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Carnival Art For Sale
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 Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

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

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 Carnival Art

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Canvas

Large Collection of Carousel Figures, Popeye, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse...
Located in Mortsel, BE
Large private collection of carousel animals, please send message when questions.
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Early 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Early 20th century set of four Fairground knock down figures.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century set of four Fairground knock down figures. The best examples of fairground are we have uncovered. An amazing set of 4 early 20th century hand crafted lead weighte...
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1920s French Late Victorian Vintage Carnival Art

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Metal

Early 20th century fairground figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century fairground figure In the form of Benito Mussolini this early 20th century hand carved French fairground knockdown figure is in original untouched condition. With ...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Pine

Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel French in its origin, this early 20th century hand crafted pine roulette wheel is in full working order. With its original metal wheel ...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Pine

19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure A rare piece of fairground art, in the form of an oversized hand carved painted polychromed Jeu de ma...
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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Carnival Art

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Pine

1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co..Tabletop fortune telling machine in a wooden cabinet. window with working ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Carnival Art

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Aluminum

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 Carnival Art

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Brass, Metal

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 Carnival Art

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Pine

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 American Folk Art Antique Carnival Art

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Iron

Rooster Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Behold the charm of this antique carousel figure featuring a beautifully carved rooster. Crafted from wood and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this v...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from wood, this vintage piece exudes timeless charm. A p...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Carnival Art

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Wood

Peacock Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
This exquisite antique carousel figure showcases the elegance of a peacock, intricately carved from wood. Mounted on a durable metal base with a supp...
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Early 20th Century Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from wood and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this vint...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Elephant Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique, Bernard Kindt
By Bernard Kindt
Located in Mortsel, BE
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of antique carousels with this carved wooden elephant figure. Mounted on a metal base for stability, this carousel piece is a testament to in...
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Mid-20th Century Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved wooden pig. Crafted with precision and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this carousel piece showcases the craftsmanship of yesteryears. Perfect for collectors and those who appreciate the timeless appeal of vintage carousel art...
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Early 20th Century Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Postmodern Art Glass Apple
Located in west palm beach, FL
A beautiful blown glass apple in such a gorgeous vibrant red. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Carnival Art

Materials

Blown Glass

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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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Hegdehogman Carved Wooden Carousel Figure Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
This exquisite hand-carved carousel decoration features a whimsical Hedgehogman, adding a touch of vintage charm to any space. Crafted from wood, the intricate details and thoughtful...
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Mid-20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Vintage Wood Carousel Rabbit with Carrots, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage wood carousel rabbit with carrots. This French vintage wooden carousel animal - carousel decoration animal dates circa 1950 - 1960. It's a hand-carved / hand-crafted carousel figure with a great looking aged patina in the meantime. This cute fairground rabbit with beautiful eyes had a succesfull hunt and is carrying two large carrots on his shoulders. Large rabbit sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Large 19th Century Painted Game Wheel
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large 19th century wooden gaming wheel with hand-painted face including numbers and central nautical star design. In black, maroon, yellow, and orange paints, with metal dowels sepa...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Carnival Art

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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 Carnival Art

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture
Located in Savannah, GA
Aage Hogfeldt (American, 1925-2014) A clown bust made from concrete and found lamp parts. 10 by 10 by 17 inches In 1954 Aage Hogfeldt founded an artist...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art

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Concrete, Wire

Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Juvenile Size Carousel Figure of a Standing Lion
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage half-scale carved wood carousel figure by Robert Demechko (1938-1923). Called "Leo" a carved and bleached or limed wood figure of a standing male lion with glass eyes and dec...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Late 19th Century Folk Art Bumbass instrument
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century Folk Art Bumbass instrument A rare example of a late 19th Century folk art Bumbass instrument form, we have only ever uncovered one other example in the past 10 ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Folk Art Antique Carnival Art

Materials

Brass

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 Carnival Art

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Wood

Vintage Pelican Bird Figure , Pelican Statue
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cute vintage pelican bird figure. A great decorative object in the shape of a pelican in beautiful colors. Vintage fairground piece - vintage childre...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Fiberglass

19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century American Folk Art rocking horse Fantastic American Folk Art hand carved rocking horse with ample remains of red and white paint...
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival Art

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Wood

Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike by Fonlupt, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike - Motor Bike by Fonlupt France. A French vintage child's motorbike used on the roundabout - merry-go-round - fairground - funfair. A 1950s metal r...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Carnival Art

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Metal

Large Folk Art Wooden Merry-Go-Round Model
Located in Antwerp, BE
Awesome large Folk Art wooden merry-go-round model. This large scale model of a Carousel or Roundabout has been handmade. Great example of Carnival Art - Folk Art with miniature handmade wooden sculptures of horses, jeep cars and sleigh. All very detailed. The roof of the entertainment ride is made of patent leather and the bottom roof in draped fabric. This antique toy - Antique fun fair scale model has a handle to turn the carousel around. At this point the handle is stuck due age. As we don't want to damage the aged patina, we didn't make it loose. The new owner can decide if he wants to undo it by removing the old rust in between. If we would do that in front, there is no way back. The carousel can be turned around by hand without using the handle. This Table Model of a Carousel is a Collectable Object - Collectable Antique Toy...
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Mid-20th Century European Carnival Art

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Iron

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 Carnival Art

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Wood, Velvet

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 German Folk Art Antique Carnival Art

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Wood, Paper

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"
Located in Incline Village, NV
This highly animated, bright and colorful circus poster portrays a fabulous looking clown in white frilled garb with red stripes, welcoming everyone to see the "Greatest Show on Earth...
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1970s Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art

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Paper

Litho Circus Poster, Clown and Circus Scenes, Willsons Leicester
Located in Antwerp, BE
Litho circus poster with clown and lots of circus scenes. A colorful Art Deco lithographic circus Poster - circus affiche printed by Willsons Show Printers Leicester ( England - UK ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Carnival Art

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Paper

Quadro Menossi, Carnevale Napoletano 1970-1980
Located in Manzano, IT
Quadro Menossi, Carnevale Napoletano 1970-1980 Dipinto a mano, su legno. Il legno col tempo si è leggermente curvato. In alcuni punti il colore è mancante, dovuto l'età. Stile Vin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Carnival Art

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Canvas, 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 Carnival Art

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Iron

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns
Located in Incline Village, NV
This bright and colorful circus poster depicts six seated clowns with their backs to the audience and an alphabet letter on their back spelling out the word "Circus". It is a reissued poster by Ringling Brothers from 1971 of one of their original 1936 promotional circus posters. To commemorate their 100th anniversary, in 1971, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey, produced reissues of some of their select and most famous authentic posters dating from 1883 until the 1930's. There were 30 different posters, and they were advertised as "The only antique posters authorized by the greatest show on...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art

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Paper

Nice Carved and Painted Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nice Carved and Painted Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask A handcarved pine wood, hand painted, antique wooden carved carnival mask from the region of South Tyrol. Excecuted in the firs...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Carnival Art

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Wood

Folksy Hand Carved Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Folksy Hand Carved Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask A folksy wooden carved carnival mask from the region of South Tyrol. These masks are used in Austria, South Germany and Italy at the...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Carnival Art

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Wood

Old Castelet Or Guignol Theater, Period: Early 20th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Old castelet or theater Guignol of parquet floor or living room Lyonnais. Its structure is in painted wood, the bottom represents a clown, the Auguste giving food to his playmate, a...
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20th Century European Other Carnival Art

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Wood

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 Carnival Art

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Gold, Brass, Metallic Thread

Iron Shooting Target of a Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique shooting target made from cut steel and iron in the shape of a pig. The piece is quite rusty and weathered from all it's years in use.
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Steel

Hand Painted Midcentury Resin White Jumper Carousel Horse by C.W. Parker
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Horse is embossed with the makers mark on one of its hooves. Made by Charles Looff and stamped C.W. Parker. Perfectly captured in all it’s glory, this vintage carousel horse...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Carnival Art

Materials

Brass

Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp..Salvaged from Crystal Beech ,famed amusement park in Ontario Canada,, Amazing Cartoon Lion ,complete with...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art

Materials

Chrome

Equestrian Circus Poster by Ringling Bros Ca. 1971 Featuring "Miss Helen Girard"
Located in Incline Village, NV
There is a lot going on in this equestrian themed, bright and colorful circus poster portraying famous early 20th century circus performer "Miss Helen Girard". She is in a horse draw...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art

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Paper

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros, circa 1971 "Buffalo Bill’s Wild West"
Located in Incline Village, NV
This bright and colorful, action packed circus poster portrays the quintessential Buffalo Bill images with Indians and western scenes, characters in full regalia that were used in his wild west shows...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art

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Paper

Vintage French Blue Tones Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Antique Decor
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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 Carnival Art

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Paper

Elegant French Antique Color Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Vintage Deco
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enhance your space with a captivating antique color paper garland sculpture. This exquisite piece, crafted in France circa 1930, showcases the timeless a...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Art

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Paper

Breitschwerdt German Puppet Folk Art
Located in Dallas, TX
Breitschwerot German Puppet Folk Art.
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20th Century German Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

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 Carnival Art

Materials

Fabric, Canvas

Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historical artifact once used in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Maple cabinet with brass plaques and painted iron mechanism. Costing two quarters and a penny to play. Not tested ...
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20th Century American Industrial Carnival Art

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Metal

'Strike ‘Em Out’ Carnival Toss Sign, 1940s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage, mid-20th century “Strike ‘Em Out” game sign. 6.5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Hand painted on 0.75 inch thick plywood. Strike Out originated as a baseball-like street game but also became a popular carnival attraction, where a pitcher hurtled a rubber baseball at a batter in front of the sign with the aim to get the ball in the hole. The game originated in the Chicago area...
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1940s American Vintage Carnival Art

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Plywood, Paint

Large Hand Painted Early Carnival Rounding Board
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bring an unusual piece of folk history into your home with this stunning early 20th century rounding board salvaged from a carnival. With hand-painted designs of putti and harp motif...
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Early 20th Century Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

1960s English Carnival Sign
Located in High Point, NC
1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...
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1960s English Folk Art Vintage Carnival Art

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Wood

Nice Rare Set of 19th C Oak Hand Carved Belgian Carousel Wooden Panels / Mirrors
Located in Southampton, GB
Nice rare set of 19th c oak hand carved Belgian Carousel wooden panels . These have been salvaged and pinned together on the reverse ( see photos of t...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Carnival Art

Materials

Oak

Pair of Hand Painted Early Carnival Rounding Boards
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bring an unusual piece of folk history into your home with this stunning pair of early 20th century rounding boards salvaged from a carnival. With hand painted designs and gold leaf ...
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Early 20th Century Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Antique and Vintage Carnival Art

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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