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Folk Art Diorama Framed Sailboat Carving
By Esposito
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-158 hand carved sailboat on open waters set in a wood frame Signed on verso Esposito 1920 Image size 9.5 x 12.5".
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Vintage 1920s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Fruitwood

A folk art diorama model passenger ship in a bottle English circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This early 20th century ship in a bottle diorama is of a rarer subject being an early large steam
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Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass

A rare 19th century folk art diorama of two sailing vessels racing at sea.
Located in Central England, GB
This most attractive mid 19th century folk art cased diorama shows a view at sea with a large three
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Other

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late
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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood

Diorama Biker Magic Lamp 20th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
Folk art. Diorama burlesque biker on moped with magic lamp system that gives the impression of
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Diorama Biker Magic Lamp 20th Century
Diorama Biker Magic Lamp 20th Century
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 15.75 in
American Folk-Art Steam Ship Encased Diorama
Located in London, GB
American Folk-art Steam Ship Encased Diorama We share what we love, and we love this turn of the
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display
Located in London, GB
19th century unique Folk Art Guernsey shell diorama display We are proud to offer a unique folk
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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Natural Fiber

20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early
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20th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass

Pair Stuffed Capercaillie Grouse Diorama in Glazed Case
Located in Napa, CA
Stuffed Capercaillie Grouse
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Decoys

Materials

Animal Skin, Glass, Feathers

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed
Located in Norwood, NJ
George Vempley Burwood British (1844-1917) signed and dated. Sailing ship, schooner diorama shadow
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Early Schooner Model Diorama- Florence of Providence
Located in Norwell, MA
Early two-masted schooner model diorama of the schooner model Florence of Providence. With wheel
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Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly whimsical & amusing wall mounted diorama, featuring a mixed media three-dimensional
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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Plastic, Plaster, Wood, Paint

Diorama nautico raffigurante il mezzo scafo Rosina Siele Trapani Sicilia 1908
Located in Milan, IT
Diorama nautico raffigurante il mezzo scafo in navigazione a vele spiegate del veliero trapanese
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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

American Diorama, Follower Gerrit Schouten, Carib Indigenous Village
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Follower of Gerrit Schouten (second half of the 19th century) Diorama depicting a Carib
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Antique 19th Century Surinamer Native American Objects

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Clay, Twig, Wood, Paper, Feathers

Unique Diorama Depicting a North-American River Scene with Natives and Settlers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique diorama depicting a North American river-scene United States of America, early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

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Other

Prisoner of war straw-work ark
Located in London, GB
glass diorama with brass supported sections. Great Britain was constantly at war with France between
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Antique 1850s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Straw, Pine

Prisoner of war straw-work ark
Prisoner of war straw-work ark
H 9 in W 15 in D 7 in
Hungarian Israeli Tourists Diorama Folk Art Doll Judaica Sculpture Magda Watts
Located in Surfside, FL
Magda Watts (Israeli, b. 1928) Handmade Folk Art Sculpture Old Folks with a newspaper Hand signed
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20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Mixed Media, Wood, Fabric

Hungarian Israeli Tourists Diorama Folk Art Doll Judaica Sculpture Magda Watts
Located in Surfside, FL
Magda Watts (Israeli, b.1928) Handmade Folk Art Sculpture Tourists. Hand signed to underside
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20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Fabric, Mixed Media

19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store
Located in London, GB
fragile model, being made from paper and being encased in this diorama display has meant the aging process
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Antique 1890s Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

High Trail, 3-D Diorama Box
By James Dilnot
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: James Dilnot Title: High Trail Year: 2006 Medium: Wooden Diorama Box with Cutout Birds
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Early 2000s Folk Art Mixed Media

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Wood, Paper, Mixed Media

Religious Chalkware Diorama
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amazing religious chalkware wall hanging found in a Catholic church in Philadelphia. The pictures describe it all. Wonderful detail and dimension.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Religious Items

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Plaster

Religious Chalkware Diorama
Religious Chalkware Diorama
H 28 in W 56 in D 7.5 in
19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century diorama of the sailing ship ‘Eleanor’ in original glazed case. Painted antique
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Diorama of Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, K
Amazing Danish model representing a scene with three-dimensional figures of Frederiksborg castle and gardens. With miniature people and trees in the foreground and the castle cut to ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

19th Century Diorama of Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark
19th Century Diorama of Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark
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H 23.23 in W 29.53 in D 4.34 in
Impressively Large Antique Diorama or Shadow Box of Sailing Vessel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very large impressive diorama or shadow box work of art with detailed sailing vessel.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Wood

"Elvis", Denied Andy Warhol Silver & Black Pop Art Painting by Charles Lutz
By Charles Lutz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
silver enamel painted on vintage 1960's era linen with Artist's Denied stamp of the Andy Warhol Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
bottle. These most collectable pieces can be described as folk art and were often made at sea by sailors
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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Glass

"Blue Lagoon", Whimsical Beach Landscape with Figure, Lizard, Volcanoes & Planes
Located in Soquel, CA
Mexican folk art and making Day of the Dead pieces. Her works are held in the collections of the
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink, Screen

3 Masted Sailing Ship in a Bottle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
a hand painted finish. These most collectable pieces can be described as folk art and were often
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Art Glass

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Vladimir Kagan Caterpillar Chairs Newly Upholstered in Camel Color Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Goodness aren’t these Caterpillar Swivel Chairs by Vladimir Kagan the most stunning sculptural and complimentary shape you’ve seen. As enticing as chocolate truffles, these Kagan swi...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

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Mohair, Upholstery

Sailboat Diorama
Located in Nashville, TN
Diorama with sailboat named Hope sailing through waters in Hunting Island, SC; lighthouse and steamboat in the distance. Wood shadow box.
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Antique 19th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Sailboat Diorama
Sailboat Diorama
H 17.25 in W 24.75 in D 3.25 in
Huge Monumental Victorian Taxidermy Dome with Colorfull Tropical Birds, C. 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A monumental Victorian taxidermy dome, measuring H. 90 cm, with a wide variety of Tropical birds, of which many male and female pairs England, late 19th century Amongst the birds...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin, Glass, Plaster, Feathers

Japanese Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lantern, Finest Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary size- Mint Condition- Signed Japan. Japanese massive over size owl lighting lantern, 12.5 inches tall. This handsome Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" lantern is...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

British Sailor's Woolwork of Three Royal Navy Ships, Circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
British sailor's woolwork of three royal navy ships Circa 1885 The British sailor woolwork depicts an unusual scene of three different types of Royal Navy Ships which are all fly...
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Antique 1880s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Japanese Owl Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened iron. Lantern holds a tapper candle within its base area. Owl's body is beautifully designed with 'perforated feat...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Owl Lantern
Japanese Owl Lantern
H 9.63 in W 5.38 in D 4.63 in
Vintage Decorative Signed Wood Carved Wall Art Gallery Piece.
Located in Seattle, WA
Carved wood decorative piece can be used as a floating shelf unit or organic decor. Beautiful Wood Grain with sleek design. Signed by the marker as shown. Vintage Condition Consisten...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Victorian Cased Taxidermy, Pheasant
Located in London, GB
Victorian cased taxidermy of a pheasant amongst natural Habitat. Dimension: H 55.5 x W 80 x D 23 cm.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin, Glass, Wood, Feathers

Victorian Cased Taxidermy, Pheasant
Victorian Cased Taxidermy, Pheasant
H 21.86 in W 31.5 in D 9.06 in
Desk Clock by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant desk clock by Cartier features a soft blue guilloché enamel and gold frame. With Roman numerals marking the hours, the dial's radiant guilloché pattern is well-complem...
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20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Gold

Desk Clock by Cartier
Desk Clock by Cartier
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
19th Century French Renaissance-Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
A Belle Époque French buffet a deux corps in a medium, brown-colored walnut. This very beautiful Renaissance-style buffet features exceptional carvings of urns, flowers & foliage tha...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Brass

Spanish Hand-Carved Walnut Wood Decorative Wall Panel with Foliage Motifs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall Panel / Headboard in Walnut, Spain, 1940s This architectural wall panel features beautifully handcarved foliage details thorough. To be used as wall decoration or headboard. Te...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art

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Walnut

Folk Art Carved Duck with Cut Outs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand carved and painted black duck is in good condition and has odd cutout for drinks or something special.
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Mid-20th Century American Country Decoys

Materials

Wood

Gwen, a Named British Sailor's Woolwork
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie, The Gwen, Circa 1875 The small British sailor's woolie depicts a starboard view of the brigantine Gwen sailing on a calm blue sea and flying...
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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

Gwen, a Named British Sailor's Woolwork
Gwen, a Named British Sailor's Woolwork
H 14.88 in W 21.5 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Seascape with Lighthouse
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century seascape with lighthouse, circa 1890, an oil on canvas view of a white-washed lighthouse tower on a small offshore rocky ledge, most likely Minot's Ledge off the Massach...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Seascape with Lighthouse
19th Century Seascape with Lighthouse
H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
Bed Demi-Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Green Painted & Gilded Leather 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, With Gold Velvet & Gilt Embroidered Bedspread, sol...
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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

René Lalique Goldfinch Paperweight Created In 1931
By René Lalique
Located in NANTES, FR
Paperweight in transparent molded glass with green patina created in 1931. Goldfinch model. 3 micro ships at the base. Signed R. Lalique. Weight : 229 gr René Lalique Born in A...
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Mid-20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Glass

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American Folk Art Nautical Diorama
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Really great and original folk art diorama with nautical theme. This diorama is all painted out in
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Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Shadow Boxes

Materials

Mixed Media

Antique American Folk Art New England Coasting Schooner Diorama
Located in Palm City, FL
This is a wonderful example of a very rustic sailor made shadowbox or diorama of a two masted, gaff
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Tramp Art Nautical Diorama
By F. Carlson
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Superb example of an all original late Victorian era tramp art diorama in which you can see a three
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Toys

Tramp Art Nautical Diorama
Tramp Art Nautical Diorama
H 27 in W 40 in D 9 in
Large English Ship Diorama
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted English Ship Diorama encased in a wood framed glass box with hand painted backdrop in
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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Wire

Large English Ship Diorama
Large English Ship Diorama
H 21 in W 33.25 in D 11 in
Ship Shadow Box Diorama
Located in New York, NY
Carved wood sails, interesting sea and bright, original paint. Exceptional full hull ship diorama
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20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Glass

Ship Shadow Box Diorama
Ship Shadow Box Diorama
H 17 in W 33 in D 7.375 in
Early 19th Century Composition Diorama under Glass Dome
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Whimsical garden scene featuring children playing in the garden. Very nice condition with new glass dome.
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Antique 1820s Unknown George III More Folk Art

Materials

Composition

Diorama School Room
Located in Summerland, CA
School Room Diorama Old time classroom, dunce hat and kitties playing.
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20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood, Paint

Diorama School Room
H 7.5 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
Country Cabin Scene Diorama
Located in Summerland, CA
Country Cabin Diorama Vignette with folks doing chores. Wood and paint.
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20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Country Cabin Scene Diorama
H 6.5 in W 18.5 in D 7 in
Pair Of Huge Animate Dioramas
Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France
PAIR OF HUGE ANIMATE DIORAMAS Center France popular art circa 1900/1920 More images
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Early 20th Century French Outsider and Self Taught Art

Pair Of Huge Animate Dioramas
Pair Of Huge Animate Dioramas
H 51.19 in D 11.82 in
Vintage German Sailing Ship Handmade Diorama, circa 1940
Located in Houston, TX
A fantastic vintage German handmade sailing ship diorama circa 1940 of the Hoffnung, a square
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Mid-20th Century German Romantic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Mountain Woodworker Corner Diorama
Located in Summerland, CA
Circa 1920 Wood, polychrome and mixed media. Wood maker in workshop with several tools, saw horse and wagon. Very unique piece.
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Mountain Woodworker Corner Diorama
Mountain Woodworker Corner Diorama
H 9 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
Vintage Portuguese Carved Cork Diorama
Located in Antwerp, BE
frame carved in cork. A fun bit of vintage Folk Art.
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Nautical Objects

Materials

Cork

Vintage Portuguese Carved Cork Diorama
Vintage Portuguese Carved Cork Diorama
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 0.79 in
Motion Picture Film Studio Diorama, 1930s Hollywood in Miniature
By Joe Pellkofer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miniature Diorama was created to represent the industry standard in the 1930s and 1940s and resembles
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paint

McKay's Ship Yard- The Launching of Clippership "Flying Cloud" in 1851
By Paul Garnett
Located in Stonington, CT
that in the Science Museum here in Boston, there is a six foot long diorama of the yard that the Museum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

English Scratch Built Nautical Folk Art Diorama Display
Located in London, GB
Nautical Folk Art diorama display We are proud to offer an early 20th century English handcrafted
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Wood

Nautical Folk Art Diorama 'Heartfelt Goodbye' by Steve Hazlett
By Steve Hazlett
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large contemporary nautical themed folk art diorama depicting a ship at dock with a family gathered
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

American Late 19th Century Folk Art Diorama of a Fore and Aft Rigged Schooner
Located in Wells, ME
American late 19th to early 20th century folk art diorama of a large fore and aft rigged schooner
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Plaster, Wood, Paint

Antique Folk Art Diorama With Hand Carved Wooden Figures, Circa 1850's
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Folk Art diorama depicts carriage house with glass panels in wood frame and having
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique English Folk Art Diorama
Located in Port Chester, NY
Very detailed and clearly lovingly made antique English folk art piece. Very creative use of glass
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Antique 19th Century English Shadow Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Wood

Antique English Folk Art Diorama
Antique English Folk Art Diorama
H 19 in W 20 in D 8 in
Folk Art Ship Diorama
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art ship diorama with a large barkentine and three smaller schooners. Each vessel is carved
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Paint, Pine

Folk Art Ship Diorama
Folk Art Ship Diorama
H 18.5 in W 27.5 in D 3.5 in
Late 19th Century English Folk art Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century English Folk Art Ship Diorama We are proud to offer a rare and highly decorative
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Antique 1890s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Folk Art Ship & Sailboat Diorama
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art ship & sailboat diorama. This handcrafted Early 20th century
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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Enlgish Folk-Art Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk-art ship diorama We are proud to offer a lovely example of an early 20th
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Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wood, Pine, Paint

Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model A highly decorative hand-crafted example of an
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Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
Folk Art Ship Diorama Early 20th century English folk art ship diorama, containing one main
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Shadowbox Ship Diorama of a Three Masted Schooner
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning ship diorama of a three mast schooner with carved wooden hull, sails, and masts, mounted
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Impressive Large Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Schooner Diorama
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An impressive 19th century painted and carved wood diorama of a 5 masted schooner ship in relief
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folky Bread Bakery Diorama
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great little diorama of a bakery, small loaves of bread probably a later addition, but they really
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art More Folk Art

Folky Bread Bakery Diorama
Folky Bread Bakery Diorama
H 10.5 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
Mid-20th Century Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Diorama with Authentication Stamp
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century hand carved Folk Art bird diorama with authentication stamp. We are proud to
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Vintage 1930s Indian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Ship Diorama
Located in Nantucket, MA
Ship diorama depicting a two mast ship with two lighhouses in the background, one of them on top of
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Masonite

Ship Diorama
Ship Diorama
H 18.5 in W 22.5 in D 2 in
English 19th Century Diorama in Gilt Frame
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
images to get a better look at this wonderful work of folk art.
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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

Hand Carver Folk Art Fish in Glass Display Case
Located in Peekskill, NY
is fully carved, painted and set up as a diorama. The plants are painted copper and the fish is wood
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

19th Century Ships Diorama
Located in Toronto, ON
A charming well crafted and painted ship diorama from Canada's East Coast. This "tall ship" was
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Nautical Objects

19th Century Ships Diorama
19th Century Ships Diorama
H 11 in W 18 in D 2.25 in
English Ship Diorama
Located in Nantucket, MA
Of the three mast schooner “Veve”, carved hull and sails. Hanging the British flag with painted backboard and mounted on a wooden base with painted plaster see. The frame is grain...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

String, Pine

English Ship Diorama
English Ship Diorama
H 24 in W 29.25 in L 24 in
Ship Diorama of a Schooner
Located in Nantucket, MA
Ship diorama of a four--mast schooner with carved wooden hull, sails, masts, and accouterments
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Ship Diorama of a Schooner
Ship Diorama of a Schooner
H 18.25 in W 30.5 in D 5.5 in
Unusual Early 20th Century Tramp Art Barometer Diorama
Located in London, GB
Unusual Early 20th Century Tramp Art Barometer Diorama One of the most unusual pieces of early
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Ship Diorama, English, circa 1865
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Great and rare Trinity House cased diorama of an English clipper. Carved and painted wood hull
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Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Mahogany, Satinwood, Fruitwood

Ship Diorama, English, circa 1865
Ship Diorama, English, circa 1865
H 21 in W 29.25 in D 9 in
American Cased Ship Diorama, circa 1930
Located in Nantucket, MA
The diorama has four different ship types, with both American and England vessels, mounted on a
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Marine Diorama
Located in Surrey, BC
Fabulous diorama with three wood carved painted ships on painted background. Rich colours in
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Marine Diorama
Marine Diorama
H 27 in W 39 in D 6 in
Large Ship Diorama, the "Three Sisters"
Located in Nantucket, MA
“Three Sisters”, impressive ship diorama set into a blue painted plaster sea and flying the French
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Paint, Plaster, Porcelain

Ship Diorama of a Schooner
Located in Nantucket, MA
The shadow box depicts a two masted topsail schooner with painted background Top right of the of the sky is signed and dated “J.E. Rudolph 1871". The hull and sails are carved from ...
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Plaster, Paint, Oak, Pine

Ship Diorama of a Schooner
Ship Diorama of a Schooner
H 17 in W 26.4 in D 3.38 in
Late 19th Century Naive Sailing Vessel Diorama
Located in Greenwich, CT
Late 19th century diorama of the three masted black and white clipper ship USS Columbine in full
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wood

English 19thC Ship Diorama
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1850 English 19thC ship diorama - ‘Allan Line Four Master' Unusual to see the Keel
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Softwood

English 19thC Ship Diorama
English 19thC Ship Diorama
H 15.36 in W 23.23 in D 4.73 in
LATE 19TH C HAND CARVED IN PINE WOOD DIORAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LATE 19THC HAND MADE AND PAINTED DIORAMA FROM NEW ENGLAND.THIS PAINTING HAS A AMERICAN FLAG FLYING
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

An English Ship Diorama, Circa 1870
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A painted wood and string ship against a painted background of boats in a diorama frame. Great
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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

An English Ship Diorama, Circa 1870
An English Ship Diorama, Circa 1870
H 13 in W 20 in D 2.5 in
19Thc Original Painted & Carved Diorama From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted and carved wood sailboats enclose with art board backing.This amazing
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Ship Diorama of the St. Louis in a Busy Shipping Channel
Located in Wells, ME
French 19th century large ship diorama. This diorama shows the three masted sailing ship "St. Louis
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wood

English 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A brilliant nautical diorama hand-crafted in England circa 1890 featuring a sailing boat with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

English 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama
English 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama
H 17.88 in W 13.88 in D 2.63 in
19th Century Walnut Shell "European Landmarks" Dioramas
Located in San Francisco, CA
fine 19th century European folk / outsider art.
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Antique Late 19th Century European Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Walnut

"the Sailor's Return", Unusual Diorama Made on Nantucket, circa 1930
By Samuel Davis Otis
Located in Nantucket, MA
dioramas. Otis's great grandfather, James Gorham, was born on Nantucket and had a successful career as a
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Cork Diorama of Avigon, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Exquisite cork carved diorama of avigon (France), circa 1880 This lot is a unique and highly
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings

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Cork

19THC HANDMADE SHIP DIORAMA IN ORIGINAL BOX FRAME W/FLAG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
IN THE REAR OF THE BOAT.ALL HANDMADE IN GREAT CONDITION.THIS DIORAMA IS FROM NEW ENGLAND AND IS
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

19THC Folky Diorama In Original Paint From Maine W/Wire Hanger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
piece of folk art.
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Painted Diorama of Trout
Located in Hallowell, ME
Folk Art Painted Diorama of Trout mounted in old oak frame, unknown artist. Note the trout is in
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood Panel, Oil

Folk Art Painted Diorama of Trout
Folk Art Painted Diorama of Trout
H 20 in W 33.5 in D 2 in
Finely Carved Wooden Diorama by Steiner Meran after Franz Defregger
By Hermann Steiner
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a fine three-dimensional woodcarving of a bavarian folksy scenery. the model for this carving was painted by franz defregger (1835-1921) and is titled "on the alp" (auf der alm). car...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Ships, Moon and Stars, Whale and Sailor Diorama
Located in Port Chester, NY
). Naive and delightful. Wonderful folk art-note whale and "man overboard"!
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Antique 19th Century English Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg
By Tony Sarg
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lift top box with miniature ship diorama lid The box is painted a dark maroon with “Nantucket
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg
Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg
H 3.25 in W 6.28 in D 3.5 in
Colorful Ship Diorama
Located in Nantucket, MA
Shadow box of a four masted ship under full sail with a pilot boat and lighthouse in the foreground on a molded putty painted sea with blue painted mitered frame. The hull, sails,...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Shadow Boxes

Colorful Ship Diorama
Colorful Ship Diorama
H 21.5 in W 35.5 in L 21.5 in
19th Century Austrian Nativity Diorama
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Comprised of multiple figures in a diorama shadow box
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Shadow Boxes

19th Century Austrian Nativity Diorama
H 10.25 in W 12.25 in D 4.5 in
Large 19th Century Bavarian Diorama
Located in Wiscasset, ME
A view into the life of a Bavarian farmstead with multiple figures and houses
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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures

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Folk Art Diorama For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folk art diorama you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A folk art diorama — often made from wood, paint and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a folk art diorama, we have 116 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a folk art diorama — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right folk art diorama, those designed in Folk Art, Georgian and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one folk art diorama that is appealing in its simplicity, but Emily Brock, Esposito and F. Carlson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Folk Art Diorama?

Prices for a folk art diorama can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $134 and can go as high as $80,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,179.
Questions About Folk Art Diorama
  • 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.