Antique Carnival Signs
After the Carnival, Signed 19th Century Italian Oil
By Luigi Ferrazzi
Located in London, GB
Luigi Ferrazi Italian Fl: 1880 - 1888
After the Carnival
Oil on canvas, signed, dated '1885' and
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19th Century Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique French Limonaire Frères Signed Carved Painted Wood Carousel Donkey Ride
Located in Forney, TX
finish, enhanced by beautifully aged heavily worn patina acquired over many years of carnival use
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Wood, Paint
$13,500
H 44 in W 52 in D 10 in
Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A Carnival scene, watercolor signed
By Jean Baptiste Édouard Detaille
Located in Paris, FR
Edouard Detaille (1848-1912)
A carnival scene
21 x 16.5 cm
Watercolor and brown ink on paper
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1880s Academic Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A Carnival character, original signed Drawing
By Jean Baptiste Édouard Detaille
Located in Paris, FR
Edouard Detaille (1848-1912)
A Carnival character and a Zouave
19.5 x 12.5 cm
Pen and ink on paper
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1880s Academic Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Ink
Folk Art Carved and Painted Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decorative trade sign, carnival figure, or whimsical household object. Its naive charm and authentic surface
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Wood, Paint
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1855 Painting of "Carnival in Venice" by Jean Carolus
By Jean Carolus
Located in Paris, FR
Painting of "Carnival in Venice" signed by Jean Carolus and dated 1855. Oil on canvas, framed in
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19th Century Italian Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
Fantastic "No Bumping Try To Dodgem" Original Paint Carnival Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC ORIGINAL LARGE PAINTED EARLY 20THC DOUBLE SIDED PRE- BUMPER CAR SIGN FROM A CARNIVAL
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Wood
Tin Folk Art Elephant Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
The patina and character make this rustic sign so likable. Its two sided with weathered soon in the
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs
Early 20th Century Fairground Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century fairground sign
We are proud to offer an early 20th century fairground hand
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Giant Ice Cream Advertising Sign, Funky Quirky Nostalgic
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Giant ice cream advertising sign, funky quirky nostalgic.
This is a Classic of the post war era
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Plastic
Circa 1920 English Hand Painted Fairground Ghost Train Destination Stop Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful and original travelling fairground double sided ghost train destination sign.
Of
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1920s English Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 26.38 in W 20.08 in D 1.97 in
Early 20th C Folk Art Fairground "Now Boys"
"Now Ladies" Manicule Signs
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fabulous pair of travelling fairground doubled sided manicule signs, in totally untouched and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Pine
H 5.71 in W 30.12 in D 0.6 in
Marion Post Dolly Dimple 1939 Gelatin Silver Photograph Unframed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A festive and humorous gelatin silver photograph titled “Dolly Dimple – Carnival Signs at
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Paper
Pair of Arts
Crafts Sconces with Carnival Glass Shades
Located in Petaluma, CA
beautiful pair of signed "Nuart" carnival glass shades. Note the iridescent quality of this good carnival
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Brass
1855 Dated Painting of "Carnival in Venice" by Jean Carolus
By Jean Carolus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Carnival in Venice."
Signed by Jean Carolus and dated 1855.
Oil on canvas.
Framed in giltwood
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19th Century Belgian Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Eight-Arm Bronze Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
evident. We bought this chandelier with these period signed carnival glass shades by "Nuart." Nuart was
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Bronze
Agapito Labios Folk Art Oil Painting on Canvas of a Girl in a Dress
Located in Palm Beach, FL
naive folk art style by Agapito Labios. Signed and titled "Carnival de Niñas Mexicanas" and presented in
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Paint
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
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 2.75 in
Fantastic Circus, Carnival Advertising Wooden Sign Folk Art, Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Circus advertising wooden sign. These type of signs would go on the circus wagons or tents
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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Wood
H 40.36 in W 23.63 in D 0.71 in
Hand Painted Antique Industrial Fairground Carnival Panel Sign, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A pair of large early 20th Century fairground panels. c.1930
Of large proportions. Possibly Irish, depicting racing scenes, from a fairground attraction. Hand painted and complete...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Wood
H 38.19 in W 90.16 in D 1.19 in
Early Carnival Midway Sideshow or Circus Prop Sign Egyptian Mummy Crate
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great early vintage, circa 1920s sideshow or circus prop sign. Egyptian mummy shipping crate. Very
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Wood
Arts
Crafts Hammered Copper Flush Mount Chandelier with Signed Shades
By Lightolier
Located in Petaluma, CA
This handsome flush mount has a rich warm patina, and five period carnival glass shades that are
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Copper
Agapito Labios Folk Art Oil Painting on Canvas of a Girl in a Dress
By Agapito Labios
Located in Palm Beach, FL
naive folk art style by Agapito Labios. Signed and titled "Carnival de Niñas Mexicanas" and presented in
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Oil
Rare Fairground Sideshow Game Sign
Located in London, GB
In The Form of Two Galloping Racehorse Silhouettes
Painted and Weathered Metal
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Early 20th Century English Antique Carnival Signs
Set of Three Traveling Circus Signs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1920 set of three wood double sided traveling circus signs, uniquely shaped, hand painted in
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Wood
French Pig and Elf Carnival Shooting Target
Located in Woodbury, CT
paint, this whimsical piece was once a carnival shooting target. When you hit the bulls eye, the elf
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Early 20th Century French Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Porcelain Caterpillar Ride Sign from Riverview Amusement Park
Located in Round Top, TX
A rare porcelain sign from the caterpillar ride from Riverview Amusement Park (1904-1967) in
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Metal
Giant Red White and Blue Carnival Arrow, circa 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
We found this dramatic sign in New York City. Today, after a full restoration, its ready to point
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1660s Mid-Century Modern Antique Carnival Signs
Abstract Oil on Canvas of a Carnival Scene, 1936 Signed Millis
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
An abstract oil of canvas painting in lovely soft pastels of a carnival parade, 1936 signed 'Millis
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Paint
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Antique Silver Cup, Large ICE BUCKET European Decorative Bowl Cup Deer Head
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique silver cup or large Decorative ice bucket, fruit cup, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. unstamped, tested with the scratch test, height approx. 60 ...
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1930s British Art Deco Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,002 Sale Price
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H 17.72 in Dm 23.63 in
Artemis Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The famous Artemis is the sister of Apollo and Dionysus; It is integrated with abundance in Anatolia. Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the temple of Artemis ...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Statuary Marble
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan.
The older man can be identified as the historical figure Takenouchi no Sukune...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca. 1920.
Add a timeless touch of elegance to your interior with this Antique French Art Nouveau Pendant Light...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,025
H 23.63 in Dm 14.97 in
Italian, Venezia, Shaped and Carved Rococo Period Walnut Divano, 3rdq 18th Cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a slightly arched crest rail with a carved finial the back curving into the sides with carved detail at handles, the seat rail punctuated by carved squares above the slightly ...
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1760s Italian Rococo Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Walnut
$9,800
H 35.25 in W 86 in D 31 in
Pair of French Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of French Louis Phillippe gold leaf mirrors with the "x" pattern frames. Circa 1940. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
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1940s Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Jean Perzel Attributed 1940s Gilt Iron Wall Sconces
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Sharon, CT
A pair of very large (27.5 inches high-exclusive of globes) Gilded Cast Iron (21 lbs. each) Wall Sconces. Not signed or otherwise marked.
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1940s French Art Deco Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Iron
19th Century American Portrait of Joseph Stringham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century American Portrait of Joseph Stringham (1776-1834)
Oil on Canvas
Later Giltwood Frame
Presenting an exquisite 19th-century American Portrait of Joseph Stringham (1776-18...
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930
By Lindstrom Tool
Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a hard to find pre war vintage, Made in America wind up tin toy by The Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, circa 1928-1932. The action is fabulous; when wound ...
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1930s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Tin
$435
H 8 in W 3.13 in D 3 in
Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers
Located in Vo
, Veneto
Alpine Blue Painted Wardrobe with Sunflowers
Measurements: H. 183 cm - W. 128 (150 to the frames) cm - D. 55 (66 to the frames) cm
Period: Late 18th century
Origin: Bavarian Alps
Wo...
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1790s German Louis XVI Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Fir
Woka Chandelier Pendant Jugendstil Vienna Secession Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant-lamp with a punched brass-rim and a hand blown opaline-glass, hanging on braided wires, decorated with brass-balls
Total drop custom made
Most components according to the UL ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Brass
Oval Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Bronze
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. The base features fish heads and sea s...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Wood
Mid-18th Century Japanese Screen Pair, One Hundred Flowers, Chrysanthemums
Located in Kyoto, JP
Omori Soun (b. 1704)
Chrysanthemums - One Hundred Flowers
A Pair of Six-fold Japanese Screens. Ink, color, gofun and gold leaf on paper.
Dating to the mid 18th century this pair o...
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Gold Leaf
$48,000 / set
H 67.5 in W 149 in D 0.75 in
Miniature Antique French Portrait Painting on Celluloid of Woman, Framed, C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Miniature Antique French Portrait Painting on Celluloid of Woman, Framed, C1880.
Measures- 5.75"H x 4.75"W x 1"D; Sight: 2.25" x 3".
A miniature painting from circa 1880, depicti...
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Late 19th Century Antique Carnival Signs
Materials
Paint
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.75 in W 4.75 in D 1 in
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Antique Carnival Signs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique carnival signs available for sale. Each of these unique antique carnival signs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Antique carnival signs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique carnival signs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique carnival signs are appealing in their simplicity, but Jean Baptiste Édouard Detaille and Luigi Ferrazi produced popular antique carnival signs that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Carnival Signs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,000, while they’re typically $646 on the low end and $21,778 highest priced.
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