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Early 20th Century Fairground Target
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Early 20th Century Fairground Target

1900 - 1920
Description

Early 20th Century Rare Chicken Fairground Target Panel from Paris

Made from pine and papier Mache with hand painted detail. Known as a Passé Boule in France these fairground amusement examples were used as fairground games requiring customers to throw small balls or sand bags into the mouths of these handmade panels. Still with its original pine support stand in place and in overall very presentable condition. These examples are now becoming rare due to the material they were made from and becoming damaged over the years. We luckily uncovered this example from a private fairground collector in Paris early this month.

Dimensions in inches: H 27” x W 19” x D 4”

Age: Early 20th Century

Origin: France (Paris)

Condition: Aged

In overall very presentable condition, this item shows signs of wear and tear in the form of loss of paint, missing detail and faded surfaces. No real structural damage which makes this item rare. Please remember this item is old and made from pine and paper which is reflected in the items condition which we have tried to show in the photos provided.

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68.6cm (27.01")
Width
48.3cm (19.02")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Fairground Game Target to the 1920s.

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SA1133145
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Fairground Target
Description
Early 20th Century Rare Chicken Fairground Target Panel from Paris

Made from pine and papier Mache with hand painted detail.

Known as a Passé Boule in France these fairground amusement examples were used as fairground games requiring customers to throw small balls or sand bags into the mouths of these handmade panels.
The House of Antiques

Still with its original pine support stand in place and in overall very presentable condition. These examples are now becoming rare due to the material they were made from and becoming damaged over the years. We luckily uncovered this example from a private fairground collector in Paris early this month.

fig 1. An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Fairground Target

Dimensions in inches: H 27” x W 19” x D 4”

Age: Early 20th Century

Origin: France (Paris)

Condition: Aged

In overall very presentable condition, this item shows signs of wear and tear in the form of loss of paint, missing detail and faded surfaces. No real structural damage which makes this item rare. Please remember this item is old and made from pine and paper which is reflected in the items condition which we have tried to show in the photos provided.

fig 2. An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Fairground Target

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Height
68.6cm (27.01")
Width
48.3cm (19.02")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Fairground Game Target to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133145
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Archive I An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background.

Early 20th Century Fairground Target

Archive II An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View VII
Archive VIII An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View VIII
Archive IX An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View IX
Archive X An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View X
Archive XI An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View XI
Archive XII An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View XII
Archive XIII An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View XIII
Archive XIV An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View XIV
Archive XV An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background. View XV
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An early 20th-century fairground target panel depicting a carved painted cockerel with a human face target aperture set against a distressed blue background.
Early 20th Century Fairground Target
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Fairground targets were handcrafted interactive elements produced for carnival shooting galleries and ball toss attractions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Often featuring theatrical or surreal painted motifs, these functional folk art pieces were designed to withstand repeated impact while attracting public interest on the fairground concourse.

These objects were predominantly constructed from thick timber panels, painted with durable oil-based enamels to endure outdoor weather and mechanical wear. Metal reinforcement rings or cast composition elements were frequently incorporated around apertures to absorb impact from thrown balls or cork projectiles.

Authentic period pieces display natural paint loss, layered wear from successive historic repainting, and genuine impact marks surrounding the central target aperture. Original mounting fittings, square-headed nails, and lead-based paint underlayers further indicate authentic early production rather than modern decorative reproductions.

A vintage fairground target functions effectively as a sculptural focal wall hanging in eclectic, industrial, or maximalist interior schemes. Mounting the panel on a neutral wall or positioning it above a cabinet allows its graphic folk art qualities and distressed patina to serve as a conversational focal point.

Maintain the panel in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and excessive humidity fluctuations to prevent timber warping or flaking paint. Clean gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or bristle brush, avoiding water, chemical solvent cleaners, or abrasive polishes that could damage the original painted surface.
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