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Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
carnival letterpress are quite rare items. Most were destroyed after printing run so competing printers
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Circa 1950s French Childs Carnival/Circus Prop Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful whimsical circa 1950s French Childs Carnival and/or Circus prop chair.
Carved parts
Category
Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Important Antique Folk Art Carnival Figure of a Macaque
Located in Bridgeport, CT
over his chest. His red lips smile as he looks left, probably one half of a figural mechanical item
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Hardwood
Early 20th century fairground figure Pierre Jean Marie Laval
Located in London, GB
: France
Condition: Worn
This item shows natural wear and aging through obvious use. With a natural
Category
Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Pine
Early 20th century fairground figure
Located in London, GB
century
Origin: France
Condition: Worn
This item shows natural wear and aging through obvious use
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Pine
Early 20th century set of four Fairground knock down figures.
Located in London, GB
: Each figure weights 15kg
This item shows natural wear and aging through obvious use with worn marks
Category
Vintage 1920s French Late Victorian Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel
Located in London, GB
”
Age: Eary 20th Century
Origin: France
Condition: Aged
This item shows natural wear and aging
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Pine
Elegant French Antique Color Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Vintage Deco
Located in Barcelona, ES
patina further accentuates its allure, making it a truly unique and cherished item.
Unlock the potential
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
H 157.49 in W 4.93 in D 4.73 in
19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure
Located in London, GB
answer.
For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Pine
H 17 in W 7 in D 5 in
Late 19th Century Folk Art Bumbass instrument
Located in London, GB
: 1890 - 1920
Material: Mixed
This item is over 100 years old and shows loss in detail through wear and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Brass
Nice Rare Set of 19th C Oak Hand Carved Belgian Carousel Wooden Panels / Mirrors
Located in Southampton, GB
posted worldwide
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Carnival Art
Materials
Oak
H 17.3 in W 11.6 in D 1.4 in
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns
Located in Incline Village, NV
cheap "Amazon print outs", but rather 50 plus year old items, as I have described.
I was able to
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris
Located in London, GB
papier mâché French theatre heads. This item was obtained via a private collection in Lyon and was
Category
Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Rare 1950s Childs Size Carousel Motorcycle
Located in Peekskill, NY
This item is a lot smaller than it looks in the pictures. The handlebars are less that 2 foot tall
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"
Located in Incline Village, NV
thru #202. These are not cheap "Amazon print outs", but rather 50 plus year old items, as I have
Category
Vintage 1970s Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Equestrian Circus Poster by Ringling Bros Ca. 1971 Featuring "Miss Helen Girard"
Located in Incline Village, NV
from #103 thru #202. These are not cheap "Amazon print outs", but rather 50 plus year old items, as I
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
H 17 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros, circa 1971 "Buffalo Bill’s Wild West"
Located in Incline Village, NV
from #103 thru #202. These are not cheap "Amazon print outs", but rather 50 plus year old items, as I
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Vardo Wagon Panels, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
provide an ornate and highly decorative look to the outside of the wagon. These items are all hand carved
Category
Antique 1890s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Scratch Built Fairground Wheel
Located in London, GB
-hand side of the wheel. Lots of rust as this item would have spent most of its time outside. An old
Category
Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century Carved Indian Carnival God Figure, Polychrome Paint on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting 19th century carved figure with polychrome decoration. Unique coloration and dance position with arm raised.
Considerable losses consistent with age, but flaking seems ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Primitive Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
Folksy Hand Carved Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Folksy Hand Carved Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask
A folksy wooden carved carnival mask from the
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Traditional Handcarved and Painted Tyrolian Carnival Mask
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Traditional handcarved and painted tyrolian carnival mask
An nice antique wooden carved carnival
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Nice Carved and Painted Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nice Carved and Painted Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask
A handcarved pine wood, hand painted
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mikulas Kravjansky "Carnival of Planets" Ltd Ed Signed Etching, 1978
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Ltd Ed Artist Signed & Stamped Etching Entitled CARNIVAL OF PLANETS
Mixed Media with metals like
Category
Vintage 1970s Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Wavy Glass Bowl Carnival from Dugan - Marigold "Brooklyn Bridge" - 1907 USA
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
items were sometimes given away as prizes at carnivals, fetes, and fairs. However, there is evidence
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
19th Century Wooden Carnival, Fair or Advertisement Head of the Strongest Man
Located in Haarlem, NL
' attraction on a carnival or fair.
The brown color, or maybe the shape of his head, makes him a bit exotic
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in
Pair of Art Deco Marigold Carnival Glass Rolls Royce or Packard Bud Vases
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, with marigold iridescent or carnival glass accents around the bulbous tops. These bud vases were used
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Squared Rainbow Flush Mount in Customizable Murano Glass Contemporary Italy
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
combined with the vibrancy of colours typical of the Venetian carnival, this flush mount consists of
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
H 15.75 in W 23.62 in D 23.62 in
Antique Art Nouveau Commedia Dell’Arte Painted Paravent/Screen Paris ca 1920
Located in Doha, QA
carnival mask with extensively prolongated nose) and a typical Venetian Commedia dell'arte pattern costume
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Linen, Wood, Mahogany
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H 74.02 in W 113.78 in D 1.19 in
Stunning Antique Victorian circa 1880 Pitch Pine Carousel Horse Merry Go Round
Located in GB
wonderful, it basically a piece of carnival art now
Condition wise, it has been deep cleaned, hand
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
H 34.45 in W 48.43 in D 11.82 in
Sitting Kewpie or The Thinker, Silvered Bronze Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
popular novelty item, often associated with carnivals and country fairs, where they were given as prizes
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
, carnivals, circus events, and street fairs. Smaller wagons were hand pulled while larger wagons were horse
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys
Materials
Iron
H 9.25 in W 2.5 in D 3.25 in
Michael Garman Yesterdays News Cityscape Shadowbox Diorama Sculpture 30"
By Michael Garman
Located in Dayton, OH
reads “City Scape Sculpture by Michael Garman.”
This item was created in 1975 by the famous sculpture
Category
20th Century Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carnival Style Symbol Light Range, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
item.
The price is for one of our carnival style lights, but we do have more available.
Category
20th Century European Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Exceptional Burr Walnut Imperial Monogrammed Bureau-Bookcase, Scriban
Located in Werkendam, NL
elaborate precision of the “Carnival of the flourished letters of the imperial monogram this early 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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H 91.62 in W 51.58 in D 26.62 in
German Carnival Mask c.1920
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century German Carnival Mask
We are proud to offer a rare example of an early 20th
Category
Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Carnival Placque Egyptian Motif, Cast Iron Head
Located in Petaluma, CA
Colorful and whimsical placque from a carnival is made out of wood and has the rare and desirable
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Papier Mache American Carnival Head
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century papier Mache American carnival head
A hand crafted early 20th century papier
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Folk Art Aunt Sally Carnival Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Aunt Sally carnival figure
We are proud to offer a unique early 20th
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Carnival "Donkey" Ball Toss, , hand painted, , mechanical folk art
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most Unusual Little Item,,LARGE 1920's Carnival, Fair, Ball Toss Game..Appears to be all hand made
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Large Fiberglass Elephant Head, Carnival Trash Can Lid / Cover Venice Calif
By Architectural Fiberglass, Arcade International
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Whimsical Fiberglass Elephant head, carnival trash can lid / cover, manufactured by the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Fiberglass
Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head
Located in London, GB
Huge paper mâché Carnival / Fairground Winston Churchill decorative rare item
The item for sale
Category
Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Fairground Jiminy Cricket Figurine on Iron Swing, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
check up.
We sell this carnival object as a decorative item, eyecatcher, statue,
Nostalgic object
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 18.9 in
Pine Decorative Folk Art Organ Pipes
Located in Southampton, GB
international
Call (07884188621 for a courier quote)
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Category
Early 20th Century English Carnival Art
Materials
Pine
1960s Carousel BMW 1500 Car by Hennecke Germany
By Hennecke
Located in Antwerp, BE
- carousel - Fun Fair articles. This four-seat car has two doors which can be opened. This piece of Carnival
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Huge Papier Mâché Hat
Located in London, GB
Huge papier mâché hat
The item for sale is a very rare vintage circa 1960s French handmade papier
Category
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Mid-20th Century Scratch Built English Fairground Roulette Wheel
Located in London, GB
decorative and unique scratch built English fairground/carnival roulette wheel with a twist. Made from
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Carnival Art
Materials
Pine
1980s Metal Carousel Tow Truck by L' Autopède Belgium
By L'Autopède
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive large handmade Metal Carousel, fairground, carnival object.
TOw truck - road
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Industrial Carnival Art
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Clown Marquette
Located in London, GB
Item: Articulated Clown Marquette
This lot is an early to mid-20th century articulated Marquette
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Jeu de Massacre, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
French fairground artifact, known as a Jeu de Massacre (knock down target). This item comes in the form
Category
Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Fairground Lion Shooting Target, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Antique fairground lion tamer shooting target unusually large and very rare and decorative item
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Original English Hand Painted Wooden Vintage Fairground Dodgems Sign
Located in London, GB
Dodgems fairground sign. This item is hand made from sectioned wood, hand painted and still in its
Category
Vintage 1960s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
French Papier Mâché Theatre Horse Head from Paris, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
original 1950s Papier mâché French theatre horse’s heads. This item was obtained via a private collection
Category
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Mid-20th Century English Fairground Panels Set
Located in London, GB
: United Kingdom
Condition: These items are completely solid in structure and form, fading of colour, and
Category
Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Plywood
Quoits Tavern Game
Located in London, GB
Item: Antique Quoits Tavern Game
This lot is an antique quoits tavern game, this game would have
Category
Antique 1890s European Victorian Carnival Art
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Oliver Hardy Theatre Papier Mâché Head / Mask
Located in London, GB
highly likely this item was accompanied by a Stan Laurel head when the theatre performance was on. This
Category
Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Carousel Fairground Pig Figure
Located in London, GB
a wonderful circa early 1900s wooden hand carved French fairground carousel pig. The item is
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Fairground Coin Toss Board Game
Located in London, GB
item are hardly seen on the market especially at this size and original untouched condition. Although
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Carved 19th Century French Jeu De Massacre Fairground Figure
Located in London, GB
artefacts (Jeu de Massacre) from France. This item is in overall wonderful original condition without any
Category
Antique 1890s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Pine
Cast Iron Horses Head Fragment with a Wonderful Aged Surface, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
surface, the item would likely have been mounted to a solid wall display and most probably elaborate in
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
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Carnival Items For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of carnival items available for sale. The range of distinct carnival items — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. Carnival items have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. folk art, Victorian and Art Deco carnival items are consistently popular styles. Archimede Seguso produced beautiful carnival items that are worth considering.
How Much are Carnival Items?
Prices for carnival items can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, carnival items begin at $614 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,204.
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.
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