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Antique Carnival Signs

After the Carnival, Signed 19th Century Italian Oil

After the Carnival, Signed 19th Century Italian Oil

By Luigi Ferrazzi

Located in London, GB

Luigi Ferrazi Italian Fl: 1880 - 1888 After the Carnival Oil on canvas, signed, dated '1885' and

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19th Century Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique French Limonaire Frères Signed Carved Painted Wood Carousel Donkey Ride
Antique French Limonaire Frères Signed Carved Painted Wood Carousel Donkey Ride

Antique French Limonaire Frères Signed Carved Painted Wood Carousel Donkey Ride

Located in Forney, TX

finish, enhanced by beautifully aged heavily worn patina acquired over many years of carnival use

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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

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1855 Painting of "Carnival in Venice" by Jean Carolus
1855 Painting of "Carnival in Venice" by Jean Carolus

1855 Painting of "Carnival in Venice" by Jean Carolus

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H 47.64 in W 40.16 in D 3.94 in

1855 Painting of "Carnival in Venice" by Jean Carolus

By Jean Carolus

Located in Paris, FR

Painting of "Carnival in Venice" signed by Jean Carolus and dated 1855. Oil on canvas, framed in

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19th Century Italian Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Giltwood, Canvas

Fantastic "No Bumping Try To Dodgem" Original Paint Carnival Sign
Fantastic "No Bumping Try To Dodgem" Original Paint Carnival Sign

Fantastic "No Bumping Try To Dodgem" Original Paint Carnival Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC ORIGINAL LARGE PAINTED EARLY 20THC DOUBLE SIDED PRE- BUMPER CAR SIGN FROM A CARNIVAL

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Wood

Tin Folk Art Elephant Sign
Tin Folk Art Elephant Sign

Tin Folk Art Elephant Sign

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H 26 in W 34 in D 1 in

Tin Folk Art Elephant Sign

Located in Peekskill, NY

The patina and character make this rustic sign so likable. Its two sided with weathered soon in the

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

Early 20th Century Fairground Sign
Early 20th Century Fairground Sign

Early 20th Century Fairground Sign

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H 16 in W 13 in D 1 in

Early 20th Century Fairground Sign

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century fairground sign We are proud to offer an early 20th century fairground hand

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Giant Ice Cream Advertising Sign, Funky Quirky Nostalgic
Giant Ice Cream Advertising Sign, Funky Quirky Nostalgic

Giant Ice Cream Advertising Sign, Funky Quirky Nostalgic

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Giant ice cream advertising sign, funky quirky nostalgic. This is a Classic of the post war era

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Plastic

Circa 1920 English Hand Painted Fairground Ghost Train Destination Stop Sign
Circa 1920 English Hand Painted Fairground Ghost Train Destination Stop Sign

Circa 1920 English Hand Painted Fairground Ghost Train Destination Stop Sign

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A wonderful and original travelling fairground double sided ghost train destination sign. Of

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1920s English Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Wood, Paper

Early 20th C Folk Art Fairground "Now Boys" & "Now Ladies" Manicule Signs
Early 20th C Folk Art Fairground "Now Boys" & "Now Ladies" Manicule Signs

Early 20th C Folk Art Fairground "Now Boys" & "Now Ladies" Manicule Signs

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fabulous pair of travelling fairground doubled sided manicule signs, in totally untouched and

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Pine

Marion Post Dolly Dimple 1939 Gelatin Silver Photograph Unframed
Marion Post Dolly Dimple 1939 Gelatin Silver Photograph Unframed

Marion Post Dolly Dimple 1939 Gelatin Silver Photograph Unframed

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A festive and humorous gelatin silver photograph titled “Dolly Dimple – Carnival Signs at

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Paper

Pair of Arts & Crafts Sconces with Carnival Glass Shades
Pair of Arts & Crafts Sconces with Carnival Glass Shades

Pair of Arts & Crafts Sconces with Carnival Glass Shades

Located in Petaluma, CA

beautiful pair of signed "Nuart" carnival glass shades. Note the iridescent quality of this good carnival

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Brass

1855 Dated Painting of "Carnival in Venice" by Jean Carolus
1855 Dated Painting of "Carnival in Venice" by Jean Carolus

1855 Dated Painting of "Carnival in Venice" by Jean Carolus

By Jean Carolus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Carnival in Venice." Signed by Jean Carolus and dated 1855. Oil on canvas. Framed in giltwood

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19th Century Belgian Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Eight-Arm Bronze Chandelier
Eight-Arm Bronze Chandelier

Eight-Arm Bronze Chandelier

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H 44 in Dm 31 in

Eight-Arm Bronze Chandelier

Located in Petaluma, CA

evident. We bought this chandelier with these period signed carnival glass shades by "Nuart." Nuart was

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival Signs

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Bronze

Agapito Labios Folk Art Oil Painting on Canvas of a Girl in a Dress
Agapito Labios Folk Art Oil Painting on Canvas of a Girl in a Dress

Agapito Labios Folk Art Oil Painting on Canvas of a Girl in a Dress

Located in Palm Beach, FL

naive folk art style by Agapito Labios. Signed and titled "Carnival de Niñas Mexicanas" and presented in

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Paint

Folk Art Carved and Painted Pig
Folk Art Carved and Painted Pig

Folk Art Carved and Painted Pig

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H 15 in W 25 in D 9 in

Folk Art Carved and Painted Pig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

decorative trade sign, carnival figure, or whimsical household object. Its naive charm and authentic surface

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

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Wood, Paint

Folk Art Carnival Sign Winged Scarab and Pyramid "Elixer of Life" Circa 1900
Folk Art Carnival Sign Winged Scarab and Pyramid "Elixer of Life" Circa 1900

Folk Art Carnival Sign Winged Scarab and Pyramid "Elixer of Life" Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Carnival sign with Ancient Egyptian winged scarab and pyramid, hand carved and painted

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Wood

Fantastic Circus, Carnival Advertising Wooden Sign Folk Art, Americana
Fantastic Circus, Carnival Advertising Wooden Sign Folk Art, Americana

Fantastic Circus, Carnival Advertising Wooden Sign Folk Art, Americana

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Circus advertising wooden sign. These type of signs would go on the circus wagons or tents

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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Antique Industrial Fairground Carnival Panel Sign, C.1930
Hand Painted Antique Industrial Fairground Carnival Panel Sign, C.1930

Hand Painted Antique Industrial Fairground Carnival Panel Sign, C.1930

Located in London, GB

A pair of large early 20th Century fairground panels. c.1930 Of large proportions. Possibly Irish, depicting racing scenes, from a fairground attraction. Hand painted and complete...

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Carnival Signs

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Wood

Early Carnival Midway Sideshow or Circus Prop Sign Egyptian Mummy Crate
Early Carnival Midway Sideshow or Circus Prop Sign Egyptian Mummy Crate

Early Carnival Midway Sideshow or Circus Prop Sign Egyptian Mummy Crate

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Great early vintage, circa 1920s sideshow or circus prop sign. Egyptian mummy shipping crate. Very

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Wood

Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Flush Mount Chandelier with Signed Shades
Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Flush Mount Chandelier with Signed Shades

Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Flush Mount Chandelier with Signed Shades

By Lightolier

Located in Petaluma, CA

This handsome flush mount has a rich warm patina, and five period carnival glass shades that are

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Copper

Rare Fairground Sideshow Game Sign
Rare Fairground Sideshow Game Sign

Rare Fairground Sideshow Game Sign

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H 18 in W 20.75 in D 1.25 in

Rare Fairground Sideshow Game Sign

Located in London, GB

In The Form of Two Galloping Racehorse Silhouettes Painted and Weathered Metal

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Early 20th Century English Antique Carnival Signs

Set of Three Traveling Circus Signs
Set of Three Traveling Circus Signs

Set of Three Traveling Circus Signs

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H 24 in W 55 in D 0.5 in

Set of Three Traveling Circus Signs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1920 set of three wood double sided traveling circus signs, uniquely shaped, hand painted in

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Wood

French Pig and Elf Carnival Shooting Target
French Pig and Elf Carnival Shooting Target

French Pig and Elf Carnival Shooting Target

Located in Woodbury, CT

paint, this whimsical piece was once a carnival shooting target. When you hit the bulls eye, the elf

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Early 20th Century French Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal, Iron

Porcelain Caterpillar Ride Sign from Riverview Amusement Park
Porcelain Caterpillar Ride Sign from Riverview Amusement Park

Porcelain Caterpillar Ride Sign from Riverview Amusement Park

Located in Round Top, TX

A rare porcelain sign from the caterpillar ride from Riverview Amusement Park (1904-1967) in

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Metal

Giant Red White and Blue Carnival Arrow, circa 1960s
Giant Red White and Blue Carnival Arrow, circa 1960s

Giant Red White and Blue Carnival Arrow, circa 1960s

Located in Portland, OR

We found this dramatic sign in New York City. Today, after a full restoration, its ready to point

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1660s Mid-Century Modern Antique Carnival Signs

Abstract Oil on Canvas of a Carnival Scene, 1936 Signed Millis
Abstract Oil on Canvas of a Carnival Scene, 1936 Signed Millis

Abstract Oil on Canvas of a Carnival Scene, 1936 Signed Millis

Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire

An abstract oil of canvas painting in lovely soft pastels of a carnival parade, 1936 signed 'Millis

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Signs

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Paint

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Still Life
Still Life

John White AlexanderStill Life, 1883

$65,000

H 10.13 in W 14.25 in

Still Life

By John White Alexander

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

John White Alexander's graceful depictions of beautiful women earned him critical acclaim both in Europe and America. However, his career did not get off to an easy start—Alexander b...

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1880s American Impressionist Antique Carnival Signs

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Canvas, Oil

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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15th Century and Earlier African Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Bone

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

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...

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Carnival Signs

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Wrought Iron

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$228,224Sale 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...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Carnival Signs

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Other

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

By Carlo Zappa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

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1970s Italian Space Age Antique Carnival Signs

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Fiberglass

1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood
1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood

1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood

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 & Ci...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carnival Signs

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Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,385Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Carnival Signs

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Gold Leaf

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Carnival Signs

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Stone, Copper

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Antique Carnival Signs

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Iron

Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...

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1950s French Louis XVI Antique Carnival Signs

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Wood

Shell Bed for Little Girl Bedroom Nacre Painted
Shell Bed for Little Girl Bedroom Nacre Painted

Shell Bed for Little Girl Bedroom Nacre Painted

$33,613Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 78.75 in Dm 70.87 in

Shell Bed for Little Girl Bedroom Nacre Painted

Located in Paris, FR

Shell bed for little girl bedroom. Made in fiberglass, nacre painted. Inside, it contains LEDs lighting. Only the mattress is included. Bedcover and eiderdown pillows not included.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Antique Carnival Signs

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Fiberglass

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$60,859Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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19th Century Italian Antique Carnival Signs

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Glass, Walnut

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse
Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse

$8,400

H 69.5 in W 58 in D 22.5 in

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A remarkable large scale painted rocking horse decorated in the manner of a carousel horse. The white horse with brown mane and tail wears a red saddle on a blue blanket. The rump is...

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Carnival Signs

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare Napoleon III style paneled room in blackened wood (stained beech) with its fireplace in stucco in imitation of porphyry. The fireplace, which is the centerpiece of this paneled...

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20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Carnival Signs

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Bronze

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

$3,394

H 24.81 in W 32.29 in D 11.03 in

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 vintage piece exudes timeless charm. ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Carnival Signs

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Metal

Unopiu' Orangerie Green house Collection
Unopiu' Orangerie Green house Collection

Unopiu' Orangerie Green house Collection

$27,209Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 86 in W 147.64 in D 147.64 in

Unopiu' Orangerie Green house Collection

By Unopiù

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Orangerie is a classically inspired greenhouse system made from galvanised and powder-coat- ed iron with a polycarbonate covering designed to recreate a green environment that is ide...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Carnival Signs

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Aluminum

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Antique Carnival Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique carnival signs available for sale. Each of these unique antique carnival signs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Antique carnival signs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique carnival signs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique carnival signs are appealing in their simplicity, but Jean Baptiste Édouard Detaille and Luigi Ferrazi produced popular antique carnival signs that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Carnival Signs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,000, while they’re typically $646 on the low end and $21,778 highest priced.