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Circus Big Top

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, with a wagon to one side, a pair of elephants waiting for their moment, and two c...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

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 chair no-one else has.

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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Large Israeli Colorful Metal Wall Sculpture Painting Circus Scene Calman Shemi
Large Israeli Colorful Metal Wall Sculpture Painting Circus Scene Calman Shemi

Large Israeli Colorful Metal Wall Sculpture Painting Circus Scene Calman Shemi

By Calman Shemi

Located in Surfside, FL

Marked, Jerusalem Limited edition, 2/99 (I don't know how many were actually made) Approx. 34.5" x 35.5" Depicts weightlifter, acrobats, figure on unicycle, clown with umbrella, an...

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1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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

Featuring a spun aluminum shade and base and available in either a black or white fine texture powder-coated finish, its luxurious bronze interior emits a warm glow. The design of C...

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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

Featuring a spun aluminum shade and base and available in either a black or white fine texture powder-coated finish, its luxurious bronze interior emits a warm glow. The design of...

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2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Original poster from the 1930s Amalie Lorch and her Dalmatian dogs
Original poster from the 1930s Amalie Lorch and her Dalmatian dogs

Original poster from the 1930s Amalie Lorch and her Dalmatian dogs

Located in PARIS, FR

These performances were likely held in theatres, variety halls, or big-top circuses throughout Europe, where audiences were drawn to the novelty of dog acts at a time when most anima...

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1930s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

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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, when traveling tents were still transported and raised at hundreds of locations acro...

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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

Bringing exuberance and vivid color to its depiction of small town life, this painting depicts the circus big top on the edge of town, with a wagon to one side, a pair of elephants w...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Large Israeli Colorful Metal Wall Sculpture Painting Circus Scene Calman Shemi
Large Israeli Colorful Metal Wall Sculpture Painting Circus Scene Calman Shemi

Large Israeli Colorful Metal Wall Sculpture Painting Circus Scene Calman Shemi

By Calman Shemi

Located in Surfside, FL

Marked, Jerusalem Limited edition, 2/99 (I don't know how many were actually made) Approx. 34.5" x 35.5" Depicts weightlifter, acrobats, figure on unicycle, clown with umbrella, an...

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1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"Shoved by Beauty" White, Pink, Green, Blue Toned Abstract Mixed Media Painting
"Shoved by Beauty" White, Pink, Green, Blue Toned Abstract Mixed Media Painting

"Shoved by Beauty" White, Pink, Green, Blue Toned Abstract Mixed Media Painting

Located in Houston, TX

While playing with Vivian, one of his two young daughters by his first marriage, he painted a circus big top. "It was abstract, somewhat dark, but happy too," says Gray, who recently...

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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media

Original Vintage Poster The Circus These Men Use Shell You Can Be Sure Of Shell
Original Vintage Poster The Circus These Men Use Shell You Can Be Sure Of Shell

Original Vintage Poster The Circus These Men Use Shell You Can Be Sure Of Shell

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster - These Men Use Shell You Can be Sure of Shell - featuring colourful artwork depicting circus performers behind big top circus tents in a countrys...

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Vintage 1930s British Posters

Materials

Paper

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.

By Jean Arène

Located in Cotignac, FR

Arène has mangaed to capture all the movement and dynamics of the circus performers as they swing between the trapezes in the big top.

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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

Capturing the drama and theatrics unique to the circus experience is this vintage oil painting by an unknown California artist, titled "Circus Big Top - Horses, Riders and Clowns."

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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 inches framed. Signed upper right. Painting can be purchased and shipped without ...

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Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Male Nudes, Hammering, Circus Tent
A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Male Nudes, Hammering, Circus Tent

A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Male Nudes, Hammering, Circus Tent

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Uniquely Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting of Male Nude Figures Hammering the Tent Supports of a Circus Big Top by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, 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

The colors are so amazing, with a big top Circus Style. The edges have tassels and fringe along the perimeter.

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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

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

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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

Whimsical circus theme wicker box purse handbag by Soure' NY The unique mid-century wicker box purse is designed with a collection of exotic applique jungle animals peeking thru go...

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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

There is something shockingly fresh about wearing an elaborate and colorful maxi skirt with a chic modern top and shoes. This one is the classic Ringmaster skirt and depicts the clas...

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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, when traveling tents were still transported and raised at hundreds of locations acros...

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Mid-20th Century Carnival Art

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Located in Vo', Veneto

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$15,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.5 in W 23.75 in D 1 in

"Actaeon in Flight, " Large Painting of Mythological Scene w/ Male Nude, 1942

By William Littlefield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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"Summer", Domestic Scene by Sheppard w/ Reclining Male Nude

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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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.