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1930s Circus Art

The Circus Performance 1930's French Impressionist
The Circus Performance 1930's French Impressionist

The Circus Performance 1930's French Impressionist

By Louise Alix

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Cirucs by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed measures: 9.5 high by 8 inches wide condit...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s

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 representing a circus performer. Made in tin by the Italian company Lima. Model n. 1302...

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Early 20th Century French Toys

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Metal

Mesdames et Messieurs (circus, 1920s, 1930s, performance, ~32% OFF)

Mesdames et Messieurs (circus, 1920s, 1930s, performance, ~32% OFF)

By Philip Verhoeven

Located in Kansas City, MO

Another captivating depiction of circus life in the 1920s and 1930s by Verhoeven, illustrating the grandeur of the circus performers of the time.

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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Que le spectacle commence (circus, 1920s, 1930s, entertainment, ~32% OFF)

Que le spectacle commence (circus, 1920s, 1930s, entertainment, ~32% OFF)

By Philip Verhoeven

Located in Kansas City, MO

Philip Verhoeven’s painting brings to life the vibrant circus scenes of the 1920s and 1930s, encapsulating the magic and spectacle of the era.

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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

"Circus Scene, " 1930s Painting with Barker in Orange & Green, American Flags
"Circus Scene, " 1930s Painting with Barker in Orange & Green, American Flags

"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 in 1930s America, this scene by Iver Rose depicts a barker at his podium, positioned...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

"Acrobats at Rest", Vivid Circus Scene w/ Elephant by Woman Artist, 1930s
"Acrobats at Rest", Vivid Circus Scene w/ Elephant by Woman Artist, 1930s

"Acrobats at Rest", Vivid Circus Scene w/ Elephant by Woman Artist, 1930s

By Dorothy Van Loan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vividly painted in a palette of orange-red, pink, forest green and scarlet, this WPA-period painting of a group of circus performers relaxing between performances was executed by Dor...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

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c. 1930's Red White and Blue Wooden Circus Juggling Props
c. 1930's Red White and Blue Wooden Circus Juggling Props

c. 1930's Red White and Blue Wooden Circus Juggling Props

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Set of three red, white, and blue painted wooden batons, most likely used as circus props for juggling.

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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

1930s American Painted Circus Canvas Carnival Strange Girls Freakshow Sideshow
1930s American Painted Circus Canvas Carnival Strange Girls Freakshow Sideshow

1930s American Painted Circus Canvas Carnival Strange Girls Freakshow Sideshow

Located in Haarlem, NL

Antique American hand painted circus carnival canvas or banner to announce a sideshow with "Strange Girls". This banner with its mysterious announcement makes you use your imagina...

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Early 20th Century Central American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather, Canvas

"Circus Is in Town, " Superb Social Realist Painting by Anne Walker, 1930s
"Circus Is in Town, " Superb Social Realist Painting by Anne Walker, 1930s

"Circus Is in Town, " Superb Social Realist Painting by Anne Walker, 1930s

By Anne Walker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bringing exuberance and vivid color to its depiction of small town life, this painting depicts the circus big top on the edge of town, with a wagon to one side, a pair of elephants w...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Great WPA 1930s Lion Tamer Circus Painting by R. G. Fiege
Great WPA 1930s Lion Tamer Circus Painting by R. G. Fiege

Great WPA 1930s Lion Tamer Circus Painting by R. G. Fiege

By R.G. Fiege

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Signed and dated 1935 lower right corner. Oil on artist board. Slight creasing in the lower right, does not detract from the painting. The great depression was as hard on circuses...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Paintings

1930's French Expressionist Oil Night Time Town Scene Open Air Circus Ring
1930's French Expressionist Oil Night Time Town Scene Open Air Circus Ring

1930's French Expressionist Oil Night Time Town Scene Open Air Circus Ring

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, circa 1930's Title: Town square with circus figures in a ring. Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 13 x 16 inches Provenance: private collect...

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"Circus Setting Up at Night, " Atmospheric Social Realism Painting, 1930s
"Circus Setting Up at Night, " Atmospheric Social Realism Painting, 1930s

"Circus Setting Up at Night, " Atmospheric Social Realism Painting, 1930s

By Vermadel Griswold

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A superb example of 1930s Social Realism, full of nocturnal atmosphere, this painting by Vermadel Griswold shows the circus setting up its tents on the edge of town. The circus eleph...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

1930's Circus Stool
1930's Circus Stool

1930's Circus Stool

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H 28.75 in W 16.25 in D 24.5 in

1930's Circus Stool

Located in North Egremont, MA

Colorful, fun and useful stepladder originally a circus prop

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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

Smiling Circus Clown Head, Papier Mâché, 1930s
Smiling Circus Clown Head, Papier Mâché, 1930s

Smiling Circus Clown Head, Papier Mâché, 1930s

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H 26.78 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in

Smiling Circus Clown Head, Papier Mâché, 1930s

Located in Retie, BE

Smiling papier mâché - Paper Mâché circus clown head, circa 1930s. This large wall decoration, theme circus - clown, happy clown has details in the colors blue, red and yellow. Du...

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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Art

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Composition

1930s Russel Wright Original Whoozoo Seal Paperweight Circus Animal Series
1930s Russel Wright Original Whoozoo Seal Paperweight Circus Animal Series

1930s Russel Wright Original Whoozoo Seal Paperweight Circus Animal Series

By Russel Wright

Located in Denver, CO

A scarce and rarely seen original Art Deco “Whoozoo” chromium plated steel seal paperweight designed and produced by Russel Wright in the 1930s as part of a series of whimsical circu...

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1930s Circus Banner "Monkey Scooter Rider" by Neiman Eisman
1930s Circus Banner "Monkey Scooter Rider" by Neiman Eisman

1930s Circus Banner "Monkey Scooter Rider" by Neiman Eisman

Located in Chicago, IL

1930's circus banner " Monkey Scooter Rider " by Neiman Eisman.

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

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1930s Circus Art For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of 1930s circus art for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Art Deco versions now, or shop for Art Deco creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 1930s circus art from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of 1930s circus art for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and beige. Finding an appealing object in our assortment of 1930s circus art — no matter the origin — is easy, but (after) Alexander Calder, Georges Rouault, Wolfgang Suschitzky, Arnold Blanch and Clifford Hall each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in lithograph, paint and oil paint, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a 1930s Circus Art?

The average selling price for a piece of 1930s circus art we offer is $2,087, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $48,000 for the highest priced.