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Circus And Carnival Arts

Circus and Carnival Arts

20th Century


108 objects

Set Of 8 Decorative Fairground Paintings

Set of eight decorative paintings with a fairground theme, featuring bright colors and lively scenes, evoking the festive and popular world of fairs of yesteryear. €3,000.00 / Lot 1 in stock

Period: 20th century

3 000 €

Theater Or Carnival Scepter - Europe - 20th Century

Theatre sceptreEurope20th centuryWood, papier-mâchéH: 73; L: 16; W: 8 cmTheatre sceptre consisting of a white papier-mâché hand or glove.Wooden handle.Probably used during carnivals.Ref.: 6666Text and[...]

Period: 20th century

220 €
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Large Carved Wooden Carousel Horse, Painted White And Polychrome In The Style Of Friedrich Heyn

Large carved wooden carousel horse, painted white and polychrome in the style of Friedrich Heyn. Beautiful, dynamic pose, vibrant colors, richly decorated. Used condition. Dimensions: H 168 cm, W 180 [...]

Period: 20th century

1 850 €

Gustave Bayol's Carousel Horse

A very beautiful carousel horse by Gustave Bayol. The polychromy is original and the sculpture is very realistic. It is a good size, measuring 166cm x 105cm. There is some wear and tear and cracks on [...]

Period: 20th century

6 500 €

Vintage Circus Lamp Light-up Sign

Rocaille Antiques by French Vintage Interiors: This large vintage 1970s circus star light-up sign exudes charming style with its aged gold finish and i30 bulbs. The lamp features a white light star-sh[...]

Period: 20th century

1 175 €

Collection Of Antique Papier-mâché Masks.

Apart from Maurice Chevalier, who seems a bit more recent, they are all well over fifty (in age). Snow White watches over Peter Pan, while Raymond Devos gives Monsieur Mousse the puppy-dog eyes. All t[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Bistro Fortune-telling Machine

Vintage Fortune Telling Machine – “Your Line” (France, circa 1960) Charming vintage mechanical fortune teller machine, known as “Your Line,” likely once used in fairs, cafes, or gambling halls. This u[...]

Period: 20th century

770 €

Carriage And Horse, 20th Century, Circa 1920

Charming polychrome resin carriage and horse from the 1920s. In its original condition, relatively well preserved.

Period: 20th century

700 €

Paper Carnival Masks

Set of 15 paper carnival masks, with a "guarantee" band inside: "Patented SGDG". Circa 1930/50. Non-separable set.

Period: 20th century

1 200 €

Fire Bull Basque Country, Spain.

Bull made of fiberglass, wood and horn used during festivals in the Basque country, a man carries it on his shoulders, it parades through the streets with firecrackers and fireworks, it dates from the[...]

Period: 20th century

1 300 €

Trick And Treat: Pyra's Magic Guillotine Toy

Pyra Toys: the magic guillotine, small painted iron toy, in its original cardboard box and instructions

Period: 20th century

120 €

Poster The Devil's Room 1900 / Magic

Exceptional poster circa 1900 for the show LA CHAMBRE DIABOLIQUE by NELSON LE FOLLET at the OLYMPIA in PARIS. 110 x 80 cm. The poster is in very good original condition, mounted on cardboard. Nelson l[...]

Period: 20th century

3 500 €

Popular Art Work Created For A Circus: 4-wheeled Cart

Popular Art work made for a circus: 4-wheeled wooden cart from the 20th century. Used for staging. Gilded brass spike decorations. Dimensions: h78 x 130 x 69.

Period: 20th century

550 €
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Decorative Theater Panel Depicting A Troubadour Playing The Double Flute

Important decorative theater panel painted on wood depicting a troubadour playing the double flute. Some imperfections, rubbing and missing parts. Dimensions: height 195 cm, width 70 cm, depth 2.2 cm

Period: 20th century

980 €

The Circus In The Village Painting

The works of Wolfgang Wagner, a German painter (1884-1932), have been sold in the United States depending on the format and medium. Among his works are paintings such as “Marketplace with Church and F[...]

Period: 20th century

1 800 €

Rare Bound Newspaper "le Syndicaliste Forain" 1946 - 1947

Le Syndicaliste forain  1946 / 1947 Official organ of the National Federation of Non-Sedentary Traders. Rare set of 22 bound issues of a post-war fairground publication. In a cloth-bound cardboard bin[...]

Period: 20th century

320 €

Old Wooden Carousel Horse

Antique polychrome carved wooden carousel horse from the early 1900s. Its eyes are made of glass and its tail is made of horsehair. Original paint. Information and other photos on request.

Period: 20th century

650 €

Casserole "with Turtledoves" Magic Illusionism

Magic!! This copper pan dating from the beginning of the 20th century. Composed of three compartments: a pan with a handle, a counter-base and a well-domed lid with a handle. The trick of this magic t[...]

Period: 20th century

400 €

Nice Carnival 1924

Very amusing leaflet of the Nice Carnival of 1924. It has been framed in 3 different frames and for 2 of them glued on the back cardboard. The small frame contains the cover page and the back cover (3[...]

Period: 20th century

380 €

20th Century Carousel Horse

Carousel horse on its base (back base) L139, Height on its base 130cm (measured at the ears) Delivery possible throughout France by carrier, do not hesitate to ask for a quote. Come and discover it at[...]

Period: 20th century

1 200 €

Wooden Carousel Horse Painted In The Style Of Friedrich Heyn

In the spirit of Friedrich HEYNRare and important carved and painted wooden carousel horse, resting on a metal structureMarked "COB"First half of the 20th centuryHeight. 205 cm; length. 195 cm; width.[...]

Period: 20th century

3 000 €

Al Capone's Countertop Pinball Machine...

Prohibition…Chicago, Illinois, dim lights, jazy music in the background, the smell of Bourbon Whiskey… The scene is set, the game can begin. Eliot Ness, too bad for him, he just had to be there. Authe[...]

Period: 20th century

550 €
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Exclusive Antique Wooden Dutch Merry-go-round, Fairground Carousel, 20th Century

Exclusive antiquewooden Dutch merry-go-round. Exclusive antique wooden Dutch carousel.Exclusive antique Dutch wooden flying chairs.Fair carousel.Antique wooden swaying mill.Richly painted with motifs,[...]

Period: 20th century

30 000 €

Penny Machines "chad" Oliver Whales Collection - Ruffler & Walker Collection

Oliver Whales Collection 'Chad' Slot Machines - Ruffler & Walker CollectionWall Game - Antique London, 1950sDimensions: 51cm x 18cm, Height: 82.5cm

Period: 20th century

1 450 €

Walt Disney 1950s Glove Puppets

Two composition puppets representing Mini and a little pigMarking on the neck: Aut Walt DisneyPig height: 10.5 cm Width: 9 cmMini height: 9.2 cm Width: 9 cm Fair used condition

Period: 20th century

170 €

Tuk Tuk Bike 1960

1960 tuk tuk bicycle imported from Saigon (Vietnam).

Period: 20th century

500 €

Tito Yugoslavia World War II Polychrome Wooden Fairground Panel Folk Art Curiosity

Solid wood panel depicting TITO. Hand-painted fairground work. Folk art. Good overall condition with light wear and traces of polychromy. Circa 1940/1950. Photos taken with Flash. Colissimo shipping w[...]

Period: 20th century

220 €
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Mussolini Italy World War II Polychrome Wooden Fairground Panel Folk Art Curiosity

Solid wood panel depicting MUSSOLINI. Hand-painted fairground work. Folk art. Good overall condition with light wear and traces of polychromy. Non-active wormholes. Circa 1940/1950. Photos taken with [...]

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Hiro Hito Japan World War II Polychrome Wooden Fairground Panel Folk Art Curiosity

Solid wood panel depicting HIRO HITO. Hand-painted fairground work. Folk art. Good overall condition with light wear and traces of polychromy. Circa 1940/1950. Photos taken with Flash. Colissimo shipp[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €
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The Hairy Man Passes Balls Around 1915

rare painted cardboard pass-balls representing a soldier. Very good condition. 70 cm high

Period: 20th century

1 350 €

The Franc Tireur / Anti-resistance Game Around 1941-43

Very rare anti-resistance toy in painted tin, circa 1941-43. The profile of the Franc-Tireur must be reversed using tokens..... to reveal the French flag. Collaborationist toys and games are very rare[...]

Period: 20th century

480 €

Manege [horse] For Children

Large white horse Children's carousel in a shopping mall in a supermarket In good condition Works Coin changer in euros Super decorative object Shipping possible Information 06 09 03 18 46 or napolian[...]

Period: 20th century

1 080 €
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Children's Ride 4x4 Car

4x4 Children's carousel located in a shopping mall In working order The coin mechanism is in euros Shipping possible Information 06 09 03 18 46 or napoliantic@gmail.com

Period: 20th century

1 180 €

Children's Carousel Porch

Children's ride located in a shopping mall of a supermarket It is a Porche It works The coin mechanism has been changed to € Super decorative Information 06 09 03 18 46 or napoliantic@gmail.com Shippi[...]

Period: 20th century

1 230 €
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Formerly The Merry-go-round Which Was Located In The Shopping Mall Of A Supermarket

Old children's model that was in a supermarket shopping mall It's a working horse The coin mechanism has been changed to euros Visible in the shop Shipping possible Information 06 09 03 18 46 or napol[...]

Period: 20th century

1 380 €
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"galloping" Carousel Horse Wooden Sculpture From The 1950s

Carved and painted wooden horse (recent) handcrafted in the 40s-50s, certainly for a merry-go-round. One ear and one hoof redone. Length 163 cm, height 91 cm.

Period: 20th century

550 €

France Folk Art, Pétanque Game, 50s "la Fanny" Painted Boiled Cardboard Dim 92 X 62 Cm

France folk art, Pétanque game, 1950s "La Fanny" painted boiled cardboard Dim 92 x 62 cm Fanny: The expression Kiss Fanny is used during a game of boules (Provençal game or pétanque) when the final s[...]

Period: 20th century

420 €

Don Quixote Puppet In Papier Mache, Early 20th Century.

Early "Don Quixote" puppet belonging to the private collection of Mr. Xavier Depraz, actor of "La troupe de l'Opéra de Paris", performing "Don Quixote".

Period: 20th century

1 200 €

Large Decorative Sandblasted Glass Plaque About The Olympic Games. Pub 1952.

Decorative glass plate on the theme of the Olympic Games. The matt patterns were acid-etched to a depth of about 1 mm and colored with paint.This plate, 1.46 m high and 1.76 m, for 1 cm thick, served [...]

Period: 20th century

2 500 €

Chamboule Tout

Au plus adroit, chamboule tout en bois peint datant du début du XX° siècle. A noter quelques manques dans les rosaces ne nuisant en rien au charme de cet ancien jeux.

Period: 20th century

600 €

Greek Theatre Mask 20th Century

Beautiful Greek tragedy mask in plaster Very beautiful expression Note: old restoration at the bottom left Dimensions: 38 cm x 25 cm Depth: 18 cm

Period: 20th century

230 €

Exclusive Antique Wooden Dutch Merry-go-round, Fairground Carousel, 20th Century

ExcExclusive antique wooden Dutch merry-go-roundExclusive antique wooden Dutch carousel.Exclusive antique Dutch wooden flying chairs.Fair carousel.Antique wooden swaying mill.Richly painted with motif[...]

Period: 20th century

30 000 €

Cheval De Manège

Cheval de manège ancien  Peinture d'origine 

Period: 20th century

1 200 €

Painted Wooden Horse

Large and beautiful painted wooden horse from Spain (Seville) children's toy

Period: 20th century

1 400 €

Carousel Horse, Cast Aluminum, Early 20th Century

Magnificent and rare riding horse from the early 20th century. Polychrome cast aluminum. Probably American. Dimensions: diameter with base: 60 cm Height: 101 cm Height at saddle: 75 cm Width: 30 cm Es[...]

Period: 20th century

3 800 €

Head Carnival Paper Mache Football Ball

Double-sided soccer ball

Period: 20th century

280 €

Head Carnival Paper Mache Old Woman In Hat

Beautiful very realistic papier mache head

Period: 20th century

280 €

Shooting Dogs....

They said they were going to shoot pipes, I never heard it said "...shooting dogs..." and yet they are there, 90 survivors who are showing off too happy to have escaped the platoons of kids who are so[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Le Kaiser - Guillaume Is Angry Around 1915 / 1st World War Of 14-18

Exceptional cardboard and fabric toy on a wooden base entitled: GUILLAUME IS ANGRY. This is an articulated figurine representing the Kaiser who rubs his stomach by opening his mouth and moving his eye[...]

Period: 20th century

1 780 €

The Poilu And The Boche Circa 1915 / Old Game

Fun rocking game circa 1915 representing a German soldier in a spiked helmet transforming into a hairy one. A small wire is missing that allows the soldier to tip over. Cardboard printed and signed F.[...]

Period: 20th century

480 €

Diminutive Wooden Carousel Horse

Diminutive of a riding horse in the Bayol type in wood Not very common LG 52 HT 45 HT Total 60 bar

Period: 20th century

530 €

Le Franc-tireur 1942 / Pétiniste Course Game

Very rare anti-resistance toy in painted sheet metal, circa 1941 - 43. The profile of the Franc-Tireur must be reversed using tokens to reveal the French flag. Collaborationist toys and games are very[...]

Period: 20th century

480 €

Dubout Passe Tete

Passe Tete scene driving license Dubout On wooden panel painting

Period: 20th century

850 €

4 Wooden Panels From A Carousel Representing Village Scenes. Signed Adrien

4 painted wooden panels from a carousel representing village scenes

Period: 20th century

590 €

Diorama Good - Dufour

Foldable diorama decorated with a fortified castle from Bon Dufour or Villard & Weil Cardboard and painted wood. Good condition. Length: 38 cm Height: 25 cm

Period: 20th century

85 €

Children's Theater Book A Systeme Hachette 1970

Children's theater book with Hachette system 1970 Little Red Riding Hood Martin the Bear The Three Kings The Christmas Tree

Period: 20th century

55 €

Astonishing Painted Wooden Panel, Folk Art Circa 1920 / Fairground Art Portrait Painting

Quick description Astonishing painted wooden panel, popular art around 1920. Perhaps an element of fairground decoration? Painting made on an old fragment of a door or shutter. Very pretty patina[...]

Period: 20th century

380 €

Inkwell Child Drummer Saltimbanque Circus

Charming porcelain inkwell, souvenir of a city or seaside that we found in stalls or counters of seaside resorts, period around 1900. Child acrobat, a drum on his back, a cymbal in his hand. Dimension[...]

Period: 20th century

110 €

Rocking Horse, Circa 1900, England

Painted apple grey wooden rocking horse, original mane, sulphide eyes, original tacks, "Rambler Liverpool" label. Liverpool, England late 19th century.

Period: 20th century

1 000 €

Fairground Roulette Around 1900

Old fairground roulette on metal base I will date it between mid-19th and early 20th century

Period: 20th century

1 200 €

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