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Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1929, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque dated 1929. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with inscriptions. This rare kings plaque was issued by a shooting club...
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1920s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Golden Record Carat Rec 011/100
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s The Beatles 24-karat gold-plated record, unframed. Limited edition of 100, 11/100 with “Certificate of Authenticity” included. Golden Record on a red Velvet wooden plate. Nice ...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Wood, Velvet
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Sea Devil Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This extra large "Sea Devil" head with a seahorse sticking out of the top and an eel going through th...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage French Blue Tones Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Antique Decor
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embrace the allure of vintage charm with this exquisite antique paper garland sculpture in mesmerizing blue tones. Crafted in France circa 1930, this piece is a testament to timeless...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1934, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque dated 1934. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with inscriptions. This rare kings plaque was issued by a shooting club...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Jovial Rasta Woman Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This extra large Jovial Rasta Woman head has an infectiously happy yet devious face. Traditionally wo...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Bulldog" head resembles a very grumpy little cartoon bulldog with a studded collar and loa...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
19th Century Original Painted Juggling Pins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These original painted red and cranberry monumental juggling pins are in fantastic condition and very large scale. The patina is the very best.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1900s, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque 1900s. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with inscriptions. This rare kings plaque was issued by a ...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Circa 1950s French Childs Carnival/Circus Prop Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful whimsical circa 1950s French Childs Carnival and/or Circus prop chair.
Carved parts, feet, hands and head with big blue eyes and top it off a ...
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1930s French Folk Art Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French Folk Art Fairground Pierrot Shooting Target Game by Saussine
Located in London, GB
Antique Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target Game with Carnival Pierrot theme.
Rare French theatrical folk art style shooting game - Les Surprises De Pierrot (Pierrot’s Surprises). C...
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1920s French Folk Art Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Carnival Party Box with Original Objects, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique vintage party box with all the original objects. Manufacturer by El Ingenio, Barcelona, Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Elegant French Antique Color Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Vintage Deco
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enhance your space with a captivating antique color paper garland sculpture. This exquisite piece, crafted in France circa 1930, showcases the timeless artistry of yesteryear.
Metic...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Curious Grandpa" head resembles a man with white hair and curious facial expression, sadly the ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Green Monster" head resembles a sea creature or swamp monster, he originally had a smoking pipe...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Poodle Face" head resembles a poodle with a brown fur collar. Traditionally worn in the souther...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Monster Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Monster" head resembles a grumpy blue demon monster with red h...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster with Pipe Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Green Monster" head resembles a sea creature or swamp monster who enjoys smoking from his tobac...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
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1930 Wooden Carnival Game by French Game & Novelty, Milwaukee, WI
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German Folk Art Naïve Military Painting, circa 1870
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A wonderful example of a circa 1870 German Folk Art naïve military scene in townscape annotated to celebrate a soldier. In ceremonial regalia in watercolou...
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Antique Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1883, Carnival Folk Art
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19th Century Carnival Painted Bucket in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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19th Century Oil Cloth Juggling or Carnival Balls Collection / 6 Pieces
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Unknown carnival art for sale on 1stDibs.
Unknown carnival art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown carnival art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original carnival art by Unknown were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown carnival art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $340 and can go as high as $1,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,049.
Questions About Unknown Carnival Art
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