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Carnival Clown

Mid-Century Era Molded Fiberglass Carnival Clown Head or Midway Game Component
Mid-Century Era Molded Fiberglass Carnival Clown Head or Midway Game Component

Mid-Century Era Molded Fiberglass Carnival Clown Head or Midway Game Component

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This whimsical clown head is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1965 in the period Mid-Century carnival style.

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Fiberglass

French Carnival Paper-mache Clown Ball Toss Game c.1930-1950
French Carnival Paper-mache Clown Ball Toss Game c.1930-1950

French Carnival Paper-mache Clown Ball Toss Game c.1930-1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique French carnival clown ball toss game with wooden ball catch numbered 37.

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paint

Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture
Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture

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 10 by 17 inches In 1954 Aage Hogfeldt founded an artist colony in an old icehouse...

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Concrete, Wire

Mid 20th C Harlequin Costume Wookey Hole Clown Museum Fairground Circus Curio
Mid 20th C Harlequin Costume Wookey Hole Clown Museum Fairground Circus Curio

Mid 20th C Harlequin Costume Wookey Hole Clown Museum Fairground Circus Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A vintage harlequin costume with its original hat and glove, from the Wookey Hole collection, donated from the Clowns Gallery Museum. Mid 20th century in age, a hand full of nibbles...

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Mid-20th Century British Carnival Art

Materials

Textile

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns

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 and an alphabet letter on their back spelling out the word "Circus". It is a reissue...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"

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 frilled garb with red stripes, welcoming everyone to see the "Greatest Show on Eart...

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Vintage 1970s Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Papier Mache Clown Sculpture by Spainish Artist Enrique Navas
Vintage Papier Mache Clown Sculpture by Spainish Artist Enrique Navas

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 Navas. We were told that this talented artist, Enrique Navas is from the Cataloni...

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

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Mechanized Carnival Clown, 1960s
Mechanized Carnival Clown, 1960s

Mechanized Carnival Clown, 1960s

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H 78 in W 32 in D 28 in

Mechanized Carnival Clown, 1960s

Located in Charleston, SC

Mechanized Carnival Clown, 1960s. In working condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Carnival Art

Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game
Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game

Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game

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H 26.5 in Dm 22 in

Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game

Located in Chicago, IL

Large vintage carnival clown head game by Game Time Company. Original paint.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Pr. early 20th century carved carnival clowns
Pr. early 20th century carved carnival clowns

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 converted into table lamps

Category

20th Century American Carnival Art

Novelty Clown 'Camera' Created by Oopsy the Clown
Novelty Clown 'Camera' Created by Oopsy the Clown

Novelty Clown 'Camera' Created by Oopsy the Clown

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H 55 in W 19 in D 24 in

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 in his own television show on WWJ-TV in Detroit from 1959-1979, both in "Bozo the Cl...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

1930s Clown Trade Sign

1930s Clown Trade Sign

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Dm 47.5 in

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 Illinois. It is a double-sided roadside sign made of fired enamel steel from the 1930's.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Clown Ball Toss Game with Great Detailing
Clown Ball Toss Game with Great Detailing

Clown Ball Toss Game with Great Detailing

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H 18.5 in W 23.5 in D 4 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 surface, original condition, new custom wall hanging bracket, circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

1950s Smiling Sam Carnival Man Clown Wind Up Japan Tin Toy
1950s Smiling Sam Carnival Man Clown Wind Up Japan Tin Toy

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 mechanical toy bobble head.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Toys

Materials

Tin

Litho Circus Poster, Clown and Circus Scenes, Willsons Leicester
Litho Circus Poster, Clown and Circus Scenes, Willsons Leicester

Litho Circus Poster, Clown and Circus Scenes, Willsons Leicester

Located in Retie, BE

Vintage Wall Decoration Theme Circus - Clowns - Carnival - Carnival Art - Fairground- Amusement.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head
Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head

Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head

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H 25 in W 20 in D 20 in

Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Large carnival midway game clown head. Made by the Game Time Company in Litchfield, Michigan.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Clown Marquette
Clown Marquette

Clown Marquette

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H 36 in W 12 in D 6 in

Clown Marquette

Located in London, GB

Item: Articulated Clown Marquette This lot is an early to mid-20th century articulated Marquette in the form of a clown. This item was discovered in Belgium from a private collect...

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Amazing Clown Shoes
Amazing Clown Shoes

Amazing Clown Shoes

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H 7.5 in W 17 in D 8 in

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, reasoning, outrageousness, uniqueness, and most important craftsmanship. These ea...

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Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

c. 1900 Clown Shoes
c. 1900 Clown Shoes

c. 1900 Clown Shoes

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H 12 in W 25 in D 8 in

c. 1900 Clown Shoes

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic early pair of clown shoes in black, white, and burgundy leather.

Category

Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Jingles the Clown Prop Box
Jingles the Clown Prop Box

Jingles the Clown Prop Box

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H 9 in W 16 in D 6.5 in

Jingles the Clown Prop Box

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This vibrantly painted red box with white stenciled letters once held the props of Jingles the Clown.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

c. 1950's Clown Shoes
c. 1950's Clown Shoes

c. 1950's Clown Shoes

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H 6.5 in W 15 in D 9 in

c. 1950's Clown Shoes

Located in Santa Monica, CA

An amazing pair of c. 1950's clown shoes with several layers of original white paint and rainbow laces from the 1970's. Found in Florida.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Early Original Adult Clown Costume
Early Original Adult Clown Costume

Early Original Adult Clown Costume

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H 60 in W 24 in L 60 in

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Carnival Art

Materials

Fabric

English Clowns Shoes and Makeup Box
English Clowns Shoes and Makeup Box

English Clowns Shoes and Makeup Box

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H 3.5 in W 6.5 in L 3.5 in

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 clown shoes accompanied by this handmade wooden make up box. The shoes are extr...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Fanciful Curly-Toed American Circus Clown Shoes
Fanciful Curly-Toed American Circus Clown Shoes

Fanciful Curly-Toed American Circus Clown Shoes

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Great pair of custom made vintage clown shoes. Green and gold...and despite the curly toes....quite comfortable to wear.

Category

Vintage 1960s Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Handmade Leather Clown Shoes
Early 20th Century Handmade Leather Clown Shoes

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 original leather handmade clown shoes. A unique shape with lots of character and displa...

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century English Handmade Leather Clown Shoes
Early 20th Century English Handmade Leather Clown Shoes

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 handmade leather clown shoes. Made from handstitched leather soles, adjustable leather bu...

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Vintage 1930s English Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Vintage Cast Iron Clown Shooting Gallery Target Original Paint Surface
Vintage Cast Iron Clown Shooting Gallery Target Original Paint Surface

Vintage Cast Iron Clown Shooting Gallery Target Original Paint Surface

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Rarely seen red nose cast iron clown carnival shooting gallery target. Layers of fantastic original park paint.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINTED EARLY 20THC WOOD CLOGS
FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINTED EARLY 20THC WOOD CLOGS

FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINTED EARLY 20THC WOOD CLOGS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY 20THC FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINTED FOLKY WOOD CLOGS.THEY HAVE THE LOOK OF EARLY PAINTED WING TIPS.SO UUSUAL ORIGINAL PAIN DECORATION.GRAT CONDITION WITH SMALL HOLE IN ECH INSIDE LEF ...

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Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Rare Polychrome Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Head
Rare Polychrome Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Head

Rare Polychrome Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Head

Located in Houston, TX

Monumental Hand Decorated Polychromed Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Bust Mounted on Board.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Carnival Art

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Carnival Clown Shooting Gallery Target
Carnival Clown Shooting Gallery Target

Carnival Clown Shooting Gallery Target

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H 14 in W 12 in D 12 in

Carnival Clown Shooting Gallery Target

By Macglashan Air Gun Co.

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Sheet iron carnival shooting gallery target in the shape of a clowns head.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Circus or Carnival Clown Diamond Red White and Blue Clown Shoes
Vintage Circus or Carnival Clown Diamond Red White and Blue Clown Shoes

Vintage Circus or Carnival Clown Diamond Red White and Blue Clown Shoes

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic pair of vintage custom carnival or circus clown shoes with red and blue diamond stitched designs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Vintage Carnival Midway Clown Head Found In Upstate New York
Vintage Carnival Midway Clown Head Found In Upstate New York

Vintage Carnival Midway Clown Head Found In Upstate New York

Located in Santa Monica, CA

American carnival midway clown head found in upstate New York.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Leather Clown Shoes Popeio Carnival Fairground Circus
Early 20th Century Leather Clown Shoes Popeio Carnival Fairground Circus

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 the clown known as Popeio, who worked with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey C...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Lifesize Circus Clown
Lifesize Circus Clown

Lifesize Circus Clown

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H 66 in W 30 in D 9 in

Lifesize Circus Clown

Located in San Francisco, CA

Absolutely great old carved wood clown from an amusement arcade. Originally this had a mechanism inside that made the head spin when a ball hit the center disc on his chest.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Hand Made Clowns Unicycle
Hand Made Clowns Unicycle

Hand Made Clowns Unicycle

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H 26 in W 12 in D 9 in

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 some skill to ride. Because of the small size is make a perfect table top display. I...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Steel

Clown Carousel Light, circa 1940s
Clown Carousel Light, circa 1940s

Clown Carousel Light, circa 1940s

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H 35.5 in W 23 in D 7 in

Clown Carousel Light, circa 1940s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

A wonderfully expressive painted clown face adorns this staggered carousel light with vibrant original red, yellow and blue park paint.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

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 on his nose. Original paint on a light canvas sheet. The banner is stamped on the ...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

"Carnival Clown" by Joe Concra
"Carnival Clown" by Joe Concra

"Carnival Clown" by Joe Concra

Located in New York, NY

Rich with texture and light, Carnival Clown is sad and beautiful, and quite powerful in person.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Carnival Clown Game
Carnival Clown Game

Carnival Clown Game

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H 35 in W 15 in D 11 in

Carnival Clown Game

Located in Summerland, CA

From the 1890s carnival days. "Throw the ball into the mouth." Hand-carved wood clown.

Category

Antique 1890s Games

Materials

Wood

Carnival Game Clown
Carnival Game Clown

Carnival Game Clown

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H 26 in Dm 22 in

Carnival Game Clown

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

a painted metal carnival game clown head

Category

Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

1950's Carnival "Knock Down" Punk Clowns
1950's Carnival "Knock Down" Punk Clowns

1950's Carnival "Knock Down" Punk Clowns

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H 12 in W 7 in D 2.5 in

1950's Carnival "Knock Down" Punk Clowns

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Who can forget the thrill of spending all your hard earned money to knock these clowns down to win a prize at the carnival? The clowns are made of a thick canvas, painted on both s...

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Vintage 1950s American Primitive Carnival Art

Materials

Fur, Wood

Clown
Clown

Clown

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H 34 in W 29 in D 5 in

Clown

Located in New York, NY

A clown surprise within a decorative roundel likely made for the fairground

Category

20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Clown Shoes
Clown Shoes

Clown Shoes

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W 16 in

Clown Shoes

Located in High Point, NC

Pair white leather Clown shoes

Category

Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Zen Clown
Zen Clown

Zen Clown

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H 5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

Zen Clown

Located in San Francisco, CA

This little clown brings me a sense of calm. Happy and calm.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Just Clowning Around...
Just Clowning Around...

Just Clowning Around...

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H 24 in W 18 in D 10 in

Just Clowning Around...

Located in Charleston, SC

Wonderful Composite Large Clown. Very intricate and hand painted.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Carnival Art

Circus Clown Shoes
Circus Clown Shoes

Circus Clown Shoes

Located in San Francisco, CA

A playful pair of leather zig zag grass blade style clown shoes

Category

20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Mechanical Clown Fragment
Mechanical Clown Fragment

Mechanical Clown Fragment

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H 48 in W 22 in D 16 in

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 the waist along with an up and down motion of the arms.

Category

20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Extremely Rare Mechanical Clown
Extremely Rare Mechanical Clown

Extremely Rare Mechanical Clown

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H 106 in Dm 46 in

Extremely Rare Mechanical Clown

Located in Toronto, ON

Rare and magnificent life-size mechanical clown atop painted wood and metal base. When plugged in, clown spins slowly on one finger. Created as an advertising display item, possibly ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Clown Leather Shoes
Vintage Clown Leather Shoes

Vintage Clown Leather Shoes

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H 5 in W 7.5 in D 13.75 in

Vintage Clown Leather Shoes

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage clown leather shoes.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Vintage Circus Clown Shoes
Vintage Circus Clown Shoes

Vintage Circus Clown Shoes

Located in San Francisco, CA

A colorful leather pair of vintage clown shoes

Category

20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

1950's CLOWN SHOES
1950's CLOWN SHOES

1950's CLOWN SHOES

Located in San Francisco, CA

Red and white polka dot leather clown shoes

Category

Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Vintage Circus Clown Shoes
Vintage Circus Clown Shoes

Vintage Circus Clown Shoes

Located in San Francisco, CA

A vintage pair of clown shoes in black and white leather with rubber soles.

Category

20th Century American Carnival Art

Clown Shooting Gallery Target
Clown Shooting Gallery Target

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 red and blue paint over a silver primer. Good surface that shows signs of
mi...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Amusement Park Clown Face
Amusement Park Clown Face

Amusement Park Clown Face

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H 42 in W 29 in D 20 in

Amusement Park Clown Face

Located in Seattle, WA

This beautifully creepy classic clown face originating in Syracuse New York. It's constructed out of paper mache and has wonderful dimension highlighted but a tongue which appears to...

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Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Black Formal Vintage Clown Shoes
Black Formal Vintage Clown Shoes

Black Formal Vintage Clown Shoes

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H 6 in W 7 in D 15.5 in

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 From my collection of vintage Clown Shoes

Category

Vintage 1980s Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Painted Papier Mâché Clown Sculpture
Painted Papier Mâché Clown Sculpture

Painted Papier Mâché Clown Sculpture

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H 24.5 in W 6.13 in D 10 in

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 holding three balloons. Kind of dark and creepy, but really cool.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wire

Clown Head In Old Paint
Clown Head In Old Paint

Clown Head In Old Paint

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H 27 in Dm 25 in

Clown Head In Old Paint

Located in New York, NY

Clown Head in old paint. From an amusement park, Gametown, Michigan. Signed Circa 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Vintage Red and Black Clown Shoes
Vintage Red and Black Clown Shoes

Vintage Red and Black Clown Shoes

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H 5.75 in W 7.25 in D 13.5 in

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 my collection of vintage Clown Shoes

Category

Vintage 1950s Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Handmade Crepe-Paper Clown Shirt Costume
Handmade Crepe-Paper Clown Shirt Costume

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 crepe paper which contributes to the lovely lines and flow of this simply, happy a...

Category

20th Century American Carnival Art

Vintage Red and White Big Clown SHoes
Vintage Red and White Big Clown SHoes

Vintage Red and White Big Clown SHoes

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H 5.75 in W 8.75 in D 15 in

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 of vintage Clown Shoes

Category

Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Pair of French Clown Shooting Gallery Targets
Pair of French Clown Shooting Gallery Targets

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 bases.

Category

Early 20th Century French Carnival Art

Materials

Steel

Traveling Circus Hand Painted Clown Advertising Sign
Traveling Circus Hand Painted Clown Advertising Sign

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 punch and has great surface and wear. It was originally hinged to a larger sign on eac...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Articulated Clown Boy Puppet in Shadow Box
Articulated Clown Boy Puppet in Shadow Box

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 be articulated into many different positions by "pinning" points beneath joints. Har...

Category

Early 20th Century Carnival Art

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Located in High Point, NC

1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...

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Vintage 1960s English Folk Art Carnival Art

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Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
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By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

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By Neon Products

Located in Buffalo, NY

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Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927

Located in Incline Village, NV

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Monumental Antique Folk Art Carnival Double Target Game Board

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A rare monumental fairground double target game board inscribed “ 3 Darts for 2d and Score 25 or Over”. Hand painted wood and wire. A wonderful collectors item. MD

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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

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Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure

Located in London, GB

Jeu De Massacre Fairground Figure One of the finest examples of a late 19th Century fairground knock down figure we have had the pleasure to obtain, in the form of what resembles...

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Located in Incline Village, NV

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Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Clown in A Barrel" by J Chein & Co. American Circa 1935
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By J. Chein & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Made by J. Chein & Company Circa 1935 in New York City; originally inventoried as #258 (same number as similar looking Popeye toy dated 1932) and was named "Mechanical Clown Barrel W...

Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950
Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950

Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950

$2,615Sale Price|20% Off

H 66.93 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in

Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Old carnival "giant" circa 1950. Light wood and foam structure, papier maché head. Made to be worn by 1 person.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Paper

19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure
19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure

19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure

Located in London, GB

19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure A rare piece of fairground art, in the form of an oversized hand carved painted polychromed Jeu de ma...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

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Carnival Clown For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carnival clown for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every carnival clown was constructed with great care. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage carnival clown now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carnival clown, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A carnival clown is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Paul Neuman and S. Fox & Co. each produced at least one beautiful carnival clown that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carnival Clown?

Prices for a carnival clown start at $450 and top out at $4,875 with the average selling for $1,657.

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.