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Vintage Circus Banner

Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent and Awning, Chicago Side Show Circus Banner "Sealo"
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.
Located in New York, NY
American painted side show circus banner of a man in the form of a seal titled "Sealo" (signed
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Circus Banner

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Fabric

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 Circus Banner

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Canvas

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 Circus Banner

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Iron

"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 Circus Banner

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Paint

C F S I, Hand Drawn Signed Lithograph, Coney Island, Sideshow Banner Art
By Marie Roberts
Located in Union City, NJ
native is best known for her banners for the Coney Island Circus Sideshow. Her painted banners are a year
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Circus Banner

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Lithograph

1971 Modernist Lithograph Redhead Pop Art Mod Fashionable Woman Richard Lindner
By Richard Lindner
Located in Surfside, FL
American. However, over the course of time, his continental circus women became New York City streetwalkers
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1970s Pop Art Vintage Circus Banner

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Lithograph

Modern Still-Life Pinecone Oil Painting Panel Buffie Johnson 1974 Plant Series
By Buffie Johnson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American British Art Center, NYC: “Stage and Circus: An Exhibition of Contemporary Paintings, Designs
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Circus Banner

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Paint

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Minimalist Curved Front Console with Arches in Edo on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
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2010s American Vintage Circus Banner

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Oak

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 Circus Banner

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Metal, Aluminum

Vintage 1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
1950’s Liquor Neon Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s single sided Liquor neon and porcelain sign. New transformer and new wiring. It does work.
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1950s North American Industrial Vintage Circus Banner

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Metal, Enamel

1950’s Liquor Neon Sign
1950’s Liquor Neon Sign
H 19 in W 60 in D 10.5 in
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 Circus Banner

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Iron, Sheet Metal

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
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19th Century English Renaissance Revival Vintage Circus Banner

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Wood, Pine

Early 20th century set of four Fairground knock down figures.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century set of four Fairground knock down figures. The best examples of fairground are we have uncovered. An amazing set of 4 early 20th century hand crafted lead weighte...
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1920s French Late Victorian Vintage Circus Banner

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Metal

Study of a Male Nude (Original Thomas Hart Benton, Signed & Authenticated)
By Thomas Hart Benton
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare ORIGINAL and authenticated pen-and-ink drawing with a fine provenance, and a wonderful drawing at that, by legendary American Scene artist Thomas Hart Benton. Though we are mo...
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Circus Banner

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Ink

Soldier Carnival Shooting Gallery Targets
By King
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early examples of 'King' soldier shooting gallery targets. Rare shape and extremely thick. King manufactured shooting galleries and targets throughout the first half of the 20th cent...
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Early 20th Century American Vintage Circus Banner

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Iron

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 Circus Banner

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Metal

Carousel Boat by L' Autopède, 1940s
Carousel Boat by L' Autopède, 1940s
H 59.65 in W 66.93 in D 29.14 in
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 Circus Banner

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Plywood

Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art carnival punks / knockdown dolls composed of canvas forms lined with cotton fur supported by carved wood bases for added stability / weight, circa 1910. Whimsical double sid...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Circus Banner

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Canvas, Cotton, Wood

19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure A rare piece of fairground art, in the form of an oversized hand carved painted polychromed Jeu de ma...
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Early 1900s French Folk Art Vintage Circus Banner

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Pine

Rare Folk Art Iron Shooting Gallery Carnival Ram Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulous folk art freestanding animal sculpture made from found carnival art shooting gallery iron ram. Rich with authentic character, the brown patinated surface is pocked with bul...
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Vintage Circus Banner

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Iron

Nan Goldin "Jens' Hand on Clemen's Back, Paris"
By Nan Goldin
Located in New York City, NY
You can see her work in the permanent collections of The Whitney, The Tate and MoMA. And now, you can hang this powerful photographs on the walls of your own home. "Jens' hand on Cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Circus Banner

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Paper

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 Circus Banner

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Composition, Metal

Jack Mitchell Nude of dancer Zane Wilson, 1972
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Glenford, NY
Jack Mitchell mid-20th Century beautiful nude of ballet dancer Zane Wilson in 1972. Zane Wilson was a spectacular principal dancer with the legendary but short lived Harkness Ballet ...
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1970s Modern Vintage Circus Banner

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Silver Gelatin

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Mankillers Circus Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Toronto, ON
Vibrantly colored circus promotional banner featuring python and jungle maidens.
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1950s American Vintage Circus Banner

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Metal

Circus Peanuts Banner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful and hugely scaled Circus Peanuts banner from the 40s !
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1940s American Vintage Circus Banner

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Cotton

Vintage Circus Peanuts Banner
Circus Peanuts Banner
H 53 in W 66 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 Circus Banner

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Iron

1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"
H 85.25 in W 112.5 in D 0.1 in
"Midget Stallion" Circus Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
Circus banner circa 1970's, signed by J. Sigler. Acrylic paint on canvas.
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1970s American Vintage Circus Banner

"Midget Stallion" Circus Banner
"Midget Stallion" Circus Banner
H 91 in W 102 in D 0.25 in
Wide Circus Banner by Johnson Fred G
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Rare and beautiful American circus banner by Johnson Fred G. It features 2 original attractions
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20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Circus Banner

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Canvas

Wide Circus Banner by Johnson Fred G
Wide Circus Banner by Johnson Fred G
H 177.17 in W 98.43 in D 0.2 in
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 Circus Banner

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Canvas

"GREAT GIANT" CIRCUS BANNER
Located in Chicago, IL
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20th Century American Vintage Circus Banner

"GREAT GIANT" CIRCUS BANNER
"GREAT GIANT" CIRCUS BANNER
H 94 in W 110 in D 0.25 in
"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
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1940s American Vintage Circus Banner

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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 Circus Banner

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Canvas

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
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1940s American Vintage Circus Banner

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Canvas

Flea Circus Canvas Banner, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Flea circus canvas banner, circa 1950s - Hand painted on heavy canvas - English, 1950s
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1950s English Folk Art Vintage Circus Banner

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Canvas

Flea Circus Canvas Banner, circa 1950s
Flea Circus Canvas Banner, circa 1950s
H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 0.4 in
Small Purple and Green Votes for Women Banner
Located in York County, PA
Votes For Women Textile In Purple And Green, Of A Type Worn As Sashes And Waved As Banners, Made In
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20th Century American Vintage Circus Banner

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Cotton

A Vintage Large Wrestlers Canvas from a Circus Sideshow
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Wonderful large 1950s painted canvas banner from an all-star wrestlers circus show. Front has
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1950s American Vintage Circus Banner

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Canvas

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 Circus Banner

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Canvas

Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent & Awning Circus Banner "Natures Living Tripod"
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.
Located in New York, NY
American painted side show circus banner of a man photographing a three legged sheep titled
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Circus Banner

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Fabric

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 Circus 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 Circus Banner

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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 Circus Banner

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 Circus Banner

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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 Circus Banner

"Ringmaster, " Dinanderie Art Deco Masterpiece with Circus Theme by Mergier
By Paul Louis Mergier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in France, this large trumpet-form vase depicts a circus ringmaster orchestrating the grand show in
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Circus Banner

1980s Michaele Vollbracht Huge Ruth The Cat Scarf or Sarong Beach Cover Up
By Michaele Vollbracht
Located in San Francisco, CA
whimsical illustration, Ruth the Cat is seen at the circus riding a pink elephant with a big banner reading
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1980s Unknown Vintage Circus Banner

C F S II, Snake Charmer, Signed Lithograph, Coney Island Sideshow, Gold, Green
By Marie Roberts
Located in Union City, NJ
banners for the Coney Island Circus Sideshow. Her painted banners are a year-round tourist attraction and
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Circus Banner

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Lithograph

Modernist Lithograph Lovers Kiss Pop Art Mod Figure Richard Lindner Graphic Art
By Richard Lindner
Located in Surfside, FL
New Yorker, but not a true American. However, over the course of time, his continental circus women
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1970s Pop Art Vintage Circus Banner

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Lithograph

71" Vintage Circus Banner Painting
Located in Water Mill, NY
Impressive 1930-1940 banner oil painting of the circus with clown performers in the arena
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1930s American Vintage Circus Banner

Circus Banner
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a wonderful framed circus banner from the Buffalo Bill days.
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1930s American Vintage Circus Banner

Circus Banner
Circus Banner
H 23 in W 22.75 in
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 Circus Banner

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Canvas

Vintage Circus Banner
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Circus Peanuts- the most magnificent peanuts in all the world!" on cotton canvas with applique
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20th Century American Vintage Circus Banner

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Cotton

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
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1940s American Vintage Circus Banner

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Leather

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
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1930s American Vintage Circus Banner

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Metal

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
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1940s American Vintage Circus Banner

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Paint, Canvas

Pumpkin Boy Circus Side Show Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
reinforced from behind, and it displays wonderfully. Circus banners have become an important form of
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1950s American Vintage Circus 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 Circus Banner

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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 Circus Banner

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Cotton Canvas

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
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1930s American Vintage Circus Banner

Materials

Leather

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 Circus Banner

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Canvas

Electra Circus Sideshow Banner by Snap Wyatt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
In the world of circus art, the names Snap Wyatt and Fred Johnson are held in high regard and
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1950s American Vintage Circus Banner

"Jungle Master" Painted Circus Side Show Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
American art at it's finest! The traveling circus wouldn't have been nearly as interesting without
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1930s American Vintage Circus Banner

Monkey Girl Painted Circus Side Show Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the circus. The painted image suggests that she was indeed "Alive" and perhaps nude, as well. The
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1950s American Vintage Circus 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 Circus Banner

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Canvas, Paint

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 Circus Banner

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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.
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1950s North American Folk Art Vintage Circus Banner

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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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Circus Banner

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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 Circus Banner

1930s Circus Banner "Monkey Scooter Rider" by Neiman Eisman
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's circus banner " Monkey Scooter Rider " by Neiman Eisman.
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Circus Banner

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Canvas

Carnival Side-Show Banner Abominable Snowman
Located in North Egremont, MA
"Pop" style circus banner for the Abominable Snowman Exhibit, great scale
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1960s Vintage Circus Banner

Strong Man, Circus Side-Show Banner
Located in North Egremont, MA
Pop graphics and color on this vintage side show banner, great size
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1960s American Vintage Circus Banner

"Pinky the Armless Carpenter" Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
world. Circus sideshow or "freak show" banners are an important American art form and highly sought
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1930s American Vintage Circus Banner

Carnival Side-Show Banner Fire Eater
Located in North Egremont, MA
Very Pop graphics of young circus fire eater, great scale
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1960s American Vintage Circus Banner

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Vintage Circus Banner For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage circus banner for your home. A vintage circus banner — often made from fabric, canvas and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage circus banner — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage circus banner made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made vintage circus banner has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by O. Henry Tent and Awning Co., Sigler Studios and Fred G. Johnson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Circus Banner?

The average selling price for a vintage circus banner at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $28,500 for the highest priced.