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
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Canvas
Marie RobertsC F S I, Signed Lithograph, Coney Island, Comic Character Figures, 1995
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 21.25 in
C F S I, Signed Lithograph, Coney Island, Comic Character Figures
By Marie Roberts
Located in Union City, NJ
Island native is best known for her banners for the Coney Island Circus Sideshow. Her painted banners are
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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
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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. This is one of
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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
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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
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 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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Canvas
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 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. It is signed.
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1950s North American Folk Art Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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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 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
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1950s American Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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$1,650 / item
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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
$34,700
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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
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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 Circus Sideshow Banners
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$116,834
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Located in London, GB
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
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Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
By La Maitrise, Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, IDF
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
$18,183Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
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 Circus Sideshow Banners
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Carrara Marble
pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
$2,369
H 41.74 in W 63 in D 0.28 in
pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
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 Circus Sideshow Banners
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Wool
Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers
Located in Vo', Veneto
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1790s German Louis XVI Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster
$1,495
H 26.5 in W 39 in D 2 in
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 Circus Sideshow Banners
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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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Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
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By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Iron
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 Circus Sideshow Banners
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French Style Wrought Iron Wall Greenhouse with Door and Windows
$21,538
H 125.99 in W 159.45 in D 124.02 in
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Located in Marbella, ES
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2010s European Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Iron
Early 20th Century Carnival Carousel Funhouse Architectural Columns
$2,900
H 113.25 in W 16.5 in D 2 in
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Located in Santa Monica, CA
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1890s American Folk Art Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Highly Unusual American Folk Art "Yale vs. Harvard" Spinning Wheel Game C. 1900
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 27 in D 2 in
Highly Unusual American Folk Art "Yale vs. Harvard" Spinning Wheel Game C. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Circus Sideshow Banners
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Wood, Paint
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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.
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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