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Vintage Circus Drawings

"The Elephant Trainer at The Circus Bouglione" by André Legrand-Chabrier
"The Elephant Trainer at The Circus Bouglione" by André Legrand-Chabrier

"The Elephant Trainer at The Circus Bouglione" by André Legrand-Chabrier

By André Legrand-Chabrier

Located in valatie, NY

Le Dresseur et l'Eléphant du Cirque Bouglione (The Elephant Trainer at The Circus Bouglione) is a w

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20th Century French Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

The Circus - 1987
The Circus - 1987

Gérard BlainThe Circus - 1987, 1987

$716

H 19.69 in W 25.6 in

The Circus - 1987

By Gérard Blain

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

drawings, not unlike an artist whom he particularly admires: Sempé. Which leads us to conclude this

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1990s Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Watercolor

Untitled, (Aerial Circus Series)
Untitled, (Aerial Circus Series)

Untitled, (Aerial Circus Series)

By Roland Ayers

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Roland Ayers (1932-2014). Untitled, (Aerial Circus Series), 1968. Ink on Strathmore illustration

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1960s Surrealist Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Paper, Ink

Circus Clown and Guitarist
Circus Clown and Guitarist

Circus Clown and Guitarist

Located in Milford, NH

A fine graphite drawing of a circus clown with guitarist by British / Canadian artist Jack Leonard

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1940s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Circus. 1957, paper, mixed technique, 19x27.2 cm

Circus. 1957, paper, mixed technique, 19x27.2 cm

Located in Riga, LV

Adolfs Zardins (1890 08 II Riga, Latvia – 1967 07 II Jurmala, Latvia), painter. Only in 1990 his relatives give his artistic heritage to publicity. “I am 58, and in five Years my c...

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1950s Abstract Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Streetcar Circus 5/20 - figurative, playful, pop-art, editioned lithograph
Streetcar Circus 5/20 - figurative, playful, pop-art, editioned lithograph

Streetcar Circus 5/20 - figurative, playful, pop-art, editioned lithograph

By Charles Pachter

Located in Bloomfield, ON

For pop artist Charles Pachter, the Toronto streetcar symbolizes the urban landscape he calls home. The iconic image of the streetcar whose tracks have criss-crossed Canada’s largest...

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Lithograph

Young Girl by the Window, Mid-century Portrait
Young Girl by the Window, Mid-century Portrait

Ben MessickYoung Girl by the Window, Mid-century Portrait, c. 1940

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 16 in D 0.25 in

Young Girl by the Window, Mid-century Portrait

By Ben Messick

Located in Soquel, CA

a childhood fascination with the circus and started drawing and painting the circus in 1935. His

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1940s American Impressionist Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Paper, Ink

On the Beach Baroque Style Figurative
On the Beach Baroque Style Figurative

Ben MessickOn the Beach Baroque Style Figurative, 1940

$440Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in

On the Beach Baroque Style Figurative

By Ben Messick

Located in Soquel, CA

a childhood fascination with the circus and started drawing and painting the circus in 1935. His

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1940s Baroque Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Paper, Ink

"Maeght Editeur, " Original Color Lithograph Poster
"Maeght Editeur, " Original Color Lithograph Poster

"Maeght Editeur, " Original Color Lithograph Poster

By Alexander Calder

Located in Milwaukee, WI

circus events and contributed drawings to the satirical National Police Gazette. From these activities it

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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Lithograph

"Derriere Le Miroir" Catalog with Five Lithographs
"Derriere Le Miroir" Catalog with Five Lithographs

"Derriere Le Miroir" Catalog with Five Lithographs

By Alexander Calder

Located in Milwaukee, WI

an interest in sport and circus events and contributed drawings to the satirical National Police

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1970s Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Lithograph

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Feeding Time at the Circus
Feeding Time at the Circus

Feeding Time at the Circus

By Ben Messick

Located in Graton, CA

. Messick had a childhood fascination with the circus and started drawing and painting the circus in 1935

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Oil

Circus figures
Circus figures

Jorge CastilloCircus figures, 1978

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H 37.5 in W 25.25 in D 2.5 in

Circus figures

By Jorge Castillo

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork is an original watercolor by surrealist Spanish artist Jorge Castillo, born 1933. It is signed and dated 78 at the upper right corner. The image size is 21 x 29.5 inches...

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1970s Surrealist Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Watercolor

The Happy Circus
The Happy Circus

Gérard BlainThe Happy Circus

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H 19.69 in W 25.6 in

The Happy Circus

By Gérard Blain

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful drawing of the great french artist Gerard Blain. Gallery certificate Hand signed by

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1990s Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Felt, Ink, Watercolor

“The Circus Performer”
“The Circus Performer”

“The Circus Performer”

By William Gropper

Located in Southampton, NY

Original gouache on archival paper of a female circus performer by the American artist, William

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1950s Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Gouache, Archival Paper

At the Circus
At the Circus

Akos SzaboAt the Circus

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H 15.63 in W 10.13 in

At the Circus

By Akos Szabo

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Born in Budapest, Hungary in 1936, artist Akos Szabo studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Hungary under Janos Kmetty and Aurel Bernath. By 1960, Szabo and his contemporaries birthe...

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1950s Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Watercolor

Surrealist Study of Circus Figures
Surrealist Study of Circus Figures

Surrealist Study of Circus Figures

Located in Houston, TX

Possibly a surrealist study with human figures, two dogs, and a camel within a tent structure. Painting is painted on tan paper with blue and earth toned colors. Newly framed in a gr...

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20th Century Abstract Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Flamme Interieure
Flamme Interieure

Flamme Interieure

By Alexander Calder

Located in Milwaukee, WI

sport and circus events and contributed drawings to the satirical National Police Gazette. From these

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1970s Abstract Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Lithograph

Set of Three WPA Style Circus Drawings by Austin Hogan
Set of Three WPA Style Circus Drawings by Austin Hogan

Set of Three WPA Style Circus Drawings by Austin Hogan

By Austin S. Hogan

Located in Rochester, NY

American fly fishing circles as an illustrator of fish, fisherman and detailed drawings of fishing flies

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

Lions in Circus - Original Hansigned Ink Drawing
Lions in Circus - Original Hansigned Ink Drawing

Lions in Circus - Original Hansigned Ink Drawing

By René Genis

Located in Paris, IDF

Rene GENIS (1922 - 2004) Lions in circus Original ink on paper Hansigned in ink Size of the image

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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

India Ink

Two Tigers at Circus - Original hansigned ink drawing
Two Tigers at Circus - Original hansigned ink drawing

Two Tigers at Circus - Original hansigned ink drawing

By René Genis

Located in Paris, IDF

Rene GENIS (1922-2004) Two Tigers at Circus Original ink and lavish drawing on paper Signed

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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

India Ink

Mr. Ebo's Circus IX
Mr. Ebo's Circus IX

Mr. Ebo's Circus IX

By Moe Brooker

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Signed and dated lower left Provenance: Collection of Mort Epstein Featured in Dee Perry's interview with the artist for Ideastream's "The Sound of Applause." Mar. 27, 2014 at 7...

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1970s Abstract Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Paper

Circus Performers
Circus Performers

Chaim GrossCircus Performers, 1960

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H 19 in W 21 in D 5 in

Circus Performers

By Chaim Gross

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Circus Performers 1960 work size 11x13.5 Chaim Gross (1904 Austria–1991 USA) will always be

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1960s Expressionist Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent & Awning Circus Banner "Natures Living Tripod"

Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent & Awning Circus Banner "Natures Living Tripod"

By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.

Located in Queens, NY

American painted side show circus banner of a man photographing a three legged sheep titled

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Fabric

French Watercolor - Circus Performers
French Watercolor - Circus Performers

French Watercolor - Circus Performers

By Maurice Porte

Located in Houston, TX

Engaging watercolor of circus performers at the center of the ring by Maurice Porte (1925-1994

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1990s Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

The Circus in the City - Original Ink and Watercolor - 1950s

The Circus in the City - Original Ink and Watercolor - 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

The circus in the city is an original artwork realized by Unknown artist in 1950s. China ink and

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1950s Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

'Trio of Circus Scenes', Carousel, Merry-Go-Round, Amusement Ride, Funfair
'Trio of Circus Scenes', Carousel, Merry-Go-Round, Amusement Ride, Funfair

'Trio of Circus Scenes', Carousel, Merry-Go-Round, Amusement Ride, Funfair

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, 'A. Dygert' for Audrey Dygert (American, 1922-2010) with artist seal and painted circa 1985. #1) 'The Race for the Brass Ring' - Height: 21.75 in x Width: 29.75...

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1980s Other Art Style Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Illustration Board

Calder 16 Circus Drawings Folio
Calder 16 Circus Drawings Folio

Calder 16 Circus Drawings Folio

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H 14 in W 17 in D 1 in

Calder 16 Circus Drawings Folio

By Alexander Calder

Located in santa monica, CA

This wonderful folio has 16 loose printed drawings of the early 1930s. Each is quietly humorous and

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1960s American Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

Six Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Framed Circus Drawings
Six Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Framed Circus Drawings

Six Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Framed Circus Drawings

By Alexander Calder

Located in San Francisco, CA

framed offset lithographs of Calder's playful Circus drawings from 1931-32, on wove paper, from

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20th Century American Vintage Circus Drawings

Alexander Calder Circus Drawings Portfolio
Alexander Calder Circus Drawings Portfolio

Alexander Calder Circus Drawings Portfolio

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H 17 in W 13 in D 0.5 in

Alexander Calder Circus Drawings Portfolio

By Alexander Calder

Located in Lambertville, NJ

The portfolio of 16 offset lithographs representing hundreds of "circus" drawings executed by

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

'The Circus'
'The Circus'

Aleksander Waleski'The Circus', 1953

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H 12.9 in W 16.9 in D 1.9 in

'The Circus'

By Aleksander Waleski

Located in Amsterdam, NL

. Sizes: Drawing size: 18,5 x 29 cm (7,2 x 11,4 Inch) Including frame: 33 x 43 cm (12,9 x 16,9 Inch

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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Circus Drawings

Materials

Pastel

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2010s Italian Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Circus Drawings

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Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White

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Fine Custom Upholstered Library Club Chairs In George Smith Style

Fine Custom Upholstered Library Club Chairs In George Smith Style

By George Smith

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Circus Drawings

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Brass

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$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

LU Louis Sconce AS

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

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Brass, Nickel

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LU Swing Sconce

$1,800 / item

H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in

LU Swing Sconce

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

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H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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Textile

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Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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Bone

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Circus Drawings

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Carrara Marble

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

$5,271Sale Price / set|30% Off

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By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Vintage Circus Drawings

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Burl, Poplar

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Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units

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$7,830 / set

H 72 in W 31 in D 15 in

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Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

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Metal

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$4,384 / item

H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

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2010s French Modern Vintage Circus Drawings

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One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

Located in London, GB

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Selection of Marc Chagall Color Lithographs

Selection of Marc Chagall Color Lithographs

$850 / item

H 26 in W 21 in D 1 in

Selection of Marc Chagall Color Lithographs

By Marc Chagall

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Glass, Wood, Paper

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Bauhaus modernist side table with multiple levels, Germany 1950s

Bauhaus modernist side table with multiple levels, Germany 1950s

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Vintage Circus Drawings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage circus drawings available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Modern, Abstract or Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 21 Modern, 3 Abstract, 2 Contemporary, 2 Surrealist and 1 Post-Impressionist examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the vintage circus drawings on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, beige, brown, orange and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but (after) Alexander Calder, Gérard Blain, René Genis, David Barnett and Moe Brooker produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in lithograph, paint and watercolor — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Vintage Circus Drawings?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — vintage circus drawings in our inventory begin at $210 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.