Circus Banners
Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Located in Brecht, BE
For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.
Category
Early 20th Century British Carnival Art
Materials
Linen
Hand Painted Circus Banner of Armless Wonder
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Queens, NY
American painted vertical double circus side show banner of Armless Wonder and Jose de Lyon (signed
Category
Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paint
American Sideshow Wondercade Circus Banner Signed J. Sigler
By Sigler Studios
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A personal favorite! 15 1/2 feet tall. American "Wondercade" sideshow banner. Painted and signed by
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s "Prince Buddah" circus sideshow banner.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Mechanical Circus "Wonder Of The Age" Large Banner
Located in Dekalb, IL
This antique canvas banner advertises for a historic mechanical circus. The banner likely
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Tapestries
Materials
Textile, Paint
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
H 144 in W 168 in D 2 in
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Mankillers Circus Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Toronto, ON
Vibrantly colored circus promotional banner featuring python and jungle maidens.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Circus Peanuts Banner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful and hugely scaled Circus Peanuts banner from the 40s !
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Cotton
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner "Prince Buddah"
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s circus sideshow banner "Prince Buddah".
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
"Midget Stallion" Circus Banner
Located in Round Top, TX
Circus banner circa 1970's, signed by J. Sigler. Acrylic paint on canvas.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Posters
Two-Sided Circus Banner "Strange Girls"
Located in Round Top, TX
A two-sided circus banner, circa 1970, signed by Gary Hern. Acrylic paint on canvas.
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American Posters
Monumental 1940s Americana Painted Circus Banner by O. Henry Tent & Awning
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co., Fred G. Johnson
Located in Queens, NY
Thirty foot-long American painted side show circus banner depicting a colorful array of different
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent and Awning, Chicago Side Show Circus Banner "Sealo"
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American painted side show circus banner of a man in the form of a seal titled "Sealo" (signed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Fabric
H 96 in W 120 in D 0.5 in
"GREAT GIANT" CIRCUS BANNER
Located in Round Top, TX
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Category
20th Century American Posters
Folk Art Americana Hand-Painted Circus Banner of a Seal Man by Fred Johnson
Located in Queens, NY
20th Century American painted side show circus banner of a man in the form of a seal titled "Sealo
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Bengal Tiger" Circus Banner, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare side show banner from 1940s circus - large scale
"Bengal Tiger"
Hand painted oil on heavy
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
"Jungle Killers" Circus Banner, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gigantic Side Show Banner from 1940s Circus -
"Jungle Killers"
Hand painted oil on heavy canvas
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Gigantic "Rubber Girl" Circus Banner, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gigantic Side Show Banner from 1940s Circus -
"The Indian Rubber Girl"
Hand painted oil on heavy
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Flea Circus Canvas Banner, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Flea circus canvas banner, circa 1950s
- Hand painted on heavy canvas
- English, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s English Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Rare "Cheating At Poker" Carnival or Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 20th century sideshow banner with an extremely unusual subject matter. Painted and signed by
Category
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
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
H 1.23 in W 0.95 in L 1.23 in
Canvas Circus Banner Fortune Teller, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Canvas circus banner fortune teller circa 1950s
- Hand painted on heavy canvas
- English
Category
Vintage 1950s English Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent & Awning Circus Banner "Natures Living Tripod"
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American painted side show circus banner of a man photographing a three legged sheep titled
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Drawings
Materials
Fabric
Large Hand-Painted American Circus Sideshow Banner, circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large hand-painted American circus sideshow banner, circa 1960s
- Hand-painted on canvas
Category
Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art
Vintage Circus or Sideshow Hand-Painted Giant Clown Banner, circa 1940s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage one of a kind circus or sideshow hand painted banner with a giant clown balancing a feather
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Two-Sided Sideshow Banner, Signed Sigler
By Sigler Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you know vintage circus sideshow banners than you know the name SIGLER - TAMPA. This is one of
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
c. 1940's Fred Johnson Signed Sideshow Banner
By Fred G. Johnson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original signed Fred Johnson sideshow banner. Fred Johnson painted circus and sideshow banners for
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Hand Reading, Palmistry Shop or Circus Tent Sign, Americana, Folk Art
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique sideshow banner carnival circus Folk Art large American palmist trade sign from a unique
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
H 29.73 in W 14.97 in D 1.19 in
Circus Banner
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a wonderful framed circus banner from the Buffalo Bill days.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Paintings
Mid Century Circus Banner " Performing Monkeys"
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century hand painted circus banner "Performing Monkeys".
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Wide Circus Banner by Johnson Fred G
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Rare and beautiful American circus banner by Johnson Fred G.
It features 2 original attractions
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
London Punch and Judy Painted Circus Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
definitive guide to circus banners. It was painted by S. Brock of Chicago in 1915, and currently resides in
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
manzanillo circus banner
Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA
advertising a childrens circus with acrobats, magic, music and friends. the other side of the banner is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Paintings
Vintage Circus Banner
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Circus Peanuts- the most magnificent peanuts in all the world!" on cotton canvas with applique
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Cotton
Ringling Brothers Monkeyland Circus Banner
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A wonderful image hand painted onto canvas depicting an array of different monkeys. The banner was
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
Double Sided Circus Banner - Popeye's Blow Me Down & Monkeys
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Sensational graphics and grand scale, this double sided carnival midway banner was used to tempt
Category
Vintage 1930s American Paintings
Materials
Metal
Girl To Gorilla Circus Banner signed Fred G Johnson
By Fred G. Johnson
Located in Toronto, ON
Extremely Rare and Fine Condition. Hand painted artwork by renowned circus advertising artist Fred
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Paint, Canvas
Pumpkin Boy Circus Side Show Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
reinforced from behind, and it displays wonderfully. Circus banners have become an important form of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Thompson's Automatic Negro Dancers Banner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century canvas circus banner 'Thompson's American Museum of Genuine Curiosities
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Antique 19th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Original American Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century hand painted on canvas circus sideshow banner.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner, "Sword Swallower"
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's original circus sideshow banner " Sword Swallower ".
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas
"Oriental Magic" Framed Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
In a classical circus style, this "Oriental Magic" painting displays the exotic mysticism designed
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Hand Painted Popeye Circus Side Show Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A fantastic circus side show banner, featuring Popeye, Henry, Jiggs, Dagwood, and many other early
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
Mid Century " World Museum " Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
Original American mid century hand painted on canvas circus sideshow banner " World Museum ". It
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Electra Circus Sideshow Banner by Snap Wyatt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
In the world of circus art, the names Snap Wyatt and Fred Johnson are held in high regard and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
"Jungle Master" Painted Circus Side Show Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
American art at it's finest! The traveling circus wouldn't have been nearly as interesting without
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Vintage 1930s American Paintings
Monkey Girl Painted Circus Side Show Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the circus. The painted image suggests that she was indeed "Alive" and perhaps nude, as well. The
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Vintage 1950s American Decorative Art
Entertaining 1950 Circus Broadside- "Amazing" Double Sided Banner
Located in Hudson, NY
Canvas with wooden top bracket. Double-sided. Fire King side has been over- painted at some point. Pin Cushion woman has little over-paint. Typical wear for outdoor use. Great color.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1950's Circus Sideshow Banner " Fish Girl " By Sigler Studios
By Sigler Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's Circus Sideshow Banner " Fish Girl " By Sigler Studios. It is signed.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Fabric
1950s Circus Sideshow Banner, "Dance of Voodoo" by Sigler Studios
By Sigler Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's circus sideshow banner " Dance Of Voodoo " by Sigler Studios. It is signed.
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Circus Sideshow Banner " Jungle Land " By George Bellis
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's original American hand painted on canvas circus sideshow banner " Jungle Land " by George
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
1930s Circus Banner "Monkey Scooter Rider" by Neiman Eisman
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's circus banner " Monkey Scooter Rider " by Neiman Eisman.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Carnival Side-Show Banner Abominable Snowman
Located in North Egremont, MA
"Pop" style circus banner for the Abominable Snowman Exhibit, great scale
Category
Vintage 1960s Carnival Art
Strong Man, Circus Side-Show Banner
Located in North Egremont, MA
Pop graphics and color on this vintage side show banner, great size
Category
Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art
"Pinky the Armless Carpenter" Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
world. Circus sideshow or "freak show" banners are an important American art form and highly sought
Category
Vintage 1930s American Posters
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Dental School Phantom Teaching Head c. 1950's
By Columbia Dentoform
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Phantom heads from Midwestern dental school. Made by Columbia Dental Form Corp, NYC. These are priced individually. Height measurement is for the tallest. Please email or call for mo...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Steampunk More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand carved wood sculpture of carousel ostrich.
Category
Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
1930 Wooden Carnival Game by French Game & Novelty, Milwaukee, WI
Located in Surrey, BC
Unusual Folk Art wooden carnival game in working condition and with original paint. Players bet on which city the spring-released airplane will land on. Made by French Game & Novelty...
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
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 carnival midway scene. Games, carnival rides and acrobats. Carved with incredible det...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
'The Neophyte', Large Signed Etching by Gustave Doré, 19th Century Antique Print
By Gustave Doré
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique print entitled ‘the neophyte (first experience of the monastery)’ by Gustave Dore, 1832 -1883
A captivating, somewhat creepy and darkly humorous take on someone’s first day r...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Prints
Materials
Paper, Glass
H 42.13 in W 36.23 in D 1.97 in
Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Double Sided English Fairground Sign
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Double Sided English Fairground Sign
A genuine English mid-20th Century double sided hand painted fairground sign. Better Game, Better Sport, Better Tr...
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Plywood
Vintage Carnival Midway Wood Ring Toss Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great vintage carnival midway ring toss game. Perfect wall art. Wood with original park paint surface. These appear to be one of a kind carny made pieces for a traveling carnival. Bo...
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Vintage 1950s Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vividly painted American sideshow banner with larger than life subject matter. Painted by the self-titled Czar of Bizarre, Johnny Meah. Both banners are signed. The Harold huge banne...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel
Located in London, GB
English Fairground Carousel panel
We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early 20th century English fairground panel. From a fairground carousel ride, with the hand painte...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Carnival Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival punk. Unusual goat named "Billie". Knock "Billie" over and win the prize.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Early 20th Century Fairground/Carnival Roulette Games Wheel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Fairground/Carnival Roulette Games Wheel
A charming and highly decorative early 20th Century handmade scratch-built fairground / carnival games roulette wheel. T...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Carousel Pig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic 19th century carousel pig. Super whimsical carnival piece from a bygone era. Carved wood with cast iron curly tail and handle. Original layers of park paint and glass eyes....
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
60" 19th Century American Hooked Rug Framed
Located in Water Mill, NY
Monumental 19th American hooked rug mounted as a wall hanging.
Category
Antique 19th Century American North and South American Rugs
Collection of Three Vintage Carnival Midway Nickel Ride Red Signs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fun collection of three vintage carnival midway signs. Nickel rides! Original professional sign painters handiwork. Excellent graphic skills. Great vintage age. All three signs have ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Huckley Barrel Carnival Game
By St. Louis Carnival Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival game made by the Saint Louis Carnival company. We also have the original paper game rules signs with these. Please note that not all crates are painted St. Louis Car...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Clay, Wood
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Circus Banners For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of circus banners for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique circus banners was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, canvas and iron. Circus banners have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of circus banners to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art circus banners are of considerable interest. Circus banners have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by O. Henry Tent and Awning Co., Fred G. Johnson and Sigler Studios are consistently popular.
How Much are Circus Banners?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $1,486 on the low end and $28,500 highest priced.
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