American Primitive Black Folk Art
Whirligig Depicts Woman Churning Butter, American, circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
to around 1940. One of a kind, handmade, hand-painted and Primitive so probably home made and more
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art "American Eagle" Silhouette Decorative Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" present to the front of the box.
Unique piece that can accessorize with other primitive/folk art decor
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
Grandma Moses Vintage 1950s Autographed Color Photograph
Located in Jersey, GB
-taught, her art can be described as 'Primitive' or folk art, disregarding strict perspective.
This
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Vintage 1950s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
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Original Screen-Used Carpet from Titanic Movie
Located in Jersey, GB
Original film prop: 7 inch x 7 inch piece of carpet from the Titanic movie
The 1997 Hollywood Blockbuster Titanic, directed by James Cameron, is the 2nd highest grossing movie of al...
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1990s Historical Memorabilia
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Upholstery
Rare set of 2 Japanese suits-of-armour, complete with 2 matching folding screens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Important unique set of two suits-of-armour (yoroi), complete with two high six-panel screens, that belong together as is indicated by the used family crests (mon). Two crests are us...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal
H 72.64 in W 148.67 in D 0.71 in
Chinese Phoenix Bird and Dragon Box
Located in New York, NY
A black and off-white Chinese phoenix bird and dragon decorative plastic box with lid, circa 20th century, China.
Box measures: 4.25" D x 8.25" W x 4.5" H
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Chinese Walnut Jewelry Box 1960s
By Chen Chi 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Chinese jewelry box. Wood with brass and jade details. Original key
inside three little drawers, with red Silk upholstery and place for your rings and bracelets. In the dr...
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up jeep car is an original vintage metal toy.
Unknown manufacturer and age.
Functioning but lightly damaged mechanisms.
Not in perfect conditions.
This object ...
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Early 20th Century French Toys
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German
Located in Incline Village, NV
Toy Noah’s Arks for children to play with were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, and Germany was very prolific in their production. This particular ark is all ori...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Swedish Wooden Toy Horse Rocker
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming handmade wooden toy horse rocker.
Very sturdy for children.
Sweden, circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Toys
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique English Folk Art Toy Horse
Located in London, GB
Utterly charming one of a kind wooden folk art horse. Totally scratch built from glorious elm and oak with leather bridle. Made in England during the early part of the 20th century. ...
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Toys
Materials
Hardwood, Elm, Oak
Walking cane with carved French bulldog
Located in Woking, GB
Long-eared French bulldog emerging from hole with glass eyes, very well carved in ivory. Plaited silver collar. Original horn ferrule.
Will be supplied with Ivory Submission Referen...
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ivory
Antique Three Stone Seals of Gods 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a three seals made with some stones.
It was made around 1950s.
These seals are coming in one wooden box.
These are all hand curved.
A seal, in an East and Southeast Asian c...
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Vintage 1950s Asian Showa Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Vintage English Toy Lion
Located in New York, NY
A rare early turn-of-the-century English nursery toy. A standing lion with warm smiling face and excellent detail. In hard molded rubber with the original "child worn" patina.
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Early 20th Century English Toys and Dolls
Small Round Swedish Original Painted Folk Art Box Dated 1792
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small Swedish 18th century Folk Art box with original paint.
The box is most likely used to keep jewelry and other precious items. Box is carved with inscription "ANNO 1792 DEN 27...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse
Located in Brecht, BE
Lots of charm and good condition for this 19th century papier mâché toy horse on wheels.
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Toys
Materials
Wood, Paper
B&B Italia Tulip Chair in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is a superb B&...
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2010s Chairs
Materials
Leather
Oil Painting Paris France Cityscape by Caroline Burnett, Signed
By Caroline Burnett
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful view of a landscape or cityscape street scene in Paris, France with the Eiffel Tower in the background. This painting perfectly depicts life in Paris with its restaurants...
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20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint
Richters German Anchor Stone Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Richters German Anchor blocks building toys / Der Geschickte Baumeister
Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900.
Wooden box with printed paper labels, stone blocks and instruct...
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Antique Early 1900s German Baroque Toys
Materials
Quartz
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19th Century American Rain Chain with Downspout
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century American rain chain with downspout
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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Primitives
Materials
Iron, Metal
Vintage Primitive Boat Model from Maine
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A great large-scale model in original paint mounted on a new iron stand.
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Nautical Objects
A Pair of Mechanical Boxers
Located in Summerland, CA
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See: American Primitive, page 178.
Ex Mendelsohn Collection
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Unique Vaudeville Ventriloquist
Located in Summerland, CA
: Intuitive Eye, p. 19 and
American Primitive
Ex Mendelsohn Collection
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Cast Iron Swans Neck Horse Hitching Post
Located in New York, NY
rings and nice aged surface with old paint. Mounted on a black stepped base made by American primitive.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
19th Century Naive Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century American Primitive portrait of an elegant gentleman. The naive painting has a Folk
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Topsy Turvy Doll
Located in Summerland, CA
on the cover of American Primitive. See also;
American Vernacular, pg. 124 and Intuitive Eye, pg. 66
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Primitive Landscape Painting
Located in Nantucket, MA
Primitive river landscape with figures on the shore and a canoe in the water with sun coming thru a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Canvas
Early 19th Century American Wood Canteen in Old Red Paint with Star Design
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Dry early paint, star pattern on each side.
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Antique 1860s American Folk Art Primitives
Carved Folky Lion
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved primitive crouching lion on base with black
eyes and carved teeth, American, c.1930-1940
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Hardwood
Early 18th Century Hand-Forged Candle Snifter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and sits on three original iron feet. The condition is very good. Great for the early American
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Metal
Carved Folky Dog Head
Located in Nantucket, MA
Primitively carved out of two pieces pine with original brown and black paint,
American, early
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Pine
19th Century American Parcheesi Board in 4 Colors
Located in York County, PA
, circa 1850-1870
19th century American Parcheesi game board in black, gold, and yellow, on a rich
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Huge 1700s Morter and Pestle
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful and early American mortar and pestle. Total height is over 42 inches tall. The
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Antique Late 18th Century American Primitive More Folk Art
Top Hat Trade Sign
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century American red painted tin trade sign in the form of a top hat. With black buckle.
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Signs
Antique Hooked American Rug
Located in New York, NY
would be a remarkable painting. As an American vernacular or folk art rug it is simply incomparable.
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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs
35-Star "Civil War Era" Handmade American Flag, circa 1863-1864
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an exceptional handmade Civil War era American flag that displays a Classic folk feel. The
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Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Hand-painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal Of New York City
Located in York County, PA
the level of interest in this dynamic piece of American folk art.
Banners of this style
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Hand-painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal Of Delaware
Located in York County, PA
HAND-PAINTED PATRIOTIC BANNER WITH THE SEAL OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND GREAT FOLK QUALITIES, 1861
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique 13 Star Flag In The Betsy Ross Pattern
Located in York County, PA
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This 13 star American national flag was fabricated by a person who wished to have something in the
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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Pair of Primitive Folky Oil Paintings on Board of Children by Karl Mann
Located in Palm Beach, FL
By creating this line of naive, folky primitive paintings on board Karl Mann and associates
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20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Pennsylvania Slate Bread Board 2 of 2
Located in Essex, MA
region of Pennsylvania, American, circa 1900. This object would also make for striking, graphic wall
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Platters and Serveware
Materials
Slate
Jimmy Lee Sudduth Signed Original Mixed Media Painting of Schoolhouse
By Jimmy Sudduth
Located in Atlanta, GA
Museum of American Art, the Amercian Folk Art Museum in New York, the Corcoran Gallery, the High Museum
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Signed, Dated, and Numbered Silkscreen Print by Corneille 'Statue et L'oiseau'
By Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (Corneille)
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Primitive and Folk Art and similar to American action painting. Cobra was a milestone in the development of
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 19.89 in W 26.78 in D 0.4 in
Antique Folk Art Needlepoint with Americana Patriotic Theme, Dated 1881
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique framed Folk Art needlepoint sampler with Americana patriotic theme including shield of
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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitives
Materials
Fabric
H 25.5 in W 20.75 in D 1.5 in
Old American Craftsmans Workshop Odds and Ends Hardware Carousel Tree
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting and overbuilt functional work shop hardware tree. Please Specify if you want the Hardware in Jars, or all jars can be emptied and cleaned upon order.
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Primitives
Materials
Steel
Antique American 'Golden Rule' Cast Iron Wall Mounted Advertising Coffee Grinder
By Arcade Manufacturing Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast iron and wooden wall mounted coffee grinder was made by the Arcade Manufacturing Company of Columbus Ohio and advertises 'Golden Rule' blended coffee. This coffee g...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Primitives
Materials
Metal
H 17.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
19th Century Pennsylvania Chalkware Pedestal Polychrome Bust, Tall Figural Girl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
her chest and her hair is set in deep black ringlets. A pedestal styled base, circa 1830-1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Primitives
Materials
Plaster
19th Century Brass Nightstand Candleholder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic large handled 19th century brass candleholder was used to read at night or next to a nightstand or to be carried around the house.
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Primitives
Materials
Brass
Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug
Located in Chicago, IL
Had this been American, I think I would have said it was for milk, but it is French and has the
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Primitives
Materials
Steel
Antique American Folk Art Carved Wooden Penguin Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
An early 20th century American hand carved and painted black wooden penguin sculpture. The
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Antique Folk Art Mermaid
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Fantastic American Folk Art. Carved out of solid wood she is an amazing example of Primitive Folk
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Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects
Edwin and Mary Scheier Signed Midcentury Glazed Ceramic Bowl Primitive Figures
By Edwin and Mary Scheier
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous and relatively large pottery/ stoneware bowl by fame American ceramists couple Mary and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
General Store Hardware Cubby Apothecary Bins Found in the Midwest, circa 1900
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American general store hardware display and storage. Original salmon paint with black painted
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 16.5 in D 11.5 in
Americana Hand-Painted Nautical-Themed Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Hand-painted by American neo-Primitive artist Lew Hudnall. Painted over antique bench, circa 1820
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Vintage 1950s American More Folk Art
Matching Pair of Vintage Russian Kilim Rugs with Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77503-77504 matching pair of vintage Russian Kilim rugs with Folk Art style. With a bold expressive
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Late 20th Century Russian Folk Art Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Modern Northwestern Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
symbolism and Folk Art warmth, this vintage Moroccan rug reflects generations of cultural beliefs. Perfect
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Handmade Child's Sled
Located in Southfield, MI
This superb recent barn find is indeed a rare piece of American folk art, a covered child's sled
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Early 20th Century American Primitives
Materials
Wood, Glass, Rope, Canvas
Scarce & Early Carved & Painted Pine Folk Art Phrenology Head, circa 1850-1860
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The Folk Art hand-painted and carved pine phrenologist bust of generous proportions, being
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Antique 1850s Central American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
H 14.75 in W 9 in D 10.5 in
William Matthew Prior, American, Active in Massachussetts and Mai
Located in Litchfield, CT
Flowers
New England
Unsigned, ca. 1835-1840.
Oil on board, in a period black painted frame
14” x 17
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Antique 1830s American Folk Art Paintings
Carnival Arcade Elephant Target
By William F. Mangels Co. 1
Located in New York, NY
animated by being pulled by a chain drive. Black metal American primitive base included.
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Carnival Arcade Target of Indian in Canoe
By William F. Mangels Co. 1
Located in New York, NY
target. Mounted on a black metal base by American Primitive Art & Bases.
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
ELEPHANT ARCADE TARGET
Located in New York, NY
American Primitive Base.
Category
American Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Hand of God Holding Man Cane
Located in New York, NY
black metal American Primitive base.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Large Sturgeon Fish Decoy
Located in New York, NY
metal American Primitive base with cradle support with total height of 9.5 inches. ex. collection of
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ex Museum Morton May Papua New Guinea Gulf River Spirit Board Gope Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
art to enter an American collection. Provenance: Morton D. May, gifted to the Denver Art Museum in
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
H 48 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
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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.
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