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Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

$1,600

H 126 in W 12 in D 0.13 in

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Late 19th Century Canvas Circus Carnival Midway Folk Art Sideshow Banner
Vintage Late 19th Century Canvas Circus Carnival Midway Folk Art Sideshow Banner

Vintage Late 19th Century Canvas Circus Carnival Midway Folk Art Sideshow Banner

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Very early American circus or carnival Sideshow Banner, circa 1890-1900. Fantastic paint detail

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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Early 20th Century Circus Banner

Early 20th Century Circus Banner

$2,314

H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 0.4 in

Early 20th Century Circus Banner

Located in Brecht, BE

For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.

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Early 20th Century British Carnival Art

Materials

Linen

Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner

Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner

$7,500

H 90 in W 120 in D 0.25 in

Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner

By Snap Wyatt

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic "Plenty For Two" sideshow banner painted by Snap Wyatt. Great manageable size.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner
1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner

$6,500

H 82.25 in W 112.5 in D 1 in

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s "Prince Buddah" circus sideshow banner.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah
American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah

American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah

$4,000

H 138 in W 115 in D 0.13 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

American Sideshow Wondercade Circus Banner Signed J. Sigler
American Sideshow Wondercade Circus Banner Signed J. Sigler

American Sideshow Wondercade Circus Banner Signed J. Sigler

By Sigler Studios

Located in Santa Monica, CA

A personal favorite! 15 1/2 feet tall. American "Wondercade" sideshow banner. Painted and signed by

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner
Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

O'Henry Fred Johnson Salem Witch Trials Sideshow Spider Girl Banner
O'Henry Fred Johnson Salem Witch Trials Sideshow Spider Girl Banner

O'Henry Fred Johnson Salem Witch Trials Sideshow Spider Girl Banner

Located in Santa Monica, CA

O'Henry Tent and Awning sideshow banner with original shipping tag. Unusual subject matter and

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

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Mankillers Circus Banner
Mankillers Circus Banner

Mankillers Circus Banner

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H 91 in Dm 1 in

Mankillers Circus Banner

By Snap Wyatt

Located in Toronto, ON

Vibrantly colored circus promotional banner featuring python and jungle maidens.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Circus Peanuts Banner
Circus Peanuts Banner

Circus Peanuts Banner

Unavailable

H 53 in W 66 in

Circus Peanuts Banner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful and hugely scaled Circus Peanuts banner from the 40s !

Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Cotton

Circa 1930 Canvas Astrology Banner
Circa 1930 Canvas Astrology Banner

Circa 1930 Canvas Astrology Banner

Unavailable

H 56 in W 80 in D 2 in

Circa 1930 Canvas Astrology Banner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1930 hand painted canvas carnival astrology banner with detailed renditions of each of the

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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Vintage Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson
Vintage Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson

Vintage Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson

Unavailable

H 92.75 in W 228 in D 0.1 in

Vintage Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage hand painted sideshow banner by Fred Johnson. It is signed.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather, Canvas

1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"

1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"

Unavailable

H 85.25 in W 112.5 in D 0.1 in

1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s circus sideshow banner "Prince Buddah".

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Sideshow Banner "Hippolyta" by Snap Wyatt
Vintage Sideshow Banner "Hippolyta" by Snap Wyatt

Vintage Sideshow Banner "Hippolyta" by Snap Wyatt

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H 167 in W 105 in D 0.1 in

Vintage Sideshow Banner "Hippolyta" by Snap Wyatt

By Snap Wyatt

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage hand painted sideshow banner "Hippolyta" by Snap Wyatt. It is signed.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Master Hypnotist Banner by Fred G. Johnson
Master Hypnotist Banner by Fred G. Johnson

Master Hypnotist Banner by Fred G. Johnson

Unavailable

H 94 in W 94 in D 0.5 in

Master Hypnotist Banner by Fred G. Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

'Master Hypnotist" Sideshow banner painted by Fred Johnson commissioned by Harold J Potter. Near

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Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Master Mentalist Sideshow Banner by Fred G Johnson
Master Mentalist Sideshow Banner by Fred G Johnson

Master Mentalist Sideshow Banner by Fred G Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

Large banner by Johnson commissioned by Harold J Potter. Signed by Johnson.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Veteran Ventriloquist Sideshow Banner By Fred G Johnson
Veteran Ventriloquist Sideshow Banner By Fred G Johnson

Veteran Ventriloquist Sideshow Banner By Fred G Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

Veteran Ventriloquist painted banner by Fred G. Johnson commissioned by Harold J. Potter.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Eccentric Escapeologist Sideshow Banner by Fred G. Johnson
Eccentric Escapeologist Sideshow Banner by Fred G. Johnson

Eccentric Escapeologist Sideshow Banner by Fred G. Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

Large sideshow banner painted by Fred g Johnson, commissioned by Harold J Potter. Signed by Johnson.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Large Hand Painted Dancing Tent Carnival Banner
Large Hand Painted Dancing Tent Carnival Banner

Large Hand Painted Dancing Tent Carnival Banner

Located in Culver City, CA

Hand painted large carnival banner from the dancing tent.

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Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Fabric

Huge vintage 1970s / 1980s French painted fairground / carnival banner- makeup
Huge vintage 1970s / 1980s French painted fairground / carnival banner- makeup

Huge vintage 1970s / 1980s French painted fairground / carnival banner- makeup

Located in Hastings, GB

Huge late 1970s/ early 1980s French painted fairground / carnival / sideshow banner. Presumably

Category

Late 20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

C. 1930s American Sideshow Phrenology Banner
C. 1930s American Sideshow Phrenology Banner

C. 1930s American Sideshow Phrenology Banner

Located in Santa Monica, CA

"We Tell You All"! Fantastic carnival midway sideshow banner. Great subject matter and very

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Hand-Painted Carnival Sideshow Banner
Hand-Painted Carnival Sideshow Banner

Hand-Painted Carnival Sideshow Banner

Located in Peekskill, NY

If you collect this type of banner then you already know how well done this original is. The

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20th Century American Carnival Art

American Carnival Sideshow Banner "CRIME" c. 1920's Chicago
American Carnival Sideshow Banner "CRIME" c. 1920's Chicago

American Carnival Sideshow Banner "CRIME" c. 1920's Chicago

Located in Santa Monica, CA

CRIME banner from American carnival midway sideshow. Appropriately painted by the Driver Brothers

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Rare "Cheating At Poker" Carnival or Circus Sideshow Banner
Rare "Cheating At Poker" Carnival or Circus Sideshow Banner

Rare "Cheating At Poker" Carnival or Circus Sideshow Banner

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Early 20th century sideshow banner with an extremely unusual subject matter. Painted and signed by

Category

Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Jumbo London Zoo Sideshow Banner
Jumbo London Zoo Sideshow Banner

Jumbo London Zoo Sideshow Banner

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H 39.38 in W 47.64 in D 1.19 in

Jumbo London Zoo Sideshow Banner

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful late 19th-early 20th century sideshow or advertising banner, oil on thick oilcloth canvas

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Antique Late 19th Century English Carnival Art

"Bengal Tiger" Circus Banner, circa 1940s
"Bengal Tiger" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

"Bengal Tiger" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

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H 85 in W 117 in L 85 in

"Bengal Tiger" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare side show banner from 1940s circus - large scale "Bengal Tiger" Hand painted oil on heavy

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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

"Jungle Killers" Circus Banner, circa 1940s
"Jungle Killers" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

"Jungle Killers" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gigantic Side Show Banner from 1940s Circus - "Jungle Killers" Hand painted oil on heavy canvas

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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Flea Circus Canvas Banner, circa 1950s
Flea Circus Canvas Banner, circa 1950s

Flea Circus Canvas Banner, circa 1950s

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H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 0.4 in

Flea Circus Canvas Banner, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Flea circus canvas banner, circa 1950s - Hand painted on heavy canvas - English, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s English Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Original Coney Island Sideshow Banner Millard & Bulsterbaum
Original Coney Island Sideshow Banner Millard & Bulsterbaum

Original Coney Island Sideshow Banner Millard & Bulsterbaum

By Hillard Bulsterbaum

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Original Coney Island side show banner from Sam Wagners World Sideshow c. 1930's. "Voltess - the

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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Canvas Escape Artist Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s
Canvas Escape Artist Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s

Canvas Escape Artist Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s

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H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 0.4 in

Canvas Escape Artist Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Canvas escape artist sideshow banner, circa 1950s - Hand painted on wax canvas - Mustard yellow

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Vintage 1950s English Folk Art Carnival Art

Canvas Fortune Teller Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s
Canvas Fortune Teller Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s

Canvas Fortune Teller Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s

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H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 0.4 in

Canvas Fortune Teller Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Canvas fortune teller sideshow banner, circa 1950s - Hand painted on wax canvas - Mustard

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Vintage 1950s English Folk Art Carnival Art

Gigantic "Rubber Girl" Circus Banner, circa 1940s
Gigantic "Rubber Girl" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

Gigantic "Rubber Girl" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gigantic Side Show Banner from 1940s Circus - "The Indian Rubber Girl" Hand painted oil on heavy

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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

God Save The King Coronation Banner, 1937
God Save The King Coronation Banner, 1937

God Save The King Coronation Banner, 1937

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H 82.29 in W 48.04 in D 2.37 in

God Save The King Coronation Banner, 1937

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Large English 1937 Coronation banner used on the 12th May 1937 during the coronation of George vi

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Vintage 1930s English Carnival Art

Vintage Johnny Meah Sideshow Banner "A Tidal Wave Of Fun"
Vintage Johnny Meah Sideshow Banner "A Tidal Wave Of Fun"

Vintage Johnny Meah Sideshow Banner "A Tidal Wave Of Fun"

Located in Santa Monica, CA

sideshow banner artists. This beauty is big and bold!

Category

Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Monumental 1940s Americana Painted Circus Banner by O. Henry Tent & Awning
Monumental 1940s Americana Painted Circus Banner by O. Henry Tent & Awning

Monumental 1940s Americana Painted Circus Banner by O. Henry Tent & Awning

By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co., Fred G. Johnson

Located in Queens, NY

Thirty foot-long American painted side show circus banner depicting a colorful array of different

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Early 20th Century Applique Banner, Sussex Pig "We Wunt Be Druv"
Early 20th Century Applique Banner, Sussex Pig "We Wunt Be Druv"

Early 20th Century Applique Banner, Sussex Pig "We Wunt Be Druv"

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful large applique processional banner depicting a Sussex pig and six roses, with the phrase

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Early 20th Century English Carnival Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas

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

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Early 20th Century Central American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Vintage Canvas Side Show Banner Carnival
Vintage Canvas Side Show Banner Carnival

Vintage Canvas Side Show Banner Carnival

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H 114 in W 85 in D 0.5 in

Vintage Canvas Side Show Banner Carnival

Located in Santa Monica, CA

"First Time Here!" Fantastic graphic sideshow banner. Traditional heavy canvas. Some remaining

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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Turtle Baby Carnival Sideshow Banner, circa 1930s-1940s
Vintage Turtle Baby Carnival Sideshow Banner, circa 1930s-1940s

Vintage Turtle Baby Carnival Sideshow Banner, circa 1930s-1940s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic turtle baby sideshow banner. Great colors and a nice manageable size. This banner was

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Snap Wyatt Attributed Sideshow Banner
Snap Wyatt Attributed Sideshow Banner

Snap Wyatt Attributed Sideshow Banner

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H 136 in W 116 in D 0.13 in

Snap Wyatt Attributed Sideshow Banner

By Snap Wyatt

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Sideshow banner attributed to Snap Wyatt for The Black Mask Sideshow in Montgomery, AL. "GIRLS

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Two-Sided Sideshow Banner, Signed Sigler
Two-Sided Sideshow Banner, Signed Sigler

Two-Sided Sideshow Banner, Signed Sigler

By Sigler Studios

Located in Peekskill, NY

If you know vintage circus sideshow banners than you know the name SIGLER - TAMPA. This is one of

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Canvas Circus Banner Fortune Teller, circa 1950s
Canvas Circus Banner Fortune Teller, circa 1950s

Canvas Circus Banner Fortune Teller, circa 1950s

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H 34.65 in W 30.32 in D 0.4 in

Canvas Circus Banner Fortune Teller, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Canvas circus banner fortune teller circa 1950s - Hand painted on heavy canvas - English

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Vintage 1950s English Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Urana the Ape Girl Sideshow Banner
Vintage Urana the Ape Girl Sideshow Banner

Vintage Urana the Ape Girl Sideshow Banner

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H 120 in W 96 in D 0.5 in

Vintage Urana the Ape Girl Sideshow Banner

By Hennen Studios

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic, circa 1960s sideshow banner from Pete Hennen's midway marvels ten in one show. Hennen is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

c. 1940's Fred Johnson Signed Sideshow Banner
c. 1940's Fred Johnson Signed Sideshow Banner

c. 1940's Fred Johnson Signed Sideshow Banner

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Original signed Fred Johnson sideshow banner. Fred Johnson painted circus and sideshow banners for

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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Vintage Large Sideshow Palm Readers Banner, "Temple Of Palmistry"
Vintage Large Sideshow Palm Readers Banner, "Temple Of Palmistry"

Vintage Large Sideshow Palm Readers Banner, "Temple Of Palmistry"

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Great subject matter! Carnival or sideshow "Temple of Palmistry" banner from palm reader's booth

Category

Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Large Hand-Painted American Circus Sideshow Banner, circa 1960s
Large Hand-Painted American Circus Sideshow Banner, circa 1960s

Large Hand-Painted American Circus Sideshow Banner, circa 1960s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Large hand-painted American circus sideshow banner, circa 1960s - Hand-painted on canvas

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Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Vintage Circus or Sideshow Hand-Painted Giant Clown Banner, circa 1940s
Vintage Circus or Sideshow Hand-Painted Giant Clown Banner, circa 1940s

Vintage Circus or Sideshow Hand-Painted Giant Clown Banner, circa 1940s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage one of a kind circus or sideshow hand painted banner with a giant clown balancing a feather

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Hand Reading, Palmistry Shop or Circus Tent Sign, Americana, Folk Art
Hand Reading, Palmistry Shop or Circus Tent Sign, Americana, Folk Art

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

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Carnival Banner
Hand-Painted Carnival Banner

Hand-Painted Carnival Banner

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H 92 in W 43 in D 0.75 in

Hand-Painted Carnival Banner

Located in Round Top, TX

Hand painted c. 1930 American carnival banner on stretcher from a peep-show.

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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Giant Baby Carnival Banner
Giant Baby Carnival Banner

Giant Baby Carnival Banner

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H 90 in W 70 in

Giant Baby Carnival Banner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1930 carnival banner 'Giant Baby 10 Yrs Old/390 Lbs' executed in multi colored exterior house

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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

"Midget Stallion" Carnival Banner
"Midget Stallion" Carnival Banner

"Midget Stallion" Carnival Banner

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H 93 in W 101 in D 0.25 in

"Midget Stallion" Carnival Banner

Located in Round Top, TX

A fantastic carnival sideshow banner depicting a woman and miniature horse titled ‘Midget Stallion

Category

Mid-20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Olga Headless Girl Carnival Banner
Olga Headless Girl Carnival Banner

Olga Headless Girl Carnival Banner

By Neiman Eisman

Located in New York, NY

Carnival sideshow banner painted on canvas. Olga was a famous carnival act that was accomplished

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Monster Museum Carnival Banner by Fred G Johnson
Monster Museum Carnival Banner by Fred G Johnson

Monster Museum Carnival Banner by Fred G Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

Monster Museum sideshow banner by Fred Johnson, commissioned by Harold J Potter.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Popeye Carnival Sideshow Banner
Popeye Carnival Sideshow Banner

Popeye Carnival Sideshow Banner

Located in New York, NY

strutting on board a ship. So this would attract the visitors to the carnival to finally meet Popeye face

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Vintage Circus Banner
Vintage Circus Banner

Vintage Circus Banner

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Wonderful folk art carnival textile.

Category

20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Cotton

Original American Circus Sideshow Banner
Original American Circus Sideshow Banner

Original American Circus Sideshow Banner

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid century hand painted on canvas circus sideshow banner.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Thompson's Automatic Negro Dancers Banner
Thompson's Automatic Negro Dancers Banner

Thompson's Automatic Negro Dancers Banner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century canvas circus banner 'Thompson's American Museum of Genuine Curiosities

Category

Antique 19th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Ringling Brothers Monkeyland Circus Banner
Ringling Brothers Monkeyland Circus Banner

Ringling Brothers Monkeyland Circus Banner

By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A wonderful image hand painted onto canvas depicting an array of different monkeys. The banner was

Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Circus Banner " Performing Monkeys"
Mid Century Circus Banner " Performing Monkeys"

Mid Century Circus Banner " Performing Monkeys"

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid century hand painted circus banner "Performing Monkeys".

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

1950s Circus Sideshow Banner, "Sword Swallower"
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner, "Sword Swallower"

1950s Circus Sideshow Banner, "Sword Swallower"

Located in Chicago, IL

1950's original circus sideshow banner " Sword Swallower ".

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas

"Electra" Banner by Fred G Johnson
"Electra" Banner by Fred G Johnson

"Electra" Banner by Fred G Johnson

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H 94 in W 94 in D 1 in

"Electra" Banner by Fred G Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

Large sideshow banner by Fred G Johnson commissioned by Harold J Potter. Signed by Johnson.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Hand-Painted Canvas Side-Show Banner
Hand-Painted Canvas Side-Show Banner

Hand-Painted Canvas Side-Show Banner

Located in Seattle, WA

Multi-colored hand painted canvas banner from a side/freak show in the New York area.

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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Pumpkin Boy Circus Side Show Banner
Pumpkin Boy Circus Side Show Banner

Pumpkin Boy Circus Side Show Banner

Located in North Hollywood, CA

freaks - a time that has long faded away to political correctness. Our hand painted banner is all

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Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

"Oriental Magic" Framed Circus Sideshow Banner
"Oriental Magic" Framed Circus Sideshow Banner

"Oriental Magic" Framed Circus Sideshow Banner

Located in North Hollywood, CA

In a classical circus style, this "Oriental Magic" painting displays the exotic mysticism designed to lure the public into the sideshow tent. The turbaned magician is conjuring up ba...

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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

London Punch and Judy Painted Circus Banner
London Punch and Judy Painted Circus Banner

London Punch and Judy Painted Circus Banner

Located in North Hollywood, CA

show at a carnival midway. A version of this appears in the book "Freaks, Geeks, & Strange Girls", the

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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

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Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Manly P Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Facsimile XL book with 4 Prints
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Manly P Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Facsimile XL book with 4 Prints

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Linen, Velvet

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'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 “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game
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Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage carnival punk. Unusual goat named "Billie". Knock "Billie" over and win the prize.

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Canvas

Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
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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...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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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

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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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

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

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Fiberglass

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

$18,032Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

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Carrara Marble

Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat

Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Floor Lamps

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Crystal, Ormolu

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

Located in London, GB

*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...

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Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs

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Upholstery, Yew

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra

$3,850 / item

H 20 in W 22 in D 22 in

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...

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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

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Zebra Hide

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster

Located in Savannah, GA

This large and very colorful vintage Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Baily Circus ink on paper poster features a charging black leopard with a ferocious grimace. Printed by the Erie Li...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Posters

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls
Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls

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...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Canvas, Cotton, Wood

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Windows

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Stained Glass

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Carnival Banner For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carnival banner you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, canvas and iron, every carnival banner was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the carnival banner you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each carnival banner bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made carnival banner has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fred G. Johnson, Sigler Studios and Hennen Studios are consistently popular.

How Much is a Carnival Banner?

A carnival banner can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,300, while the lowest priced sells for $616 and the highest can go for as much as $28,500.

Finding the Right Carnival-art for You

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.