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Carnival Targets

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
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel
Located in London, GB
century English fairground / carnival shooting target. Hand painted detail on sectioned pine board with
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Carnival Art

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Pine

Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel
Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel
$1,942 / item
H 29 in W 21 in D 4 in
Iron Shooting Target of a Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique shooting target made from cut steel and iron in the shape of a pig. The piece is quite rusty
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Steel

Iron Shooting Target of a Pig
Iron Shooting Target of a Pig
$900 Sale Price
50% Off
H 16 in W 23 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century Rare Chicken Fairground Target Panel from Paris
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Rare Chicken Fairground Target Panel from Paris Made from pine and papier Mache
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Vintage 1920s French Victorian Carnival Art

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Pine, Paper

Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1900s, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque 1900s. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wood, Paper

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Carnival Target Planes, 1920s
Located in Charleston, SC
Carnival Target Planes on custom stands. Price is for each. Height varies.
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

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Metal

Carnival Target Planes, 1920s
Carnival Target Planes, 1920s
H 8 in W 10 in D 10 in
Vintage Carnival Ball Toss Game Target
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Carnival Ball Toss Game Target. Hand made and hand painted. Made of cloth. Two available
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Leather, Canvas, Wood

1950s Milk Bottle Carnival Knock Down Target Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage aluminium milk bottle carnival knock down target game. Set includes five bottles and one
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Aluminum

Antique shooting target
Located in Ramatuelle, PACA
Unusual German shooting target
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Antique 19th Century German Carnival Art

Blacksmith Made Duck Shooting Target
Located in Sheffield, MA
Blacksmith made steel target in the shape of a duck. From a gun club in the Buffalo, New York
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Blacksmith Made Duck Shooting Target
Blacksmith Made Duck Shooting Target
H 11.88 in W 13.25 in D 3 in
Rare Cat Shooting Gallery Target
Located in Sheffield, MA
Strong, early arcade target of cat form. Another example pictured in American Vernacular, Maresca
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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Rare Cat Shooting Gallery Target
Rare Cat Shooting Gallery Target
H 20.75 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Mangels Shooting Gallery Targets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair shooting gallery targets showing ten racks of birds on each of the target frames with
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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Carnival Art

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Iron

Pair of Cast-Iron Cowboy Shooting Gallery Targets
By William F. Mangels Co. 1
Located in New Hope, PA
A fabulous and rare pair of cowboy shooting gallery targets attributed to William F. Mangels
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Iron

Stars, Birds, Sun and Moon Shooting Gallery Targets
By H.C. Evans & Co.
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Great graphic arcade shooting gallery spinner targets mounted on a horizontal rod made by H. C
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Vintage 1950s Folk Art Carnival Art

Blacksmith Made Wild Boar or Pig Shooting Target
Located in Sheffield, MA
Blacksmith made shooting target used in upstate New York gun club. Two available.
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Shoot The Chicken Thief
Located in Pasadena, CA
Target from Carnival shooting range. Considered high tech in its day. Carved from wood and mounted
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Vintage 1940s Carnival Art

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Metal

Shoot The Chicken Thief
Shoot The Chicken Thief
H 19 in W 5 in D 4 in
Vintage 1920's Duck Carnival Shooting Target
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Vintage targets displayed on a custom stand
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Steel

Nice Midsize Antique Cast Iron Carnival Shooting Gallery Target
Located in Manhasset, NY
A very nice freestanding antique cast iron shooting gallery target with its original patriotic red
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Vintage 1920s American Rustic Carnival Art

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Iron

Fairground Lion Shooting Target, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Antique fairground lion tamer shooting target unusually large and very rare and decorative item
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Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Metal

Late 19th Century French Fairground Target Gallery
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large late 19th century French fairground target gallery in the form of a theatre facade, when the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Carnival Art

20TH C. FRENCH FOLK ART TARGET SHOOT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL AND WHIMSCAL DOUBLE FACED FOLKY 20TH C. TARGET SHOOT. ORIGINAL PAINTED IN VIBRANT COLOR.
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20th Century French Carnival Art

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Metal

English 1920s Fun Fair Mounted Darts Target
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English 1920s fun fair mounted darts target, circa 1925. Measures: Height 51 x depth 8cm
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Early 20th Century British Carnival Art

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Iron

Amazing Early 20thc Cowboy on Horse Target Shoot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 1900's bucking bronco horse and rider was probably used at a early carnival .The
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Original Fairground Art Large Double Sided Target
Located in Nottingham, GB
target on British Fairgrounds and originally would of had teeth that echo the shape of the old clay pipes
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Carnival Art

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Metal

Late 19th Century Fairground Target of a Privy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th century, painted sheet metal fairground target of a privy. mounted on a contemporary
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Antique Late 19th Century French Carnival Art

Late 19th Century Fairground Target of a Privy
Late 19th Century Fairground Target of a Privy
H 16.54 in W 10.63 in D 3.55 in
An Early 20th Century Charlie Chaplin Fairground Target Panel
Located in London, GB
century English carnival/fairground shooting target panel that is made from section pieces of wood and
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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Carnival Art

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Pine

Antique Vintage Rustic Bird Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Vintage Rustic Bird Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target A superb original steel fairground
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Mid-20th Century English Rustic Carnival Art

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Cut Steel

French Mid-20th Century Fairground Target Animated Scratch Built Panel
Located in London, GB
Fairground target panel We are proud to offer a hand painted fairground shooting target scratch
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Fairground Shooting Target Gallery
Located in London, GB
English fairground shooting target We are proud to offer a rare scratch built English fairground
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Metal

Antique French Folk Art Fairground Pierrot Shooting Target Game by Saussine
Located in London, GB
, Antique Pierrot, Carnival Antique, Folk Art Antique. Antique Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target Game
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Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Metal

Fantastic Collection of Three 19th Century Cast Iron Foxes - Target Shoot's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing 19thc cast iron fox target shoot's are mounted on iron rods and cement blocks . They
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20th Century American Carnival Art

Rare Ring the Bell Shooting Target Painted Cast Iron Great Patina
Located in Wiscasset, ME
This looks to be an early custom-made carnival shooting target. I have seen the figure form as a
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Two French Folk Art Wooden Carnival Knock Down Targets
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very rare pair of late 19th century folk art carved wooden carnival knock down gallery targets
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Antique Cast Iron Carnival Spinning Shooting Gallery Targets, circa 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Custom mounted on a steel stand is this rack of antique carnival birds and stars spinning shooting
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Vintage 1920s American American Classical Carnival Art

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Iron

Antique Shooting Gallery Target
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rare antique cast iron shooting gallery target in the shape of a lion still attach to the base that
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Antique Late 19th Century American Carnival Art

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Iron

Antique Shooting Gallery Target
Antique Shooting Gallery Target
H 8.25 in W 12 in D 4.5 in
Late 19th Century Amusing Fairground Target
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful late 19th century shooting target, very thick gauge sheet metal. Depicting a married
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Antique Late 19th Century French Carnival Art

Late 19th Century Amusing Fairground Target
Late 19th Century Amusing Fairground Target
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 4.73 in
Antique Cast-iron Eagle Shooting Gallery Target
Located in San Francisco, CA
out of a Chicago company such as F.C. Mueller, H.C. Evans, Emil Hoffmann, or A.J. Smith, the target
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Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Carnival Art

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Iron

Six Early Original Iron Shooting Gallery Targets
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice desk top display. There are six targets Mounted as a single display. All still have
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Set of 3 English Fairground Shooting Targets
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 English fairground shooting targets We are proud to offer a set of 3 English hand painted
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Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Sheet Metal

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Shooting Target
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century English folk art shooting target We are proud to offer a rare example of an
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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Late 19th Century English Fairground Shooting Gallery Target
Located in London, GB
target. Made from heavy metal sheets, mounted on its original wooden panel and still with its original
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Carnival Art

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Sheet Metal

Mid-20th Century English Hand Made Fairground Shooting Targets
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century English Hand Made Fairground Shooting Targets Three mid-20th Century hand-crafted
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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Metal

Antique Cast Iron Spade Card Suit Shooting Gallery Target
Located in Manhasset, NY
A custom mounted antique cast iron shooting gallery target in the form of a spade. Raised
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Iron

Early 20th Century Folk Art Handcrafted Fairground Shooting Target Fragment
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art handcrafted fairground shooting target fragment We are proud to offer
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Tin

Antique Cast Iron Birds and Stars Spinning Shooting Gallery Target, Americana
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique cast iron spinning birds and stars shooting gallery targets with original untouched surface
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Carnival Art

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Metal

3 Antique Cast Iron Shooting Gallery Targets with Great Painted Surfaces
Located in Manhasset, NY
A group of three antique cast iron shooting gallery targets made by the same firm with
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Carnival Art

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Iron

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Shooting Gallery Targets, Original Paint, circa 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
A matching pair of antique cast iron shooting gallery targets with original untouched surface
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Iron

Rare Antique Cast Iron Large Cat Carnival Shooting Gallery Target
Located in Manhasset, NY
A rare large antique cast iron cat shooting gallery target with original strike plate. Only the
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Mounted Objects

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Iron

Antique Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1883, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque 1883. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with
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Antique 1880s German Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wood

Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1937, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque 1937. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with
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Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wood, Paper

Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1934, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque dated 1934. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque
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Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wood

Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1929, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque dated 1929. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wood, Paper

Folk Art Carnival Target Heads
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare set of three carved and painted circus/carnival target figures from a ring- or ball-toss game
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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Carnival Art

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Pine

Folk Art Carnival Target Heads
Folk Art Carnival Target Heads
H 13.5 in W 9 in D 10.5 in
18 Great Graphic Bull's Eye Carnival Targets
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18 Graphic bull's eye carnival targets, mounted as two rows of 9 each. Each has original paint and
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Antique, Cast Iron, Carnival Target: Hog
Located in Madison, WI
Cast iron, carnival target of a hog has taken some hits, for sure. Held up just fine, made of solid
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20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Iron

Carnival Target
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual, one-of-a-kind, blacksmith made target in the form of a circle was made to clang when the
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American Carnival Art

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Sheet Metal, Iron

Carnival Target
Carnival Target
H 14.25 in Dm 10 in
American Mechanical Carnival Target (Rare)
Located in Round Top, TX
Fantastic carnival game. Animated and mechanical
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20th Century American Carnival Art

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Metal

Swan Carnival Arcade Target
Located in New York, NY
Cast iron swan shooting gallery target from a carnival arcade. The swan has a wonderful yellow
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Iron

Swan Carnival Arcade Target
Swan Carnival Arcade Target
H 5.75 in W 5 in D 0.75 in
Carnival Arcade Swan Target
Located in New York, NY
Cast iron shooting gallery target in the form of a swan, the graceful form of the swan retains some
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Iron

Carnival Arcade Swan Target
Carnival Arcade Swan Target
H 6 in W 0.75 in D 5 in
Carnival Arcade Elephant Target
By William F. Mangels Co. 1
Located in New York, NY
Cast iron shooting gallery target of an elephant made by Wm. F Mangels Co. in Coney Island, NY. The
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Iron

Carnival Arcade Elephant Target
Carnival Arcade Elephant Target
H 6 in W 10 in D 0.25 in
Steel Carnival Shooting Gallery Target
Located in Madison, WI
Carnival shooting gallery target with four vivid red-painted bull's eyes. Even at rest, the curved
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20th Century American Carnival Art

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Steel

Life Size Carnival Donkey Target
Located in Chicago, IL
A wimsical life sized carnival donkey target. When the taget is hit its tail,legs,and ears move.
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20th Century American Carnival Art

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Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)
Located in Diest, BE
Fully assembled horse skeleton. Circa 1950 from a training school for veterinarians.
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Taxidermy

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Bone

Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)
Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)
$11,460
H 70.87 in W 78.75 in D 29.14 in
19th Century French Green Opaline Glass Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century French Green Opaline Glass Box. In very good vintage condition.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Green Opaline Glass Box
19th Century French Green Opaline Glass Box
$1,850
H 4.25 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in
3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
20th Century three dimensional copper cow form weather vane with excellent patina. 27" x21" Period: 20th Century Origin: US Size: 27" x 21" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gal...
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20th Century American Weathervanes

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Copper

3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
$4,025
H 21 in W 27 in D 4 in
Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cabinet in Ottanium Blue Period: Early 1800s Origin: Bavarian Alps Wood type: Fir Dimensions: H. 157 cm 61.8 in W. 107 cm 42.1 in D. 42 cm 16.5 in Description: "Töl...
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Antique 1810s German Other Cabinets

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Fir

Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century
Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century
$4,523
H 19.69 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Rare French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo Glass Vase Seaweed -Wartime Production
By Émile Gallé
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Exceptionally rare war time production Emile Galle cameo vase -in brown over orange. Depicting seaweed. Signed Provost Mk III see last picture for dating chart. In 1914 War broke ou...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass

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Art Glass

1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
1822 Painted Tyrolean Chest Measurements: H. 52 cm - W. 125 cm - D. 60 cm Period: 1822 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Tyrolean chest, painted in teal. On the front it has th...
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Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Revival Blanket Chests

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Fir

1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
$3,257
H 20.48 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
1846 Alpine Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Chest in Spruce Wood - Dated 1826 Wood Type: Spruce wood Period: Early 19th century (dated 1846) Origin: Tyrol (Val di Fassa) Dimensions: Height: 79 cm - Width: 14...
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Antique 1840s Italian Other Blanket Chests

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Fir

1846 Alpine Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest
1846 Alpine Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest
$3,920
H 27.96 in W 56.3 in D 24.02 in
Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard
Located in Vo', Veneto
Dark Green Painted Wardrobe Dated 1830 Period: 1830 (dated) Origin: European Alps Wood essence: Fir Dimension : Height: 166 cm Width: 123 cm (127 cm to the corners) Depth: 50 cm (5...
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Antique 1820s Italian Directoire Cabinets

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Fir

Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard
Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard
$5,428
H 65.36 in W 48.43 in D 19.69 in
Green Animal and Floral Painted Alpine Cupboard - 1792
Located in Vo', Veneto
Green Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1792 Measurements: H. 167 cm - W. 124 (138 at the frames) cm - D. 55 (63 at the frames) cm Period: 1792 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Exceptio...
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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Revival Cupboards

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Fir

Green Animal and Floral Painted Alpine Cupboard  - 1792
Green Animal and Floral Painted Alpine Cupboard  - 1792
$7,599
H 65.75 in W 48.82 in D 21.66 in
Japanese Antique Exhibition Stand / Sword Case / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old drawer for storing Japanese swords originally called "Katanatansu". It is thought to be from around the Edo period. Cedar is used for the material, and a large numbe...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Wood, Paper, Cedar

20th Century French Grand Strafor Metal Cabinet Case - Antique Room Décor
By Strafor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
One of a kind metal cabinet case with thirty slots, originating from the industrial revolution, in great functioning condition with original patina. Features original metal emblem of...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Buffets

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Metal, Steel

20th Century French Grand Strafor Metal Cabinet Case - Antique Room Décor
20th Century French Grand Strafor Metal Cabinet Case - Antique Room Décor
$11,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 76 in W 47.5 in D 13.3 in
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...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood, Paint

19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane, circa 1890, having a carved and painted wooden hull with bowsprit, spars and deck house; wooden masts with wire standing riggi...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

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Metal

19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane
19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane
$2,585
H 39.75 in W 36.25 in D 10.13 in
Rattan Wicker Donkey Head, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rattan Wicker Donkey Head, 1960s Italy The proportions are perfect, very decorative.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Wicker Donkey Head, 1960s Italy
Rattan Wicker Donkey Head, 1960s Italy
$1,025
H 17.33 in W 8.27 in D 7.49 in
Chamois primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...
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Antique 1860s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Prison Folk Art Matchstick Model Boat Ship Maritime Night Light Sculpture 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century three tiered prison folk art / tramp art model steam boat sculpture. Upcycled cardboard framing structure, matchstick exterior with glossy finish, red trim, soldered wire...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Metal

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Carnival Targets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of carnival targets available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and paint, all carnival targets available were constructed with great care. Carnival targets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art, Art Deco and Industrial carnival targets are consistently popular styles. Many carnival targets are appealing in their simplicity, but H.C. Evans & Co. and William F. Mangels Co. produced popular carnival targets that are worth a look.

How Much are Carnival Targets?

Prices for carnival targets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, carnival targets begin at $175 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.

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.