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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 inscribed 'Venezia' Image size: 24 ¾ x 33 ½ inches (63 x 85 cm) Contemporary gilt ...

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19th Century Antique Carnival Signs

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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

Finished in country fair taste, hand-carved solid wood construction, the menagerie merry-go-round ride presents splendidly, with the original layered polychrome paint finish, enhance...

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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

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Wood, Paint

Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A Carnival scene, watercolor signed
Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A Carnival scene, watercolor signed

Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A Carnival scene, watercolor signed

By Jean Baptiste Édouard Detaille

Located in Paris, FR

Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) A carnival scene 21 x 16.5 cm Watercolor and brown ink on paper Signed lower right Period frame : 35 x 30 cm (lacks in the gilding, see photos) A ver...

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1880s Academic Antique Carnival Signs

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Ink, Watercolor

Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A Carnival character, original signed Drawing
Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A Carnival character, original signed Drawing

Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A Carnival character, original signed Drawing

By Jean Baptiste Édouard Detaille

Located in Paris, FR

Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) A Carnival character and a Zouave 19.5 x 12.5 cm Pen and ink on paper Signed lower left with the initials (faded) In a modern framing : 35 x 28 cm T...

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1880s Academic Antique Carnival Signs

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Ink

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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.

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19th Century Italian Antique Carnival Signs

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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.THIS WONDERFUL DODGEM CAR SIGN HAS A DOUBLE SIDE SURFACE.THIS ORIGINAL DECORATED PAINT...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Signs

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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 center. We don't know if it was just a decorative object or part of a sign, but it...

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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 painted ball game sign. Formed from a single piece of hand wood, hand painted with ver...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

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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, when a trip to the seaside was the ultimate treat and here we are with a 5 ft tall...

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Carnival Signs

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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 simple construction, two thin boards sandwich the central box and are fixed with wing nu...

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1920s English Antique Carnival Signs

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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 original condition. Beautifully hand painted with a typically elaborate text, one sho...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Carnival Signs

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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 Strawberry Festival. Plant City, Florida” by Marion Post Wolcott.

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Carnival Signs

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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

These handsome sconces are made of brass, and hold up a beautiful pair of signed "Nuart" carnival glass shades. Note the iridescent quality of this good carnival glass, which also be...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival Signs

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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.

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19th Century Belgian Antique Carnival Signs

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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

We bought this chandelier with these period signed carnival glass shades by "Nuart." Nuart was known for their fine carnival glass shades.

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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

Enchanting oil painting on canvas of a charming girl in a ceremonial dress executed in a distinct naive folk art style by Agapito Labios. Signed and titled "Carnival de Niñas Mexican...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

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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

This piece exemplifies early rustic carving traditions, likely created as a decorative trade sign, carnival figure, or whimsical household object.

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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 advertisement for "Elixer of Life", circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

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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

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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 graphic and quite possibly one of a kind. Found in the southern United States.

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

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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 signed "Lightolier".

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival Signs

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Copper

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

By Agapito Labios

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting oil painting on canvas of a charming girl in a ceremonial dress executed in a distinct naive folk art style by Agapito Labios. Signed and titled "Carnival de Niñas Mexican...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

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Oil

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

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

What a fabulous piece of folk art! Hand-crafted from sheet iron and with traces of its original paint, this whimsical piece was once a carnival shooting target. When you hit the bu...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Carnival Signs

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Sheet Metal, Iron

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 professional and fancy lettering, in the best original surface and multi colors. Pr...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Signs

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Wood

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 Chicago, Illinois. The caterpillar ride was created by Hyla Maynes and first debuted at C...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Signs

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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 the way to your destination in patriotic tones of red, white and blue. This sign fea...

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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'. The blue painted frame is lightly scratched in places.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Signs

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Paint

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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

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

$23,680Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

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

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Bone

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

French School 19th Century, Portrait of a young man, 1891, signed and dated
French School 19th Century, Portrait of a young man, 1891, signed and dated

French School 19th Century, Portrait of a young man, 1891, signed and dated

Located in Paris, FR

French School of the 19th century Portrait of a young man, 1891 Signed (illegible) and dated 91 on the lower right Oil on canvas 46 x 38 cm Framed 52 x 44 In good condition, recently...

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1890s Impressionist Antique Carnival Signs

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Oil

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

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

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,331Sale 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

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

19th Century Painted Wood Carousel Swan Child's Seat with Bell
19th Century Painted Wood Carousel Swan Child's Seat with Bell

19th Century Painted Wood Carousel Swan Child's Seat with Bell

Located in Atlanta, GA

Whimsical 19th century Continental painted and carved wood swan form carousel seat with bell.  

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19th Century European Antique Carnival Signs

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Wood

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

$60,659Sale 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

Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret
Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret

Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret

By Pierre Auguste Renoir

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret bears signature (lower left) oil on canvas 17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in (45.5 x 37.4 cm) Painted between 1862-1863 Footn...

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1860s Antique Carnival Signs

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Canvas, Oil

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

19th Century French Carousel Pig
19th Century French Carousel Pig

19th Century French Carousel Pig

$5,500

H 25 in W 43 in D 14 in

19th Century French Carousel Pig

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic 19th century carousel pig. Super whimsical carnival piece from a bygone era. Carved wood with cast iron curly tail and handle. Original layers of park paint and glass eyes....

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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

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Iron

Pair Carved Wood Carousel Pigs, mid 20th century , France
Pair Carved Wood Carousel Pigs, mid 20th century , France

Pair Carved Wood Carousel Pigs, mid 20th century , France

Located in Buffalo, NY

Add a touch of whimsy to your space with these charming antique carousel figure's.. featuring a carved wooden pigs. Crafted with precision and mounted on a sturdy vintage industrial ...

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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs

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Wood

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

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Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carousel Pig
Vintage Carousel Pig

Vintage Carousel Pig

$5,800

H 27 in W 15 in D 75.5 in

Vintage Carousel Pig

Located in San Francisco, CA

A vintage wooden pig that was once part of a carousel.

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Mid-20th Century Antique Carnival Signs

Materials

Wood

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

Unopiu' Orangerie Green house Collection

$34,012 / item

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

Materials

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.