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 Sideshow Banners
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Iron
Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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 J. Sigler. One of the great American sideshow banner artists. Death defying! This ...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Canvas
C F S I, Signed Lithograph, Coney Island, Comic Character Figures
By Marie Roberts
Located in Union City, NJ
Print size - 29.5 x 21.25 in, unframed, excellent condition, hand signed in pencil by Marie Roberts, inscribed P P 2/2, Printers Proof aside from edition of 25, hand deckled print ed...
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Lithograph
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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 Sideshow Banners
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Iron
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 - American, circa 1960s - Measures: 330cm tall x 166cm wide Condition report: Some...
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1960s American Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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 40 years while working for the O.
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1940s American Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
Marie RobertsC F S II, Snake Charmer, Signed Lithograph, Coney Island Sideshow, Gold, Green, 1995
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H 21.75 in W 29.25 in
C F S II, Snake Charmer, Signed Lithograph, Coney Island Sideshow, Gold, Green
By Marie Roberts
Located in Union City, NJ
Edition size - 25 Year published - 1995 Marie Roberts, a Coney Island native is best known for her banners for the Coney Island Circus Sideshow. Her painted banners are a year-round...
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Lithograph
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 Sideshow Banners
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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 Sideshow Banners
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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 has a signature on the back.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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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.
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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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.
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1950s North American Folk Art Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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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 Bellis for Sunshine Studio of 1506 N.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Canvas
Electra Circus Sideshow Banner by Snap Wyatt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
As times and social norms progressed, the circus sideshows and freaks were phased out, and the art has become quite collectible.
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1950s American Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage circus sideshow banners available for sale. The range of distinct vintage circus sideshow banners — often made from fabric, canvas and iron — can elevate any home. Vintage circus sideshow banners have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage circus sideshow banners are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Sigler Studios produced beautiful vintage circus sideshow banners that are worth considering.
How Much are Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,900, while they’re typically $2,749 on the low end and $8,500 highest priced.
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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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