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
H 105.52 in W 118.9 in D 0.2 in
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
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.
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
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 Sideshow
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 Sideshow
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 Sideshow
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 Sideshow
Materials
Canvas
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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
Category
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
Large 1930s Carnival Sideshow Painting on Wood Senora Juanita the Snake Charmer
Located in Savannah, GA
This "truly" charming painted large size Carnival sideshow advertisement for the talented " Senora
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Wood
H 60 in W 36 in D 2.5 in
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
Category
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
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 Sideshow
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 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
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 Sideshow
Materials
Iron
Vintage Carnival Sideshow Sheet Iron Freaks Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival midway sheet iron Freaks sideshow sign. Hand painted and lettered.
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Sheet Metal
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
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
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
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
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 Sideshow
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
Category
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
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 Sideshow
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 Sideshow
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
Category
1960s American Vintage Carnival Sideshow
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 Sideshow
Materials
Canvas
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
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
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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.
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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 ".
Category
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
Category
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
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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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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Vintage Carnival Sideshow
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Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Sideshow
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Textile
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Located in London, GB
An Edwardian Folk Art sign with overscale finger, insribed ‘Left Luggage’.
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20th Century English Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Hardwood
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 Sideshow
Materials
Plywood
Early 20th Century Carnival Carousel Funhouse Architectural Columns
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fun antique architectural elements from carnival carousel or funhouse ride. Layers of beautiful original park paint. Great scale for wall art or to act as a frame for something else....
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1890s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Wood
Vintage Original Painted California Gold Rush Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th Century Original painted Gold Rush Sign.
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20th Century American Adirondack Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Wood, Paint
Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic carnival midway scene. Games, carnival rides and acrobats. Carved with incredible det...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Folk Art Carnival Attraction Hand Painted Sign circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
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In a pediment frame
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1940s Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel
Located in London, GB
English Fairground Carousel panel
We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early 20th century English fairground panel. From a fairground carousel ride, with the hand painte...
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1920s British Edwardian Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century American Traveling Circus Carousel or Circus Wagon Carvings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of American 19th century circus wagon or traveling carousel three-dimensional wood carved faces. From an early American traveling circus. Many layers of paint and patina. Each i...
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19th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
19th Century French Carousel Pig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic 19th century carousel pig. Super whimsical carnival piece from a bygone era. Carved wood with cast iron curly tail and handle. Original layers of park paint and glass eyes....
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Fairground/Carnival Roulette Games Wheel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Fairground/Carnival Roulette Games Wheel
A charming and highly decorative early 20th Century handmade scratch-built fairground / carnival games roulette wheel. T...
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1920s British Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Pine
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
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19th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Wood
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Located in Santa Monica, CA
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1880s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Silk
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Vintage Carnival Sideshow
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Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Located in Brecht, BE
For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.
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Early 20th Century British Vintage Carnival Sideshow
Materials
Linen
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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.
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