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Canvas Circus Banner Fortune Teller, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Canvas circus banner fortune teller circa 1950s
- Hand painted on heavy canvas
- English
Category
Vintage 1950s English Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Hand-Painted Circus Rounding Board
Located in Nantucket, MA
rare piece of circus folk art, with a much more attractive and desirable scene than most. The
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Original
Playing
Wood Carved Circus Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Dark red color is from the ink that was used during the printing process. Please note that this does read backwards. Great in a room with a mirror on another wall that reads it in th...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Circus Mallet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive circus mallet. Wood and brass mallet used for driving in large stakes for the circus tents
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
$295
Bouglione Circus Bike
Located in Paris, FR
Bike Bouglione Circus, all in polished stainless
steel and perfectly works. Original unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Carnival Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,971
19th Century Tiller
Clowes Marionette Trick Skeleton Puppets Circus Fairground
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful piece of English Folk Art. A hand carved Tiller & Clowes trick skeleton marionette
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
String, Pine
Vintage Circus or Sideshow Hand-Painted Giant Clown Banner, circa 1940s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage one of a kind circus or sideshow hand painted banner with a giant clown balancing a feather
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
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
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Circus or Carnival Clown Diamond Red White and Blue Clown Shoes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic pair of vintage custom carnival or circus clown shoes with red and blue diamond stitched
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Performing Circus Elephant Wind Up Tin Toy, Germany U.S. Zone, circa 1940s
Located in Incline Village, NV
the basketball type hoop the circus elephant is holding out in front of him. This continues for quite
Category
Vintage 1940s German Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Vintage Wood Carved Circus Poster Letterpress
By Neal Walters Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand-carved circus menagerie scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters Poster
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Large Hand-Painted American Circus Sideshow Banner, circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large hand-painted American circus sideshow banner, circa 1960s
- Hand-painted on canvas
Category
Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art
Carved Figure from Circus or Carnival in Europe
Located in Wiscasset, ME
She would have originally held a banner in her hands.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Early 20th Century Leather Clown Shoes Popeio Carnival Fairground Circus
Located in Lowestoft, GB
the clown known as Popeio, who worked with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
They
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
Vintage Toy, Wind up Elephant and Zebra Circus, Made in Germany, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up elephant and zebra circus is an original vintage toy.
Vintage wind up mechanical
Category
Mid-20th Century German Toys
Materials
Metal
Important Antique American Folk Art Dog Circus Animal Portrait Framed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American folk art dog circus oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category
1890s Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hand Reading, Palmistry Shop or Circus Tent Sign, Americana, Folk Art
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique sideshow banner carnival circus Folk Art large American palmist trade sign from a unique
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Circus Lights, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Vintage pair of circus love heart lights circa 1960
For sale in this LOT is a pair of completely
Category
Vintage 1960s British Folk Art Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Three Piece Child
s Circus Train Toys
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage three piece child's circus train toys featuring a lion, a monkey riding a dog, and a rabbit
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Papier Mache Circus Sculpture, USA c1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Completely charming paper mache sculpture featuring whimsical circus performers forming a human
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent
Awning Circus Banner "Natures Living Tripod"
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American painted side show circus banner of a man photographing a three legged sheep titled
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Drawings
Materials
Fabric
Under the Big Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
Heart-warming folk art circus tent with animals.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Circus Wagon Folk Art Dancing Figure
Located in New York, NY
Fully carved and painted dancing lady made to go on the side of a decorated circus wagon. There
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mysterious Circus Wagon Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Samuel A. Robb carved wagon figures for Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Samuel A.Robb carved a
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Vintage Circus Rings on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sold individually, these vintage circus hoops sit handsomely on custom metal stands.
*Note
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Antique Circus Monkey Racing Car
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique circus monkey racing car.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Circus Banner " Performing Monkeys"
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century hand painted circus banner "Performing Monkeys".
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner, "Sword Swallower"
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's original circus sideshow banner " Sword Swallower ".
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas
Vintage Circus Banner
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Wonderful folk art carnival textile.
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Cotton
Entertaining 1950 Circus Broadside- "Amazing" Double Sided Banner
Located in Hudson, NY
Canvas with wooden top bracket. Double-sided. Fire King side has been over- painted at some point. Pin Cushion woman has little over-paint. Typical wear for outdoor use. Great color.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Painted Circus Target
Located in San Francisco, CA
Quintessentially folky circus target.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Dynamic Circus Poster
Located in San Francisco, CA
Huge, colorful circus poster form the 50s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Posters
Circus Farm Sign
Located in North Egremont, MA
Nicely scaled brightly colored hand painted sign for "Circus Farm", double sided
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
$2,200
Colorful Circus Stool
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A highly vivid and entertaining stool of circus origins. Possibly used as a clown or elephants
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Traveling Circus Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1920 double sided wood traveling circus sign in unusual form, hand painted in professional
Category
Early 20th Century American Signs
Materials
Wood
$1,095
1950
s Circus Sideshow Banner " Fish Girl " By Sigler Studios
By Sigler Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's Circus Sideshow Banner " Fish Girl " By Sigler Studios. It is signed.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Fabric
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner, "Dance of Voodoo" by Sigler Studios
By Sigler Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's circus sideshow banner " Dance Of Voodoo " by Sigler Studios. It is signed.
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Fabric
Terrific Carnival/Circus Dog
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. Used most likely for promotional purposes for the Sells circus co., this amusing folk art standout has
Category
American Carnival Art
Materials
Papier Mâché
Circus Clown Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A playful pair of leather zig zag grass blade style clown shoes
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
Circus Dart Board
Located in San Francisco, CA
Step right up !
Category
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Circus Stand, 1950s
Located in Retie, BE
Vintage circus stand.
This stand was used in the circus to do acts with animals like lions
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
1930
s Circus Stool
Located in North Egremont, MA
Colorful, fun and useful stepladder originally a circus prop
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Materials
Pine
$1,100
Vintage Circus Clown Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A colorful leather pair of vintage clown shoes
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
Vintage Circus Clown Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage pair of clown shoes in black and white leather with rubber soles.
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Cole Bros. Circus Elephants Outdoors
By Benton Scott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sweet pair of circus elephants are featured in this lovely painting of the Cole Bros. circus.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Pool Game Carnival / Circus Sign
Located in Dallas, TX
POOL GAME Carnival / Circus Sign
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Original American Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century hand painted on canvas circus sideshow banner.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
The Circus Band/Two Musicians
Located in San Francisco, CA
A candid moment between two circus performers and musicians.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Board
Circus Game with Cow
s Head
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circus game/attraction to measure the strength of your grip.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Ringling Brothers Monkeyland Circus Banner
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
created by the O'Henry Tent and Awning Co. for Ringling Brothers Circus, and is marked and dated in the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
Large Circus Carnival Knock Down Cats
Located in Dallas, TX
become very collectible and can be found in Folk Art collections and Museums around the world.
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Pair of Circus Clown Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pumpkin Boy Circus Side Show Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
what might have been the ninth wonder of the world? Ah, such was the world of the circus sideshow
Category
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
"Oriental Magic" Framed Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
circus art, titled " Freaks, Geeks, and Strange Girls" from 1996. According to the authors, the painting
Category
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
ONE IN WINS Carnival / Circus Sign
Located in Dallas, TX
ONE IN WINS Carnival / Circus Sign
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
CIRCUS HORSE FEATHER DECORATION, circa 1880s
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century cherry red feather parade or circus feather decoration for a horse, c. 1880s, on
Category
Antique 19th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Carnival / Circus Game Wheel with Dominoes
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a very nice Wheel of Chance from a Circus or Carnival. It has a dramatic and bold look with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
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Folk Art Circus For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic folk art circus available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and canvas, every folk art circus was constructed with great care. Find 77 options for an antique or vintage folk art circus now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folk art circus — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A folk art circus made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one folk art circus that is appealing in its simplicity, but O. Henry Tent and Awning Co., Fred G. Johnson and Gong Bell Mfg. Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Folk Art Circus?
The average selling price for a folk art circus at 1stDibs is $2,675, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Folk Art Circus
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.
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