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O'Henry Fred Johnson Salem Witch Trials Sideshow Spider Girl Banner
O'Henry Fred Johnson Salem Witch Trials Sideshow Spider Girl Banner

O'Henry Fred Johnson Salem Witch Trials Sideshow Spider Girl Banner

Located in Santa Monica, CA

O'Henry Tent and Awning sideshow banner with original shipping tag. Unusual subject matter and fantastic story from the Salem witch trails to Spider Girl. This banner appears to have...

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Signed Silver Gelatin Photograph Philip Johnson, Architect, Lee Radziwill, Photo
Signed Silver Gelatin Photograph Philip Johnson, Architect, Lee Radziwill, Photo

Signed Silver Gelatin Photograph Philip Johnson, Architect, Lee Radziwill, Photo

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

Lee Radziwill and Philip Johnson at The Met - 10/18/1973 Over a 50-year span, McDarrah documented the rise of the Beat Generation, the city’s postmodern art movement, its off-off-B...

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1970s American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Paul T. Frankl Amoeba cloud coffee table Johnson Furniture Company - USA, 1940s
Paul T. Frankl Amoeba cloud coffee table Johnson Furniture Company - USA, 1940s

Paul T. Frankl Amoeba cloud coffee table Johnson Furniture Company - USA, 1940s

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in London, GB

He then moved to Los Angeles and found a fresh audience among the Hollywood elite, including clients Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and Fred Astaire. Produced for Johnson Furniture C...

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Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cork

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Vintage Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson
Vintage Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson

Vintage Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson

Unavailable

H 92.75 in W 228 in D 0.1 in

Vintage Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage hand painted sideshow banner by Fred Johnson. It is signed.

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Master Hypnotist Banner by Fred G. Johnson
Master Hypnotist Banner by Fred G. Johnson

Master Hypnotist Banner by Fred G. Johnson

Unavailable

H 94 in W 94 in D 0.5 in

Master Hypnotist Banner by Fred G. Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

'Master Hypnotist" Sideshow banner painted by Fred Johnson commissioned by Harold J Potter. Near mint condition.

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Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Eccentric Escapeologist Sideshow Banner by Fred G. Johnson
Eccentric Escapeologist Sideshow Banner by Fred G. Johnson

Eccentric Escapeologist Sideshow Banner by Fred G. Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

Large sideshow banner painted by Fred g Johnson, commissioned by Harold J Potter.

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Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Veteran Ventriloquist Sideshow Banner By Fred G Johnson
Veteran Ventriloquist Sideshow Banner By Fred G Johnson

Veteran Ventriloquist Sideshow Banner By Fred G Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

Veteran Ventriloquist painted banner by Fred G. Johnson commissioned by Harold J. Potter.

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Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Master Mentalist Sideshow Banner by Fred G Johnson
Master Mentalist Sideshow Banner by Fred G Johnson

Master Mentalist Sideshow Banner by Fred G Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

Large banner by Johnson commissioned by Harold J Potter. Signed by Johnson.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Andy Warhol, Fred Hughes, and Jed Johnson in Kuwait

Andy Warhol, Fred Hughes, and Jed Johnson in Kuwait

By Andy Warhol

Located in New York, NY

Framed by Handmade Frames to archival standards. Image comes with Certificate of Authenticity from The Andy Foundation for the Visual Arts. Markings on verso: 1. Foundation rubber s...

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Silver Gelatin

Hollywood Rubber Replicas Sideshow Banner
Hollywood Rubber Replicas Sideshow Banner

Hollywood Rubber Replicas Sideshow Banner

Unavailable

H 96 in W 96 in D 1 in

Hollywood Rubber Replicas Sideshow Banner

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

This is a large sideshow banner painted by Chicago based Fred g Johnson in the 1960s. Originally commissioned by minister Harold J Potter.

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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Collectibles and Curiosities

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: Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent & Awning, Chicago).  

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Fabric

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" (signed FRED JOHNSON, O HENRY TENT & AWNING, Chicago).  

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

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

The banner is signed by Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent & Awning, Chicago.

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

American Carnival Sideshow Banner "CRIME" c. 1920's Chicago
American Carnival Sideshow Banner "CRIME" c. 1920's Chicago

American Carnival Sideshow Banner "CRIME" c. 1920's Chicago

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Noted sideshow banner artist, Fred Johnson, worked for the Driver Brothers during the 1920's and 30's.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Signed Silver Gelatin Photograph Philip Johnson, Architect, Lee Radziwill, Photo
Signed Silver Gelatin Photograph Philip Johnson, Architect, Lee Radziwill, Photo

Signed Silver Gelatin Photograph Philip Johnson, Architect, Lee Radziwill, Photo

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

Lee Radziwill and Philip Johnson at The Met - 10/18/1973 Over a 50-year span, McDarrah documented the rise of the Beat Generation, the city’s postmodern art movement, its off-off-B...

Category

1970s American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

c. 1940's Fred Johnson Signed Sideshow Banner
c. 1940's Fred Johnson Signed Sideshow Banner

c. 1940's Fred Johnson Signed Sideshow Banner

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Original signed Fred Johnson sideshow banner. Fred Johnson painted circus and sideshow banners for 40 years while working for the O.

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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

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 "Natures Living Tripod" (att: Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent & Awning, Chicago).  

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Drawings

Materials

Fabric

Monster Museum Carnival Banner by Fred G Johnson
Monster Museum Carnival Banner by Fred G Johnson

Monster Museum Carnival Banner by Fred G Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

Monster Museum sideshow banner by Fred Johnson, commissioned by Harold J Potter.

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Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Plasteena Sideshow Banner by Fred G Johnson
Plasteena Sideshow Banner by Fred G Johnson

Plasteena Sideshow Banner by Fred G Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

"Plasteena" side show banner painted by Fred Johnson commissioned by Harold J Potter. Near mint condition.

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Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

"Electra" Banner by Fred G Johnson
"Electra" Banner by Fred G Johnson

"Electra" Banner by Fred G Johnson

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H 94 in W 94 in D 1 in

"Electra" Banner by Fred G Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

Large sideshow banner by Fred G Johnson commissioned by Harold J Potter. Signed by Johnson.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Girl To Gorilla Circus Banner signed Fred G Johnson
Girl To Gorilla Circus Banner signed Fred G Johnson

Girl To Gorilla Circus Banner signed Fred G Johnson

By Fred G. Johnson

Located in Toronto, ON

Hand painted artwork by renowned circus advertising artist Fred G Johnson. Made for the O.Henry Tent and Awning Company of Chicago Ilinois.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Paint, Canvas

Electra Circus Sideshow Banner by Snap Wyatt
Electra Circus Sideshow Banner by Snap Wyatt

Electra Circus Sideshow Banner by Snap Wyatt

Located in North Hollywood, CA

In the world of circus art, the names Snap Wyatt and Fred Johnson are held in high regard and reverence.

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Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Wide Circus Banner by Johnson Fred G
Wide Circus Banner by Johnson Fred G

Wide Circus Banner by Johnson Fred G

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H 177.17 in W 98.43 in D 0.2 in

Wide Circus Banner by Johnson Fred G

Located in BORDEAUX, FR

Rare and beautiful American circus banner by Johnson Fred G. It features 2 original attractions.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

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Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria

Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 32 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot t...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Composition, Metal, Brass

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints
Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints

Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Foil

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

$696Sale Price / item|52% Off

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s
Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s

Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s

By Bertil Vallien, Boda Smide AB

Located in Basel, BS

Rare fireplace screen designed by Bertil Vallien in the mid 1960s and produced by Boda Smide. Hand forged iron with well crafted and perfectly proportioned details. Whole length: 8...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden

Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden

$4,500 / set

H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in

Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden

By Børge Mogensen, Karl Anderson

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Chloe Rattan Table Lamps, Handcrafted Lighting, Organic Design, New
Chloe Rattan Table Lamps, Handcrafted Lighting, Organic Design, New

Chloe Rattan Table Lamps, Handcrafted Lighting, Organic Design, New

$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 9.45 in

Chloe Rattan Table Lamps, Handcrafted Lighting, Organic Design, New

Located in Oxford, GB

A Pair of Chloe Rattan Table Lamps Handcrafted with care in our workshop, the Chloe Rattan Table Lamp is an original design that blends artisanal charm with organic elegance. Eac...

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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'

LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'

$1,400 / item

H 6 in W 6 in D 7.75 in

LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Copper

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s

French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. The condition is excellent.  

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...

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Velvet

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel construction on a large spoked farm wheel ...

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Iron, Sheet Metal

1960s English Carnival Sign
1960s English Carnival Sign

1960s English Carnival Sign

$1,650

H 23 in W 42.13 in D 0.13 in

1960s English Carnival Sign

Located in High Point, NC

1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...

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Vintage 1960s English Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fred johnson you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, canvas and animal skin, every fred johnson was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer fred johnson, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A fred johnson, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made fred johnson has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fred G. Johnson and O. Henry Tent and Awning Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Fred Johnson?

The average selling price for a fred johnson at 1stDibs is $5,733, while they’re typically $2,200 on the low end and $28,500 for the highest priced.