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
A View of the Park in Menton
By Tony Minartz
Located in London, GB
'A View of the Park in Menton', France, watercolour on art paper, by Tony Minartz (circa 1930s
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Pink Laurels in the Park - Côtes d'Azur
By Tony Minartz
Located in London, GB
'Pink Laurels in the Park, Côtes d'Azur', watercolour on art paper, by Tony Minartz (circa 1930s
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Gio Ponti for Ginori Art Deco Dinner Plates, Il Circo
By Gio Ponti
Located in Riverdale, NY
Il Circo (circus) dinner plates from the mid 1930's Italy designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori. Each
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gio Ponti for Ginori Shallow Bowls, Il Circo
By Gio Ponti
Located in Riverdale, NY
Set of 5 Il Circo (circus) shallow bowls from the mid 1930's Italy designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Gio Ponti Teacups and Saucers for Ginori, Il Circo
By Gio Ponti
Located in Riverdale, NY
Set of 4 Il Circo (circus) tea cups and saucers from the mid 1930's Italy designed by Gio Ponti for
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Walt Disney Productions Bambi Brooch
By Walt Disney
Located in New York, NY
Disney Productions. 1930's USA.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
'Commissionaire’s Dog' 1938 Limited Edition Fibre Print
By Kurt Hutton
Located in London, GB
lights shine in the background and a line of classic cars, eponymous of the 1930's era are seen parked
Category
1930s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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- What is circus fashion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Circus fashion is a term that describes playful designer apparel and accessories that features colorful fabrics, bold accents and unexpected silhouettes and elements. It gets its name from the costumes worn at big top circuses and grew out of Surrealist fashion. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of designer apparel.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
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