Vintage Carnival Posters
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
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$335
H 17 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
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
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1970s Folk Art Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$275
H 17 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
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
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Equestrian Circus Poster by Ringling Bros Ca. 1971 Featuring "Miss Helen Girard"
Located in Incline Village, NV
There is a lot going on in this equestrian themed, bright and colorful circus poster portraying
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$395
H 17 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Original Vintage Winter Sport Poster Dartmouth Winter Carnival Ski Klondike
Located in London, GB
Original vintage ski poster - Dartmouth Winter Carnival Klondike Kaleidoscope - held on 9, 10 and
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1960s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$1,304
H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Antigua Carnival 1966 BWIA LIAT Caribbean
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster advertising the Antigua Carnival 1966 held from 26 July to 2 August
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1960s Bajan Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$1,304
H 24.02 in W 16.93 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage South America Travel Poster Carnival In Rio Brazil Mask
Located in London, GB
Original vintage South America travel poster for the Carnival in Rio Brazil February featuring a
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$1,511
H 20.87 in W 14.77 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage South America Travel Poster Carnival Rio Brazil Horse Tanaka
By Tanaka
Located in London, GB
Original vintage South America travel poster for the Carnaval no Rio Brasil / Carnival in Rio
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$1,785
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Sport Skiing Poster Dartmouth Winter Carnival 1940 Ski USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 9 to 10 February 1940
Category
1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$2,953
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Skiing Sport Poster Dartmouth Winter Carnival 1942 Ski USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing sport poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 6-7 February 1942
Category
1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$5,151
H 34.06 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Skiing Poster Dartmouth College Winter Carnival 1941 Ski USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 7-8 February 1941
Category
1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$5,151
H 34.26 in W 21.86 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Skiing Poster Dartmouth College Winter Carnival 1953 Ski Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage ski poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 6-7 February 1953 featuring a
Category
1950s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$2,609
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster Schwabylon Carnival Ball At Munich Academy Of Fine Arts
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Munich Academy of Fine Arts carnival festival
Category
1950s German Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$618
H 45.67 in W 33.08 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
Category
1950s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$2,609
H 42.13 in W 27.96 in D 0.04 in
Original "Sint-Truiden Carnaval!" vintage festival poster
Located in Spokane, WA
exciting ‘Carnival” poster with a clown or mime beating a big drum, drama masks in black, red, and orange
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Lithograph
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39 in W 24.5 in D 0.05 in
Keep Em' Flying Hennies Bros Shows original vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Keep 'em Flying Hennies Bros Show original vintage military, carnival, and amusement park poster
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Offset
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Original Vintage Sport Skiing Poster Dartmouth Winter Carnival 1940 Ski USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 9 to 10 February 1940
Category
1940s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in
Original Vintage Skiing Sport Poster Dartmouth Winter Carnival 1942 Ski USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing sport poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 6-7 February 1942
Category
1940s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 34.06 in W 22.05 in
Original Vintage Skiing Poster Dartmouth College Winter Carnival 1941 Ski USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 7-8 February 1941
Category
1940s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 34.26 in W 21.86 in
Original Vintage Skiing Poster Dartmouth College Winter Carnival 1953 Ski Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage ski poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 6-7 February 1953 featuring a
Category
1950s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Poster Schwabylon Carnival Ball At Munich Academy Of Fine Arts
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Munich Academy of Fine Arts carnival festival
Category
1950s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
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
Category
1950s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
FRAMED 19TH C "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN" POSTER-SIGNED ROBERT KEMP
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LATE 19TH C RARE ORIGINAL SIGNED ROBERT KEMP "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN" FRAMED CARNIVAL POSTER. HIS POSTER
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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Wood
Original Wood Carved Circus Letterpress For Three Color Poster
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great trio of wood carved letterpress for printing a single three color circus poster. Very
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1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Giant "Wild Animal Circus" Original Circus Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic wood carved circus poster letterpress. Carved by the Neal Walters Poster Company in
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1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Original Vintage Poster Carnaval Nice France Carnival Fireworks Advertising Art
By Raymond Moretti
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Nice Carnival - Carnaval Nice 1970 - held from 31
Category
1970s French Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 19.49 in W 13.19 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Skiing Event Poster for the 1956 Dartmouth Winter Carnival
By Roger C. McAlister
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 3-5 February 1956. Dynamic
Category
1950s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Guy Georget Original Vintage Airline Poster Venice Italy Carnival Gondola 1963
By Guy Georget
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster for Air France and the Carnival in Venice, Italy, featuring
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.38 in W 24.81 in D 0.4 in
Original Vintage Event Poster for the Munich Lent Carnival - Fasching in Munchen
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Fasching lent carnival in Munich from 7 January to 15
Category
1970s German Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Skiing Poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival in New Hampshire
By John Ryland Scotford Jr.
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival, February 9-10. Dynamic image of a skier
Category
1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
H 34.26 in D 21.86 in
Vintage Wood Carved Circus Poster Letterpress
By Neal Walters Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand-carved circus menagerie scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters Poster
Category
1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Wood
Original Vintage Skiing Event Poster for the Annual Dartmouth Winter Carnival
By Roger C. McAlister
Located in London, GB
Original vintage ski poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 8-10 February 1957 featuring
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Original Carnival in Mexico vintage travel linen backed poster
Located in Spokane, WA
bottom portion of the poster. This poster has mazing festivel depictions of different Carnival
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Original Vintage Poster Carnaval Nice France Carnival Fireworks Advertising Art
By Raymond Moretti
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Nice Carnival - Carnaval Nice 1970 - held from 31
Category
1970s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Skiing Event Poster For The 1956 Dartmouth Winter Carnival
By Roger C. McAlister
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 3-5 February 1956. Dynamic
Category
1950s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Skiing Event Poster For The Annual Dartmouth Winter Carnival
By Roger C. McAlister
Located in London, GB
Original vintage ski poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 8-10 February 1957 featuring
Category
1950s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Event Poster For The Munich Lent Carnival - Fasching In Munchen
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Fasching lent carnival in Munich from 7 January to 15
Category
1970s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Ski Dartmouth Skiway Original Vintage SKI Poster
By John Ryland Scotford Jr.
Located in Boston, MA
Dartmouth Winter Carnival posters. He went on to become the head of design at Dartmouth and led a successful
Category
1950s Post-War Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Offset
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival, New Hampshire
By John Ryland Scotford Jr.
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival, February 9-10. Dynamic image of a skier
Category
1940s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
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Mid-20th Century English Romantic Vintage Carnival Posters
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Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Posters
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By Pierre Cardin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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1980s Taiwanese Futurist Vintage Carnival Posters
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Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This hand-painted German tin toy was manufactured by the "Lehman Toy Company" in Brandenburg, Germany beginning in 1913. It was made for a number of years after that, enjoying about ...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Carnival Posters
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Tin
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Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Miami: Trends and Traditions Hardcover Book by Beth Dunlop and Roberto Schezen.Miami: Trends and Traditions is the first volume in a series of books documenting significant architect...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$95
H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 1.5 in
Italian Walnut Marquetry Inlay Side Table, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small two-drawer walnut side table with exceptional marquetry inlaid design, and having wonderful presence and style.
Recently refinished and conditioned.
In remarkable antique con...
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18th Century Italian Vintage Carnival Posters
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Walnut
Four Meissen Porcelain Plaques Depicting the Four Seasons
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This delicately detailed set of four allegorical porcelain plaques portrays family scenes within the theme of the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
Spring can be ide...
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Early 19th Century German Folk Art Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Metal
Sculptural chairs by Yves Pagart
By André Dubreuil
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
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Nos chaises sont issues d’une édition limitée de 16.
Elles sont signées, datées et numérotées.
Elles sont en métal laqué vert.
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1990s French Modern Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Metal
British 19th Century Drum Table
Located in New York, NY
This charming 19th-century English regimental drum was fitted with a glass top to serve as a table. It bears the painted arms of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers that was formed in 1881, g...
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1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Brass
Reya console table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our custom made console is a perfect blend of style and functionality. Crafted with reclaimed wood in a walnut finish, this console will add a timeless look to any space. With its ab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Elm
Rare 36" pair of Art Deco cast iron garden urns by Kramer Brothers.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Standing an impressive 36 inches tall, each urn features classic Art Deco styling with bold, sculptural lines and elegant vasiform bodies. The double-handled design adds a sense of s...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Iron
$3,800 / set
H 36 in W 26.5 in D 19 in
Iconic Limited Edition Fred Stein Photo of Albert Einstein
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large gelatin silver limited edition photograph; one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. One of only 450 in the edition.
“In 1946, when Albert Einstein was in...
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1940s Vintage Carnival Posters
Great Architecture of the World Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Carnival Posters
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Paper
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Located in New York, NY
Explore the stars and planets and beyond through art over the ages – an international panel of experts take you on a journey through man's record of the universe – from ancient cave ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Carnival Posters
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Paper
1920's Hand Painted Chinwazerie Two Tier Pagoda Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous Hand Painted Metal Pagoda Chandelier with original silk ball and tassels. One of a Kind. All new wires and sockets.
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1920s French Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Metal
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Wood
$17,940
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
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Vintage Carnival Posters For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage carnival posters available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage carnival posters — often made from paper, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Vintage carnival posters have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage carnival posters are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage carnival posters over the years, but those made by Neal Walters Poster Company, Roger C. McAlister and Eduard Boehm are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Carnival Posters?
Prices for vintage carnival posters start at $200 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $2,068.
Questions About Vintage Carnival Posters
- What is a vintage poster?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To identify a vintage poster, feel the texture. Authentic vintage posters will usually feel similar to a newspaper, while reprints of originals will usually be on glossy paper with a smooth surface. An experienced art dealer or certified appraiser can aid you in dating posters. Shop a range of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a poster is vintage, first consider the paper. Due to their age, most vintage posters will show at least minor signs of wear around the edges. A poster that appears brand new could be a reproduction. Also, familiarize yourself with the type of paper used for poster printing during the time when you believe your piece may have been produced. For example, you'd expect an original poster from the early 20th century to feel like newsprint, so a glossy finish on a piece would likely indicate that it's a later reprint. Next, grab a magnifying glass and examine the image. If you can see small dots or pixels, your poster was likely produced with printers that emerged during the late 1960s. Vintage posters from the 1970s, 80s and 90s may still be authentic originals if you observe pixelation, but you wouldn't expect to see it on a piece that purported to be older. If you still feel unsure about the age of your poster, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage posters.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether vintage posters are worth anything depends on the piece in question. The age, number of pieces produced, the maker, the subject or theme of the poster and its condition all play a role in determining the value. Because rarity and current demand also influence price, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer to determine whether a particular poster is valuable. The former is a big factor, as collectors are said to gravitate toward purchasing a rare poster even if its condition is less than mint. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of posters from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a movie poster is vintage, look at it through a loupe or magnifying glass. Older posters were created through a process that applies a solid color to the paper. Reproductions are often produced by a method that uses visible pixels. The size of the poster may also be a giveaway. Research to determine the known sizes of that particular poster will help in your research. Shop a large collection of vintage movie posters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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