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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
Category
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Vinatge Gaming Wheel from a Carnival / Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
color and have a great Folk Art look about them.
Although there is no makers mark, this
Category
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Electra Circus Sideshow Banner by Snap Wyatt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
In the world of circus art, the names Snap Wyatt and Fred Johnson are held in high regard and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
1930 Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers Circus Poster
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Hudson, NY
Colorful circus poster mounted in red metal frame. The paper poster has been mounted on acid-free
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Mid Century " World Museum " Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
Original American mid century hand painted on canvas circus sideshow banner " World Museum ". It
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Circus Side Show Collection of Throwing Knives
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
A graphic collection of 13 Circus throwing knives mounted onto a primitive demilune stand. They are
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Steel
London Punch and Judy Painted Circus Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
definitive guide to circus banners. It was painted by S. Brock of Chicago in 1915, and currently resides in
Category
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Traveling Circus Hand Painted Clown Advertising Sign
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
This hand painted clown advertising sign came from a traveling circus .
It is a large graphic
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
NO CROSS SHOTS Vintage Carnival / Circus Sign
Located in Dallas, TX
NO CROSS SHOTS
Wonderful old game sign from a Carnival or Circus. Remember the colorful rule
Category
Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Turn-of-the-Century Painted Circus Elephant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful turned and painted folk art stand that was once a circus elephant's foot stand. Great
Category
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Painted Popeye Circus Side Show Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A fantastic circus side show banner, featuring Popeye, Henry, Jiggs, Dagwood, and many other early
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
Vintage Buffalo Carnival / Circus Game Target or Sign
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful and very large shooting gallery target or sign from a Carnival or Circus. Made
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Red Star Dart Game Sign from a Carnival / Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
size compared to most. These old circus signs are nice for gamerooms or for collectors of Folk Art and
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Kentucky Derby Game Sign from a Carnival / Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful old Carnival sign for a Kentucky Derby Horse Race game. Great piece of Americana and the perfect piece for the Horse Racing enthusiast. This is all hand painted on a wood p...
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Girl To Gorilla Circus Banner signed Fred G Johnson
By Fred G. Johnson
Located in Toronto, ON
Extremely Rare and Fine Condition. Hand painted artwork by renowned circus advertising artist Fred
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Paint, Canvas
Knockem Off Vintage Game Sign from a Carnival / Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful and colorful vintage game sign from a carnival or circus. The KNOCK'EM OFF
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Collection of Carnival / Circus Signs on custom made stands.
Located in Dallas, TX
, Carnival and Circus items on 1stdibs ***
Category
Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art
Staffordshire Figure, Possibly Inspired by a Circus Poster, circa 1860
Located in St. Louis, MO
either, so until a better explanation comes along, the Roc is the best we have.
The traveling circus
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
SET
EM UP Sign from a Carnival / Circus Game
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful old Carnival game sign for Set'em Up, the game where you stand the bottle up with a ring that's attached to a string and stick. This is all hand painted on a wood panel. Gr...
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Mid Century Circus Sideshow Banner " Jungle Land " By George Bellis
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's original American hand painted on canvas circus sideshow banner " Jungle Land " by George
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Collection of Carnival Punks or Knock Down Dolls, Circus Midway Game
Located in Dallas, TX
pieces of Americana have become very collectible and can be found in Folk Art collections and Museums
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
A Collection of Three Knock Down Dolls from a Carnival or Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
country, these pieces of Americana have become very collectible and can be found in Folk Art collections
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
A Collection of Three Knock Down Dolls from a Carnival or Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
become very collectible and can be found in Folk Art collections and Museums around the world.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
A Collection of Three Knock Down Dolls from a Carnival or Circus
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
Justin McCarthy (1892-1977) | Charles Chaplin in the Circus
By Justin McCarthy
Located in Wyomissing, PA
This entry was taken directly from the “Museum of American Folk Art Encyclopedia of Twentieth
Category
20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Mixed Media, Paper
Hessian Soldier Ball Toss Figure
Located in New York, NY
at the hole in the top of his Hessian mitre cap. An exquisite example of early American circus folk
Category
Antique 19th Century American Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Papier Mâché
Smiling Circus Clown Head, Papier Mâché, 1930s
Located in Retie, BE
Smiling papier mâché - Paper Mâché circus clown head, circa 1930s.
This large wall decoration
Category
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Composition
Whimsical Tramp Art Circus Wagon
Located in Manalapan, NJ
A whimsical tramp art circus wagon. One of the most unusual offerings we have had. The wagon sits
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Sculptures
Circus Freak Show Painting, circa 1930
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a playful circus freak show painting depicting a nude woman, little person, and pug dog
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Wide Circus Banner by Johnson Fred G
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Rare and beautiful American circus banner by Johnson Fred G.
It features 2 original attractions
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Carved Wood Indian Circus Wagon Figure
Located in New York, NY
Carved and painted wood Indian from a circus wagon. When the circus wagons rolled into town they
Category
Antique 16th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Carnival/Circus Juggling Pins
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage carnival/circus Juggling pins.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper, Wood
1930s Circus Banner "Monkey Scooter Rider" by Neiman Eisman
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's circus banner " Monkey Scooter Rider " by Neiman Eisman.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Antique Carnival/Circus Ticket Trunk by Taylor Trunk Works
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique carnival/circus ticket trunk by Taylor Trunk Works.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Ringling
Located in Aurora, OR
These vintage circus flags come from the days of the Ringling, Barnum and Bailey Big Top Circus
Category
Mid-20th Century Carnival Art
Toy Train from and English Circus
Located in Sheffield, MA
unique. It is a circus train, complete with a bell on the inside and everything is original. These toys
Category
Vintage 1930s English Toys
Strong Man, Circus Side-Show Banner
Located in North Egremont, MA
Pop graphics and color on this vintage side show banner, great size
Category
Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art
Walmsley and Wood Vintage Circus Sign, Large
Located in Dallas, TX
This large sign is from the Walmsley and Wood Circus and was most likely used as an entrance sign
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Large Lion Poster for Circus Triumph, Linen Backed, 1960s
Located in Retie, BE
Impressive Large Poster with a Lion.
This linen backed Lithographic Circus Poster with a Lion Head
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Vintage One In Win Choice Game Sign from a Carnival or Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
, these pieces of Americana have become very collectible and can be found in Folk Art collections and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Carved Reclining Woman on Chaise Carved by Fred Alten
By Fred Alten
Located in New York, NY
Fred K. Alten (1872 - 1945) from Wyandote Michigan was known for his carvings of folk art animals
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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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