Vintage Carnival Banner
Tina Turner and Prince Carnival Banner Wall Decoration
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tina Turner, Prince and Fats Domino Or Percy Sledge (?) ,
all together on a large carnival banner
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic "Plenty For Two" sideshow banner painted by Snap Wyatt. Great manageable size.
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Iron
1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s "Prince Buddah" circus sideshow banner.
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Iron
American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vividly painted American sideshow banner with larger than life subject matter. Painted by the self
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
American Sideshow Wondercade Circus Banner Signed J. Sigler
By Sigler Studios
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A personal favorite! 15 1/2 feet tall. American "Wondercade" sideshow banner. Painted and signed by
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early example of American sideshow banner art. Painted at the Sunshine Studio in Witchita, Kansas
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
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
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
"Male Nude with Banner and Pole, " Rare Midcentury Painting by Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
exotic environments such as the circus, carnival, deserted beach, or Dali-esque setting. This richly
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Paint
Original Vintage Travel Poster Brazil Pan Am Airline Carnival Rio De Janeiro Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage PanAm travel poster for Brazil Carnival in Rio Pan American World's Most
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1950s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Paper
H 42.13 in W 27.96 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Brazil Pan Am Airline Carnival Rio de Janeiro Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage PanAm travel poster for Brazil Carnival in Rio Pan American World's Most
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1950s Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Paper
Rare Amazing Hermès Banner of 3 Carnaval de Venise Silk Scarves 130 inches
By Hermès
Located in FR
Amazing Banner made of 3 authentic Hermès Scarves
Probably created for an Hermès event
The 3
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1990s French Vintage Carnival Banner
Rare Amazing Hermès Banner of 3 Carnaval de Venise Silk Scarves 130 inches
By Hermès
Located in FR
Amazing Banner made of 3 authentic Hermès Scarves
Probably created for an Hermès event
The 3
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1990s French Vintage Carnival Banner
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1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1950’s Enamel and Neon Corner Sign Cafe
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s enamel and neon corner Cafe sign. It has new transformer and wiring. Please note that there will be additional fee for making shipping crate.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Enamel
McVitie & Price Counter Top Cake Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
McVitie & Price Counter Top Cake Shop Display Cabinet
This is a Glazed Counter top Display Cabinet is made in walnut it holds 4 sliding shelves so that the contents can be easily...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Walnut
Think Big Giant Matches and Matchbox
By Think Big
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of oversized matches and matchbox, made by Think Big NYC in 1984. Set contains all 8 original matches. Box slides open as a normal matchbox would. Matches are removable...
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1980s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Felt, Wood, Paint, Plastic, Paper
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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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Carousel Boat by L' Autopède, 1940s
By L'Autopède
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carousel boat by Atelier L' Autopède Belgium.
This merry-go-round hand-made metal boat is the first model of the first serie boats made by L' Autopède in 1948: it has a beautiful m...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Double Sided English Fairground Sign
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Double Sided English Fairground Sign
A genuine English mid-20th Century double sided hand painted fairground sign. Better Game, Better Sport, Better Tr...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Plywood
Salt mill and pepper grinder set in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
The SoShiro Pok collection salt mill and pepper grinder set is crafted from walnut wood, embedded with glass pearl beads, and fitted with all-ceramic, non-oxidizing or corroding grin...
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2010s Kenyan International Style Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Ceramic, Hardwood, Walnut, Beads
1880s Odd Fellows Lodge Banner from Dakota
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 1880s Odd Fellows Lodge all-seeing eye banner from Centerville, Dakota. Excellent hand painting and lettering. Centerville was platted in 1883. Dakota became the states of Nort...
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1880s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Silk
Wood Carved Red and White American Folk Art Barber Pole Trade Sign Sconce, C1920
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great Americana! c. 1920s American Folk Art wood and iron carved barber pole. Layers of thick original red and white hand painted surface. Substantial iron mounts and iron strapping ...
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1920s North American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Iron
H 50 in W 7 in D 11 in
African Tribal Senufo Chair
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece with wonderful patina. Backrest constructed of two typical Senufo birds.
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Berber Table with Carved Tribal African Designs
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber cable hand-carved with tribal African designs.
Rectangular wooden coffee table hand-carved wit tribal designs by skilled Moroccan artisans in Marrakech.
Dark brown ...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Wood
1950 Vintage American Folk Art Band Stand Hand Painted Goofy Jazz Music Stand
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand painted band stand folding music stand, circa 1950s. Great folk art design and Goofy dog painted. Possibly from the Jazz Mill in Phoenix. Great wall hanging.
When opened the de...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Composition, Metal
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 4 in
Red and White Graphic New York Bus Subway Destination Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very large New York bus destination sign. Unusual in red. Very graphic. Bottom of roll was date stamped 1951. 7 1/2 feet tall.
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1950s American Steampunk Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Vintage Carnival Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool pair of vintage carnival fun house mirrors. Both are convex mirrors in a black wood frame. Mirrors are made of Lucite not glass. Sold as a pair excellent vintage condition....
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1960s English Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Wood
1950’s Enamel and Neon TV Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s enamel and glass TV sign. It has new transformer and new wiring. There will be Additional fee for shipping crate.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Enamel
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Mankillers Circus Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Toronto, ON
Vibrantly colored circus promotional banner featuring python and jungle maidens.
Category
1950s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Metal
Circus Peanuts Banner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful and hugely scaled Circus Peanuts banner from the 40s !
Category
1940s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Cotton
Circa 1930 Canvas Astrology Banner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1930 hand painted canvas carnival astrology banner with detailed renditions of each of the
Category
1930s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Leather, Canvas
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s circus sideshow banner "Prince Buddah".
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Iron
Vintage Sideshow Banner "Hippolyta" by Snap Wyatt
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage hand painted sideshow banner "Hippolyta" by Snap Wyatt. It is signed.
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Leather, Canvas
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
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1960s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Metal
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
1960s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1960s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Metal
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. Signed by Johnson.
Category
1960s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Metal
Hand-Painted Carnival Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand painted c. 1930 American carnival banner on stretcher from a peep-show.
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1930s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Large Hand Painted Dancing Tent Carnival Banner
Located in Culver City, CA
Hand painted large carnival banner from the dancing tent.
Category
1930s Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Fabric
"Midget Stallion" Carnival Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic carnival sideshow banner depicting a woman and miniature horse titled ‘Midget Stallion
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
C. 1930s American Sideshow Phrenology Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
"We Tell You All"! Fantastic carnival midway sideshow banner. Great subject matter and very
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Hand-Painted Carnival Sideshow Banner
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you collect this type of banner then you already know how well done this original is. The
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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Banner
"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
1940s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
"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
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1940s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Flea Circus Canvas Banner, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Flea circus canvas banner, circa 1950s
- Hand painted on heavy canvas
- English, 1950s
Category
1950s English Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Original Coney Island Sideshow Banner Millard & Bulsterbaum
By Hillard Bulsterbaum
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original Coney Island side show banner from Sam Wagners World Sideshow c. 1930's. "Voltess - the
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1930s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Canvas Fortune Teller Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Canvas fortune teller sideshow banner, circa 1950s
- Hand painted on wax canvas
- Mustard
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1950s English Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Canvas Escape Artist Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Canvas escape artist sideshow banner, circa 1950s
- Hand painted on wax canvas
- Mustard yellow
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1950s English Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
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
1940s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
God Save The King Coronation Banner, 1937
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large English 1937 Coronation banner used on the 12th May 1937 during the coronation of George vi
Category
1930s English Vintage Carnival Banner
Vintage Johnny Meah Sideshow Banner "A Tidal Wave Of Fun"
Located in Santa Monica, CA
sideshow banner artists. This beauty is big and bold!
Category
1960s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Iron
Monumental 1940s Americana Painted Circus Banner by O. Henry Tent & Awning
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co., Fred G. Johnson
Located in New York, NY
Thirty foot-long American painted side show circus banner depicting a colorful array of different
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Canvas Side Show Banner Carnival
Located in Santa Monica, CA
"First Time Here!" Fantastic graphic sideshow banner. Traditional heavy canvas. Some remaining
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1940s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Turtle Baby Carnival Sideshow Banner, circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic turtle baby sideshow banner. Great colors and a nice manageable size. This banner was
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Snap Wyatt Attributed Sideshow Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Sideshow banner attributed to Snap Wyatt for The Black Mask Sideshow in Montgomery, AL. "GIRLS
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Two-Sided Sideshow Banner, Signed Sigler
By Sigler Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you know vintage circus sideshow banners than you know the name SIGLER - TAMPA. This is one of
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Canvas Circus Banner Fortune Teller, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Canvas circus banner fortune teller circa 1950s
- Hand painted on heavy canvas
- English
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1950s English Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Urana the Ape Girl Sideshow Banner
By Hennen Studios
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic, circa 1960s sideshow banner from Pete Hennen's midway marvels ten in one show. Hennen is
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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
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1940s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Vintage Large Sideshow Palm Readers Banner, "Temple Of Palmistry"
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great subject matter! Carnival or sideshow "Temple of Palmistry" banner from palm reader's booth
Category
1930s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Large Hand-Painted American Circus Sideshow Banner, circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large hand-painted American circus sideshow banner, circa 1960s
- Hand-painted on canvas
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1960s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Vintage Circus or Sideshow Hand-Painted Giant Clown Banner, circa 1940s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage one of a kind circus or sideshow hand painted banner with a giant clown balancing a feather
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
"Carnival, " Important Example of American Surrealism by Teyral, 1948
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, "Carnival" depicts a gathering of harlequins, some observing a harp being played, and others in the distance
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Masonite
Giant Baby Carnival Banner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1930 carnival banner 'Giant Baby 10 Yrs Old/390 Lbs' executed in multi colored exterior house
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1930s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Olga Headless Girl Carnival Banner
By Neiman Eisman
Located in New York, NY
Carnival sideshow banner painted on canvas. Olga was a famous carnival act that was accomplished
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
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.
Category
1960s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Metal
Popeye Carnival Sideshow Banner
Located in New York, NY
strutting on board a ship. So this would attract the visitors to the carnival to finally meet Popeye face
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Vintage Circus Banner
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Wonderful folk art carnival textile.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Cotton
Original American Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century hand painted on canvas circus sideshow banner.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Ringling Brothers Monkeyland Circus Banner
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A wonderful image hand painted onto canvas depicting an array of different monkeys. The banner was
Category
1940s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Leather
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner, "Sword Swallower"
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's original circus sideshow banner " Sword Swallower ".
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Cotton Canvas
Mid Century Circus Banner " Performing Monkeys"
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century hand painted circus banner "Performing Monkeys".
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
"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
1960s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Metal
Hand-Painted Canvas Side-Show Banner
Located in Seattle, WA
Multi-colored hand painted canvas banner from a side/freak show in the New York area.
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1930s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Pumpkin Boy Circus Side Show Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
freaks - a time that has long faded away to political correctness. Our hand painted banner is all
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1950s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Hand Painted Popeye Circus Side Show Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A fantastic circus side show banner, featuring Popeye, Henry, Jiggs, Dagwood, and many other early
Category
1930s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Leather
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
Category
1960s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Metal
Mid Century " World Museum " Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
Original American mid century hand painted on canvas circus sideshow banner " World Museum ". It
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
Electra Circus Sideshow Banner by Snap Wyatt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
has become quite collectible. Major "serious" art galleries have even presented banners as important
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1950s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Entertaining 1950 Circus Broadside- "Amazing" Double Sided Banner
Located in Hudson, NY
Canvas with wooden top bracket. Double-sided. Fire King side has been over- painted at some point. Pin Cushion woman has little over-paint. Typical wear for outdoor use. Great color.
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage Hand-Painted Canvas All-Girl Freak Show Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Seattle, WA
Created in the late 1940s to advertise an all-girl freak show and side show. This item has been photographed for the book, "Freaks-Geeks & Strange Girls" by Randy Johnson, Johnny Mea...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Steel
Girl To Gorilla Circus Banner signed Fred G Johnson
By Fred G. Johnson
Located in Toronto, ON
Extremely Rare and Fine Condition. Hand painted artwork by renowned circus advertising artist Fred G Johnson. Made for the O.Henry Tent and Awning Company of Chicago Ilinois. Lush, ...
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1940s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Paint, Canvas
1950's Circus Sideshow Banner " Fish Girl " By Sigler Studios
By Sigler Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's Circus Sideshow Banner " Fish Girl " By Sigler Studios. It is signed.
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Fabric
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner, "Dance of Voodoo" by Sigler Studios
By Sigler Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's circus sideshow banner " Dance Of Voodoo " by Sigler Studios. It is signed.
Category
1950s North American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Circus Sideshow Banner " Jungle Land " By George Bellis
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's original American hand painted on canvas circus sideshow banner " Jungle Land " by George
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Canvas
ZOMA the Depraved Sideshow Banner
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a superb recreation of the early Sideshow Banners found at Fairs, Carnivals and Circuses
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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Banner
Double Sided Circus Banner - Popeye's Blow Me Down & Monkeys
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Sensational graphics and grand scale, this double sided carnival midway banner was used to tempt
Category
1930s American Vintage Carnival Banner
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Carnival Banner For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage carnival banner for your home. Each vintage carnival banner for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using canvas, fabric and iron. There are many kinds of the vintage carnival banner you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage carnival banner bearing folk art, mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage carnival banner has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Johnny Meah, John B. Lear and Sigler Studios are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Carnival Banner?
Prices for a vintage carnival banner start at $1,600 and top out at $8,500 with the average selling for $4,000.
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.
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