Hand Painted Decoys
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decoys
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Decoys
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decoys
Wood
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Decoys
Hardwood, Paint
Antique 1890s German Folk Art Decoys
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Decoys
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Decoys
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Decoys
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Decoys
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Decoys
Ceramic, Plaster
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Decoys
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Decoys
Wood, Paint
1990s American Decoys
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Decoys
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Sporting Art Decoys
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Decoys
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Folk Art Decoys
Wire
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Decoys
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Decoys
Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Decoys
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Decoys
Pine
20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decoys
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Decoys
Wood
Vintage 1960s Canadian Folk Art Decoys
Pine
Early 20th Century American Decoys
Wood, Straw
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Decoys
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Decoys
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Decoys
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Folk Art Decoys
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys
Tin
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Decoys
Wood
Early 20th Century American Decoys
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Decoys
Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decoys
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys
Cedar
Early 20th Century British Decoys
Pine
Vintage 1920s American Country Decoys
Wood
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Cedar
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Decoys
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Decoys
Wood
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys
Pine
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys
Wood
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys
Pine
Vintage 1920s American Decoys
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Decoys
Wood
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys
Wood
Vintage 1910s European Folk Art Decoys
Pine
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decoys
Wood
20th Century English Victorian Decoys
Paint
20th Century American Adirondack Decoys
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decoys
Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decoys
Wood
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Decoys
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Decoys
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Driftwood
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Wood
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Finding the Right folk-art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
- Is Fornasetti hand painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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