Basketball Folk Art
American Legion Baseball and Basketball Folk Art Paintings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of baseball and basketball paintings found in a Midwestern American Legion hall. These were
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Paintings
Fair Play 1960s Electro-Magnetic Basketball Scoreboard
By Fair Play
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage basketball scoreboard by Fair Play, made in the 1960s. Taken down from a high-school in
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Vintage 1960s American Signs
Materials
Aluminum
Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Sports Basketball Arena Coca Cola Sign
Located in Surfside, FL
pencil on paper verso
Malcah Zeldis (born Mildred Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter
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1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
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Neon Infinity Mirror by Merit Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning neon and plexiglass infinity mirror by Merit. Handmade in Los Angeles. Incredible presence with two neon rings that reflect deep into the mirror. Great illusion. All encased...
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2010s American Wall Mirrors
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Vintage sofa At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage sofa with its original fabric and naturally patinated brass feet.
Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Metal, Brass
1930's French Impressionist Pink Zinnia Flower White Vase In Blue Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Flowers In Vase
signed by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist
oil on canvas
painting: 9 x 10.5 inches
provenance: from a large private collection of this artists work in Northe...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
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Midcentury Tubular Leather Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic midcentury style loveseat with a mix of Industrial steel tubing and natural leather. Great style for a fraction of the designer price!
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Original vintage gouache painting on poster board by Emma Heinzelmann (Hungarian, born 1930). Hungarian Peasant art, children fairytale themes, in psychedelic pop colors of the era.T...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
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Gouache
Vintage 1976 Polish Cyrk/Circus Poster, Unicycle Girl, Urbaniec
Located in Bath, Somerset
We love the wonderfully colorful and fun design by Maciej Urbaniec on this original Polish Cyrk/Circus poster from 1976 (the poster's second print run, its first being in 1972).
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20th Century Polish Decorative Art
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2 Seater Biedermeier Mahogany Wood Dolphins Carving Sofa Romo Fabric Grey Red
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant small Biedermeier sofa in mahogany with fine details in the shape of dolphins on the front.
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Denmark c. 1820-1830.
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Sofas
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H 34.26 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in
Tier Soft Seating, Sold Separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W36 D40 H34.5 SH26 SD18 SW36
USA made soft seating tiered. Surfaces are soft on every side and firmer on the inside. Price is per item.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Leather
Red and White Graphic New York Bus Subway Destination Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very large New York bus destination sign. Unusual in red. Very graphic. Bottom of roll was date stamped 1951. 7 1/2 feet tall.
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Vintage 1950s American Steampunk Signs
Materials
Canvas
1950 Vintage American Folk Art Band Stand Hand Painted Goofy Jazz Music Stand
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand painted band stand folding music stand, circa 1950s. Great folk art design and Goofy dog painted. Possibly from the Jazz Mill in Phoenix. Great wall hanging.
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Signs
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Composition, Metal
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Howard Keith Grand 'Diplomat' Sofa
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, fabric 'Irresistible Gold' by Evolution21, metal, United Kingdom, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Artifort Sofa in Beige Wool
By Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, sofa model '905', chrome-plated metal, wool, The Netherlands, 1964
The Artifort sofa model '905' was designed by the company in 1964. Although the design was created in th...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Metal, Chrome
Lux Mini Hoops by Moniomi, Square Hand-Crafted Marble Basketball Hoop
Located in Miami, FL
These wall-mounted basketball hoops combine marble, onyx, copper and hand-woven cotton thread to pay homage to the ancient elements of their inspiration. Available with a square or a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
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Marble, Copper
Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Wine & Cigarettes Woman Outsider Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
MALCAH ZELDIS
Reclining Woman Wine and Cigarettes
gouache on paper
Hand signed and dated bottom right. titled in pencil on paper verso.
Matted to 13 X 15.5 sheet is 9 X 12
Malcah Z...
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1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
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Massive 1970s Basketball Scoreboard
By Fair Play
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of wall art. Functional basketball shot clock/scoreboard. Measures: 9 feet long, 5 feet tall and 7.5
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Vintage 1970s American Signs
Materials
Steel
Massive 1970s Basketball Scoreboard
By Fair Play
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Great piece of wall art. Functional basketball shot clock/scoreboard. Measures: 9 feet long, 5 feet tall
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Vintage 1970s American Signs
Materials
Steel
Fair Play 1960s Basketball Scoreboard
By Fair Play
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage basketball scoreboard by Fair Play, made in the 1960s. Taken down from the Michigan
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Vintage 1960s American Signs
Materials
Aluminum
Fair Play 1970s Basketball Scoreboard
By Fair Play
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage basketball scoreboard by Fair Play, made in the 1970s. In perfect working order with
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Vintage 1970s American Signs
Materials
Steel
Lakers Practice Facility Basketball Scoreboard
By Fair Play
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Lakers practice facility scoreboard by Fair Play. Classic Lakers purple and gold colors in full working order: with timer, shot-clock, bonus section, score and working ho...
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1990s American Signs
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Steel
9 Foot Encaged Fair Play Basketball Scoreboard, 1980s USA
By Fair Play
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage basketball scoreboard by Fair Play, made in the 1980s. Unusual size with an industrial
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Vintage 1980s American Signs
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Banner Weathervane With An Extraordinarily Huge Ball
Located in York County, PA
[larger than a basketball]. The construction of the sphere is also interesting. Carefully pieced in
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
"JAZZ MAN" BLACK FOLK ART JAZZ TRUMPET BLACK ORANGE WHITE LILA COCKRELL'S COLLE
Located in San Antonio, TX
Image Size: 20 x 24
Frame Size: 28 x 32
Medium: Oil
"Jazz Man"
Details
Black Folk Art Artist
From the
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1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960s Naden Basketball Scoreboard
By Naden Industries Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool vintage basketball scoreboard by Naden. Made in the 1960s and taken down from an old
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Vintage 1960s American Signs
Materials
Cut Steel
Massive Fair Play 1970s Basketball Scoreboard
By Fair Play
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive vintage basketball scoreboard by Fair Play in the 1970s. In perfect working order with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Signs
Materials
Steel
Massive Fair Play 1970s Basketball Scoreboard
By Fair Play
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive 12 foot long vintage basketball scoreboard by Fair Play in the 1970s. In great working
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Vintage 1970s American Signs
Materials
Steel
Performing Circus Elephant Wind Up Tin Toy, Germany U.S. Zone, circa 1940s
Located in Incline Village, NV
the basketball type hoop the circus elephant is holding out in front of him. This continues for quite
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Vintage 1940s German Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
1950's Original Basketball Scoreboard
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized 1950's original Basketball Scoreboard.
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Vintage 1950s American Signs
Materials
Steel
Large Scale 1940's Indiana University Basketball Painting
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Great full action portrait on canvas of Andy Zimmer , who played basketball for the Indiana
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Vintage 1940s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Purvis Young (1943-2010) | Untitled (Basketball Game)
By Purvis Young
Located in Wyomissing, PA
sophisticated about the history of art. He applies his personal world view to the medium of paint to create a
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Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
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Acrylic, Canvas
Purvis Young Painting Basketball Players
By Purvis Young
Located in New York, NY
A Purvis Young painting on found plywood panel of a group of basketball players with outstretched
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1990s American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
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.
Questions About Basketball Folk Art
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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, 2022Mexican 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, 2022Jamini 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.
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