Hand Painted Panels
Vintage 1950s North American Primitive Carnival Art
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art
Oak
Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Carnival Art
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s American Carnival Art
Plaster, Pine
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Metal
Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Plywood
Vintage 1920s English Carnival Art
Wood, Paper
Vintage 1960s English Carnival Art
Vintage 1930s North American Folk Art Signs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Canvas, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Art
Wood
20th Century American Signs
20th Century American Carnival Art
20th Century American Carnival Art
20th Century American Carnival Art
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Toys
Tin
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chairs
Velvet, Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Signs
Plywood
Early 20th Century German Other Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Canvas
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century Carnival Art
Wood
Early 20th Century British Carnival Art
Linen
Late 20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art
Canvas
20th Century American Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Canvas
Early 20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Wood, Paint
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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.
- Is Fornasetti hand painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if pottery is hand-painted, examine its surface closely with a magnifying glass. Often, the hand-painting process leaves behind visible brushstrokes that you can see when you magnify the piece. Also, slight variations in patterns may indicate that a person completed the detail work rather than a machine. If you need assistance evaluating your pottery, take it to a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. Explore a diverse assortment of pottery on 1stDibs.
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