Chicago - Carnival Art

Item Ships From: Chicago

Mid-Century Coin Operated Horse Ride

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-century coin operated horse ride for kids (of all ages).

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Coin Operated Horse Ride

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s "Prince Buddah" circus sideshow banner.

Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner

1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s American hand-painted carnival ride panel.

Category

1950s North American Primitive Vintage Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel

Category

19th Century Romanian Folk Art Antique Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Romanian Polychrome Wooden Rocking Horse

H 38.5 in W 55 in D 11 in

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 ...

Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

H 126 in W 12 in D 0.13 in

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike by Fonlupt, France, 1950s

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 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.

Category

Early 20th Century British Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Linen

Early 20th Century Circus Banner

H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 0.4 in

J. Hübner Carved Wood Carousel Horse, Early 20th Century, Germany

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique Carousel horse by J.Hübner. A hand-carved wooden carousel horse made by Atelier Hübner Germany - Josef Hübner - Joseph Hubner. This piece of Carnival Art - funfair roundabout horse - Merry-go-round Horse dates circa 1910 and has sulfide eyes, a real tale and stirrups. It's a European Springer Horse - Jumping Horse - Galopping Horse on a metal base. During his life, already more then 110 years !! it does have some old restorations and old repainting but that gives this antique horse the charm of his history: making people and children happy and offer them a ride. Antique carved horses - Antique German Carousel Horses - Hübner horses...

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

J. Hübner Carved Wood Carousel Horse, Early 20th Century, Germany

H 46.86 in W 49.22 in D 11.82 in

19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse

Located in Brecht, BE

Lots of charm and good condition for this 19th century papier mâché toy horse on wheels.

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse

H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 13.78 in

19th Century Italian Painted Wood Rocking Horse

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Italian painted wood rocking horse.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Italian Painted Wood Rocking Horse

H 36 in W 52 in D 12 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...

Category

Early 20th Century American Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Soldier Carnival Shooting Gallery Targets

H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in

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...

Category

1970s Folk Art Vintage Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"

H 17 in W 24.5 in D 1 in

Rare Antique Early American Carnival Coin Toss Game Table

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce American carnival coin toss game. The rare and unusual antique hand carved and painted solid wood amusement park / county fair / mid-way gaming tabl...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare Antique Early American Carnival Coin Toss Game Table

H 21 in W 33 in D 33 in

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...

Category

1970s American Folk Art Vintage Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns

H 17 in W 24.5 in D 1 in

Early 20th Century Leather Clown Shoes Popeio Carnival Fairground Circus

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A pair of leather clown shoes of unusual proportions, early 20th century in age. By repute from the clown known as Popeio, who worked with the R...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Leather Clown Shoes Popeio Carnival Fairground Circus

H 13.98 in Dm 6.89 in

Previously Available Items

Wood Juggling Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Wood juggling pin - made by Spalding

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

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.

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

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.

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Wood Juggling Pin

H 19.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Ice Cream / Gelato Cone Trash Can

Located in Chicago, IL

Fiberglass ice cream / gelato cone trash can with three openings. Very fun.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Fiberglass

Ice Cream / Gelato Cone Trash Can

H 65 in W 26 in D 26 in

1950's Carnival Funhouse Distortion Green Mirror

Located in Chicago, IL

1950's carnival funhouse distortion floor green mirror.

Category

1950s North American Folk Art Vintage Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

1950's Carnival Funhouse Distortion Green Mirror

H 66.75 in W 41.5 in D 12.5 in

American "Wheel of Love" Novelty Game

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare coin operated American "Wheel of Love" novelty game. Find out if you are frigid or steaming!

Category

20th Century American Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

American "Wheel of Love" Novelty Game

H 82 in W 29.5 in D 22 in

Rounding Board from a Riverview Amusement Park

Located in Chicago, IL

A rounding board from a ride at Riverview Amusement Park (1904-1967) in Chicago, Illinois depicting cats walking atop a fence.

Category

Early 20th Century American Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Rounding Board from a Riverview Amusement Park

H 46.5 in W 124 in D 5.5 in

Porcelain Caterpillar Ride Sign from Riverview Amusement Park

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare porcelain sign from the caterpillar ride from Riverview Amusement Park (1904-1967) in Chicago, Illinois. The caterpillar ride was created by Hyla Maynes and first debuted at C...

Category

Early 20th Century American Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Porcelain Caterpillar Ride Sign from Riverview Amusement Park

H 32 in W 66.5 in D 1 in

"Midget Stallion" Carnival Banner

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic carnival sideshow banner depicting a woman and miniature horse titled ‘Midget Stallion’ and signed ‘J. Sigler TAMPA’ lower left, fastened with metal grommets on leather s...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Midget Stallion" Carnival Banner

H 93 in W 101 in D 0.25 in

Coney Island Fun House Mirror

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century concave distortion mirror from Coney Island, New York. It's great fun!

Category

Early 20th Century American Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Mirror

Coney Island Fun House Mirror

H 72 in W 39 in D 12 in

Hand-Painted Carnival Banner

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand painted c. 1930 American carnival banner on stretcher from a peep-show.

Category

1930s American Vintage Chicago - Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Hand-Painted Carnival Banner

H 92 in W 43 in D 0.75 in

Carnival Fighter Plane

Located in Chicago, IL

A whimsical mid-20th century canary yellow American carnival fighter plane with wonderfully worn wooden seat, wooden propeller and shark-face nose art.

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