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Wonderful Folk aRT / outsider art Oil on Board painting by Charles Moore
By Charles Moore 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Folk aRT / outsider art Oil on Board painting by Charles Moore ."Tattoo Legs" .Western
Category

2010s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

Large Folk Art Outsider Art TOTEM 42"H
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This massive TOTEM pole is an incredible example of outsider Folk Art. The pole was carved by Lair
Category

Vintage 1930s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout
Located in East Hampton, NY
This whimsical folk art sculpture is a folk art toy of chimney sweeps. The outsider art is hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Twine, Wood, Paint

Rare Painted Steel Folk / Outsider Art Sculpture by Robert Gilkerson, USA 1982
Located in Hastings, GB
Scarce welded & painted steel sculpture by Robert Gilkerson, a renowned artist in the Folk Art
Category

Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Vintage Southern Folk Art Figure
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very kool piece of folk art. I am not exactly sure how old, but from bottom of base I would guess
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Vintage 1920s North American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Southern Folk Art Figure
Vintage Southern Folk Art Figure
H 16.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in
Paul Walker - Outsider Art Checkerboard
Located in Savannah, GA
Paul Edward Walker (American, b.1949) Checkerboard oil on board signed “Art by Paul Walker
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1990s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Outsider Art Wood Sculpture with Geometric Appliques
Located in Chicago, IL
Detailed and eye catching outsider art "found" wood sculpture. Constructed from floor moldings and
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Paul Walker - Outsider Art Box and Fan
Located in Savannah, GA
wide by 5 ½ inches deep by 2 ½ inches tall Paul Walker is a Savannah, Georgia outsider artist who made
Category

1990s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Paul Walker - Outsider Art Box and Fan
Paul Walker - Outsider Art Box and Fan
H 2.5 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in
Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure
Located in New York, NY
Outsider Art carved wooden figure, possibly of an African-American subject (possibly an African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure
Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure
H 13.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Small Collection of Folk Art Wooden Letters A Small collection
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Small Collection of Folk Art Wooden Letters A Small collection of painted wooden letters, the
Category

Vintage 1960s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads
Located in London, GB
19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads An unusual pair of late 19th Century
Category

Antique 1890s British Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century folk-art hand-crafted bedpost doll figure A rare and highly artistic example of an
Category

Antique 1880s British Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An octagonal decorative wooden tramp art basket. Created from popsicle sticks, this basket is
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20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figure of a swimmer
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figure of a swimmer A very unusual early 20th Century
Category

Vintage 1920s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Carved Spanish Love Bird Figure
Located in London, GB
A handmade late 19th century Folk Art carved wooden love bird, with original paint still visible
Category

Antique 1880s Spanish Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art "Standing Man" Carved Tree Branch Sculpture After Giocometti
By Giocometti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming little tree branch Folk Art sculpture hand-carved in the manner of Giocometti.
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Folk Art Walking Cane with Red Bird
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1940s hand carved Folk Art cane by Fritz Rummler (1888-1983) Fredericksburg Texas
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Sea Shell Encrusted Folk Art Photo Frame - 4" x 6"
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A rectangular sea shell-encrusted photo frame with protective glass and a black easel at the back. Perfect for a side table or nightstand. Dimensions: The overall size of the frame...
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20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Shell, Glass

Folk Art Candelabra or Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Roller chain folk art candelabra, great with no candles as sculpture.
Category

20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Peter Hunt Cape Cod Folk Art Painted Watermelon Tray, Signed
By Peter Hunt
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large hand-painted watermelon metal tray by Massachusetts folk artist, Peter Hunt. Hand-signed on
Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Prison Folk Art Matchstick Model Boat Ship Maritime Night Light Sculpture 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century three tiered prison folk art / tramp art model steam boat sculpture. Upcycled cardboard
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Found Object Memory Jug
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1918 folk art memory jug. Stoneware pottery jug covered in found objects. Objects
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Stone, Rock Crystal

Hand-Painted Screen Door Modernist Art Deco Contemporary Folk Art, C.Moore
By Charles Moore 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
, train station, complete with Deco terminal, building, airplane and zeppelin, as well as Art Deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Outsider and Self Taught...

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel
Located in Forney, TX
folk art. Primitive hand-painted tin panel, marked Guanajuato, Mexico, dated 19??, offered to
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Tin

Folk Art Sputnik Bowling Ball Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Bowling ball impaled artistically with assorted metal items great piece of Folk Art for table or
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Vintage 1970s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

20th Century Outsider Art Portrait of an American Soldier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A small oil painting on canvas. It is a naive portrait of an American soldier in uniform. It appears to be framed in a handmade oak frame along with handcrafted pine stretcher bars, ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Pair of Outsider Art Painted Ironing Boards by Michael Heinrich
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Heinrich pointillist style of outsider Folk Art. Purchased from the artist's estate. The smaller board is
Category

Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Wonderful very functional spool shelf. Very well-made, great color.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf
Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf
H 69 in W 36 in D 12 in
Folk Art Ship from World War-II
Located in Dallas, TX
Folk Art Pacific Princess Ship made by sailors from World War-II Made with matches and other wood
Category

Vintage 1940s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Ship from World War-II
Folk Art Ship from World War-II
H 32 in W 47 in D 8.5 in
"God Bless America" Patriotic Piece of Folk Art
Located in Seattle, WA
Wonderful patriotic piece of Folk Art. Red, white and blue wall shelf featuring hand-carved eagle
Category

Vintage 1940s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Gate in form of a Face
Located in Darnestown, MD
would also be terrific hung indoors as a piece of outsider art. The movable earrings are an especially
Category

Early 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Iron

German Military Folk Art Gouache Painting, circa 1866
Located in London, GB
German gouache folk art military painting. This example pays homage to watch maker named JM Bertrand
Category

Antique 19th Century German Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paint

Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig model We are proud to offer charming one-off example of an
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Linda Semple "Time to Make Something" Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful outsider art sculpture by the noted artist Linda Semple. This piece is titled "Time to
Category

20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Antique Danish Folk Art Wedding Greeting Declaration in Original Frame, 1864
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Some 150 years ago this Volk Art Work was presented as a gift to a wedding. It is called a
Category

Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Artisan abstract nail art, Netherlands 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Abstract artisan folk art wall hanging. It is made of wood with nails hammered into it in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Primitive Rustic Folk Art Birch Bark 1/3 Scale Model Canoe & Paddle 47"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1/3 scale folk art canoe model. Made of birch bark and bentwood featuring traditional
Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Hardwood

Once Known as the Fish People 1986 Folk Art by Pat Mervis Schwartz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Quite charming folk art assemblage by the noted artist Pat MMervis Schwartz. Dated 1986, signed and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Prison Art Box from Cigarette Packs
Located in Forney, TX
A rare vintage prison art box, mid-20th century, colorful round folk art box with removable lid
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Tin

Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An especially sweet four-drawer hand-carved "tramp art" box. The top is decorated with a symbolic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers
Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers
H 12 in W 8.5 in D 9 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art Pencil on Paper Odd Dog "Job" Oak Frame Rottweiler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An interesting side profile portrait of a panting Rottweiler, well executed pencil on paper housed in its original oak frame and oak slip. Has its original framers label on the reve...
Category

Early 20th Century English Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Oak, Paper

Whimsical Outsider, Folk Art Oil Painting by William R. Straly
By William R. Straly
Located in Buffalo, NY
Whimsical outsider, Folk Art oil painting by William R. Straly, excellent use of color. Texture and
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses'
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses' A unusual masterwork, painted with a team of horses. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses'
Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses'
H 18 in W 12 in D 4.25 in
velvet trimmed tramp art box
Located in Seattle, WA
charming tramp art box with mirror held by carved tab
Category

Early 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Mirror

velvet trimmed tramp art box
velvet trimmed tramp art box
H 7 in W 11 in D 7.25 in
1970's Art by Vladimir Urban
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
look before it was viewed by the public In at its first showing. At the National Art Center. It was a
Category

Vintage 1970s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Scrap Wood

1970's Art by Vladimir Urban
1970's Art by Vladimir Urban
H 48.5 in W 30.5 in D 7 in
19th Century Tramp Art Vegetable Rack
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Tramp Art wall hanging rack with carved crossed sticks and carved rosettes on one side.
Category

Antique 19th Century North American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Aboriginal Contemporary Fiber Art Camp Dog
By Yolanda Rostron
Located in Atlanta, GA
Aboriginal fiber art camp dog, known as Jamu. Artist: Yolanda Rostron. Year of birth: 1979
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Outsider and Self Taught...

Materials

Natural Fiber

Aboriginal Contemporary Fiber Art Camp Dog
By Lena Yarinkura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known as Jamu in Bolkdjam, Northern Territory, Australia, the camp dog was woven Pandanus fibers and painted with earth pigment and ochre. The ears and legs are from found wood and s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Outsider and Self Taught...

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage Provencal "Art Popular" Cast Stone Wallaby
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage French "art popular" cast stone sculpture of a wallaby or small kangaroo for
Category

20th Century French Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Cast Stone

Tramp Art Cabinet, Signed by Michael Lavery
By Michael Lavery
Located in NYC, NY
Fine and large tramp art cabinet signed 'Michael Lavery' and dated '98' on reverse (shown in Image
Category

Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Jewelry Box with Pincushion Top
Located in NYC, NY
A handcrafted dresser or jewelry box with hinged pincushion lid and applied, chip-carved decoration. The interior with framed mirror on underside of lid and papered in a purple and w...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Oversized Graffiti Art on Canvas., "Spits Energy" by Dylan
Located in Denton, TX
framed canvas. Inspired by the great Graffiti artist of modern history Dylans bold "Outsider" art style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Oversized Graffiti Art on Canvas "Flower Pot" by Dylan
Located in Denton, TX
framed canvas. Inspired by the great Graffiti artist of modern history Dylans bold "Outsider" art style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paint, Canvas, Wood

Digital Collage Art by Naro Pinosa, "Untitled", Spain 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Classic sculpture and selfie boy digital collage print by Spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous on social media. Unique signed-by-artist piece. Authenticity certificated. Print on...
Category

2010s Spanish Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Oversized Graffiti Art on Canvas "Still as the Night" by Dylan
Located in Denton, TX
framed canvas. Inspired by the great Graffiti artist of modern history Dylans bold "Outsider" art style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

19th Century English Framed Decalomania Découpage & Watercolor Farm Art Picture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Decalomania decorative art watercolor and cut paper farm scene mounted
Category

Antique 1860s English Georgian Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Hardwood, Paper

Incredible, Very Large 7 Foot Midcentury Wall Art Tapestry, 1960s-1970s
Located in Madison, WI
Very incredible handmade wall tapestry, mounted on Oak side bars. Stunning piece! Measures Approx: 7 feet x 7 feet x 3 inches This is a show stopper and a wonderful centerpiece...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

String

Digital Collage Art by Naro Pinosa, Crystal Nude Couple, Spain, 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Crystals + naked couple portrait digital collage print by Spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous on social media. Unique signed-by-artist piece. Authenticity certificated. Printed ...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Aluminum

Digital Collage by Naro Pinosa, Art Classic Sculpture and Mouth, Spain, 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Classic sculpture and human mouth digital collage print by Spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous in social media. Unique signed-by-artist piece. Authenticity certificated. Print o...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of folk art outsider art for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. There are 315 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of folk art outsider art you’re looking for, while we also have 35 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of folk art outsider art made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Naro Pinosa, Michael Heinrich and Terry Turrell each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of folk art outsider art that is worth considering.

How Much is a Folk Art Outsider Art?

A piece of folk art outsider art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,576, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
Questions About Folk Art Outsider Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Outsider art denotes works created by self-trained artists unconnected with the conventional world of fine art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.