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Carnival Head

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

American Carnival Wagon or Band Organ Carved Female Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century American carnival wagon or band organ female head carving. Very detailed wood
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

19th Century Carnival Folk Art Carved Wooden Head with Zinc Hat
Located in Haarlem, NL
This head is from a fair or carnival game. Not sure what the game was, perhaps the head has been
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Carnival Art

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Zinc

Mid-Century Era Molded Fiberglass Carnival Clown Head or Midway Game Component
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1965 in the period Mid-Century carnival style. The head is composed of a molded fiberglass which has
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Fiberglass

Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old carnival "giant" circa 1950. Light wood and foam structure, papier maché head. Made to be
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Paper

Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950
Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950
H 66.93 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Circa 1950s French Childs Carnival/Circus Prop Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful whimsical circa 1950s French Childs Carnival and/or Circus prop chair. Carved parts
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Two French Folk Art Wooden Carnival Knock Down Targets
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very rare pair of late 19th century folk art carved wooden carnival knock down gallery targets
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

19th Century Kids Carousel Duck Figure Ride Carnival Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
rural county fairs and traveling carnivals. They had to be made durable and designed to be transported
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Carnival Art

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Iron

Vintage Late 19th Century Canvas Circus Carnival Midway Folk Art Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very early American circus or carnival Sideshow Banner, circa 1890-1900. Fantastic paint detail
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Herschell Spillman Cast Iron Vintage Carousel Heads
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic set of three Herschell Spillman carousel rounding board heads. Cast iron faces with wood
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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Iron

Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris
Located in London, GB
Antique 1930s judge theatre papier mâché head from Paris This lot is a rare original 1930s
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Paper

Early 20th century set of four Fairground knock down figures.
Located in London, GB
down heads. 2 examples are hand carved from wood, and 2 examples are made from metal forms. Each figure
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Vintage 1920s French Late Victorian Carnival Art

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Metal

Antique Primitive Rustic Wooden Octagonal Sledge Hammer Carpenter Mallet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive / rustic hand crafted heavy wooden mallet with octagonal shaped head and rounded
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Carnival Art

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Hardwood

Antique Primitive Rustic Burl Wood Sledge Hammer Carpenter Mallet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand crafted primitive / rustic wooden mallet with heavily distressed round burl wood head
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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Carnival Art

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Hardwood, Burl

Rare to Find Folk Art Jaguar Mask Found in Zitlala, Guerrero, Mid-20th Century
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
each other over the head with knotted rope. Although this is very rugged for the participants, the
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art

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Leather

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros, circa 1971 "Buffalo Bill’s Wild West"
Located in Incline Village, NV
Indians in battle, Indians in ceremony, and an Indian Chief dressed up in full typical attire and head
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Italy. The figure is missing both arms, its original clothing is heavily faded and worn, the head
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

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Textile, Pine

Abstract Sculpture Tribute to Picasso Head Carnival Murano Glass by Badioli
Located in Murano, Venezia
This work, Sculpture Carnival, of art is a tribute to Pablo Picasso, made in Murano glass by the
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Murano Glass

19th Century Wooden Carnival, Fair or Advertisement Head of the Strongest Man
Located in Haarlem, NL
' attraction on a carnival or fair. The brown color, or maybe the shape of his head, makes him a bit exotic
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures

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Wood

Nicola Majocchi Photograph Titled Auto Carnival, 2009
By Nicola Majocchi 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
will be listing his limited edition works and presenting them in our gallery. This is Auto Carnival
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Early 2000s American Photography

Materials

Canvas

Northwood Wishbone Pattern Amethyst Carnival Glass Footed Bowl
By Northwood
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning North American carnival amethyst glass bowl decorated in the Wishbone pattern by
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Decorative Vase, English, Carnival Glass, Ornament, Lustre, circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative vase. An English, carnival glass ornament with fine lustre, dating to
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Mid-20th Century British Vases

Materials

Glass

Meissen Figurine 'Estrella', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen Porcelain Figurine: Dancer balancing on her toes, turning her head to the right and
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurine 'Chiarina', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
leg slightly forward with her foot extended downward, leaning her head to the right and leading both
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Ensemble Of 5 Models, Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
pressed down in front of her and her head tilted to the left with her mouth open, facing her dance partner
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Italian Renaissance Pine Sgabello Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style Venetian (20th Cent) pine carnival viewing sgabello style side
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs

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Pine

Set of 7 Cal Schenkel 1979 Silkscreen Lithographs Captain Beefheart Frank Zappa
Located in Dayton, OH
out the head leaving just the face, like a carnival mask.[5][6] Beefheart instinctively picked it up
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Vintage 1970s Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

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Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art jigger doll A wonderful example of a unique Folk Art handcrafted jigger doll we have lovingly named Edwood. With its original stick and platform ...
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Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Bisque Head doll, with a smaller baby doll, is seated in a metal sled. The doll has brown glass eyes, blonde hair and teeth. The coat is made of pressed cotton. The sl...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Vintage Magician Magic Suitcase Hand Painted Folk Art
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic Magician's suitcase. Hand painted and lettered. Vintage Folk Art rabbit trick and card paintings. Great bookshelf display.
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Fabric, Canvas

Black Carousel Horse, Wood Horse Sculpture on Metal Base, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wooden Carousel Horse - Fairground horse - Merry-go-round Horse. Smaller model, so easy to be placed. This Mid-20th century hand carved Animal Sculpture is a Black horse - Black Beau...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Wood

Red and White Graphic New York Bus Subway Destination Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very large New York bus destination sign. Unusual in red. Very graphic. Bottom of roll was date stamped 1951. 7 1/2 feet tall.
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Vintage 1950s American Steampunk Signs

Materials

Canvas

Limited Edition Kids Cart 22K in Gold, Steel & Bronze by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 22K Gold plated Cart for Kids is the ultimate luxury accessory and usable sculpture. The Cart is made of 22-Karat Gold plated stainless steel and brass with smooth ball bearings ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Mobiles and Kinetic S...

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Gold, Brass

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand carved wood sculpture of carousel ostrich.
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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
H 25 in W 17 in D 5.5 in
Carousel Camel Animals, 1970s, Europe, 2 pieces available
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spectacular carousel camel animals - 2 pieces available. These 2 large lying camel sculptures are eye-catching. They date circa 1970s and do have an aged patina in the meantime, w...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Metal

Fine Taxidermy Tower of Owls by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
We found this beautiful ornament years ago in a London antique shop. We immediately thought ‘Owls!’ But had to wait for four years to collect the right species that matched the measu...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Think Big Giant Matches and Matchbox
By Think Big
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of oversized matches and matchbox, made by Think Big NYC in 1984. Set contains all 8 original matches. Box slides open as a normal matchbox would. Matches are removable...
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Vintage 1980s American Signs

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Felt, Wood, Paint, Plastic, Paper

Think Big Giant Matches and Matchbox
Think Big Giant Matches and Matchbox
H 13.5 in W 20.25 in D 2.75 in
Nude Male Model, Unique Silver Gelatin Print
By Andy Warhol
Located in Cotignac, FR
Unique Silver Gelatin print from circa 1977 by Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol carried a camera with him obsessively. Similarly to his tape recorder, he used this technology not only as an...
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1970s American Modern Nude Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Wood Carved Store Display Trade Sign Artist Paint Brushes Original Paint
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic hand carved giant wood artist paintbrushes. All original multi colored paint surface. Completely wood carved. Perhaps part of a retail window display or a trade sign. Great...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Signs

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Wood

Rare Limited Edition Louis Vuitton "Doudou" Teddy Bear, c.2020
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
First seen on the Runway in 2004, the “DouDou” Teddy Bear is the only teddy bear created by Louis Vuitton in its 150 year history. The teddy was originally designed by Marc Jacobs fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Toys and Dolls

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Leather, Fabric

Rare Limited Edition Louis Vuitton "Doudou" Teddy Bear, c.2020
Rare Limited Edition Louis Vuitton "Doudou" Teddy Bear, c.2020
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H 17.33 in W 9.45 in D 10.63 in
Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A remarkable large scale painted rocking horse decorated in the manner of a carousel horse. The white horse with brown mane and tail wears a red saddle on a blue blanket. The rump is...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Located in Brecht, BE
For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.
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Early 20th Century British Carnival Art

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Linen

Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Early 20th Century Circus Banner
H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 0.4 in

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Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 1900's hand painted paper mache carnival head.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper, Papier Mâché

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Large early 1900's hand painted paper mache carnival head.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Papier Mâché, Paper

Czechoslovakian "Oh My Deer" Papier Mache Carnival Head
Located in Charleston, SC
Hand made Czechoslovakian Papier-mâché Deer head with original inside label.
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20th Century Czech Carnival Art

Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Large vintage carnival clown head game by Game Time Company. Original paint.
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Metal

Antique American Copper Unicorn Head Carnival Ride
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American copper unicorn head carnival ride. Original finish.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Copper

Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Original early 20th century carnival game head.
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Carved Wood Carnival Seal
Located in New York, NY
markings to the head. Mounted over a black metal base.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Carved Wood Carnival Seal
Carved Wood Carnival Seal
H 12 in W 29 in D 13 in
Carved Carousel Jumper Horse Carnival Circus
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Lenox, MA
, cherub heads, and other miscellaneous carvings. The production of Looff's horses ceased when he
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Antique 19th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

Costume Head, Rooster
Located in Clear Spring, MD
A molded paper costume head from a shop in Missouri. Colorful and fun! Great for display and
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Carousel Horse Head with Iron Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming and whimsical carousel horse head on base. Original paint with fantastic color, patina
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Early 20th Century English Carnival Art

Carousel Horse Head with Iron Base
Carousel Horse Head with Iron Base
H 27.5 in W 7.25 in D 31 in
Lot of 20 19th Century Marionette Wooden Heads
Located in Warsaw, PL
Original collection of 20 pieces of wood marionette heads from the 19th century. Sculptured
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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

That'll Do Mule, That'll Do....
Located in Charleston, SC
Adorable carnival Mule/Horse head made of papier mache and fabric. Hand forged handle.
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Early 20th Century Carnival Art

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Metal

That'll Do Mule, That'll Do....
That'll Do Mule, That'll Do....
H 35 in W 9.5 in D 19 in
A Pair of Mechanical Boxers
Located in Summerland, CA
Anonymous. Painted rubber head and hands, original fabric clothes and stuffed canvas body with
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Mechanical Boxers
A Pair of Mechanical Boxers
H 24.75 in W 10 in D 6 in
Carnival Figure by Colin Frooms in Pastel
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
dressed in carnival costume with head gear and face mask. Where the paper has been adhered to the canvas
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Vintage 1980s English Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paper

Carnival Figure by Colin Frooms in Pastel
Carnival Figure by Colin Frooms in Pastel
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
1950s Smiling Sam Carnival Man Clown Wind Up Japan Tin Toy
Located in Orange, CA
For your consideration we have a vintage Litho Tin Toy - Smiling Sam the carnival man clown wind up
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Toys

Materials

Tin

Bespoke Three-Seat Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
) Fabric for this sofa: Jim Thompson Stitches in TIme - Carnival Cost of fabric for this sofa: 1,603 USD
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Bespoke 3 Seater Sofa with Solid Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
) Fabric for this sofa: Jim Thompson Stitch in Time - Carnival Cost of fabric for this sofa: 1603 USD
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Papier Mache American Carnival Head
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century papier Mache American carnival head A hand crafted early 20th century papier
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Paper Mâché Parade Carnival Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This giant papier mâché parade head was found in Kansas. Most likely used for a department store
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Composition

Giant Rotating Carnival Head of Man
Located in Pasadena, CA
A large-scale papier mache carnival head resting atop a rotating base. The skillfully rendered head
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Vintage 1940s American Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper

Vintage French Papier Mache Brightly Painted Carnival Heads
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A variety of large brightly-painted vintage French papier mâché Carnival or ‘caricature’ type heads.  
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20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Rotating Carnival Head of Woman in Paper Mache and Hair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A large carnival head rendered in paper mache and real hair that is tied back with a flower. The
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large carnival midway game clown head. Made by the Game Time Company in Litchfield, Michigan.
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Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head
Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head
H 25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Carnival Or Circus Glass Eyed Tiger Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This paper mache tiger head from the 1920's features glass eyes and a fantastic vibrant original
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Carnival Placque Egyptian Motif, Cast Iron Head
Located in Petaluma, CA
Colorful and whimsical placque from a carnival is made out of wood and has the rare and desirable
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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Huge Vintage Papier Mâché Carnival Parade Head, 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
Huge papier mâché carnival 'Big Head' Handmade vintage carnival parade head circa 1950s In
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Vintage Carnival Papier Mâché Head with Moveable Teeth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique head from a carnival. Great coloring and condition. Mounted on a metal stand. Small
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Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Large Fiberglass Elephant Head, Carnival Trash Can Lid / Cover Venice Calif
By Arcade International, Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Whimsical Fiberglass Elephant head, carnival trash can lid / cover, manufactured by the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Brass Carnival Midway Marquee
Located in Santa Monica, CA
originally hung over a carnival ride. Makes a great wall hanging or over head light. Would be awesome on
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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Folk Art Aunt Sally Carnival Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Aunt Sally carnival figure We are proud to offer a unique early 20th
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Rare Early 20th Century Carnival Wooden Horse Figures from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Collector's sculpture pieces. Carnival carved horse head from Veracruz, Mexico. Used for ceremonial
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Tavern or Carnival Game "Aunt Sally"
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Edwardian game of Aunt Sally, a traditional pub garden or carnival game, origins dating back to the
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Early 20th Century English Carnival Art

Antique Carnival "Donkey" Ball Toss, , hand painted, , mechanical folk art
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most Unusual Little Item,,LARGE 1920's Carnival, Fair, Ball Toss Game..Appears to be all hand made
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20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

1930s American Painted Circus Canvas Carnival Strange Girls Freakshow Sideshow
Located in Haarlem, NL
Antique American hand painted circus carnival canvas or banner to announce a sideshow with "Strange
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Early 20th Century Central American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Rare Early 20th Century Carnival Wooden Horse Figures from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Collector pieces. Carved wood horse heads from Veracruz, Mexico used during ceremonial dances and
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Large Painted Wooden Donkey Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderfully animated painted donkey head. Likely from a carnival or amusement park environment
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Large Painted Wooden Donkey Head
Large Painted Wooden Donkey Head
H 35 in W 24 in D 10 in
Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head
Located in London, GB
is a very rare vintage circa 1970s English handmade life-size carnival Winston Churchill head mask
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Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Carved Wood Ventriloquist Dummy Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The eyes on this amazing ventriloquist dummy head can be moved up and down by pulling on the metal
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wire

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Head
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century papier mache theatre head We are proud to offer a mid-20th century hand
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Cast Iron Herschell-Spillman Iron Carousel Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great early American Carousel rounding board sheild made by the Herschell-Spillman Carousel Company. Great original park paint on original wood sheild.
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Vintage Oliver Hardy Theatre Papier Mâché Head / Mask
Located in London, GB
This lot is a wonderful example of a vintage English handmade papier mâché hardy theater head. It’s
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Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century English Carved Wooden Puppet Heads
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century carved wooden puppet heads We are proud to offer an original set of early 20th
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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

French Papier Mâché Theatre Horse Head from Paris, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
French papier mâché theatre horse head from Paris, circa 1950s For sale in this LOT is a rare
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Cast Iron Horses Head Fragment with a Wonderful Aged Surface, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Cast iron horses head fragment with a wonderful aged surface, circa 1900. We are proud to offer a
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Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

C. 1930s American Sideshow Phrenology Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
"We Tell You All"! Fantastic carnival midway sideshow banner. Great subject matter and very
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

2 French Chefs
Located in Peekskill, NY
We just returned from Paris and came home with 2 French chefs. These are early full head paper
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art

1960s French Strenght Tester, Power Game Machine
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage French Force Game - Carnival Power Game - Game Machine - Strenght Tester - Punch Bag
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Carnival Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Papier Mache Stage Prop
Located in Houston, TX
Papier Mache Stage Prop of an Elephant Head From France. Made to Put Your Head in and Look Out of
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20th Century French Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché

Papier Mache Stage Prop
Papier Mache Stage Prop
H 17 in W 25 in D 17 in
19th Century Polychrome Decorated Jesters Fools Scepter Bauble Mr Punch
Located in Lowestoft, GB
hardwood with a well worn fabric collar, with a array of brass bells (some missing) Carved hardwood head
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Antique Early 19th Century European Carnival Art

Materials

Hardwood

20th Century Carousel Horse
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 1960's Carousel Fibreglass Horse displaying exciting prancing movement of the head.
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Mid-20th Century Carnival Art

20th Century Carousel Horse
20th Century Carousel Horse
H 46.46 in W 83.47 in D 17.33 in
French Wooden and Cast Iron Horse
Located in Winter Park, FL
worked and detail cast iron head and the simplicity of the carved and pieced wooden body, make this a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Carnival Art

French Wooden and Cast Iron Horse
French Wooden and Cast Iron Horse
H 33.5 in W 33 in D 7 in
Polychrome Decorated Carousel Elephant
Located in San Francisco, CA
An amusing painted carved wood elephant with revolving sphere mounted to its head. Probably a
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Early 20th Century Carnival Art

Polychrome Decorated Carousel Elephant
Polychrome Decorated Carousel Elephant
H 34.5 in W 44.5 in D 11 in
Lifesize 19th Century Bayol Carousel Nodding Donkey
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Angers, France. The head hangs from a hook inside the donkey's body, which allows it to nod.
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved Carousel Horse with Original Park Paint
Located in Santa Monica, CA
likely German carved. Incredible paint surface and original jewels. Has a colorful carved parrot head on
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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Fortune Teller Machine, Coin-Operated "Rajah the Mystic"
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and head moves while lights in the back flicker. There is also a light in the front.
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Vintage 1970s American Carnival Art

Early 20th Century Continental Decorative Merry Go Round Horse
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
its current appearance. With restorations to head and front legs, old metal brackets fitted to back
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20th Century European Rustic Carnival Art

Materials

Paint

Early 20th Century Continental Decorative Merry Go Round Horse
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
restorations to head and front legs, old metal brackets fitted to back legs for strength.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Oak

Polychrome Decorated Carousel Prancer Horse attributed to Frederick Heyn
By Fredrich Heyn
Located in Milford, NH
carousel center or bench end, with restoration to the head and legs. Probably early 20th century, recovered
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Early 20th Century German Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

"Fun House" Mirror circa 1940's with Standing Wood Frame
Located in New Rochelle, NY
curved mirror. See yourself in a whole new way: skinny, not so much, or "siamese-heads" style
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Bernard Kindt Wooden Carousel Horse, 1950s
By Bernard Kindt
Located in Antwerp, BE
cooperation. He made this lovely little Kindt Horses whith different positions of Heads, so when they were
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Bernard Kindt Wooden Carousel Horse, 1950s
Bernard Kindt Wooden Carousel Horse, 1950s
H 41.93 in W 14.97 in D 33.47 in
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Carnival Head For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carnival head you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, paper and metal, every carnival head was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carnival head, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A carnival head is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. El Ingenio, Gustave Dentzel and Hollywood H each produced at least one beautiful carnival head that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carnival Head?

The average selling price for a carnival head at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $8,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Folk Art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.