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Antique Circus Signs

Piccadilly Circus by Fortunino Matania
By Fortunino Matania
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fortunino Matania 1881-1963 Italian Piccadilly Circus Signed “Matania” (center, on bus
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Early 20th Century Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

"Circus, " Original Lithograph signed by Henri-Gabriel Ibels
By Henri Gabriel Ibels
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Circus" is an original lithograph by Henri-Gabriel Ibels. The artist signed the piece lower right
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1890s Modern Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Lithograph

Circus - Original Etching
By Georges Rouault
Located in Paris, IDF
Georges ROUAULT (1871-1958) Circus, 1927 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited to 225
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1920s Modern Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Etching

Antique American Ashcan School Modernist Circus Scene Signed PA Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school modernist circus scene by Ann Taube Goodman (Born 1905). Oil on canvas
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1910s Modern Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kees Van Dongen Circus Performers 1900s Vintage Vibrant Figure Fauvist Signed
By Kees van Dongen
Located in Milwaukee, WI
leading Fauvist artist Kees Van Dongen, signed in the lower right. In the piece, two circus performers
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Early 1900s Fauvist Antique Circus Signs

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Trapeze Artists, Ringling Brothers' Circus, New York, 1936 - Ilse Bing
Located in London, GB
Ilse Bing Trapeze Artists, Ringling Brothers' Circus, New York, 1936 Signed and dated Silver
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Early 20th Century Antique Circus Signs

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Silver Gelatin

"Circus Day, " Cream of Wheat Advertisement, Saturday Evening Post, 1923
By Edward Vincent Brewer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature: Signed Lower Right "Circus Day", original Cream Of Wheat illustration. Artist applied
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1920s Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Oil

Recent Sales

Circus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J. NICOTINA "CIRCUS" OIL ON CANVASBOARD, SIGNED AMERICAN, DATED 1950 22 X 30 INCHES Original
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1850s Modern Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Circus
Circus
H 22 in W 30 in
Rare Antique French Circus Advertisement Painted Oak Medallion Sign Artwork
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare large antique hand painted solid oak plank circus advsertisement featuring an eight day
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Circus Signs

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Oak, Paint

'Friends of the Circus' by Vincent de Vos (1829 – 1875) signed and dated 1872
Located in Knokke, BE
Vincent de Vos 1829 – Kortrijk – 1875 Belgian Painter 'Friends of the Circus' Signature: signed
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Late 19th Century Romantic Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Oil, Panel

1915 Barnum & Bailey Antique Circus Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
finest artists to design circus posters. However, few signed their work. While some specialized in
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1910s American Antique Circus Signs

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Paper

1915 Barnum & Bailey Antique Circus Poster
1915 Barnum & Bailey Antique Circus Poster
H 33.5 in W 43.5 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Bronze Statue of a Circus Act by F. Rolard
By François-Laurent Rolard
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century bronze statue of a young man with a monkey on his shoulder, circus
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19th Century French Antique Circus Signs

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Bronze

Fortune Teller Circus sign
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fortune Teller Circus sign
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Early 1900s American Antique Circus Signs

Fortune Teller Circus sign
H 0.79 in W 37.01 in D 23.63 in
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 Circus Signs

Materials

Wood

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 Circus Signs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th C Cast Lead Pointing Hand Fairground Circus Curio Antique Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
paint. Possibly part of fairground machine or game, or a simply a directional sign. Age related chips
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Early 20th Century English Antique Circus Signs

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Lead

Hand Reading / Palmistry Folk Art Wooden Sign, 1900s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
or a circus sign. Some age wear and cracks, but with an overall very nice conditions.
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Circus Signs

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Pine

Hand Reading, Palmistry Shop or Circus Tent Sign, Americana, Folk Art
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique sideshow banner carnival circus Folk Art large American palmist trade sign from a unique
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Wood

Antique American School Signed Circus Elephant Framed Woman Artist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist signed circus oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Image size
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1920s Impressionist Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1903 "Barnum & Bailey Circus, " Antique Advertisement Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
of the finest artists to design circus posters. However, few signed their work. While some
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Early 1900s American Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Paper

Framed Watercolor by Reynolds Beal
Located in Essex, MA
In a giltwood frame, Circus scene, signed lower right. Provenance Roger King Gallery, Newport RI.
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1910s American Antique Circus Signs

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Paper

Framed Watercolor by Reynolds Beal
Framed Watercolor by Reynolds Beal
H 25.38 in W 28.88 in D 1.38 in
Traveling Circus Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1920 double sided wood traveling circus sign in unusual form, hand painted in professional
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Early 20th Century American Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Wood

Traveling Circus Sign
Traveling Circus Sign
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 Circus Signs

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Wood

Set of Three Traveling Circus Signs
Set of Three Traveling Circus Signs
H 24 in W 55 in D 0.5 in
Lucy Kemp-Welch Signed Circus Tent with Elephants and Children
Located in Houston, TX
Charming oil painting showing the excitement of children as they observe the gaiety of the circus
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Late 19th Century English Belle Époque Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Canvas

'Circus Girl' Oil on Panel by Emile Eisman-Semenowsky, French c.1900
Located in London, GB
traditionally dressed circus girl, signed and inscribed “Paris” in a scrolled and foliate carved gilt wood frame
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Early 20th Century French Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Panel

"Sparks Circus" 1921 Mixed Medium on Paper by Artist Reynolds Beal
By Reynolds Beal
Located in Plymouth, MA
imagination. For one day only, come and experience the "Sparks Circus". Signed, titled and dated lower left
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1920s American Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Paper

Circus Painting signed by Jens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Circus". Signed by Jens. Beautiful original gold leaf frame.
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Canvas

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Early 20th Century Oil Painting of Circus Dogs
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A sweet little painting depicting two dressed up circus dogs. The dogs are painted against a sober background. The painting is oil on panel and dates from circa 1900. Presumably of ...
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Early 1900s Belgian Other Antique Circus Signs

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Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Oil Painting of Circus Dogs
Early 20th Century Oil Painting of Circus Dogs
$1,436
H 12.6 in W 14.57 in D 2.37 in
The Shower - Original Screen Print by Nicola Simbari - 1976
By Nicola Simbari
Located in Roma, IT
Hand Signed. Edition of 90 pieces. Very good conditions.
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1970s Contemporary Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Screen

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Circus Signs

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Bronze

Japanese Beautiful Antique Pottery/Sue Pottery/Around 9th Century/Excavated Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the ...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Pottery

WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Candle Holders
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of Art Nouveau or Secessionist WMF 'Britannia metal' (pewter) and silver plate candle holders. Both marked to the interior of the base 'WMFB' and 'OX'. This finish was used be...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Circus Signs

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Silver Plate, Pewter

WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Candle Holders
WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Candle Holders
$232 Sale Price / set
53% Off
H 5.71 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
NOAH MEANS - A NEW DAY 1985 Lithograph Art Poster, Black Women, Rooster
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
ROMARE BEARDEN NOAH MEANS - A NEW DAY Year published - 1985 Commemorative Poster - Hofstra University - Noah Program Poster size - 34.5 x 21 inches, unframed, unsigned NOAH MEANS -...
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1980s Contemporary Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Offset

Juan Miro Tapestry Labelled by Atelier Jules Pansu, France 1990.
By Jules Pansu, (after) Joan Miró
Located in Brussels, BE
Large rug or tapestry by Juan Miro " L'or de l'azur" edited by Atelier Jules Pansu. Framed in a black wood box. Labelled. France around 1990.
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Glazed ceramic mirror, Les Argonautes, Vallauris, circa 1960
By Les Argonautes, Frédérique Bourguet, Isabelle Ferlay
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Rectangular mirror by les Argonautes. Glazed ceramic. White flat frame surrounded by white, black, blue, green and yellow embossed cabochons . worn signature at the back " Les Ar...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Commode
Located in Bridgewater, CT
An elegant French Art Deco chest of drawers, veneered in Macassar ebony, with three drawers, silvered bronze trimmings on tapered gadrooned legs, circa 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Macassar

French Art Deco Commode
French Art Deco Commode
$7,500
H 34 in W 31.5 in D 16.5 in
Signed Abstract Expressionist Original Oil Painting Mid Century New York School
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Image size, 7L x 5H.
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1960s Abstract Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Antique British Mahogany Campaign Style Server Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine antique English mahogany Campaign style server chest, with a step back two tiered hinged top with walnut turned spindle supports for the two shaped and hinged shelves. The front...
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19th Century Irish Campaign Antique Circus Signs

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Brass

Fine Antique British Mahogany Campaign Style Server Chest
Fine Antique British Mahogany Campaign Style Server Chest
$5,800
H 66.25 in W 20.25 in D 43.75 in
Abstract Expressionist Painting American Late 1960's Mid Century Black White
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern, American Abstract Expressionist Painting on artist board. This lively action painting has wonderful interjections of color within the predominantly black and whi...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Antique Circus Signs

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Masonite, Acrylic

Pair of Jean Perzel Attributed 1940s Gilt Iron Wall Sconces
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Sharon, CT
A pair of very large (27.5 inches high-exclusive of globes) Gilded Cast Iron (21 lbs. each) Wall Sconces. Not signed or otherwise marked.
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1940s French Art Deco Antique Circus Signs

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Iron

Antique American School Signed Framed Exhibited Cubist Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school signed modernist cubist still life oil painting and collage. Oil and mixed media on board. Signed. Framed. Image size, 18L x 24H.
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1950s Cubist Antique Circus Signs

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American Impressionist Winter View Delaware River Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
American impressionist winter landscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on board. Signed. Image size, 15H by 18L.
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1920s Impressionist Antique Circus Signs

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Canvas, Oil

'Flyable Objects Identified' — Mid-Century Modernism
By Edward August Landon
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Edward Landon, 'Flyable Objects Identified', color serigraph, 1969, edition 30, Ryan 83. Signed, titled, and annotated 'Edition 30' in pencil. A fine impression, with fresh colors, o...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Antique Circus Signs

Materials

Screen

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Antique Circus Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique circus signs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique circus signs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, canvas and fabric. Antique circus signs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made antique circus signs over the years, but those made by Henri Gabriel Ibels are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Circus Signs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $1,095 on the low end and $36,000 highest priced.