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Carnival Photograph

Early 20th century fairground figure Pierre Jean Marie Laval 
Located in London, GB
purposes, however by placing a small weight at the rear it can stand fine as we have done to photograph
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Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Pine

Early 20th century fairground figure
Located in London, GB
done to photograph this example. We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Pine

Early 20th century fairground figure
Early 20th century fairground figure
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Scratch Built Fairground Wheel
Located in London, GB
difficult to photograph all the areas on this piece. Therefore, we strongly suggest reviewing all the photos
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Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Metal

Scratch Built Fairground Wheel
Scratch Built Fairground Wheel
H 73 in W 30 in D 10 in
19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Cinisi and Alcamowe. We have shown the collection within the later photographs all of which are available.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

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Textile, Pine

Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris
Located in London, GB
item does not come with its stand photographed with. Dimensions: H 17” x W 13” x D 12” Condition
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Paper

Original Fairground 'Speedway' Rounding Boards, 1950s Red Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
reverse, see photos and options (1 Of Each Board Available Only) The photographs shows the front and back
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Wood

Nicola Majocchi Photograph Titled Auto Carnival, 2009
By Nicola Majocchi 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
will be listing his limited edition works and presenting them in our gallery. This is Auto Carnival
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Early 2000s American Photography

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Canvas

Goldscheider Art Déco Carnival Group 'Harlequin & Columbine', by Lorenzl c. 1929
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a carnival dancing couple: Harlequin kissing the hand of his Columbine. The female
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Copacabana Palace Where Rio Starts Book by Francisca Mattéoli
Located in New York, NY
cinematic views, star–studded guests, legendary parties, and carnival chic. This sumptuous book tells the
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Rare Large format unpublished Cuban photo of Che Guevara by Venancio Díaz-Maique
Located in London, GB
received his first award for his photographs in Guanajay. In 1948 he obtained his first international
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Vintage 1960s Photography

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Paper

Set of Three Antique Tintypes of Women
Located in Redding, CT
Set of three antique tintypes of women. Price is for all 3 as a set. A tintype is a photograph
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Antique 1860s High Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Tin

Set of 7 Cal Schenkel 1979 Silkscreen Lithographs Captain Beefheart Frank Zappa
Located in Dayton, OH
out the head leaving just the face, like a carnival mask.[5][6] Beefheart instinctively picked it up
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Vintage 1970s Modern Prints

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Paper

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Keith Haring Skateboard Deck (Keith Haring dragon)
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Skateboard Deck c.2012: Rare, out of print Keith Haring skate deck featuring one of the artist's iconic dragon images, set amidst a vibrant array of colors that really p...
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1980s Pop Art Sculptures

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Wood, Screen, Lithograph

Rare Velvet Underground vinyl record album
By Andy Warhol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Velvet Underground record released in Europe circa late 1990s/early 2000s. Well suited for framing. Medium: Vinyl record album. Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches (30.48 x 30.48). Bo...
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Vintage 1960s American Decorative Art

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Paper

19th Century Oil Cloth Juggling or Carnival Balls Collection / 6 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These most unusual oil cloth balls were from a Folk Art collection and are being sold as a collection of six. The smallest ball measures 4 inches in diameter and the largest ball mea...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Carnival Art

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Wool, Linen

Keith Haring Rare Signed NYC Pop Shop Safe Sex Condom Carrying Clip On Case 1987
By Keith Haring
Located in Studio City, CA
A rare Keith Haring/ New York City Pop Shop original "Safe Sex" clip-on condom carrying holder/case (The metal clip allowed you to hook it onto your belt). Haring, the renowned Amer...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Metal

Large Patrick Nagel Vintage 1980s Female Portrait Poster in New Frame
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s Patrick Nagel poster in new frame. This vintage poster is actually mounted to foam core. The original poster is housed in a new black poster frame with acrylic panel pr...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Prints

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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic

Vintage Magician Magic Suitcase Hand Painted Folk Art
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic Magician's suitcase. Hand painted and lettered. Vintage Folk Art rabbit trick and card paintings. Great bookshelf display.
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Fabric, Canvas

1993 Roy Lichtenstein - The Kiss - Guggenheim Museum Original Vintage Poster
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Winchester, GB
This beautiful poster is for Roy Lichtenstein's exhibition at the iconic Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York in 1993 and features Lichtenstein's 1961 artwork "The Kiss". Roy L...
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1990s American Posters

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Paper

A Very Special Christmas Original 1987 first pressing Vinyl Record
By Keith Haring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
A Very Special Christmas Various artists 1987 first pressing vinyl record A&M Records - SP-3911 Cover art by Keith Haring This 1987 original pressing vinyl record showcases the dis...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

20th Century Folk Art John Carr's Jacquard Puppets Marionette Pierrot & Pierette
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful pair of hand crafted puppets by John Car, depicting Pierrot (little Peter) a clown character from European pantomime and his female equivalent Pierette. John was a fin...
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Vintage 1930s English Toys

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Silk, Pine

(3) Patrick Nagel Framed Prints
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning set of (3) vintage 1980s Patrick Nagel prints. These 3 images work perfectly as an assemblage! The first image is “Portfolio 1” – a young woman wearing a bralette and headba...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Prints

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Metal

(3) Patrick Nagel Framed Prints
(3) Patrick Nagel Framed Prints
H 24.25 in W 36.25 in D 0.75 in
Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roulette originated in France and was brought to the United States, specifically New Orleans, in the late 18th Century. This antique metal gaming wheel with red painted number, is a...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Games

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Metal

Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
H 33.63 in W 23.75 in D 23.875 in
Early 20th century set of four Fairground knock down figures.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century set of four Fairground knock down figures. The best examples of fairground are we have uncovered. An amazing set of 4 early 20th century hand crafted lead weighte...
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Vintage 1920s French Late Victorian Carnival Art

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Metal

1982 Roy Lichtenstein - Sweet Dreams Baby - Colorado State Original Poster
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Winchester, GB
Featuring the beautiful artwork "Sweet Dreams Baby!" from 1965, this gorgeous poster was created to promote Pop-Artist Roy Lichtenstein's exhibition at Colorado State University in F...
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Vintage 1980s American Posters

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Paper

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 by Geo Bellis. Signed by artist on front and studio name on front and back. This ban...
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Canvas

Steve Kaufman Welcome to Las Vegas Poker Pop Art Original Screenprint
By Steve Kaufman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Steve Kaufman Pop Artist Title: Welcome to Las Vegas Poker Medium: Giclee hand embellished on canvas Edition: From the limited edition of 25 30" x 30" Hand signed with COA on rever...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Prints

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Canvas

Original Coca-Cola Pop Art Canvas Still Life
By Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your wall some tasty decor with this delicious vintage painting on canvas. Proudly featuring a quartet of iconic glass soda-pop bottles from the world famous Coca-Cola brand, th...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

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Large Double Sided, Hand Painted Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, 1930s-1940s
Located in Denver, CO
Magnificent, hand painted, carnival gaming wheel on stand. Wheel itself is 30" in diameter, and
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Metal

Vast Collection Installation, 150, 19th Century Tinplate Portrait Photographs
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The massive collection of 150 of tintype photographs of mixed sizes and tints, spanning the entire
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Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) High Victorian Photography

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Tin

Historically Important Tramp Art Box by 'Gus' Wynn
Located in Manalapan, NJ
his brother-in-law in 1936. In the enclosed photograph showing Wynn performing in his carnival there
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Vintage 1930s American Decorative Boxes

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
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

German Carnival Mask c.1920
German Carnival Mask c.1920
H 13 in W 9 in D 4 in
Early 20th Century Fairground Automaton Soldiers
Located in London, GB
as photographed as a standing display. A small pine wooden block has been attached to the base to
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Vintage 1910s French Victorian Carnival Art

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Tin

Early 20th Century Fairground Sign
Located in London, GB
shown. Exceedingly difficult to photograph all the areas in this piece, therefore we strongly suggest
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood, Paint

Original Seils-Sterling Circus Poster
Located in Peekskill, NY
performance was in 1938. The early photographs shown are of Teressa and the circus family... they are not
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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Early 20th Century English Carved Wooden Puppet Heads
Located in London, GB
present through faded surface paint. Its exceedingly difficult to photograph all the areas in this piece
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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Pine, Paint

Mid -20th Century Double Sided Fairground Sign
Located in London, GB
photograph all the areas in this piece, therefore we strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Sheet Metal

19th Century English Circus Flagpole
Located in London, GB
difficult to photograph all the areas in this piece therefore we strongly suggest reviewing all the photos
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Carnival Art

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Pine, Paint

19th Century English Circus Flagpole
19th Century English Circus Flagpole
H 39 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Set of Three Early 20th Century English Fairground Double Sided Panels
Located in London, GB
, and patination across all surfaces due to age and outdoor use. As photographed the front horses head
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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Paper

Amazing Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
exceedingly difficult to photograph all the areas in this piece, therefore we strongly suggest reviewing all
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Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Leather

Amazing Clown Shoes
Amazing Clown Shoes
H 7.5 in W 17 in D 8 in
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Head
Located in London, GB
. The ears are worn and stitched also. Exceedingly difficult to photograph all the areas in this piece
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Paper

The 'Bajra' Peacock, Thames Festival, London, 2003
Located in Hastings, GB
There are some bulb losses due to age and wear More photographs on request.
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Early 2000s Indian Carnival Art

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Metal

Cast Iron Horses Head Fragment with a Wonderful Aged Surface, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
in question are proposed to us directly, additionally all photographs are used as reference and as
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Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Metal

Original English Hand Painted Wooden Vintage Fairground Dodgems Sign
Located in London, GB
photographs are used as reference and as part of the advertisement. Shipping: We aim to ship your purchased
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Vintage 1960s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Mid-20th Century English Fairground Panels Set
Located in London, GB
questions relating to the item in question are proposed to us directly, additionally all photographs are
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Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Plywood

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Bull Carnival Mask
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century papier mache bull carnival mask We are proud to offer a quirky mid-20th century
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Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Paper

'Tricorn' Young Lady in Carnival Costume by Stephan Dakon, Goldscheider
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
carnival costume and a tricorn hat. The triangular straps of her bodice are connected at the top by large
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marion Post Dolly Dimple 1939 Gelatin Silver Photograph Unframed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A festive and humorous gelatin silver photograph titled “Dolly Dimple – Carnival Signs at
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Photography

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Paper

1910, Old New York Metropolitan Roller Skating Sepia Tone Photograph
Located in Garnerville, NY
are just taken for special occasions like this Masque and Carnival. This photo is inscribed on the
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Vintage 1910s American Belle Époque Photography

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Paper

Early 20th Century Passe Boule
Located in London, GB
shoot at in either a tavern or carnival environment. A wonderful piece of wall art with lots of
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Vintage 1940s French Toys and Dolls

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Pine

Early 20th Century Passe Boule
Early 20th Century Passe Boule
H 14 in W 7.5 in D 0.2 in
Unusual Mid-20th Century Fairground face
Located in London, GB
damage and loss to the fibre glass surface as shown It is exceedingly difficult to photograph all the
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Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Fiberglass

Papier Mâché German Theatre Head
Located in London, GB
hold a very nostalgic visual effect. The item does not come with its stand photographed with
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Paper

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
the collection within the later photographs all of which are available.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

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Textile, Pine

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
within the later photographs all of which are available.  
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

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Textile, Pine

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
the collection within the later photographs all of which are available.  
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

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Textile, Pine

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Cinisi and Alcamowe. We have shown the collection within the later photographs all of which are available.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

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Textile, Pine

Set of 3 English Fairground Shooting Targets
Located in London, GB
fitted to an upright pole, The item does stand alone as photographed but can be wall-mounted with drilled
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Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Sheet Metal

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Cinisi and Alcamowe. We have shown the collection within the later photographs all of which are available.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

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Textile, Pine

Early 20th Century Scratch Build Fairground Amusement Arm
Located in London, GB
photograph all the areas on this piece. Therefore, we strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as
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Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Brass, Copper

Carnival Strippers, Susan Meiselas
By Susan Meiselas
Located in London, GB
darker side of the American carnival, through the eyes of award-winning photographer, Susan Meiselas
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Late 20th Century American Books

Carnival Strippers, Susan Meiselas
Carnival Strippers, Susan Meiselas
H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in
Gunther Kieser Bossa Nova Do Brasil Poster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
images from solid forms, like sculpture or collage, which he then photographs. A great music lover, he
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Vintage 1960s Posters

Animal Figures by Mike Schneider, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
, cats, dogs, donkeys, deer, elephants, and more. It also includes; carnival chalkware characters such as
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1990s American Books

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Paper

Twelve Carnival Bottles
Located in San Francisco, CA
One Dozen fabulous vintage carnival bottles. Remember knocking these over with a ball for prizes
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20th Century American Carnival Art

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Metal

Twelve Carnival Bottles
Twelve Carnival Bottles
H 12 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Strange People - 1
Located in New York, NY
storyboard's created in the 1940's by collaging typewritten text and real photographs
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Strange People - 1
Strange People - 1
H 27 in W 19 in
Strange People - 2
Located in New York, NY
storyboard's created in the 1940's by collaging typewritten text and real photographs
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Strange People - 2
Strange People - 2
H 27 in W 19 in
Strange People - 8
Located in New York, NY
storyboard's created in the 1940's by collaging typewritten text and real photographs
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Strange People - 8
Strange People - 8
H 27 in W 19 in
Strange People - 6
Located in New York, NY
storyboard's created in the 1940's by collaging typewritten text and real photographs
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Strange People - 6
Strange People - 6
H 27 in W 19 in
Strange People - 5
Located in New York, NY
storyboard's created in the 1940's by collaging typewritten text and real photographs
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Strange People - 5
Strange People - 5
H 27 in W 19 in
Strange People - 7
Located in New York, NY
storyboard's created in the 1940's by collaging typewritten text and real photographs
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Vintage 1940s Folk Art Carnival Art

Strange People - 7
Strange People - 7
H 27 in W 19 in
Strange People - 4
Located in New York, NY
storyboard's created in the 1940's by collaging typewritten text and real photographs
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Strange People - 4
Strange People - 4
H 27 in W 19 in
Strange People - 3
Located in New York, NY
storyboard's created in the 1940's by collaging typewritten text and real photographs
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Strange People - 3
Strange People - 3
H 27 in W 19 in
Vintage Hand-Painted Canvas All-Girl Freak Show Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Seattle, WA
photographed for the book, "Freaks-Geeks & Strange Girls" by Randy Johnson, Johnny Meah, Jim Secreto and Teddy
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Steel

2 Large Framed Edwardian Architects Site Plan Drawings for Barnsley Hall Asylum
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
some more character. There are fold creases and spotting as photographed. The frames are contemporary
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Drawings

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Parchment Paper

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Carnival Photograph For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic carnival photograph available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and pine, every carnival photograph was constructed with great care. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage carnival photograph you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the carnival photograph you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each carnival photograph bearing folk art, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carnival photograph over the years, but those crafted by Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Nicola Majocchi and Stefan Dakon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Carnival Photograph?

The average selling price for a carnival photograph at 1stDibs is $1,489, while they’re typically $129 on the low end and $8,500 for the highest priced.