Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture
Located in Savannah, GA
Aage Hogfeldt (American, 1925-2014) A clown bust made from concrete and found lamp parts. 10 by
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Concrete, Wire
Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture
Located in Savannah, GA
Aage Hogfeldt (American, 1925-2014) A clown bust made from concrete and found lamp parts. 10 by
Concrete, Wire
Unusual Hand Carved Clown Motif Umbrella, Paragon, S. Fox & Co
By S. Fox & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Hand Carved Clown Motif Umbrella, Paragon, S. Fox & Co
Metal
$687
H 57.88 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid 20th C Harlequin Costume Wookey Hole Clown Museum Fairground Circus Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
, donated from the Clowns Gallery Museum. Mid 20th century in age, a hand full of nibbles and nicks to the
Textile
$335
H 17 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns
Located in Incline Village, NV
This bright and colorful circus poster depicts six seated clowns with their backs to the audience
Paper
$275
H 17 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"
Located in Incline Village, NV
This highly animated, bright and colorful circus poster portrays a fabulous looking clown in white
Paper
$1,375Sale Price|44% Off
H 17 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Papier Mache Clown Sculpture by Spainish Artist Enrique Navas
Located in Miami, FL
Generously sized and brightly-painted vintage papier mâché Carnival or ‘caricature’ clown. Signed
Other
Brooke Cadwallader Carnival Mid-Century Era Silk Scarf, 1947-1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC. The Carnival print features acrobats, clowns, jugglers, often with small dogs
Silk
Mechanized Carnival Clown, 1960s
Located in Charleston, SC
Mechanized Carnival Clown, 1960s. In working condition.
Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Large vintage carnival clown head game by Game Time Company. Original paint.
Metal
Pr. early 20th century carved carnival clowns
Located in Toronto, ON
A pr. of early 20th century carved wood carnival clowns with original paint. Presently
Novelty Clown 'Camera' Created by Oopsy the Clown
By Robert Mcnea
Located in Toronto, ON
Extremely well executed joke camera made by Oopsy the Clown aka Bob Mcnea(1929-2005), who starred
Metal
1930s Clown Trade Sign
Located in New York, NY
This Clown trade sign was used for advertising purposes for the Fairy Land Amusement Park in
Clown Ball Toss Game with Great Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood clown fragment carnival ball toss game with great detailing, all original vibrant painted
Wood
1950s Smiling Sam Carnival Man Clown Wind Up Japan Tin Toy
Located in Orange, CA
For your consideration we have a vintage Litho Tin Toy - Smiling Sam the carnival man clown wind up
Tin
Unavailable
H 30.12 in W 39.77 in D 0.04 in
Litho Circus Poster, Clown and Circus Scenes, Willsons Leicester
Located in Retie, BE
traces. Vintage Wall Decoration Theme Circus - Clowns - Carnival - Carnival Art - Fairground
Paper
Clown Marquette
Located in London, GB
Item: Articulated Clown Marquette This lot is an early to mid-20th century articulated Marquette
Cotton, Wood
Amazing Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
The amazing clown shoes Every now and again an item comes along that blows us away, the creativity
Leather
Early Original Adult Clown Costume
Located in Peekskill, NY
This full size costume looks quite old and could be 1800s. It has and interesting combination of fabrics, bells and lace. It has one small patch in the back but is in amazing conditi...
Fabric
English Clowns Shoes and Makeup Box
Located in London, GB
The English clowns shoes and makeup box We are proud to offer a rare set of handmade English
Leather
Early 20th Century Handmade Leather Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century handmade clown shoes We are proud to offer a unique and highly collectable
Leather
Early 20th Century English Handmade Leather Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English clown shoes We are proud to offer an original early 20th Century
Leather
FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINTED EARLY 20THC WOOD CLOGS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CLOG.SOLD AS A PAIR ONLY.MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN A FAIR OR CARNIVAL BY A CLOWN.ALL HAND CARVED AND PAINTED.
Pine
Italian Modern La Musa Colorful Ceramic Floor Vase Carnevale Sicily, 1970s
By DeSimone, La Musa
Located in Miami, FL
, produced for Saks Fifth Avenue. The colorful design is of Circus or Carnival characters - clown, juggler
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare Polychrome Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Head
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Hand Decorated Polychromed Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Bust Mounted on Board.
Terracotta, Wood
Early 20th Century Leather Clown Shoes Popeio Carnival Fairground Circus
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of leather clown shoes of unusual proportions, early 20th century in age. By repute from
Leather
Lifesize Circus Clown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Absolutely great old carved wood clown from an amusement arcade. Originally this had a mechanism
Paint, Wood
Hand Made Clowns Unicycle
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a well used clown unicycle and a wonderful piece of folk art. It as quite small and took
Steel
"Carnival Clown" by Joe Concra
Located in New York, NY
Large Scale Oil Painting. Rich with texture and light, Carnival Clown is sad and beautiful, and
Canvas
Carnival Clown Game
Located in Summerland, CA
From the 1890s carnival days. "Throw the ball into the mouth." Hand-carved wood clown. No balls
Wood
Carnival Game Clown
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
a painted metal carnival game clown head
Metal
1950's Carnival "Knock Down" Punk Clowns
Located in North Hollywood, CA
a prize at the carnival? The clowns are made of a thick canvas, painted on both sides, and mounted
Fur, Wood
Clown
Located in New York, NY
A clown surprise within a decorative roundel likely made for the fairground
Wood, Paint
Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair white leather Clown shoes
Leather
Zen Clown
Located in San Francisco, CA
This little clown brings me a sense of calm. Happy and calm.
Just Clowning Around...
Located in Charleston, SC
Wonderful Composite Large Clown. Very intricate and hand painted.
Circus Clown Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A playful pair of leather zig zag grass blade style clown shoes
Leather
Mechanical Clown Fragment
Located in Seattle, WA
Perhaps used in a sideshow, this terrifying clown is stand-alone cool. Can be made to rotate at
Wood
Extremely Rare Mechanical Clown
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare and magnificent life-size mechanical clown atop painted wood and metal base. When plugged in
Metal
Vintage Clown Leather Shoes
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage clown leather shoes.
Leather
1950's CLOWN SHOES
Located in San Francisco, CA
Red and white polka dot leather clown shoes
Leather
Vintage Circus Clown Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A colorful leather pair of vintage clown shoes
Leather
Vintage Circus Clown Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage pair of clown shoes in black and white leather with rubber soles.
Clown Shooting Gallery Target
By H.C. Evans & Co.
Located in Manalapan, NJ
Clown shooting gallery target manufactured by H. L. Evans Company of Chicago, IL. Original
Iron
Amusement Park Clown Face
Located in Seattle, WA
This beautifully creepy classic clown face originating in Syracuse New York. It's constructed out
Black Formal Vintage Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of bit toed formal black leather vintage clown shoes to go with clown tux with man-made sole
Leather
Painted Papier Mâché Clown Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a folk art painted papier mâché and wire clown sculpture sporting Classic clown garb and
Wire
Clown Head In Old Paint
Located in New York, NY
Clown Head in old paint. From an amusement park, Gametown, Michigan. Signed Circa 1940
Pair of Circus Clown Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Red and Black Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of vintage red and black leather clown shoes each with applique star and man-made soles From
Leather
Handmade Crepe-Paper Clown Shirt Costume
Located in Madison, WI
Vintage handmade clown costume of white cotton. Ecru trim and royal blue flower buttons are made of
Vintage Red and White Big Clown SHoes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of vintage big toed red and white clown shoes with leather and rubber sole From my collection
Leather
Pair of French Clown Shooting Gallery Targets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of clowns holding sunbursts. Original old patina mounted on original wood with new metal
Steel
Traveling Circus Hand Painted Clown Advertising Sign
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
This hand painted clown advertising sign came from a traveling circus . It is a large graphic
Wood
Articulated Clown Boy Puppet in Shadow Box
Located in New York, NY
Articulated Clown Boy Puppet by J.W. S&S Publishing out of Bavaria. Shown in a shadow box and can
Great Early 50's Group of Clown Paintings
Located in Pasadena, CA
These were done with a fine hand showing of some of Ringling Brothers most famous clowns and sold
Blue-Painted Cast-Iron Masked Clown Shooting Gallery Target
By H.C. Evans & Co.
Located in New Hope, PA
A masked clown shooting gallery target attributed to H. C. Evans & Company of Chicago, Illinois
Iron
Sold
H 26 in W 21 in D 16 in
Rare Early 20thC Painted Plaster Laughing Clown Fairground Ball-Toss Game c.1910
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The early fairground or carnival ball game, comprising of a now fragmentary white washed plaster
Iron
Sold
H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
A late 18th C. Harlekin, Tyrolean carved Wood centerpiece in shape of a clown
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A harlekin or clown, Tyrolean carved wood centerpiece in shape of a harlekin , end of 18th century
Wood
Pinball Arcade Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1940 set of three multi colored painted pinball panels with carnival barker, clowns, cats and
Metal
Carnival Knockdown Clown
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 20th century vintage carnival knockdown clown figure composed of cloth, wood, and leather
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage Clown Bust
Located in Aurora, OR
” clown style. The piece is exceptionally clean and in excellent condition – most likely coming from a
Paper
1950s Clown Leather Shoes
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s clown leather shoes.
Leather
1950s Leather Clown Shoes
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s leather clown shoes.
Leather
1950s Clown Leather Shoes
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s clown leather shoes.
Leather
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Striking Art Deco Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A unusual reclaimed Art Deco fire mantel, veneered in Sapele wood to striking effect. This impressive reclaimed fireplace is a statement piece for any 1920s inspired interior with it...
Wood
Early-Mid 20th Century English Cast Stone Goose Garden Ornament
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early-mid 20th century cast stone goose garden ornament, English. An absolutely delightful life-size example! Wonderful old lichen crusted surface. Professional neck repair. 24.75" h...
Cast Stone
Rare Pierre Cardin Pop Art Futuristic Ambiance Phone
By Pierre Cardin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare and highly collectable Pop Art futuristic Ambiance phone.
Plastic
$95
H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 1.5 in
Miami: Trends and Traditions Hardcover Book by Beth Dunlop and Roberto Schezen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Miami: Trends and Traditions Hardcover Book by Beth Dunlop and Roberto Schezen.Miami: Trends and Traditions is the first volume in a series of books documenting significant architect...
Paper
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
'Magazine Rack' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
Joseph Ellwood is a British designer and maker, he has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, collaborated with the luxury brand Rimowa and embarked on...
Aluminum
$1,612Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. The Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Scriver, A Single Glass Ink...
Brass
"Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World" Book
Located in New York, NY
Explore the stars and planets and beyond through art over the ages – an international panel of experts take you on a journey through man's record of the universe – from ancient cave ...
Paper
$800
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 2.17 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Board , Wall Decoration Abstract Art , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This wooden board was made in the Taisho era. It was used as a "mochi board." A "mochi board" is a board from the Meiji era that was used as a workbench for kneading flour, and is m...
Wood
$18,149
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
Wood
Tunbridge Box Still Bank, circa 1870s
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Incline Village, NV
This Tunbridge box still bank is indigenous to the Tunbridge ware cottage industries of the town of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England in the 18th and 19th century. Typically the boxes w...
Wood
$8,750
H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 6.3 in
Antique Painted Memento Mori Skull, Dated 1769 Birth Year of Napoleon I
Located in Doha, QA
A truly extraordinary and evocative object: an 18th century hand-carved wooden skull, richly hand-painted and inscribed with the date 1769. This rare Memento Mori was created as a me...
Wood, Paint
MOCA: This Is Not To Be Looked At Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
MOCA: This Is Not To Be Looked At. This Is Not To Be Looked At: Highlights from the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles Hardcover – April 1, 2008 by Paul Schimm...
Paper
Early 20th century fairground figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century fairground figure In the form of Benito Mussolini this early 20th century hand carved French fairground knockdown figure is in original untouched condition. With ...
Pine
Wooden Folk Art Plane, circa 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large, handcrafted wooden Folk Art plane with articulated pilot and original paint surface. Great hand carved folk art pilot.
Sheet Metal
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.
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