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 by carved wood bases for added stability / weight, circa 1910.
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?
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". 36”dia x 2.75”d Ref.
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.
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 the Long Beach Pike.
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. Priced for the pair.
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. All five characters have their own personality and will easily bring a smile to yo...
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.
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
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...
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.
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 3 characters have their own personality and will easily bring a smile to your face.
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 3 characters have their own personality and will easily bring a smile to your face.
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 3 characters have their own personality and will easily bring a smile to your face.
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 3 characters have their own personality and look.
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 portraits, each one with weighted interior
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 wool fluff. All mounted on wooden bases. Various sizes, measurement given is for th...
Canvas, Paint, Wood, Wool
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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