Vintage Carnival Posters
Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$335
H 17 in W 24.5 in D 1 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
Category
1970s Folk Art Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$275
H 17 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros, circa 1971 "Buffalo Bill’s Wild West"
Located in Incline Village, NV
This bright and colorful, action packed circus poster portrays the quintessential Buffalo Bill
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Equestrian Circus Poster by Ringling Bros Ca. 1971 Featuring "Miss Helen Girard"
Located in Incline Village, NV
There is a lot going on in this equestrian themed, bright and colorful circus poster portraying
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$395
H 17 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Original Vintage Winter Sport Poster Dartmouth Winter Carnival Ski Klondike
Located in London, GB
Original vintage ski poster - Dartmouth Winter Carnival Klondike Kaleidoscope - held on 9, 10 and
Category
1960s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$1,304
H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Antigua Carnival 1966 BWIA LIAT Caribbean
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster advertising the Antigua Carnival 1966 held from 26 July to 2 August
Category
1960s Bajan Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$1,304
H 24.02 in W 16.93 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage South America Travel Poster Carnival In Rio Brazil Mask
Located in London, GB
Original vintage South America travel poster for the Carnival in Rio Brazil February featuring a
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$1,510
H 20.87 in W 14.77 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage South America Travel Poster Carnival Rio Brazil Horse Tanaka
By Tanaka
Located in London, GB
Original vintage South America travel poster for the Carnaval no Rio Brasil / Carnival in Rio
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$1,784
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Sport Skiing Poster Dartmouth Winter Carnival 1940 Ski USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 9 to 10 February 1940
Category
1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$2,951
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Skiing Sport Poster Dartmouth Winter Carnival 1942 Ski USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing sport poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 6-7 February 1942
Category
1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$5,147
H 34.06 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Skiing Poster Dartmouth College Winter Carnival 1941 Ski USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 7-8 February 1941
Category
1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$5,147
H 34.26 in W 21.86 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Skiing Poster Dartmouth College Winter Carnival 1953 Ski Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage ski poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 6-7 February 1953 featuring a
Category
1950s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$2,608
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster for the Aufgalopp Faschingsfest Carnival Munich Ft Horse
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Aufgalopp Faschingsfest Lent Carnival in Riem Munich
Category
1930s German Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$4,804
H 47.25 in W 33.67 in D 0.04 in
Large Original Vintage Poster for the Aufgalopp Faschingsfest Carnival in Munich
By Ludwig Lutz Ehrenberger
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Aufgalopp Faschingsfest Lent Carnival on 9 January 1937
Category
1930s German Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$2,676
H 47.25 in W 33.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster Schwabylon Carnival Ball At Munich Academy Of Fine Arts
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Munich Academy of Fine Arts carnival festival
Category
1950s German Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$617
H 45.67 in W 33.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Brazil Pan Am Airline Carnival Rio De Janeiro Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage PanAm travel poster for Brazil Carnival in Rio Pan American World's Most
Category
1950s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
$2,608
H 42.13 in W 27.96 in D 0.04 in
Original "Sint-Truiden Carnaval!" vintage festival poster
Located in Spokane, WA
exciting ‘Carnival” poster with a clown or mime beating a big drum, drama masks in black, red, and orange
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Lithograph
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39 in W 24.5 in D 0.05 in
Art Deco gouache original artwork 1937 Carnival Night advertising poster design
By Hammond (artist)
Located in London, GB
Hammond (British, fl. 1930s)
Original design for poster and flyer for Carnival Night at the King's
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Gouache
$205
H 10.24 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in
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Flying Hennies Bros Shows original vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Keep 'em Flying Hennies Bros Show original vintage military, carnival, and amusement park poster
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Offset
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1930s Original Large English Automobile Carnival Poster by Willson
s Leicester
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s original colorful automobile racing theme large carnival poster-printed by Willsons show
Category
1930s English Hollywood Regency Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 30 in W 40 in D 0.13 in
Original Vintage Sport Skiing Poster Dartmouth Winter Carnival 1940 Ski USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 9 to 10 February 1940
Category
1940s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in
Original Vintage Skiing Sport Poster Dartmouth Winter Carnival 1942 Ski USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing sport poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 6-7 February 1942
Category
1940s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 34.06 in W 22.05 in
Original Vintage Skiing Poster Dartmouth College Winter Carnival 1941 Ski USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 7-8 February 1941
Category
1940s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 34.26 in W 21.86 in
Original Vintage Skiing Poster Dartmouth College Winter Carnival 1953 Ski Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage ski poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 6-7 February 1953 featuring a
Category
1950s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Poster For The Aufgalopp Faschingsfest Carnival Munich Ft Horse
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Aufgalopp Faschingsfest Lent Carnival in Riem Munich
Category
1930s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Large Original Vintage Poster For The Aufgalopp Faschingsfest Carnival In Munich
By Ludwig Lutz Ehrenberger
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Aufgalopp Faschingsfest Lent Carnival on 9 January 1937
Category
1930s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Poster Schwabylon Carnival Ball At Munich Academy Of Fine Arts
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Munich Academy of Fine Arts carnival festival
Category
1950s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Travel Poster Brazil Pan Am Airline Carnival Rio de Janeiro Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage PanAm travel poster for Brazil Carnival in Rio Pan American World's Most
Category
1950s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Art Deco Vienna Carnival Poster for Edith Heinemann at Hotel Stadt Wien
By Eduard Boehm
Located in London, GB
Original vintage festival event poster advertising Edith Heinemann at the Hotel Stadt Wien in
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 47.25 in W 33.08 in D 0.04 in
FRAMED 19TH C "UNCLE TOM
S CABIN" POSTER-SIGNED ROBERT KEMP
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LATE 19TH C RARE ORIGINAL SIGNED ROBERT KEMP "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN" FRAMED CARNIVAL POSTER. HIS POSTER
Category
20th Century American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Wood
Original Seils-Sterling Circus Poster
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a bright and beautiful poster depicting the trapeze artist Thressa Morales. The poster has
Category
1930s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Original Wood Carved Circus Letterpress For Three Color Poster
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great trio of wood carved letterpress for printing a single three color circus poster. Very
Category
1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Neal Waters Three Ring Circus Poster Letterpress Set
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Made in the 1930's by the Neal Walters poster company in Arkansas. Carved with incredible detail
Category
1930s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Giant "Wild Animal Circus" Original Circus Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic wood carved circus poster letterpress. Carved by the Neal Walters Poster Company in
Category
1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Original Vintage Poster Carnaval Nice France Carnival Fireworks Advertising Art
By Raymond Moretti
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Nice Carnival - Carnaval Nice 1970 - held from 31
Category
1970s French Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 19.49 in W 13.19 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Skiing Event Poster for the 1956 Dartmouth Winter Carnival
By Roger C. McAlister
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 3-5 February 1956. Dynamic
Category
1950s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Guy Georget Original Vintage Airline Poster Venice Italy Carnival Gondola 1963
By Guy Georget
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster for Air France and the Carnival in Venice, Italy, featuring
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.38 in W 24.81 in D 0.4 in
Original Vintage Event Poster for the Munich Lent Carnival - Fasching in Munchen
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Fasching lent carnival in Munich from 7 January to 15
Category
1970s German Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Skiing Poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival in New Hampshire
By John Ryland Scotford Jr.
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival, February 9-10. Dynamic image of a skier
Category
1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
H 34.26 in D 21.86 in
Carnival de Nice 1938 original vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original French lithograph vintage poster; Carnaval de Nice. Artist: F. (Francois
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Midway Scene Carousel Ferris Wheel
By Neal Walters Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand-carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters poster company in
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Wood
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
1940s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Wood
Original Vintage Skiing Event Poster for the Annual Dartmouth Winter Carnival
By Roger C. McAlister
Located in London, GB
Original vintage ski poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 8-10 February 1957 featuring
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Original Carnival in Mexico vintage travel linen backed poster
Located in Spokane, WA
bottom portion of the poster. This poster has mazing festivel depictions of different Carnival
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Original Art Deco Vienna Carnival Poster For Edith Heinemann At Hotel Stadt Wien
By Eduard Boehm
Located in London, GB
Original vintage festival event poster advertising Edith Heinemann at the Hotel Stadt Wien in
Category
1930s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
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
1930s American Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Metal
Original Vintage Poster Carnaval Nice France Carnival Fireworks Advertising Art
By Raymond Moretti
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Nice Carnival - Carnaval Nice 1970 - held from 31
Category
1970s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Skiing Event Poster For The 1956 Dartmouth Winter Carnival
By Roger C. McAlister
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 3-5 February 1956. Dynamic
Category
1950s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Skiing Event Poster For The Annual Dartmouth Winter Carnival
By Roger C. McAlister
Located in London, GB
Original vintage ski poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival held on 8-10 February 1957 featuring
Category
1950s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Event Poster For The Munich Lent Carnival - Fasching In Munchen
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Fasching lent carnival in Munich from 7 January to 15
Category
1970s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
Ski Dartmouth Skiway Original Vintage SKI Poster
By John Ryland Scotford Jr.
Located in Boston, MA
Dartmouth Winter Carnival posters. He went on to become the head of design at Dartmouth and led a successful
Category
1950s Post-War Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Offset
Original vintage skiing poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival, New Hampshire
By John Ryland Scotford Jr.
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival, February 9-10. Dynamic image of a skier
Category
1940s Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Paper
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$8,960
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By Pierre Cardin
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1980s Taiwanese Futurist Vintage Carnival Posters
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$1,300 / item
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Located in Waalwijk, NL
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Posters
Materials
Walnut
$33,000
H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
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By Meissen Porcelain
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By H.Pander
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$19,150
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
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Silk
$6,463 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
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Metal
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Brass
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Vintage Carnival Posters For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage carnival posters available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage carnival posters — often made from paper, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Vintage carnival posters have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage carnival posters are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage carnival posters over the years, but those made by Neal Walters Poster Company, Roger C. McAlister and Eduard Boehm are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Carnival Posters?
Prices for vintage carnival posters start at $200 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $2,068.
Questions About Vintage Carnival Posters
- What is a vintage poster?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To identify a vintage poster, feel the texture. Authentic vintage posters will usually feel similar to a newspaper, while reprints of originals will usually be on glossy paper with a smooth surface. An experienced art dealer or certified appraiser can aid you in dating posters. Shop a range of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a poster is vintage, first consider the paper. Due to their age, most vintage posters will show at least minor signs of wear around the edges. A poster that appears brand new could be a reproduction. Also, familiarize yourself with the type of paper used for poster printing during the time when you believe your piece may have been produced. For example, you'd expect an original poster from the early 20th century to feel like newsprint, so a glossy finish on a piece would likely indicate that it's a later reprint. Next, grab a magnifying glass and examine the image. If you can see small dots or pixels, your poster was likely produced with printers that emerged during the late 1960s. Vintage posters from the 1970s, 80s and 90s may still be authentic originals if you observe pixelation, but you wouldn't expect to see it on a piece that purported to be older. If you still feel unsure about the age of your poster, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage posters.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether vintage posters are worth anything depends on the piece in question. The age, number of pieces produced, the maker, the subject or theme of the poster and its condition all play a role in determining the value. Because rarity and current demand also influence price, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer to determine whether a particular poster is valuable. The former is a big factor, as collectors are said to gravitate toward purchasing a rare poster even if its condition is less than mint. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of posters from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a movie poster is vintage, look at it through a loupe or magnifying glass. Older posters were created through a process that applies a solid color to the paper. Reproductions are often produced by a method that uses visible pixels. The size of the poster may also be a giveaway. Research to determine the known sizes of that particular poster will help in your research. Shop a large collection of vintage movie posters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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