Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Huge vintage 1970s / 1980s French painted fairground / carnival banner- makeup
Located in Hastings, GB
Huge late 1970s/ early 1980s French painted fairground / carnival / sideshow banner.
Presumably
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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Canvas
$1,759
H 105.52 in W 118.9 in D 0.2 in
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 Sideshow
Materials
Iron
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Vintage Hand-Painted Sideshow Canvas
Located in Aurora, OR
the sideshow. A busty beauty, she's rocking that yellow dress and pearls with a flair that lets you
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20th Century Other Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Canvas
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 Sideshow
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 Sideshow
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 Sideshow
Materials
Leather, Canvas
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 Sideshow
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 Sideshow
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 Sideshow
Materials
Metal
Hand-Painted Carnival Sideshow Banner
Located in Peekskill, NY
quality that this was done by one of the good ones. As with most sideshow banner, good deal of them are
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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
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 Sideshow
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 Sideshow
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 Sideshow
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 Sideshow
CARNIVAL SIDESHOW EXHIBIT
Located in New York, NY
) with inside shelf.
This would have been part of a carnival sideshow with different
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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Carnival Sideshow Metal Sign
By St. Louis Carnival Co.
Located in New York, NY
Oddities of the World sign from a St Louis carnival supplier. This vintage sign would have been
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
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
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Carnival Sideshow Painting of Hula Dancer on Panel
Located in New York, NY
carnival. Each of the 4 sides of the podium were painted to attract the crown and entice them the see the
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Carnival Sideshow Painted Panel
Located in New York, NY
visitors to see the show. Found in Texas from one of the traveling carnivals that would winter over in the
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20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Carnival Sideshow Painting of a Hairy Freak
Located in New York, NY
entice the fair goers to pay to see the exotic acts and carnival freaks. This was one of 4 panels from a
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Sideshow $1000 Reward Lighted Carnival Sign
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an authentic Carnival Sideshow sign offering a $1000 Reward if it's not Real or Alive. The
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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
"Midget Stallion" Carnival Banner
Located in Round Top, TX
A fantastic carnival sideshow banner depicting a woman and miniature horse titled ‘Midget Stallion
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Acrylic, 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 Sideshow
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 Sideshow
Materials
Canvas
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 Sideshow
Materials
Cotton Canvas
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 Sideshow
Materials
Canvas
Electra Circus Sideshow Banner by Snap Wyatt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
reverence. The paintings created by these two are considered the pinnacle of sideshow art. These large
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1950s American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
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. Signed by Johnson.
Category
1960s American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
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 Sideshow
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 Sideshow
Materials
Canvas
The Big Show Lighted Carnival Sign
Located in Dallas, TX
Sideshow venue in a Carnival or Circus. The sign is all wood and the center panel is all hand lettered with
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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Large Circus Carnival Knock Down Cats
Located in Dallas, TX
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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Collection of Carnival / Circus Signs on custom made stands.
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a group of vintage carnival signs that were used along the Midway for various games. Four
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1960s American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
A Collection of Three Knock Down Dolls from a Carnival or Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Pair of Large American Carousel Medallions
By King Amusement Company
Located in Dallas, TX
collectors.
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1940s American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Walmsley and Wood Vintage Circus Sign, Large
Located in Dallas, TX
for their Winter home location. All hand painted, this colorful and joyous sign with its carnival
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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Wood
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By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating t...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Wicker
$19,800
H 90.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Rare Pair of Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Vases by WMF (c.1900)
A striking and rare pair of silver-plated Art Nouveau vases by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), circa 1900. Eac...
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wire
$3,243
H 19 in Dm 9.5 in
The Original Swing-Out Seat with Unfinished Alder
Located in Oakville, CT
Redolent of the cafeteria tables found in early-20th-century schools and factories, The Get Back Original Swing-Out Seat is our hallmark product—proudly sand cast and made in America...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Iron
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk & Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Brass
$4,131 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 15.36 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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1840s German Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Pine
French Majolica Pink Daisy Plate Orchies, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pink daisy plate Orchies, circa 1890.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Ceramic
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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1950s Italian Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Blown Glass
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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1820s Italian Directoire Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Fir
Johdpur Bed, twin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard's custom Johdpur bed.
The original of this bed was one of a pair carved in ivory and accented with silver that belonged to the famed Rothschild collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Wood
Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a hard to find pre war vintage, Made in America wind up tin toy by The Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, circa 1928-1932. The action is fabulous; when wound ...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Tin
$435
H 8 in W 3.13 in D 3 in
19th Century Paris Magicians Poster on Canvas
Located in London, GB
19th Century Paris Magicians Poster on Canvas
A rare example of a late 19th century lithograph on canvas Paris magician’s promotional poster. By Efficher. Louis GALICE. 99. F9 St. ...
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Early 1900s French Victorian Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Canvas
Unusual 1940s Bar Cabinet
Located in Bridgewater, CT
1940s bar cabinet in Renaissance Revival style, with polychrome hand-painted decoration on black lacquered wood, depicting a naval scene with coat of arms symbols and the correspondi...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass "Tower Furniture" Series Wall Cabinet
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Metal
$220,324
H 113 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 in
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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1920s Art Deco Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
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19th Century Chinese Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Gold Leaf
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Vintage Carnival Sideshow For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage carnival sideshow you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, canvas and metal, every vintage carnival sideshow was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage carnival sideshow — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage carnival sideshow bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage carnival sideshow has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fred G. Johnson, Sigler Studios and Hennen Studios are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Carnival Sideshow?
A vintage carnival sideshow can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,150, while the lowest priced sells for $544 and the highest can go for as much as $11,000.
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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