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Modernist Oil Painting George Schwacha Carnival Circus Big Top Ferris Wheel WPA
Modernist Oil Painting George Schwacha Carnival Circus Big Top Ferris Wheel WPA

Modernist Oil Painting George Schwacha Carnival Circus Big Top Ferris Wheel WPA

By George Schwacha Jr

Located in Surfside, FL

Hand signed lower left corner Oil on masonite Dimensions: Frame H 18.25" x W 22.25". Sight H 11.25" x W 15.25 This is a great scene, vintage Americana. Possibly Coney Island in Brook...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"Circus Is in Town, " Social Realist Painting with Elephants and Giraffe
"Circus Is in Town, " Social Realist Painting with Elephants and Giraffe

"Circus Is in Town, " Social Realist Painting with Elephants and Giraffe

By Anne Walker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Exuberant and vividly painted, this painting depicts the circus big top on the edge of a small town

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Set Of 6 Adam Tihany For Le Cirque Villeroy & Boch 12" Oval Plates
Set Of 6 Adam Tihany For Le Cirque Villeroy & Boch 12" Oval Plates

Set Of 6 Adam Tihany For Le Cirque Villeroy & Boch 12" Oval Plates

By Adam Tihany

Located in Bridgeport, CT

. The plates with yellow circus big top flying red flags and scattered colorful balls with double blue

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20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Mexican full size papier mache 1980s armchair chair, folk art postmodern
Vintage Mexican full size papier mache 1980s armchair chair, folk art postmodern

Vintage Mexican full size papier mache 1980s armchair chair, folk art postmodern

Located in Hastings, GB

. An amazing combination of Memphis Milano and circus big top pattern and colour: buy it if you want a

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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Circus Floor Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm for Warm Black/Bronze
Circus Floor Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm for Warm Black/Bronze

Circus Floor Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm for Warm Black/Bronze

By Corinna Warm, WARM

Located in Santa Monica, CA

design of Circus, taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent- “The Big Top”, is intended to

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2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Circus Floor Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm for Warm White/Bronze
Circus Floor Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm for Warm White/Bronze

Circus Floor Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm for Warm White/Bronze

By Corinna Warm, WARM

Located in Santa Monica, CA

tent- “The Big Top”, is intended to compliment, rather than dominate an interior space, resulting in

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2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Bailey
Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Bailey

Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Bailey

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H 62.5 in W 78 in D 0.25 in

Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Bailey

Located in Aurora, OR

These vintage circus flags come from the days of the Ringling, Barnum, and Bailey Big Top Circus

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Mid-20th Century Carnival Art

"Circus Is in Town, " Superb Social Realist Painting by Anne Walker, 1930s
"Circus Is in Town, " Superb Social Realist Painting by Anne Walker, 1930s

"Circus Is in Town, " Superb Social Realist Painting by Anne Walker, 1930s

By Anne Walker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

circus big top on the edge of town, with a wagon to one side, a pair of elephants waiting for their

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Le Cirque du Soleil.
Le Cirque du Soleil.

Jean ArèneLe Cirque du Soleil., 1971

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H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 2 in

Le Cirque du Soleil.

Located in Cotignac, FR

below and the sun shining through the opening in the Big Top. The circus was a recurrent them for Jean

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Watercolor, Gouache, Felt Pen

Circus Big Top - Horses, Riders & Clowns
Circus Big Top - Horses, Riders & Clowns

Circus Big Top - Horses, Riders & Clowns, 1945

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H 21.07 in W 16.82 in D 0.82 in

Circus Big Top - Horses, Riders & Clowns

Located in Soquel, CA

an unknown California artist, titled "Circus Big Top - Horses, Riders and Clowns." Unsigned. Unframed

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1940s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Circus (Big Top Tiger Cage Painting)
Circus (Big Top Tiger Cage Painting)

Circus (Big Top Tiger Cage Painting)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Mary Rose Palau (American, 20th century). Circus, ca. 1965. Oil on canvas, 28 x 30 inches, 37 x 39

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Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Sunmasters Umbrella Rainbow Big Top Circus Colorful Tassel Fringe
Vintage Sunmasters Umbrella Rainbow Big Top Circus Colorful Tassel Fringe

Vintage Sunmasters Umbrella Rainbow Big Top Circus Colorful Tassel Fringe

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Costa Mesa, California. Massive 8 foot diameter. The colors are so amazing, with a big top Circus

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde

Vintage G.N.W. Barker Circus Wagon – Red & Gold Wooden Collectible
Vintage G.N.W. Barker Circus Wagon – Red & Gold Wooden Collectible

Vintage G.N.W. Barker Circus Wagon – Red & Gold Wooden Collectible

Located in Chicago, IL

wheels. Perfect for circus themed parties & events, it evokes feelings of a classic big top circus of

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Circus Theme Wicker Handbag by Soure Bag NY circa 1950s
Whimsical Circus Theme Wicker Handbag by Soure Bag NY circa 1950s

Whimsical Circus Theme Wicker Handbag by Soure Bag NY circa 1950s

Located in University City, MO

velvet striped ribbons replicating the big top circus tent theme The front exterior features an

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Novelty Bags

1960s Malcolm Starr Ringmaster Skirt
1960s Malcolm Starr Ringmaster Skirt

1960s Malcolm Starr Ringmaster Skirt

Located in Rockwood, ON

circus with the big top colors all around. Lions, panthers - all the bog cats are represented and made of

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1960s Skirts

Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Ringling
Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Ringling

Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Ringling

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H 62.5 in W 91 in D 0.25 in

Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Ringling

Located in Aurora, OR

These vintage circus flags come from the days of the Ringling, Barnum and Bailey Big Top Circus

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Mid-20th Century Carnival Art

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Set of 6 Green, Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Bernardaud Limoges Salad Plate
Set of 6 Green, Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Bernardaud Limoges Salad Plate

Set of 6 Green, Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Bernardaud Limoges Salad Plate

By Bernardaud

Located in Bridgeport, CT

From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century portrait oil painting of a lady in an ermine trimmed cloak
18th Century portrait oil painting of a lady in an ermine trimmed cloak

18th Century portrait oil painting of a lady in an ermine trimmed cloak

By Sir Godfrey Kneller

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller Dutch, (1646-1723) Portrait of a Lady in an Ermine Trimmed Cloak Oil on canvas Image size: 26.5 inches x 22.5 inches Size including frame: 33.5 inches x...

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century French Framed Cameo Collection with Gilt Accents
19th Century French Framed Cameo Collection with Gilt Accents

19th Century French Framed Cameo Collection with Gilt Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

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"Tree of Life, " Large Midcentury Tapestry by Ahmed, Early Student, Wissa Wassef
"Tree of Life, " Large Midcentury Tapestry by Ahmed, Early Student, Wissa Wassef

"Tree of Life, " Large Midcentury Tapestry by Ahmed, Early Student, Wissa Wassef

By Ramses Wissa Wassef Workshop

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Materials

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Portrait Of Elisabeth Marguerite, The Artist's Daughter
Portrait Of Elisabeth Marguerite, The Artist's Daughter

Portrait Of Elisabeth Marguerite, The Artist's Daughter

By Nicolas de Largillière

Located in Miami, FL

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18th Century and Earlier Rococo Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French 19th century Chickens in a landscape
French 19th century Chickens in a landscape

French 19th century Chickens in a landscape

By Charles-Emile Jacque

Located in Woodbury, CT

French 19th century Chickens in a landscape Charles-Emile Jacque (23 May 1813 – 7 May 1894) was a French painter of animals (animalier) and engraver who was, with Jean-François Mill...

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1870s Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

The Young Shepherdess: Late 19th Century Academic Oil Painting
The Young Shepherdess: Late 19th Century Academic Oil Painting

The Young Shepherdess: Late 19th Century Academic Oil Painting

By Charles Amable Lenoir

Located in New York, NY

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Oil

Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate
Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate

Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

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Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film
Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film

Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film

Located in Forney, TX

Own a piece of Hollywood history, this Batman Returns (Warner Bros., 1992), circus strongman barbell movie prop is sure to start a conversation while making a statement in your theat...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Resin, Fiberglass, Paint

18th century portrait of the artist’s daughter, Catharina, playing the cello
18th century portrait of the artist’s daughter, Catharina, playing the cello

18th century portrait of the artist’s daughter, Catharina, playing the cello

By Balthasar Denner

Located in Bath, Somerset

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Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Coat Rack Bronze Clothes Hook, France, 1970s
Vintage Coat Rack Bronze Clothes Hook, France, 1970s

Vintage Coat Rack Bronze Clothes Hook, France, 1970s

Located in Bastogne, BE

A great vintage wall hanging coat rack with red velvet and brass hooks from France, 1970s. The set includes a coat rack and 5 hooks. A coat rack in the hallway is a convenient and...

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Vintage 1960s French Empire Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$62,696Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage French Grape Hod Harvesting Bucket With Tole Paint Decoration
Vintage French Grape Hod Harvesting Bucket With Tole Paint Decoration

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Located in Centennial, CO

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Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...

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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Modernist Oil Painting George Schwacha Brooklyn Street Scene Fruit Market WPA
Modernist Oil Painting George Schwacha Brooklyn Street Scene Fruit Market WPA

Modernist Oil Painting George Schwacha Brooklyn Street Scene Fruit Market WPA

By George Schwacha Jr

Located in Surfside, FL

Hand signed lower left corner Oil on masonite Dimensions: Frame H 18.25" x W 22.25". Sight H 11.25" x W 15.25 This is a great scene, vintage Americana. Possibly Crown Heights in Broo...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

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Circus Big Top For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the circus big top you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many abstract, contemporary and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for a circus big top from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a circus big top to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, beige, blue and more. There have been many interesting circus big top examples over the years, but those made by Ben Messick, Eric Edward Esper, Hadley Northrop, Jim Shaw and Calman Shemi are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and canvas.

How Much is a Circus Big Top?

The price for a circus big top in our collection starts at $399 and tops out at $30,650 with the average selling for $2,009.