Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
the late 18th Century. This antique metal gaming wheel with red painted number, is a great addition to
Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Carnival Game
Metal
Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
the late 18th Century. This antique metal gaming wheel with red painted number, is a great addition to
Metal
$7,500
H 88 in W 28 in D 9 in
Early Carnival Midway 7.5 Foot Tall Game Wheel Monterey with Gooseneck Light
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic giant carnival game wheel with applied scenic Monterey theme. All original surface paint
Wood
Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century carnival / fairground game panel Dimensions in inches: H 29” x W 21” x D 4
Pine
Monumental Antique Folk Art Carnival Double Target Game Board
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare monumental fairground double target game board inscribed “ 3 Darts for 2d and Score 25 or
Wood
Large 19th Century Painted Game Wheel
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large 19th century wooden gaming wheel with hand-painted face including numbers and central
Metal
Antique Early Gambling Folk Art Gaming Device, Holtz
Located in Forney, TX
carnivals, casino, traveling country fair, amusement parks, boardwalk game boards, circus shows, fundraiser
Metal, Iron
$596Sale Price|25% Off
H 2 in Dm 30 in
19thc Wooden Folk Art Gaming Wheel with Original Red Paint & Cardinal Design
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Folk Art gaming wheel featuring four cardinals and hand painted numbers, it retains the
Metal
Antique Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique carnival game wheel.
Metal
Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Original early 20th century carnival game head.
Unavailable
H 25.5 in W 11.75 in D 15 in
French Papier Mâché "Passe Boule" Carnival Game Harold Lloyd Figure, Early 1920s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This rare French papier mâché "passe-boules" carnival game in the shape of Harold Lloyd. The Harold
Antique Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique original American game wheel.
Metal
Homemade Gaming Wheel
Located in Sheffield, MA
Primitive construction and hand lettering contribute to the charm of this homemade game wheel which
Pine
Unavailable
H 53 in Dm 36 in
Huge Americana Floor Model Wheel of Fortune, "The Green Star, " on Great Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Arcade Americana Folk Art gaming wheel of fortune floor model in vivid color on wood stand
Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Houston, TX
Step right up and take a chance on this vintage carnival game wheel. In really good condition this
Metal
Early Colorful Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic handpainted carnival gaming wheel. Excellent paint surface and numbering detail. Found in
Iron
Antique American Carnival Game Wheel, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique American carnival game wheel, early 20th century Fine old antique game wheel for
Iron
Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
Painted carnival game wheel of chance in original paint
Metal
19th Century French Ball Toss Carnival Game "Passe Boule"
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Mid-19th century ball toss carnival game known as "Passe Boule" often depicting a figure to be
Early 20th Century English Tavern or Carnival Game "Aunt Sally"
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Edwardian game of Aunt Sally, a traditional pub garden or carnival game, origins dating back to the
Early 20th Century Carnival Game
Located in Surrey, BC
Five wooden bottles with ball, original paint in untouched condition
Leather, Wood
American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
Excellent floor model on stand with full functioning spin. This wheel is a hand-painted example pre prohibition and like dates from the first quarter of the 19th century. Multi colo...
Wood
Set of Six Vintage Horse and Jockey Carnival Game Pieces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming set of six carnival game horse racing remnants crafted in wood, hand painted and numbered
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Carnival Spinning Jumbo Carny Trick Gamewheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 20th century carny made carnival game wheel. Spinning arrow appears to have been gaffed
Iron
French Ball Toss Rabbit
Located in Chireno, TX
Charming Papier Mache Figure of a Rabbit From a Carnival Game. Used as a Ball or Bean Bag Toss.
Wood, Papier Mâché
Pair of Antique Cast Alloy Fun Fair Soccer Players
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of very decorative antique soccer players from a fun fair carnival game Great patina and
Aluminum
Antique Casino Carnival Gambling Game Wheel Wood and Iron
By Evans Gaming Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique tabletop gaming wheel. Most likely made by Evan's gaming company. Graphic painted dice in
Giant Carnival Midway Game Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very large graphic carnival midway game wheel. See close-ups to view the nicely alligatored paint
Wood
Papier-Mâché Carnival Ball Toss Game
Located in Culver City, CA
Pierrot clown and portly chef with gaping open mouths.
Wood
Wooden Carnival Ring Toss Game, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Original black, red and white paint with wood peg in the centre.
Wood, Paint
Fairground Folk Art Knock Down English Game
Located in London, GB
or carnival game, origins dating back to the 17th century in which player would throw sticks or
Linen, Pine
Large Size American Carnival Double Gaming Wheel "Choice of Stand"
Located in Savannah, GA
This large size double very colorful standing carnival wheel is an incredibly rare gaming device
Metal
1920s Antique Double-Sided Hand-Painted Game/Carnival Wheel, New York
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s antique double-sided hand-painted game/carnival wheel. Aranee Doll Co. New York, Nice bright
Bronze, Steel
Quoits Tavern Game
Located in London, GB
Item: Antique Quoits Tavern Game This lot is an antique quoits tavern game, this game would have
Hardwood
Painted Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
Painted game wheel in original paint. Strong colors on both side with pin nails surrounding outer
Metal
Rare Fairground’s Game
Located in Culver City, CA
Hand painted game in original condition. The player would throw a ball at the target, which set off
Wood
Passe-Boules Fairground Game
Located in London, GB
Antique Passe-Boules French fairground game A rare French Passé-boules ball toss game circa 1920
Wood
Sold
H 5.5 in W 16 in D 23 in
Rare 19th Century Early American Game Board Folk Art Primitive Roulette Game
Located in Manhasset, NY
A rare and unusual American 19th century wooden Folk Art game similar to roulette in that a marble
Wood
Game of Chance Spinning Wheel
Located in Nantucket, MA
Game of chance gaming wheel vibrantly painted with red, yellow, green and black with 20 randomly
Fairground Coin Toss Board Game
Located in London, GB
Antique French fairground coin toss board game with original coins This lot is a very unique
Wood
Two-Sided Vintage Wooden Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
This is a two sided wooden game wheel with very nice graphic details is in original finish. This
Wood
Early 20th century Passe Boule Fairground Amusement Game
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Passe Boule Fairground Amusement Game Dimensions: H 29” x W 18” x D 12” Weight
Paper
Early 20thc Original Painted Red, white & Blue Game Wheel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY ORIGINAL HAND PAINTED GAME WHEEL .ORIGINAL RED,WHITE & BLUE PAINT.THE INSIDE HAVE FOUR OPEN
Iron
Wheel Of Fortune
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Wheel of Fortune polychrome carnival game with spinner.
Steel
Figural Steeplechase Horse and Rider, Early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
carnival game. A wonderful piece of Folk Art.
Wood, Paint
Set of Three Circa Circa 1910 Shooting Targets
Located in Hudson, NY
the designs of these 3 whimsical and fantastic targets. Possibly part of a larger carnival game
Iron
Early 20th Century Dice Gambling Wheel with Starburst Veneer Face
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1910s/1920s; (possibly) H. C. Evans & Company - Chicago Oversized carnival or gaming wheel clad
Wood
1930's Black Americana Folk Art "Penny Catch" Carnival Game Large
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very rare and highly unusual American Folk Art Carnival game circa 1930 / 1940. The piece
Wood, Paint
Antique American Hand Made & Painted Wheel of Fortune Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century antique handmade and painted wheel of fortune carnival game wheel. This is a
Metal
Carnival Ball Tossing Knockdowns "Ligne, " French, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
. This brightly colored late 19th century carnival game is in excellent original paint and is made of
Composition
Rare Antique Early American Carnival Coin Toss Game Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce American carnival coin toss game. The rare and unusual antique hand carved and painted
Wood, Paint
Carnival Ball Tossing Knockdowns, French, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
Smaller type "portable" carnival bean toss game with three figures; a Frenchman on one end, an
Composition
Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Game Wheel
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Stunning black painted Americana Folk Art gambling wheel. Patina is fantastic Great hardware Measurements are 25.25 in x 35 in high x 8.25 in 22-3/4 in base. 15lbs total weight...
Wood
Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Wall Mount Game Wheel
Located in Newfoundland, PA
What a great addition this would make to your home Folk Art game wheel, measuring 31 in x 34.5
Wood
Sold
H 9 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Antique Haviland Offner Limoges France Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot Cups Saucers
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Carnival and an elaborate game service bearing the pattern Haviland custom designed for President
Porcelain
Antique Animated Carnival Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique hand made animated carnival game. Original paint.
Wood
Original H.C Evans Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Sheffield, MA
Step right up! Pick a number and win! Red , yellow and black, this fabulous carnival game wheel was
Wood
American Carnival Game Wheel and Board
Located in Sheffield, MA
your side!!! This great 1920's carnival game wheel and original board is a piece of our history and art
Wood
American Carnival game wheel and Board
Located in Sheffield, MA
side!!!. this great 1920's carnival game wheel on original board is a piece of our history and art. It
Wood
1900's American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
1900's American Folk Art Carnival hand painted double sided Game wheel.It still spins perfectly. It
Iron
Great Carnival Game-39 Carved And Painted Ducks!
Located in Clear Spring, MD
Fresh from Michigan, these comical ducks were used in a carnival ring toss game. Each is hand
Wood, Paint
Carnival Gaming Wheel
Located in Culver City, CA
This wheel is brightly colored in red and cream with black numbers. It has a mounting board and is ready to be placed in that spot you want to add interest. Jefferson West antiques o...
Metal
Carnival Wheel
Located in North Egremont, MA
Especially crisp and graphic small carnival game wheel, double sided with very nice cast iron
Iron
Graphic Game Wheel, Original Paint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very handsome and large painted carnival game wheel, four colors and numbered 1-60; all original
Wood
Penny Toss Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 large scale wood hand painted penny toss carnival game board with 'Pitch Pennies' on all
Wood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$230,916Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$16,845 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$116,319
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early example of American sideshow banner art. Painted at the Sunshine Studio in Witchita, Kansas by Geo Bellis. Signed by artist on front and studio name on front and back. This ban...
Canvas
Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic carnival midway scene. Games, carnival rides and acrobats. Carved with incredible det...
Wood, Paint
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...
Wood
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
Wood, Giltwood
Three Antique Victrola Phonograph Horns
By Victrola
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three antique exterior phonograph horns attributed to Victrola, likely from a Victor Talking Machine. We have three available which can be sold individually or as a set. Add an inter...
Metal
Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art carnival punks / knockdown dolls composed of canvas forms lined with cotton fur supported by carved wood bases for added stability / weight, circa 1910. Whimsical double sid...
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
Wood
1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s American hand-painted carnival ride panel.
Mirror, Wood
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vividly painted American sideshow banner with larger than life subject matter. Painted by the self-titled Czar of Bizarre, Johnny Meah. Both banners are signed. The Harold huge banne...
Canvas
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 ...
Pine
1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s "Prince Buddah" circus sideshow banner.
Iron
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.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.