American Carnival Art

Period: Early 1900s

Place of Origin: American

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 Folk Art Antique American Carnival Art

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Iron

Rare Folk Art Iron Shooting Gallery Carnival Ram Sculpture

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 Folk Art Antique American Carnival Art

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Canvas

Vintage Late 19th Century Canvas Circus Carnival Midway Folk Art Sideshow Banner

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1950s Folk Art Vintage American Carnival Art

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Canvas

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

H 126 in W 12 in D 0.13 in

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 thr...

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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

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Iron

Soldier Carnival Shooting Gallery Targets

H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in

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 American Carnival Art

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Linen

Early 20th Century Circus Banner

H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 0.4 in

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, c...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art American Carnival Art

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Canvas, Cotton, Wood

Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls

H 13 in W 7 in D 2.5 in

19th Century Oil Cloth Juggling or Carnival Balls Collection / 6 Pieces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These most unusual oil cloth balls were from a Folk Art collection and are being sold as a collection of six. The smallest ball measures 4 inches in diameter and the largest ball mea...

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Late 19th Century Country Antique American Carnival Art

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Wool, Linen

19th Century Oil Cloth Juggling or Carnival Balls Collection / 6 Pieces

H 4 in Dm 4 in

Rare to Find Folk Art Jaguar Mask Found in Zitlala, Guerrero, Mid-20th Century

By G. None

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 Folk Art American Carnival Art

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Leather

Rare to Find Folk Art Jaguar Mask Found in Zitlala, Guerrero, Mid-20th Century

H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in

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 Folk Art Vintage American Carnival Art

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Wood, Paint

Circa 1950s French Childs Carnival/Circus Prop Chair

H 32.5 in W 14 in D 25.5 in

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 Folk Art Vintage American Carnival Art

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Fabric, Canvas

Vintage Magician Magic Suitcase Hand Painted Folk Art

H 12 in W 11 in D 6 in

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 Folk Art Antique American Carnival Art

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Wood

Antique Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1883, Carnival Folk Art

H 1.5 in Dm 19.75 in

1920s Bulbous Folk Art Painted Spanish Lamp and Shade

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

1920s Bulbous Folk Art painted Spanish lamp and shade This an attractive painted lamp, the lamp has a hand carved bulbous Fair Ground Twisted column which is painted in Gold, Green and Red, the paint has now aged in colour and developed a charming aged finish, the lamp has its own oversized lamp...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art American Carnival Art

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Wood

1920s Bulbous Folk Art Painted Spanish Lamp and Shade

H 41 in Dm 25 in

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s "Prince Buddah" circus sideshow banner.

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1950s Folk Art Vintage American Carnival Art

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Iron

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner

H 82.25 in W 112.5 in D 1 in

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 ...

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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique American Carnival Art

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Wood, Paper

Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1900s, Carnival Folk Art

H 1.5 in Dm 15 in

Previously Available Items

Wood Juggling Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Wood juggling pin - made by Spalding

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Early 1900s Antique American Carnival Art

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Wood

Wood Juggling Pin

H 19.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Wood Juggling Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Wood juggling pin - made by Spalding, with original decal.

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Early 1900s Antique American Carnival Art

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Wood

Wood Juggling Pin

H 20.25 in W 4 in D 4 in

Wood Juggling Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Wood juggling pin - made by Spalding.

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Early 1900s Antique American Carnival Art

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Wood

Wood Juggling Pin

H 19.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Game Wheel

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning black painted Americana Folk Art gambling wheel. Patina is fantastic Great hardware Measurements are 25.25 in x 35 in high x 8.25 in 22-3/...

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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique American Carnival Art

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Wood

Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Game Wheel

H 35 in W 25.25 in D 8.25 in

Wooden Carnival Ring Toss Game, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Original black, red and white paint with wood peg in the centre.

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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique American Carnival Art

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Wood, Paint

Wooden Carnival Ring Toss Game, circa 1900

H 23.5 in W 24 in D 4.5 in

Painted Baseball Carnival Dart Board

Located in Nantucket, MA

Large painted vertical wood game board with hand drawn wording. Painted on four thick pine boards. The back has two mounting boards attached to create a hollow area, making it hard...

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