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Period: 1930s
Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic carnival midway scene. Games, carnival rides and acrobats. Carved with incredible detail, please see photos. The colors are the original ink used during the three color posted printing process. Circus and...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare Antique Distressed Carousel Horse on Iron Stand Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fantastic antique found unpainted carousel horse form having distressed wood, amazing character, and handsome custom iron stand. Makes a stunning folk art sculpture with monochromat...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

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...
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German Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Carnival Prize Chalkware Bulldog Statue / Figure
Located in Cordova, SC
**Historical Background** American carnival chalkware flourished from 1900-1950, with bulldogs being among the most popular prizes. These pieces were mass-produced as affordable carn...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris
Located in London, GB
Antique 1930s judge theatre papier mâché head from Paris This lot is a rare original 1930s papier mâché French theatre heads. This item was obtain...
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French Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early example of American sideshow banner art. Painted at the Sunshine Studio in Witchita, Kansas by Geo Bellis. Signed by artist on front and studio name on front and back. This ban...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

1930 Wooden Carnival Game by French Game & Novelty, Milwaukee, WI
Located in Surrey, BC
Unusual Folk Art wooden carnival game in working condition and with original paint. Players bet on which city the spring-released airplane will land on. Made by French Game & Novelty...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

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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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

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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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

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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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Charming Pair of Vintage Metal Carnival Ladies
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A matching pair of silver metal female figures in a striking pose with hair caught in the wind. Probably carnival art. Makes unexpectedly charming wall art with a folk art feel. They...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

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.
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

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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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American 1930s Carnival Art

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Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century circus balancing balls. We share what we love, and we love these rare early 20th century hand crafted wood and glass mirror English circus balancing balls. Each section is hand crafted using pins...
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British Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

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Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls
Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls
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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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American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

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Canvas

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
$1,600
H 126 in W 12 in D 0.13 in
Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Carousel Horse with Saddle - Multicolored
Located in Mortsel, BE
This antique hand-painted wooden carousel horse is a beautiful piece of fairground history, expertly crafted with attention to detail. The multicolored design features a classic sadd...
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Unknown 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Carnival Sign Winged Scarab and Pyramid "Elixer of Life" Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Carnival sign with Ancient Egyptian winged scarab and pyramid, hand carved and painted advertisement for "Elixer of Life", circa 1900. This wonderful piece, a personal favorite, has ...
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American Folk Art 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand carved wood sculpture of carousel ostrich.
Category

Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
$795 Sale Price
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H 25 in W 17 in D 5.5 in
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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Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carnival Midway Wood Ring Toss Game
Vintage Carnival Midway Wood Ring Toss Game
$1,500
H 23.5 in W 12 in D 23.5 in
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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American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Antique Vintage Rustic Bird Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Vintage Rustic Bird Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target A superb original steel fairground shooting target. A one off folk art piece of nostalgic fairground fun. It is useab...
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English Rustic 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Cut Steel

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A remarkable large scale painted rocking horse decorated in the manner of a carousel horse. The white horse with brown mane and tail wears a red saddle on a blue blanket. The rump is decorated with a blond female mask flanked by pink and white dogwood flowers, the breast with the same flowers. With inset plastic colored faceted stones overall. With two brass twisted rods mounted on the white rocker...
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Hollywood Regency 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse
Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse
$8,400
H 69.5 in W 58 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Carnival Toss Game
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool piece of Carnival ephemera. Two hand-painted, wooden blocks with cut-out. Three bean bags. Interesting object and game. Great vintage condition.
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American Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carnival Toss Game
Vintage Carnival Toss Game
$950 / set
H 18 in W 14 in D 10 in
1930 Wooden Carnival Game by French Game & Novelty, Milwaukee, WI
Located in Surrey, BC
Unusual Folk Art wooden carnival game in working condition and with original paint. Players bet on which city the spring-released airplane will land on. Made by French Game & Novelty...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Previously Available Items
Halloween Banana Toy Lantern, Germany, 1930s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual and rare halloween lantern as banana face, made in Germany, circa 1930s. Papermache with original candle inside meant to be hung. Comical and...
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German Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

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...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Halloween Banana Toy Lantern Germany, 1930's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual and rare Halloween lantern as banana face, made in Germany ca' 1930's. Papermache with original candle inside meant to be hung. Comical and s...
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German Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1937, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque 1937. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with inscriptions. This rare kings plaque was issued by a ...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

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Halloween Banana Toy Lantern Germany, 1930's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
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Early 20th Century Scratch Build Fairground Amusement Arm
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch build fairground amusement arm We are proud to offer an unusual English fairground sculptural object, In the form of a fully extendable hand carved scratc...
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British Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

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1930s Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Yellow Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1930s hand-painted carnival ride metal panel on wood board. It is painted on 1930 7UP sign.
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North American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Large 1930s Carnival Sideshow Painting on Wood Senora Juanita the Snake Charmer
Located in Savannah, GA
This "truly" charming painted large size Carnival sideshow advertisement for the talented " Senora Juanita the Snake Charmer," is a colorful tribute to 1930s midway art. Painted on a...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

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Amazing Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
The amazing clown shoes Every now and again an item comes along that blows us away, the creativity, reasoning, outrageousness, uniqueness, and most important craftsmanship. These early to mid-20th century oversized handstitched leather clown shoes...
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British Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

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Leather

Amazing Clown Shoes
Amazing Clown Shoes
H 7.5 in W 17 in D 8 in
Antique Two Sided Bicycle Style Colorful Carnival Gaming Wheel
Located in Manhasset, NY
A nice colorful two sided bicycle wheel style antique carnival gaming wheel, circa 1930s. Great crackle aged surface. One side with smaller numbe...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Cast Iron Spade Card Suit Shooting Gallery Target
Located in Manhasset, NY
A custom mounted antique cast iron shooting gallery target in the form of a spade. Raised concentric circle pattern. Original untouch...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

1930-1940 Game Wheel Crown and Anchor from Vancouver PNE Westcoast Amusements
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful large wall mount game wheel in vibrant colors with spinning capability weasel adapted. Salvaged from the PNE Vancouver.
Category

Canadian Industrial Vintage 1930s Carnival Art

Materials

Plywood

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