Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art carnival punks / knockdown dolls composed of canvas forms lined with cotton fur supported
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival punk. Unusual goat named "Billie". Knock "Billie" over and win the prize.
Canvas
Large 1930s Carnival Punks Sam and George
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1930s carnival punks Sam and George.
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage Don Duck Carnival Midway Knockdown Punk
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival midway knockdown punk. Perhaps one of a kind Don duck? Great condition and vibrant
Carnival Bullseye Game, America, 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Carnival Bullseye Game America, 1900 Painted plywood used for the carnival game "drop a punk
Plywood, Paint
HC Evans 'Mike' Carnival Punk Knock Down
By H.C. Evans & Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
HC Evans carnival punk from the collection of a carny who worked at the Long Beach Pike. Gaffed so
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Huge HC Evans Vintage 'Big Tom' Carnival Punk Knock Down
By H.C. Evans & Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
HC Evans 'Big Tom' carnival punk with great paint surface. From a Carny's collection who worked at
Canvas, Wood
Unusual Carnival Midway Game Knock-Over Punks
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great pair of carnival punks found in the south. Quite possibly one-of-kind.
Canvas, Straw
Early and Unusual Carnival Cat Punk Knockdowns
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wanda and Mary make a great duo! These vintage carnival knock Downs are very collectible pieces
Canvas
Trio of Primitive Carnival Midway Knockdown Punks Handmade
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Collection of three primitive cool cat carnival midway punk knockdowns. Great graphic and color
Canvas
Sold
H 15.5 in W 47.75 in D 4.5 in
Collection of Carnival Punks or Knock Down Dolls, Circus Midway Game
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a nice collection of five vintage Knock Down Dolls or Punks from a Carnival or Circus game
Large Circus Carnival Knock Down Cats
Located in Dallas, TX
These large vintage Knock Down Cats or Punks were once part of a Circus or Carnival game. Both of
1930s Carnival Knockdown Punk Game
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Carnival Knockdown Punk game. Original patina.
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
Large Vintage, Original Carnival Midway Game with Knock-Over Punks
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage original Carnival Midway Game with three rows of knock down punks. In working condition.
Metal
A Collection of Three Knock Down Dolls from a Carnival or Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a nice collection of three vintage Knock Down Dolls or Punks from a Carnival or Circus. All
A Collection of Three Knock Down Dolls from a Carnival or Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a nice collection of three vintage Knock Down Dolls or Punks from a Carnival or Circus. All
A Collection of Three Knock Down Dolls from a Carnival or Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a nice collection of three vintage Knock Down Dolls or Punks from a Carnival or Circus. All
A Collection of Three Knock Down Dolls
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a nice collection of three vintage Knock Down Dolls or Punks from a Carnival or Circus. All
Antique Carnival Punks Knock Down
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of three antique Carnival punks knock down. Original condition. Double sided.
Leather, Canvas
Three 19th Century Carnival Punks
Located in Oaks, PA
Three 19th Century Carnival Punks, Each one decorated front and back with comical caricature
Copper, Metal
Rare Set of Nine Carnival Punks and One Ted
Located in Hudson, NY
Circa 1930-40s carnival knock-downs. Group of cats. Straw-filled, one with wood inside. Canvas and
Canvas, Paint, Wood, Wool
$3,550
H 17.33 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Mexican Arbol de la Vida Tree Life Dolls ColorFolk Art Ceramic Clay Candelabra
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco Antonio Castillo, son of renowned artist Alfonso Castillo. Hand made with natural clay...
Ceramic, Clay
Antique Folk Art Carnival Attraction Hand Painted Sign circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1677 Hand painted carnival sign world's tallest man and Tom tump In a pediment frame
Hardwood, Paint
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...
Canvas
$230,991Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
Wood
Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic carnival midway scene. Games, carnival rides and acrobats. Carved with incredible det...
Wood, Paint
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel construction on a large spoked farm wheel ...
Iron, Sheet Metal
Collection of Worldwide Traveler's Hand Carved Folk Art Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of worldwide traveler's hand carved folk art masks, circa 1940s - 1970s, possibly earlier. We purchased the estate of an Atlanta Coca Cola executive, who traveled the worl...
Wood
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 27 in D 2 in
Highly Unusual American Folk Art "Yale vs. Harvard" Spinning Wheel Game C. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, circa 1900. A highly unusual American folk art game board. Hand designed and painted likely in New England by an Ivy Leaguer which features a 4 corner "Yale Vs. Harvard" d...
Wood, Paint
Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Tin Masks, Mexican, circa 1950s. Each mask is unique and extremely detailed. The largest mask measures 21"H x 13"W. The smallest mask measures...
Copper, Tin
Carousel Day of the Dead Ceramic Mexican Folk Art by Familia Castillo
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Beautiful folk art piece made by La Familia Castillo. Handmade in clay and painted with acrylic paint. Day of the Dead theme. Created by master artisan Soledad Martha Hernández and...
Ceramic
$2,900
H 113.25 in W 16.5 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century Carnival Carousel Funhouse Architectural Columns
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fun antique architectural elements from carnival carousel or funhouse ride. Layers of beautiful original park paint. Great scale for wall art or to act as a frame for something else....
Wood
$7,500
H 88 in W 28 in D 9 in
Early Carnival Midway 7.5 Foot Tall Game Wheel Monterey with Gooseneck Light
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic giant carnival game wheel with applied scenic Monterey theme. All original surface paint. Chunky turned stand. Measures: 7 foot . Really unique gooseneck lamp for illuminat...
Wood
Antique American Carousel Horse Carnival Ride Attrib Charles Dare
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique, circa 1920, American track machine carousel horse amusement ride attributed to legendary carver Charles W. Dare Company (United States), now mounted on a custom r...
Wood, Paint
$650
H 9.85 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Rare Jaguar Wood Figure Found in Chilapa, Guerrero, Southern México, ca. 1940
By NONO
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This vintage hand carved and hand painted Tiger, is presumed to have been made in or near Chilapa, Guerrero in circa 1940 in a Folk Art style. The carving has been made in a naive st...
Wood
American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vividly painted American sideshow banner with larger than life subject matter. Painted by the self-titled Czar of Bizarre, Johnny Meah. Both banners are signed. The Harold huge banne...
Canvas
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.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.