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Antique French Folk Art Circus Tumbling Acrobat Toy Model, C.1920
Antique French Folk Art Circus Tumbling Acrobat Toy Model, C.1920

Antique French Folk Art Circus Tumbling Acrobat Toy Model, C.1920

Located in London, GB

and fully functional piece. The hand painted papier mâché circus acrobats perpetually tumble based on

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Set of two Wood Vintage Pull Toys, 20th Century
Set of two Wood Vintage Pull Toys, 20th Century

Set of two Wood Vintage Pull Toys, 20th Century

$495 / set

H 11.5 in W 15.75 in D 5 in

Set of two Wood Vintage Pull Toys, 20th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Set of two vintage wood pull toys, 20th Century. Charming folk art circus wagon and pair of ducks

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood, Paper

Large Folk art /surrealist Oil painting on canvas.. Circus scene. " Burning Tent
Large Folk art /surrealist Oil painting on canvas.. Circus scene. " Burning Tent

Large Folk art /surrealist Oil painting on canvas.. Circus scene. " Burning Tent

Located in Buffalo, NY

Large Folk art / surrealist Oil painting on canvas.. depicting circus scene. "Burning Tent".. Very

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner
1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner

$6,500

H 82.25 in W 112.5 in D 1 in

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s "Prince Buddah" circus sideshow banner.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Side Show Circus By Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Side Show Circus By Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Side Show Circus By Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

taught surrealist Folk Art painter specializing in bright lively colorful crowds that often evinced a

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas, Paper

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"

Located in Incline Village, NV

This highly animated, bright and colorful circus poster portrays a fabulous looking clown in white

Category

Vintage 1970s Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns

Located in Incline Village, NV

This bright and colorful circus poster depicts six seated clowns with their backs to the audience

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros, circa 1971 "Buffalo Bill’s Wild West"
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros, circa 1971 "Buffalo Bill’s Wild West"

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros, circa 1971 "Buffalo Bill’s Wild West"

Located in Incline Village, NV

This bright and colorful, action packed circus poster portrays the quintessential Buffalo Bill

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Early 20th Century Circus Banner

Early 20th Century Circus Banner

$2,360

H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 0.4 in

Early 20th Century Circus Banner

Located in Brecht, BE

For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.

Category

Early 20th Century British Carnival Art

Materials

Linen

Hand Painted Wooden Circus Ticket Office Sign
Hand Painted Wooden Circus Ticket Office Sign

Hand Painted Wooden Circus Ticket Office Sign

$1,275

H 20.25 in W 56 in D 1.75 in

Hand Painted Wooden Circus Ticket Office Sign

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A hand painted circus ticket office sign. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Signs

Materials

Wood

5 Old Traveling Circus Barriers, circa 1950
5 Old Traveling Circus Barriers, circa 1950

5 Old Traveling Circus Barriers, circa 1950

$726 / item

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

5 Old Traveling Circus Barriers, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

5 Old traveling circus barriers. Painted on both sides. Were hung on supports, these supports are

Category

Vintage 1950s French Other Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up Circus Performer is an original vintage toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy

Category

Early 20th Century French Toys

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls
Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls

Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls

$5,407

H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century circus balancing balls. We share what we love, and we love these rare early

Category

Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Circa 1940s English Showman's Mini Rollercoaster Travelling Fairground Circus
Circa 1940s English Showman's Mini Rollercoaster Travelling Fairground Circus

Circa 1940s English Showman's Mini Rollercoaster Travelling Fairground Circus

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A wonderful period showman's mini rollercoaster, constructed in pine with its original steps and single ride on cart. Typical of the travelling fairground community, the coaster has ...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Toys

Materials

Pine

Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger & Lion
Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger & Lion

Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger & Lion

Located in Lowestoft, GB

by the Ringling Brothers Circus Show circa 1900 The two panels would have hung over the cages of

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Carnival Art

Materials

Plaster, Pine

1950s Modern Impressionist Oil On Canvas "circus" by Arnold Benjamin Hodgkins
1950s Modern Impressionist Oil On Canvas "circus" by Arnold Benjamin Hodgkins

1950s Modern Impressionist Oil On Canvas "circus" by Arnold Benjamin Hodgkins

By Harold Hodgkin

Located in Buffalo, NY

1950s Modern Impressionist Oil On Canvas "circus" by Arnold Benjamin Hodgkins.. Retains original

Category

Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Large Channel Letter A Circus Lettering Advertising Sign from the the 1960s
Large Channel Letter A Circus Lettering Advertising Sign from the the 1960s

Large Channel Letter A Circus Lettering Advertising Sign from the the 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

told us that the letter came from circus signage — while we cannot confirm this, the shape and color

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal, Tin

Mid 20th C Harlequin Costume Wookey Hole Clown Museum Fairground Circus Curio
Mid 20th C Harlequin Costume Wookey Hole Clown Museum Fairground Circus Curio

Mid 20th C Harlequin Costume Wookey Hole Clown Museum Fairground Circus Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A vintage harlequin costume with its original hat and glove, from the Wookey Hole collection, donated from the Clowns Gallery Museum. Mid 20th century in age, a hand full of nibbles...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Carnival Art

Materials

Textile

Hunt Brother Circus & Wild West Show Three-Sheet Broadside, circa 1900-1910
Hunt Brother Circus & Wild West Show Three-Sheet Broadside, circa 1900-1910

Hunt Brother Circus & Wild West Show Three-Sheet Broadside, circa 1900-1910

Located in York County, PA

Three-sheet, narrow, vertical broadside, made to advertise Hunt Brothers Circus and Wild West Show

Category

Early 20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall
Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall

Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A truly fantastic group of totally original untouched decorative fairground pillars by the infamous Robert J Lakin Company of 67 Besley Street, Streatham, London The pillars are h...

Category

Early 20th Century English Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler
Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler

Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

melancholy and placid one. While he worked in the most modern of styles, he adapted it to an anecdotal folk

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

"Circus Performers, " Brilliant Example of Surrealist Folk Art w/ Wood Marquetry
"Circus Performers, " Brilliant Example of Surrealist Folk Art w/ Wood Marquetry

"Circus Performers, " Brilliant Example of Surrealist Folk Art w/ Wood Marquetry

By Renato Maggiora

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brilliantly designed and executed, this example of wood inlay Folk Art, by Renato Maggiora in 1953

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Artisan Made Studio Pottery Circus
Vintage Artisan Made Studio Pottery Circus

Vintage Artisan Made Studio Pottery Circus

$1,250

H 4.25 in W 10.25 in D 8 in

Vintage Artisan Made Studio Pottery Circus

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This captivating artisan studio pottery set is a masterful expression of 1970s folk art, presenting

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster

Located in Savannah, GA

This large and very colorful vintage Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Baily Circus ink on paper poster

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Posters

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Gold & Orange Blown Mercury Glass Circus Lion Christmas Tree Ornament
Gold & Orange Blown Mercury Glass Circus Lion Christmas Tree Ornament

Gold & Orange Blown Mercury Glass Circus Lion Christmas Tree Ornament

$40Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 3.5 in W 2 in D 1.5 in

Gold & Orange Blown Mercury Glass Circus Lion Christmas Tree Ornament

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

typical circus zig zag design. He is 3 1/2 inches tall and about 2 inches around. I am listing these one

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare 1923 Wurlitzer Calliola Orchestral Band . "Old Time Circus Calliope
Rare 1923 Wurlitzer Calliola Orchestral Band . "Old Time Circus Calliope

Rare 1923 Wurlitzer Calliola Orchestral Band . "Old Time Circus Calliope

By Wurlitzer

Located in Buffalo, NY

amusement parks, circuses, and theaters, bringing orchestral sounds to life. Think of it as a massive

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

Surreal Figurative Painting, Roland Gautier
Surreal Figurative Painting, Roland Gautier

Surreal Figurative Painting, Roland Gautier

$1,531

H 38.19 in W 46.46 in D 0.79 in

Surreal Figurative Painting, Roland Gautier

Located in London, GB

folk art about it. Signed 'RG'. Created by Gautier in 1997 as per stated verso. Original frame in

Category

Late 20th Century French Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Plywood, Paint

Vintage Wooden Harlequin Jester Figure
Vintage Wooden Harlequin Jester Figure

Vintage Wooden Harlequin Jester Figure

$795

H 29.5 in W 5.25 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Wooden Harlequin Jester Figure

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

ceremonial energy—somewhere between circus folk art and surrealist dream figure. Hand-painted with

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paint

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Painted 'Rhinoceros' Circus Carousel Section
Painted 'Rhinoceros' Circus Carousel Section

Painted 'Rhinoceros' Circus Carousel Section

Located in Vancouver, BC

rhinoceros. Note the original, untouched patina on this rare and wonderful piece of folk art. Measurements

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Giant Antique Circus Carnival Mallet
Giant Antique Circus Carnival Mallet

Giant Antique Circus Carnival Mallet

Unavailable

H 37.5 in W 9.5 in D 7.25 in

Giant Antique Circus Carnival Mallet

Located in Chicago, IL

Giant Antique Circus Carnival Mallet For Strongman game. We have more mallets available.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"

1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"

Unavailable

H 85.25 in W 112.5 in D 0.1 in

1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s circus sideshow banner "Prince Buddah".

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

1950s Circus or Carnival Ball and Chain

1950s Circus or Carnival Ball and Chain

Unavailable

H 13 in Dm 13 in

1950s Circus or Carnival Ball and Chain

Located in Chicago, IL

1950's Circus/Carnival Ball & Chain. Chain L 33"

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Circa 1950s French Childs Carnival/Circus Prop Chair
Circa 1950s French Childs Carnival/Circus Prop Chair

Circa 1950s French Childs Carnival/Circus Prop Chair

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 14 in D 25.5 in

Circa 1950s French Childs Carnival/Circus Prop Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A wonderful whimsical circa 1950s French Childs Carnival and/or Circus prop chair. Carved parts

Category

Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mankillers Circus Banner
Mankillers Circus Banner

Mankillers Circus Banner

Unavailable

H 91 in Dm 1 in

Mankillers Circus Banner

By Snap Wyatt

Located in Toronto, ON

Vibrantly colored circus promotional banner featuring python and jungle maidens.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Circus Peanuts Banner
Circus Peanuts Banner

Circus Peanuts Banner

Unavailable

H 53 in W 66 in

Circus Peanuts Banner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful and hugely scaled Circus Peanuts banner from the 40s !

Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Cotton

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

Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Bailey

Unavailable

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Carnival Art

Carved Carousel Jumper Horse Carnival Circus
Carved Carousel Jumper Horse Carnival Circus

Carved Carousel Jumper Horse Carnival Circus

Unavailable

H 44 in W 45 in D 10 in

Carved Carousel Jumper Horse Carnival Circus

By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker

Located in Lenox, MA

This gorgeous carousel horse once belonged to a summer camp in Glen Spey, NY. The camp owners acquired the whole merry-go-round in 1940 at an auction. It is attributed to Charles Loo...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

Pair of Folding Wrought Iron and Tole Circus Lions
Pair of Folding Wrought Iron and Tole Circus Lions

Pair of Folding Wrought Iron and Tole Circus Lions

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 41.34 in D 18.51 in

Pair of Folding Wrought Iron and Tole Circus Lions

Located in Stamford, GB

A possibly unique pair of folding wrought iron and tole circus lions, believed to have flanked the

Category

Mid-20th Century English Primitive Carnival Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Antique Iron Banded Wood Carnival or Circus Strongman's Mallet
Large Antique Iron Banded Wood Carnival or Circus Strongman's Mallet

Large Antique Iron Banded Wood Carnival or Circus Strongman's Mallet

Located in Concord, MA

Large antique iron banded wood carnival strongman's mallet. Measures: Length 35 3/4 inches, height 9 1/2 inches, diameter 8 inches. Terrific object.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Signed Painting by Léopold Van Roy, 1947
Signed Painting by Léopold Van Roy, 1947

Signed Painting by Léopold Van Roy, 1947

Unavailable

H 23.23 in W 1.97 in D 27.56 in

Signed Painting by Léopold Van Roy, 1947

Located in Brussels, BE

1921 is a self-taught painter. His style is close to cubism and sometimes of naïve and folk art

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Folk Art Paintings

19th Century American Folk Art Circus Fairground Wagon Faun Mask Billy Jamieson
19th Century American Folk Art Circus Fairground Wagon Faun Mask Billy Jamieson

19th Century American Folk Art Circus Fairground Wagon Faun Mask Billy Jamieson

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large American circus wagon mask, carved from a single piece of soft wood, likely to be pitch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Carvings from Circus Wagon
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Carvings from Circus Wagon

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Carvings from Circus Wagon

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

a South East Asian design to bring mystery and mystique to the travelling circus. Incredible Folk

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon Free Shipping within the United

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Flea Circus Canvas Banner, circa 1950s
Flea Circus Canvas Banner, circa 1950s

Flea Circus Canvas Banner, circa 1950s

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H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 0.4 in

Flea Circus Canvas Banner, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Flea circus canvas banner, circa 1950s - Hand painted on heavy canvas - English, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s English Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Genuine Circus Elephant Training Foot Stool
Genuine Circus Elephant Training Foot Stool

Genuine Circus Elephant Training Foot Stool

Located in London, GB

We are proud to offer a genuine early 20th century English circus elephant balancing stool. This

Category

Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Circus Wagon Figure
Circus Wagon Figure

Circus Wagon Figure

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H 54 in W 14.5 in D 10 in

Circus Wagon Figure

Located in Culver City, CA

Mysterious circus wagon figure by Samuel A. Robb for Barnum & Bailey Circus

Category

Antique 19th Century Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Circus Elements
Wooden Circus Elements

Wooden Circus Elements

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H 67 in W 12 in D 8 in

Wooden Circus Elements

Located in Culver City, CA

Large primitive wooden blocks with beautiful patina and original paint.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tiller & Clowes Marionette Donkey Puppets Circus Fairground
19th Century Tiller & Clowes Marionette Donkey Puppets Circus Fairground

19th Century Tiller & Clowes Marionette Donkey Puppets Circus Fairground

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A wonderful piece of English Folk Art. A hand carved and painting Tiller & Clowes donkey marionette

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

String, Pine

Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Wood Polar Bear
Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Wood Polar Bear

Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Wood Polar Bear

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H 21.66 in W 39.38 in D 11.03 in

Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Wood Polar Bear

Located in Brecht, BE

Art Forain/Folk Art, this carved wood circus polar bear is a unique find, extremely rare and quirky

Category

Early 20th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Horse Drawn Circus Clown in Cart, American, circa 1902
Horse Drawn Circus Clown in Cart, American, circa 1902

Horse Drawn Circus Clown in Cart, American, circa 1902

By Gong Bell Mfg. Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Whimsical cast iron horse drawn articulated toy that depicts a clown who, when rolled across a flat surface, fans himself by waving his right arm back and forth. It was manufactured ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Monumental 1940s Americana Painted Circus Banner by O. Henry Tent & Awning
Monumental 1940s Americana Painted Circus Banner by O. Henry Tent & Awning

Monumental 1940s Americana Painted Circus Banner by O. Henry Tent & Awning

By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co., Fred G. Johnson

Located in Queens, NY

Thirty foot-long American painted side show circus banner depicting a colorful array of different

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

1930s American Painted Circus Canvas Carnival Strange Girls Freakshow Sideshow
1930s American Painted Circus Canvas Carnival Strange Girls Freakshow Sideshow

1930s American Painted Circus Canvas Carnival Strange Girls Freakshow Sideshow

Located in Haarlem, NL

Antique American hand painted circus carnival canvas or banner to announce a sideshow with "Strange

Category

Early 20th Century Central American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Original Seils-Sterling Circus Poster
Original Seils-Sterling Circus Poster

Original Seils-Sterling Circus Poster

Located in Peekskill, NY

well known for her heel catching trick. This wonderful circus poster for the Seils-Sterling

Category

Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

19th Century English Circus Flagpole
19th Century English Circus Flagpole

19th Century English Circus Flagpole

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H 39 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

19th Century English Circus Flagpole

Located in London, GB

19th century circus flagpole We are proud to offer an original 19th century hand carved circus

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Carnival Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mermaid Circus
Mermaid Circus

Mermaid Circus

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H 24 in W 34 in

Mermaid Circus

Located in Downingtown, PA

Signed lower right R. Cahoon. Mermaid Circus shows a man and mermaid standing on the back of a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Masonite

"Bengal Tiger" Circus Banner, circa 1940s
"Bengal Tiger" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

"Bengal Tiger" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

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H 85 in W 117 in L 85 in

"Bengal Tiger" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare side show banner from 1940s circus - large scale "Bengal Tiger" Hand painted oil on heavy

Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

"Jungle Killers" Circus Banner, circa 1940s
"Jungle Killers" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

"Jungle Killers" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gigantic Side Show Banner from 1940s Circus - "Jungle Killers" Hand painted oil on heavy canvas

Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Fairground or Circus Entrance Lions
Pair of Fairground or Circus Entrance Lions

Pair of Fairground or Circus Entrance Lions

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H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 18.9 in

Pair of Fairground or Circus Entrance Lions

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Magnificent pair of large circus or fairground display lions, handmade and painted thick gauge

Category

Early 20th Century English Carnival Art

Gigantic "Rubber Girl" Circus Banner, circa 1940s
Gigantic "Rubber Girl" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

Gigantic "Rubber Girl" Circus Banner, circa 1940s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gigantic Side Show Banner from 1940s Circus - "The Indian Rubber Girl" Hand painted oil on heavy

Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

A Vintage Large Wrestlers Canvas from a Circus Sideshow
A Vintage Large Wrestlers Canvas from a Circus Sideshow

A Vintage Large Wrestlers Canvas from a Circus Sideshow

Located in Ferndale, MI

A Wonderful large 1950s painted canvas banner from an all-star wrestlers circus show. Front has

Category

Vintage 1950s American More Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Vintage J Chein Tin Litho Circus Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank
Vintage J Chein Tin Litho Circus Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank

Vintage J Chein Tin Litho Circus Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank

By J. Chein & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage mid century tin litho mechanical coin bank in the shape of a circus elephant, mad by J

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Tin

Rare Early 20th Century Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty German Circus Collection
Rare Early 20th Century Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty German Circus Collection

Rare Early 20th Century Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty German Circus Collection

Located in London, GB

Rare Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection We are proud to offer a wonderful collection of

Category

Vintage 1910s German Victorian Toys

Materials

Cotton, Faux Fur, Wood

19th Century English Fairground Circus Mask Bust Carving Ottoman Curio
19th Century English Fairground Circus Mask Bust Carving Ottoman Curio

19th Century English Fairground Circus Mask Bust Carving Ottoman Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An early fairground carving of a eastern moustached ottoman, in untouched original condition. The carving has been overpainted and overpainted, typically the way of a travelling f...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

Eric James Mellon Studio Pottery Tile with Nude Titled Circus Trapeze
Eric James Mellon Studio Pottery Tile with Nude Titled Circus Trapeze

Eric James Mellon Studio Pottery Tile with Nude Titled Circus Trapeze

By Eric James Mellon 1

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

with a seated nude and with a female trapeze performer titled Circus:Trapeze by renowned ceramic artist

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1990s English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Mexican Folk Art "Two Horses" Circus Scene
Mexican Folk Art "Two Horses" Circus Scene

Mexican Folk Art "Two Horses" Circus Scene

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

it to an anecdotal folk-art approach distinctly his own. When he was an infant, de Servin's family

Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler
Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler

Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

melancholy and placid one. While he worked in the most modern of styles, he adapted it to an anecdotal folk

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Mexican Folk Art "Two Horses" Circus Scene
Mexican Folk Art "Two Horses" Circus Scene

Mexican Folk Art "Two Horses" Circus Scene

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

it to an anecdotal folk-art approach distinctly his own. When he was an infant, de Servin's family

Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler
Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler

Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

melancholy and placid one. While he worked in the most modern of styles, he adapted it to an anecdotal folk

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Folk Art Hand Made Circus Game Wheel
Folk Art Hand Made Circus Game Wheel

Folk Art Hand Made Circus Game Wheel

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H 35 in W 35 in D 5 in

Folk Art Hand Made Circus Game Wheel

Located in Oakland, CA

Old pin wheel sculpture dating to the late 1940s to 1950s, multi-colored and weathered from being in the elements giving it that patina that only comes from time and the elements. Co...

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Paint

Folk Art Americana Hand-Painted Circus Banner of a Seal Man by Fred Johnson
Folk Art Americana Hand-Painted Circus Banner of a Seal Man by Fred Johnson

Folk Art Americana Hand-Painted Circus Banner of a Seal Man by Fred Johnson

Located in Queens, NY

20th Century American painted side show circus banner of a man in the form of a seal titled "Sealo

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Very Large Scottish Folk Art Original Working Circus Training Horse Mount
Very Large Scottish Folk Art Original Working Circus Training Horse Mount

Very Large Scottish Folk Art Original Working Circus Training Horse Mount

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Very large Scottish Folk Art original working circus training horse mount Very large Scottish Folk

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Vintage 1950s Scottish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Circus and Carnival Performers" by Lucile Blanch
"Circus and Carnival Performers" by Lucile Blanch

"Circus and Carnival Performers" by Lucile Blanch

By Lucile Blanch

Located in Wiscasset, ME

This was a painted panel utilized in an artist created carousel featured in the Woodstock Library Fair circa 1950s. See included image.

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Paintings

Great WPA Era Painting of a Busy Circus

Great WPA Era Painting of a Busy Circus

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H 26.5 in W 32.25 in D 2 in

Great WPA Era Painting of a Busy Circus

Located in Wiscasset, ME

It does appear to have a signature, but I cannot make out the name. Very well executed.

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Paintings

Whimsical French 1950s Cast Bronze Circus Ring
Whimsical French 1950s Cast Bronze Circus Ring

Whimsical French 1950s Cast Bronze Circus Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

"Under the Big Top" this very charming sculpture depicting a dynamic circus ring complete with

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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Great WPA 1930s Lion Tamer Circus Painting by R. G. Fiege
Great WPA 1930s Lion Tamer Circus Painting by R. G. Fiege

Great WPA 1930s Lion Tamer Circus Painting by R. G. Fiege

By R.G. Fiege

Located in Wiscasset, ME

, does not detract from the painting. The great depression was as hard on circuses as it was on every

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Paintings

Pair of Lion Oil Paintings on Board, Perhaps Circus Decor
Pair of Lion Oil Paintings on Board, Perhaps Circus Decor

Pair of Lion Oil Paintings on Board, Perhaps Circus Decor

Located in Palm Beach, FL

architectural remnants possible from a circus car.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent and Awning, Chicago Side Show Circus Banner "Sealo"

Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent and Awning, Chicago Side Show Circus Banner "Sealo"

By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.

Located in Queens, NY

American painted side show circus banner of a man in the form of a seal titled "Sealo" (signed

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Fabric

Americana Folk Art Circus Tent Style Original Painted Bird Cage
Americana Folk Art Circus Tent Style Original Painted Bird Cage

Americana Folk Art Circus Tent Style Original Painted Bird Cage

Located in Manhasset, NY

An Americana Folk Art original painted bird cage. In bright vibrant original paint comes this

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Primitives

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Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900
Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900

Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900

$1,876 / set

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Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in TEYJAT, FR

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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank." A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with puppet stage and figu...

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Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk & Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk & Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk & Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition

By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

Desk lamp, originally manufactured at the historical Wiener Werkstätte and archived at the WW-pattern-books with the # S 142 - all in all, just eight lamps were manufactured at the W...

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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

By Victor Horta

Located in Lisse, NL

Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

ABV Borsani  Large storage cabinet / bar / bookcase with painted central door
ABV Borsani  Large storage cabinet / bar / bookcase with painted central door

ABV Borsani Large storage cabinet / bar / bookcase with painted central door

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

COD-Z232 ABV Borsani Large storage cabinet / bar / bookcase with central door painted on parchment by the artist Eugenio Rossi with scenes from the commedia dell'arte. Two doors in ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Wood

French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona
French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona

French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona

$3,800

H 10 in W 48.5 in D 5 in

French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona

Located in Essex, MA

With acorn and oak leaf crest and scrolled swans. Probably used over a bed.

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Antique 1810s French Empire Bed Coronas

Materials

Other

Fine Hand Carved Folk Art Zodiac Sign, Charles Pizzano, 1950
Fine Hand Carved Folk Art Zodiac Sign, Charles Pizzano, 1950

Fine Hand Carved Folk Art Zodiac Sign, Charles Pizzano, 1950

$1,400Sale Price|60% Off

H 34 in W 34 in D 1 in

Fine Hand Carved Folk Art Zodiac Sign, Charles Pizzano, 1950

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a beautiful blue and gold hand carved and hand painted zodiac sign crafted by Charles Pizzano, circa 1950. The 32 inch octagonal shaped sign was just one of Pizzano's prolif...

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Vintage 1950s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Italian Art Nouveau Verdigris Bonze and Frosted Glass Chandelier
Italian Art Nouveau Verdigris Bonze and Frosted Glass Chandelier

Italian Art Nouveau Verdigris Bonze and Frosted Glass Chandelier

Located in North Miami, FL

This Art Nouveau design chandelier with Schiavo textured glass diffusers and platter, are supported by the rich green verdigris bronze frame. 6 bulbs for maximum illumination. NO...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Green Blown Glass Lantern
Green Blown Glass Lantern

Green Blown Glass Lantern

$4,200

H 16 in Dm 8 in

Green Blown Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lantern with silver tone hardware and a single interior light. Measurements: Drop: 16" Diameter: 8"

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Vintage 1950s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers
Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers

Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers

$5,622

H 72.05 in W 48.82 in D 19.69 in

Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers

Located in Vo', Veneto

Alpine Blue Painted Wardrobe with Sunflowers Measurements: H. 183 cm - W. 128 (150 to the frames) cm - D. 55 (66 to the frames) cm Period: Late 18th century Origin: Bavarian Alps Wo...

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Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Fir

Folk art wedding chest from 1849
Folk art wedding chest from 1849

Folk art wedding chest from 1849

$1,816

H 18.12 in W 44.1 in D 20.87 in

Folk art wedding chest from 1849

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A pine wedding chest from 1849. The illustrations are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would have been in the clean room of th...

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Antique 1840s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Mid-20th Century Black Forest Small Taxidermy Fawn on Green Painted Plinth
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Small Taxidermy Fawn on Green Painted Plinth

Mid-20th Century Black Forest Small Taxidermy Fawn on Green Painted Plinth

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

A very rare and very small stuffed real Bambi. Laying on a green painted wooden piece. Eyes in glass. The fur is in excellent condition. One ear has a small fur fault. Great decorati...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Fur

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Octagonal Dana Bowl
Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Octagonal Dana Bowl

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Octagonal Dana Bowl

By Daisy Makeig-Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Wedgwood Fairyland lustre octagonal bowl. Dana - Castle on a Road pattern to exterior panels with Trentham Bead borders on black ground. Bird in a hoop pattern to interior with Flami...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard
Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard

Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard

$5,448

H 65.36 in W 48.43 in D 19.69 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

Materials

Fir

Bally's 'Dixieland' Pinball Arcade Game, 1968
Bally's 'Dixieland' Pinball Arcade Game, 1968

Bally's 'Dixieland' Pinball Arcade Game, 1968

$4,200

H 68.75 in W 24 in D 55.5 in

Bally's 'Dixieland' Pinball Arcade Game, 1968

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 'DIXIELAND' themed pinball machine from 1968. Made by Bally's. In excellent working condition. Great visuals and sounds. Fun paced gameplay. Game has two small flippers, whic...

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Vintage 1960s American Games

Materials

Metal

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Folk Art Circus For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic folk art circus available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and canvas, every folk art circus was constructed with great care. Find 77 options for an antique or vintage folk art circus now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folk art circus — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A folk art circus made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one folk art circus that is appealing in its simplicity, but O. Henry Tent and Awning Co., Fred G. Johnson and Gong Bell Mfg. Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Folk Art Circus?

The average selling price for a folk art circus at 1stDibs is $2,675, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.