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Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

$1,600

H 126 in W 12 in D 0.13 in

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 Sideshow

Materials

Canvas

Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner

Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner

$7,500

H 90 in W 120 in D 0.25 in

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 Sideshow

Materials

Iron

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner
1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner

$6,500

H 82.25 in W 112.5 in D 1 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

American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah
American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah

American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah

$4,000

H 138 in W 115 in D 0.13 in

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
American Sideshow Wondercade Circus Banner Signed J. Sigler

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
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

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Materials

Canvas

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Vintage Hand-Painted Sideshow Canvas
Vintage Hand-Painted Sideshow Canvas

Vintage Hand-Painted Sideshow Canvas

Unavailable

H 60 in W 47 in D 0.25 in

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
Vintage Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson

Vintage Sideshow Banner by Fred Johnson

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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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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Materials

Leather, Canvas

1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"

1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"

Unavailable

H 85.25 in W 112.5 in D 0.1 in

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
Vintage Sideshow Banner "Hippolyta" by Snap Wyatt

Vintage Sideshow Banner "Hippolyta" by Snap Wyatt

Unavailable

H 167 in W 105 in D 0.1 in

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.

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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Materials

Leather, Canvas

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. Signed by Johnson.

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1960s American Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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.

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1960s American Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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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1960s American Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Materials

Metal

Hand-Painted Carnival Sideshow Banner
Hand-Painted Carnival Sideshow Banner

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

Huge vintage 1970s / 1980s French painted fairground / carnival banner- makeup
Huge vintage 1970s / 1980s French painted fairground / carnival banner- makeup

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

Canvas Fortune Teller Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s
Canvas Fortune Teller Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s

Canvas Fortune Teller Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s

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H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 0.4 in

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
Canvas Escape Artist Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s

Canvas Escape Artist Sideshow Banner, circa 1950s

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H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 0.4 in

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"
Vintage Johnny Meah Sideshow Banner "A Tidal Wave Of Fun"

Vintage Johnny Meah Sideshow Banner "A Tidal Wave Of Fun"

Located in Santa Monica, CA

sideshow banner artists. This beauty is big and bold!

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1960s American Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Materials

Iron

Vintage Carnival Sideshow Sheet Iron Freaks Sign
Vintage Carnival Sideshow Sheet Iron Freaks Sign

Vintage Carnival Sideshow Sheet Iron Freaks Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage carnival midway sheet iron Freaks sideshow sign. Hand painted and lettered.

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1950s Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage Turtle Baby Carnival Sideshow Banner, circa 1930s-1940s
Vintage Turtle Baby Carnival Sideshow Banner, circa 1930s-1940s

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 Sideshow

Materials

Canvas

Snap Wyatt Attributed Sideshow Banner
Snap Wyatt Attributed Sideshow Banner

Snap Wyatt Attributed Sideshow Banner

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H 136 in W 116 in D 0.13 in

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 Sideshow

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Two-Sided Sideshow Banner, Signed Sigler
Two-Sided Sideshow Banner, Signed Sigler

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
Vintage Urana the Ape Girl Sideshow Banner

Vintage Urana the Ape Girl Sideshow Banner

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H 120 in W 96 in D 0.5 in

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 Sideshow

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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

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1940s American Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Large Hand-Painted American Circus Sideshow Banner, circa 1960s
Large Hand-Painted American Circus Sideshow Banner, circa 1960s

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
CARNIVAL SIDESHOW EXHIBIT

CARNIVAL SIDESHOW EXHIBIT

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H 34 in W 19 in D 14 in

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
Carnival Sideshow Metal Sign

Carnival Sideshow Metal Sign

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H 11.5 in W 38 in D 0.75 in

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
Popeye Carnival Sideshow Banner

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
Carnival Sideshow Painting of Hula Dancer on Panel

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
Carnival Sideshow Painted Panel

Carnival Sideshow Painted Panel

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H 34 in W 21 in D 1.5 in

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
Carnival Sideshow Painting of a Hairy Freak

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

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
"Midget Stallion" Carnival Banner

"Midget Stallion" Carnival Banner

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H 93 in W 101 in D 0.25 in

"Midget Stallion" Carnival Banner

Located in Round Top, TX

A fantastic carnival sideshow banner depicting a woman and miniature horse titled ‘Midget Stallion

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Olga Headless Girl Carnival Banner
Olga Headless Girl Carnival Banner

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
Original American Circus Sideshow Banner

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"
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner, "Sword Swallower"

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
Mid Century " World Museum " Circus Sideshow Banner

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
Electra Circus Sideshow Banner by Snap Wyatt

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
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. Signed by Johnson.

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1960s American Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Materials

Metal

1950's Circus Sideshow Banner " Fish Girl " By Sigler Studios

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 Sideshow

Materials

Fabric

1950s Circus Sideshow Banner, "Dance of Voodoo" by Sigler Studios

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.

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1950s North American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Circus Sideshow Banner " Jungle Land " By George Bellis
Mid Century Circus Sideshow Banner " Jungle Land " By George Bellis

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Materials

Canvas

The Big Show Lighted Carnival Sign
The Big Show Lighted Carnival Sign

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
Large Circus Carnival Knock Down Cats

Large Circus Carnival Knock Down Cats

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H 22 in W 12 in D 4 in

Large Circus Carnival Knock Down Cats

Located in Dallas, TX

/> *** See our other Sideshow, Carnival and Circus items on 1stdibs *** THE PRICE IS FOR EACH

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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Collection of Carnival / Circus Signs on custom made stands.
Collection of Carnival / Circus Signs on custom made stands.

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
A Collection of Three Knock Down Dolls from a Carnival or Circus

A Collection of Three Knock Down Dolls from a Carnival or Circus

Located in Dallas, TX

and Museums around the world. *** See our other Sideshow, Carnival and Circus items on 1stdibs

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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Pair of Large American Carousel Medallions
Pair of Large American Carousel Medallions

Pair of Large American Carousel Medallions

By King Amusement Company

Located in Dallas, TX

collectors. *** See our other Sideshow, Carnival and Circus items on 1stdibs *** PRICE IS FOR THE PAIR

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1940s American Vintage Carnival Sideshow

Walmsley and Wood Vintage Circus Sign, Large
Walmsley and Wood Vintage Circus Sign, Large

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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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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Foil

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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Textile

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Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game

Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage carnival punk. Unusual goat named "Billie". Knock "Billie" over and win the prize.

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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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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Late 19th Century European Moorish Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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Wrought Iron

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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Linen, Velvet

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

By Carlo Zappa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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Fiberglass

Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress

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

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Wood, Paint

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

$41,862

H 60.24 in W 90.95 in D 0.4 in

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

By Maurice Dufrêne, La Maitrise

Located in Paris, IDF

Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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Wool

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Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

$18,175Sale Price|20% Off

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Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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Carrara Marble

pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry

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Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Experience the timeless elegance of 'Scènes Galantes,' a stunning early 20th century French tapestry featuring a medieval design inspired by the 15th-century masterpiece from the Cl...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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Wool

Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers
Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers

Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers

$4,665

H 72.05 in W 49.61 in D 19.69 in

Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers

Located in Vo', Veneto

Alpine Blue Painted Wardrobe with Sunflowers Measurements: H. 183 cm - W. 128 (150 to the frames) cm - D. 55 (66 to the frames) cm Period: Late 18th century Origin: Bavarian Alps Wo...

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1790s German Louis XVI Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film
Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film

Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film

Located in Forney, TX

Own a piece of Hollywood history, this Batman Returns (Warner Bros., 1992), circus strongman barbell movie prop is sure to start a conversation while making a statement in your theat...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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Resin, Fiberglass, Paint

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster

Located in Savannah, GA

This large and very colorful vintage Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Baily Circus ink on paper poster features a charging black leopard with a ferocious grimace. Printed by the Erie Li...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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Iron

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

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Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA

Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA

$4,800

H 70.56 in W 30.25 in D 52.5 in

Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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1970s American Vintage Carnival Sideshow

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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.