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Circus and Carnival Arts

19th Century


102 objects

Carousel Horse

Polychrome wooden carousel horse attributed to the workshop of Hübner and Poeppig. A German work circa 1900. Fine quality , the polychrome is partially worn.

Period: 19th century

3 000 €

Noh Theatre Mask, Papier-mâché, Japan, Meiji Era (1868-1912)

Noh theatre mask depicting a Japanese demon with a menacing expression. Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912). Papier-mâché, hair, glass eyes. Dimensions: 11.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 6 cm. Condition: visible traces of [...]

Period: 19th century

120 €

Noh Theatre Mask, Papier-mâché, Japan, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Noh theatre mask depicting a Japanese demon with a menacing face. Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912). Papier-mâché, glass eyes. Dimensions: 11.5 cm x 10 cm x 6.5 cm. Condition: visible traces of chips.

Period: 19th century

120 €

Set Of Three No. 1 Theatre Masks

A beautiful collection of three antique Noh theater masks, of Japanese origin! The colors are vibrant and they are in excellent condition! The eyes are made of sulphide glass. The facial expressions a[...]

Period: 19th century

950 €

Japanese Noh Theatre Mask

Magnificent and rare Japanese Noh theater mask. In very good condition! Superb colors! Dimensions: 18 cm high, and 37 cm including the beard! Width: 14 cm, and depth: 8 cm. A very beautiful antique pi[...]

Period: 19th century

850 €

No. 1 Theatre Mask

A very beautiful theatrical mask, symbolically intended to make the actor disappear in favor of the archetypal character they embody. These traditional Japanese masks occupy an important place in Japa[...]

Period: 19th century

850 €

19th Century Carousel Horse

Carved wooden carousel horse Traces of polychromy Accidents and restorations 19th century

Period: 19th century

750 €

Gustave Bayol Fairground Art, Carnival Theme "pig", Carved Wood And Polychrome, 1900

Gustave Bayol (Avignon, 1859 - Angers, 1931) settled in Angers as a sculptor and, at the request of a fairground worker, began to create merry-go-round subjects. Fairground art merry-go-round subject [...]

Period: 19th century

2 500 €

Carousel Horse In Polychrome Carved Wood, Late 19th Century

Carousel horse in polychrome carved wood, height without base 83 cm, late 19th century, set in very good condition

Period: 19th century

1 780 €

Carved And Polychromed Wooden Carousel Horse

Elegant carved wooden carousel horse, depicted in a leaping gallop, head raised and mouth half-open. The sculpture expresses a beautiful liveliness, reinforced by the position of the limbs and the det[...]

Period: 19th century

1 500 €

Street Theater

19th century oak street theater, 3 leaves resting on 4 legs. Very stable. Can be used as a screen. Height 170 cm, width closed 78 cm. Width of the 3 leaves open 198 cm.

Period: 19th century

750 €

Painted Wooden Horse Silhouette. Italy, Early 20th Century.

Painted wooden horse silhouette.Made in Italy between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Modern iron base.

Period: 19th century

580 €

Old Poster, Play After Oscar Méténier Circa 1890 / Univers Forain

Quick description Rare and old poster, play after Oscar Méténier circa 1890. Illustration O how crazy by Jules Chéret. Formerly glued in a rather clumsy way on a wooden panel.Frame made with black rod[...]

Period: 19th century

650 €

On The Trail Of The Circus And The Funfair

Colin or columbine? Pierrot or white clown? This lovely painting by a German artist reveals a Pierrot who embraces her slender waist with one hand, and delicately holds her arm with the other, in a ge[...]

Period: 19th century

3 500 €

Heyn Carousel Horse

Carousel horse, late 19th century from the Heyn house, glass eyes, grey dappled coat, harness, rugs, headcollar carved and decorated with paint in green and red tones, beautiful fine and deep sculptur[...]

Period: 19th century

3 800 €

Fairground Game

Fairground massacre games, made of wood, covered with its late 19th century lithograph

Period: 19th century

750 €

Japanese Netsuke – Grotesque Mask, Edo To Early Meiji Period (circa 1820–1880)

A finely carved and expressive wooden mask-style netsuke, depicting a grotesque theatrical or folkloric face — likely inspired by a Tengu or Kyōgen demon mask. This compact piece measures approximatel[...]

Period: 19th century

400 €
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19th Century Carousel Horse

19th century carousel horse in painted wood. A small repair to the tail is required.

Period: 19th century

650 €

Painted Wooden Horse

Very beautiful and rare painted wooden rocking horse. One ear is a little damaged.

Period: 19th century

950 €

Late 19th Century Glove Puppets

5 beautiful composition glove puppets. Late 19th century. Used condition. Height: 7.5 cm.

Period: 19th century

230 €

Burmese Puppets

These two ancient Burmese puppets, each with a wooden frame, are dressed in princely costumes richly adorned with sequins and embroidery. They rest on a base that keeps them upright. They still have t[...]

Period: 19th century

2 900 €

Animated Last Supper Diorama With Sand Mechanism Circa 1880

Diorama depicting The Last Supper, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's famous fresco, dating from around 1880. This work incorporates an original animated mechanism: sand flowed behind the image to subtly[...]

Period: 19th century

2 000 €
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19th Century Swiss Or Tyrolean Carnival Mask In Carved Wood, Alps

Very rare 19th century carnival mask in polychrome carved wood representing a grimacing head. Probably Swiss or Tyrolean, this is an Alpine mountain work. Object in fair condition in its "juice" beaut[...]

Period: 19th century

630 €

Rocking Goat And Swing - Fairground Art -

Rare collector's item. Here is a rocking goat with its original swing. The whole is made of painted wood and comes from the end of the 19th / beginning of the 20th century. Two possible provenances: f[...]

Period: 19th century

960 €

The Magician's Election Drawing 1830 -1840

Interesting political drawing circa 1830 - 1840 signed RALPH BON representing a magician conjurer in front of his table on which there are bonneteau cups and an election ballot box marked: SCRUTIN. In[...]

Period: 19th century

980 €

Lengle Manege Horse

Lengle rearing horse, unusual subject

Period: 19th century

3 850 €

19th Century Horse Game With Board And Merry-go-round (france - Deauville)

A 19th century horse game with board and merry-go-round (France - Deauville - ca.1880) The game consists of a carousel and a game board. The merry-go-round is decorated with a statue by Hippolyte M[...]

Period: 19th century

39 500 €

19th Century Decorative Carved Wooden Horse

This elegant 19th century carved wooden horse exudes timeless charm and character. Its beautifully distressed surface, marked by natural wear, adds to its unique decorative appeal, making it a captiva[...]

Period: 19th century

950 €

Magical Living Room Lantern Helios, E. Mazo In Paris Builder, Painted Sheet Metal And Brass

Beautiful living room magic lantern, HELIOS model from the E. Mazo establishments, 8 Boulevard Magenta, in Paris. * late 19th century, around 1900 * Beautiful model whose mobile mechanical part, mai[...]

Period: 19th century

330 €

Carousel Horse 1860-1880

Carousel horse from the Napoleon III period, staged on a brass crutch. It has kept its original colors, the eyes are made of glass. Good general condition: one ear has been restored, slight wear to th[...]

Period: 19th century

1 950 €

Zootrope Living Images 1890

LIVING IMAGES - ANIMATED PAINTINGS French zoetrope circa 1890 by MAUCLAIR - DACIER ( MD ) Wooden foot and cardboard drum with its cover. This one has a tear at the crown. Good used condition with 12 d[...]

Period: 19th century

1 350 €

Affiche De Music Hall

Affiche de musi hall  " Berthe Duchamp " affiches américaines, Ch. Lev, 4 rue Martel Paris

Period: 19th century

1 500 €

Bronze Woman From The Circus Suzette By Nicolas Meyer Late 19th Century

Circus woman Suzette. Bronze brown patina medal. On a gilded bronze base. By Nicolas Meyer. Cast iron late 19th century early 20th century. Signed and titled on the terrace. Founder's stamp: Société d[...]

Period: 19th century

1 450 €

Yolande Fair Poster From Montevideo

fair poster advertising fair phenomena, in canvas from the 19th century

Period: 19th century

2 500 €

Fair Poster

fair poster painting on canvas from the 19th century advertising for fair phenomenon

Period: 19th century

2 500 €

Horse Riding

Small Polychrome Carved Wood Carousel Horse Horsehair tail. glass eyes . In good condition, original paint, small gaps (not bad) By its size, easy to accommodate

Period: 19th century

1 700 €
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Grand Carousel Pig Art Fairground Bayol

Very beautiful Bayol pig from 1900, Angers school, in spectacular wooden large pig similar to those which fitted the Carrousel Salon Demeyer around 1890 Dimensions 130cm 63cm. We find this pig as a re[...]

Period: 19th century

3 200 €

Rooster Chantecler Ball Pass In Polychrome Pressed Cardboard

Beautiful ball holder in pressed cardboard or polychrome boiled cardboard representing a Rooster with outstretched wings from the famous play by Edmond Rostand "Chantecler" from 1910. The play Chantec[...]

Period: 19th century

7 500 €

Fair Lottery

Very nice and large fairground lottery in perfect working order

Period: 19th century

3 750 €

Beautiful Carousel Horse

Beautiful carousel horse Beautiful carousel horse in lacquered wood. Age: late 19th century early 20th century  Provenance: Northern Italy Dimensions: 125 x 110 x 27 cm

Period: 19th century

1 400 €

Lottery Wheel

Lottery wheel to put down or hang up All complete No. division 12 then following Central carpet redone Beautiful deco

Period: 19th century

580 €

Chevre De Manege

Carousel goat Made in Germany for the English market due to the position of the head in the direction of rotation of the English carousels Uncommon subject Real horns See site artforain.fr

Period: 19th century

2 350 €

Hubner Riding Horse No 15

German origin HUBNER carousel horse May current on the market Beautiful sculpture of the mane

Period: 19th century

3 450 €

Decoration Panels Tour De Mat De Manege

4 carousel tower panels for decoration Total area 200 X 272

Period: 19th century

950 €

Organ Facade 1900

Organ Facade 1900

Period: 19th century

1 350 €

Pass Boules

Pass boules in its original state with its boules in sound

Period: 19th century

1 350 €

Store Sign XIX Eme Guitar

Old store sign from the end of the 19th century. Representing a riveted steel guitar. No gallows to hang it.

Period: 19th century

1 500 €

The Cycling Clown Around 1900 Pass-balls

THE CYCLING CLOWN around 1900 rare painted boiled cardboard boules pass representing a clown on a bicycle. Rare subject Good original condition, some paint chips and lack of a wooden panel at the bott[...]

Period: 19th century

1 850 €

Divineress Machine 1880 - 1900 Fairground Art

DIVINERESS MACHINE 1880 - 1900 Beautiful and very curious electric machine in wood and brass distributing prophecies. Rather light and with a handle on each side, it was to be used in the streets by a[...]

Period: 19th century

2 750 €

Old And Imposing Fragment Of Decorative Panel In Wood, Popular Fairground Art Around 1900.

Quick description Old and imposing fragment of decorative wooden panel, fairground folk art around 1900. Probably part of a merry-go-round, the front being very ornate and the back also being exqui[...]

Period: 19th century

1 400 €
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Lottery Roulette From Counter To Bistro

Bistro Counter Lottery The center is an embossed Chromolithograph representing a children's decor…. Good general condition, no accident to the cast iron. Height: 32cm. This game was found on bistro co[...]

Period: 19th century

1 300 €

War Of 1870 Massacre Game

1870 War MASSACRE game Rare characters from a massacre game representing 3 German soldiers from the 1870 war. One of the three looks a lot like BISMARK. In wood and composition, mounted on metal hinge[...]

Period: 19th century

1 350 €

19th Century Wooden Carousel Horse

19th century carved wooden carousel horse assembled with wooden pegs. Tail and mane in real horsehair. Width: 105 cm. Height: 66 cm. Seat width: 21 cm. Delivery by carrier. Please contact me for a quo[...]

Period: 19th century

800 €

Invitation Of Stanislas Prestidigitator 1810

INVITATION from STANISLAS PRESTIDIGITATOR 1810 Exceptional invitation from STANISLAS, Professor of physicology, Member of the Athénée des Arts in Paris. This printed invitation leaves a blank space to[...]

Period: 19th century

2 300 €

Loto Esteve Lottery

Two lottery lottery wheels with betting plates and rings Diameter of the wheels 80 cm Manufacturer CH ESTEVE

Period: 19th century

1 950 €

Rocking Head Riding Donkey

LIMONAIRE tilting head merry-go-round

Period: 19th century

3 250 €

Secret Magician's Table Circa 1830

SECRET MAGICIAN'S TABLE circa 1830 Exceptional romantic period charm object representing a magician's table. It is entirely in copper wire lace of incredible finesse. The bird is porcelain. The top of[...]

Period: 19th century

1 250 €

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan: A Rare And Ancient "bridal Crown"

Uzbek and Tajik women wore these ‘bridal crowns’ for the first time at their weddings and then later at important family celebrations. This luxurious jewellery was produced by Tajik craftsmen in Samar[...]

Period: 19th century

1 550 €

Carl Adolph Schneider 3 Manege Horse

Rare Rearing Riding Horse By This Sculptor Looks Like Pony Horses

Period: 19th century

2 200 €

Animated Shadow Circa 1860 The Chaloupe

OMBRE ANIMEE circa 1860 Animated shadow in wood and painted sheet metal with a mechanical system representing a French rowboat with ten rowers and three sailors. The rowboat is made of painted wood an[...]

Period: 19th century

3 800 €

102 objects
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