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Technique: Hand-Painted
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner ...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Canvas

Child’s Wood Carousel Horse with Polychrome, Mohair, and Horse Hair, c. 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very charming and colorful circa 1920 antique child’s wood carousel horse with polychrome finish, mohair saddle, and horse hair tail. Putting the “merry” in “merry-go-round”, this...
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1920s American American Craftsman Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Brass, Metal

Large 20th C. Americana Folk Art Carousel with Painted Farm Animals
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Large Folk Art carousel with animals on a rotating base.Made of wood and canvas construction, with leather and other accent materials unsigned. The animals depicted are a ho...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Antique Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1883, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque 1883. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with inscriptions. This rare kings plaque was issued by a s...
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1880s German Folk Art Antique Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Wood

Kewpie Doll W/ Teddy Bear Iron Door Stop
By Hubbly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky Kewpie girl cast iron doorstop is quite rare and in original painted surface.Notice she is holding a teddy bear.So amazing to find one like this in undisturbed sur...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Iron

Vintage Pair of Venetian Masquerade Masks on Opera Sticks
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Folk Art jester masks that are original Venetian creations, entirely hand-drawn and handcrafted, circa 2000. Italian Artists have realized these pieces with respect of craf...
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20th Century Italian Folk Art Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Gold, Brass, Metallic Thread

Pair of Quirky Plaster Figures, Signed E. Siegl
Located in Brecht, BE
A quirky pair of plaster figures, 19th century Folk Art, signed E. Siegl, in very good vintage condition. man is 40 cm high x 43 cm wide and 24 cm deep, woman is 40 cm high x 39 cm...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Plaster

Early 20th Century Carnival Carousel Funhouse Architectural Columns
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fun antique architectural elements from carnival carousel or funhouse ride. Layers of beautiful original park paint. Great scale for wall art or to act as a frame for something else. Unique and original fairground art!
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Wood

Rare to Find Folk Art Jaguar Mask Found in Zitlala, Guerrero, Mid-20th Century
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This style of Tigre (Mexican colloquial for Jaguar) mask is from Zitlala, Guerrero, they are used on the feast day of the Holy Cross on May 3rd, 4th, and 5th. As part of the activit...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Hand-Painted Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

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 fantastic story from the Salem witch trails to Spider Girl. ...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Carnival or Casino Neptune's Trident Lighted Trade Sign Americana
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Unique lighted Neptune's trident carnival ride or casino trade sign. Really nice graphic piece. Original layers of golden yellow and red park paint. Provides a nice amount of warm li...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Metal

Antique American Dapple Jumper Track Carousel Horse, Charles W Dare Attributed
Located in Forney, TX
An antique American track machine carousel horse attributed to legendary carver Charles W. Dare Company, now mounted as a rocking horse. Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, circa 1920, born during the Golden Age of carousels in America (circa 1860-1930), exceptionally executed hand carved design with rich detailing, and warm polychrome painted white and gray dapple, featuring inset glass eyes, natural horsehair tail, saddle with carved cantle, blue painted saddle blanket and bridle, rising on a later blue and red painted wooden rocker base Stand, marked with letter "D" underneath in grey paint, most likely indicative of Dare, metal mounting plate marked AA PAT APLD FOR Carved in a galloping or jumper position, this whimsical yet Primitive country-fair style equine exhibits all the hallmarks of Dare’s design, such as the forward-facing ears, the perfectly combed asymmetrical mane with a wind-blown effect, the tail made of realistic hair, and the distinctive “bird” saddle, which was carved separately and attached. Among carousel antiques...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Painted Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Carousel Pig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic 19th century carousel pig. Super whimsical carnival piece from a bygone era. Carved wood with cast iron curly tail and handle. Original layers o...
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Iron

1930s Amusement / Carnival Motorcycle Ride, Carousal, Merry-go-round
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Antique midway amusement park wooden motorcycle ride is one of the earliest produced for carousels and merry-go-rounds. Wonderful aged patina, ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Metal

Vintage Magician Magic Suitcase Hand Painted Folk Art
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic Magician's suitcase. Hand painted and lettered. Vintage Folk Art rabbit trick and card paintings. Great bookshelf display.
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

Materials

Fabric, Canvas

Set of 3 Ceramic Animal Figures from Mexico, Circa 1980s and 1990s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Set of 3 ceramic carnival animal figures / whistles from Morelos, Mexico. These colorful figures were hand crafted and hand painted using paint glaze. The lively pieces were prominent in the 1980´s and 1990´s. Some of the whistles...
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1990s Mexican Country Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Ceramic, Clay, Paint

Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel
Located in London, GB
English Fairground Carousel panel We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early 20th century English fairground panel. From a fairground carou...
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1920s British Edwardian Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Ceramic Carnival Animal Figures from Mexico, Circa 1980´s and 1990´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Set of 3 ceramic carnival animal figures from Morelos, Mexico. These colorful figures were hand crafted and hand painted using paint glaze. The lively pieces were prominent in the 19...
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1990s Mexican Folk Art Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Ceramic, Clay

Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Located in Brecht, BE
For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.
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Early 20th Century British Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Linen

Set of 3 Ceramic Animal Figures from Mexico, circa 1980's and 1990's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Set of 3 ceramic carnival animal figures / whistles from Morelos, Mexico. These colorful figures were hand crafted and hand painted using paint glaze. The lively pieces were prominen...
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1990s Mexican Country Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Ceramic, Clay, Paint

Original Fairground 'Speedway' Rounding Boards, 1950s Red Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
We have several boards available for sale, priced individually, each board has differing words on reverse, see photos and options (1 Of Each Board Available Only) The photographs sh...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Wood

19th Century Kids Carousel Duck Figure Ride Carnival Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
Recently acquired from a museum, we present this scarce, one of a kind, antique European early dobby platform flat style children's carousel duck (or bir...
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19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Iron

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 Hand-Painted Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Collection of Three Carnival Shooting Gallery Target Knockover Birds
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nice collection of three carnival midway knockover shooting gallery targets. Nice chunky pieces. Great original layers of white paint surface.
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Wood Carved Folk Art Girl and Dog Carousel Chariot Original Paint Surface
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic girl and her dog Folk Art carved carousel chariot panel. Superb original paint surface. Great three dimensional surface. Excellent wall hang...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Wood

Vintage Huckley Barrel Carnival Game
By St. Louis Carnival Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival game made by the Saint Louis Carnival company. We also have the original paper game rules signs with these. Please note that not all crates are painted St. Louis Car...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Clay, Wood

1938 Folk Art Bandstand Tip "Kitty" Found in Spokane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1938 bandstand tip "Kitty" found in Spokane, WA. hand-painted wood construction. Pinned paper maker's mark reads "Band Kitty made by Leno for...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Wood

German Policeman Handcarved Folkart Midcentury Fairground Figure
Located in London, GB
Midcentury fairground figure An extraordinary handcrafted mid-20th century fairground dodgems/go cart figure in the form of a policeman. Directing traffic flo...
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Sheet Metal

Vintage Carnival Midway Penny Pitch Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nicely scaled carnival midway penny pitch game. Original paint surface. Graphic bold design with great colors.
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Wood

Early Carnival Midway 7.5 Foot Tall Game Wheel Monterey with Gooseneck Light
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic giant carnival game wheel with applied scenic Monterey theme. All original surface paint. Chunky turned stand. Measures: 7 foot . Really unique gooseneck lamp for illuminat...
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Wood

Set of 7 Mid-Century Era Painted Wood Carnival Folk Art Sign Box Letters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of seven Folk Art wooden box letters were made in Canada is circa 1965 and were once mounted on a carnival sign for either a ride or an at...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Wood

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 Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Canvas

Unusual Vintage Paper Mache Folk Art, Parade "Carnival" Mask
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual vintage papier mâché Folk Art..parade "carnival" theater mask.
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Paper

Unusual Hand Carved Clown Motif Umbrella, Paragon, S. Fox & Co
By S. Fox & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Hand Carved Clown Motif Umbrella, Paragon, S. Fox & Co
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1920s English Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Collection of Three Vintage Carnival Midway Nickel Ride Red Signs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fun collection of three vintage carnival midway signs. Nickel rides! Original professional sign painters handiwork. Excellent graphic skills. Great vintage age. All three signs have ...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Wood

Vintage Carnival Midway Wood Ring Toss Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great vintage carnival midway ring toss game. Perfect wall art. Wood with original park paint surface. These appear to be one of a kind carnie made pieces fo...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Wood

Vintage Late 19th Century Canvas Circus Carnival Midway Folk Art Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very early American circus or carnival Sideshow Banner, circa 1890-1900. Fantastic paint detail. Great example of American folk art banner painting. The Great American African Camel...
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Canvas

Vintage Carnival Midway Wood Ring Toss Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great vintage carnival midway ring toss game. Perfect wall art. Wood with original park paint surface. These appear to be one of a kind carny made pieces for...
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1950s Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Wood

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-titled Czar of Bizarre, Johnny Meah. Both banners are signed. The Harold huge banner is cleverly signed with the "H" in the legs of Harold's huge chair.
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Canvas

1950 to 60s Wall Hanging Tapestry, Hand Executed Art, "CASINO" Jane Ashley
By Jane Ashley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large, unusual, handmade wall hanging titled "CASINO" signed Jane Ashley, all hand executed depicting casino gaming table, featuring hand painted leather.....
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Carnival Art

Materials

Fabric, Leather, Velvet

Pine Decorative Folk Art Organ Pipes
Located in Southampton, GB
Decorative, pine Organ Pipes, hand painted and hand carved. Wonderful folk art for the wall. England c1920 Length - 96 cm / 90 cm/ 90 cm / 87 cm / 85 cm Width - 5 cm / 4 cm / 4 cm ...
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Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Carnival Art

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Pine

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Carousel Camel with Glass Eyes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Expertly carved late 19th century carousel camel with glass eyes and original park paint surface. Professional restoration to feet and neck.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Hand-Painted Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

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