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J Burnett

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Rare 19th Century Ice Cream Cart
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
the back of the cart with a British and Italian flags and written “J.Burnett Coach Builder Forge St
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Ice Cream Cart
Rare 19th Century Ice Cream Cart
H 36.62 in W 59.06 in D 32.68 in
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J Burnett For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact j burnett you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Street Art version. You’re likely to find the perfect j burnett among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a j burnett to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, beige, black and more. Finding an appealing j burnett — no matter the origin — is easy, but Daniel Burnett, Amy Burnett, Frederic Burnett, Ernest Burnett Hood and V Burnett each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a J Burnett?

A j burnett can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,073, while the lowest priced sells for $484 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

Finding the Right Carnival-art for You

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.