Folk Art Portrait Child
American Primitive Oil Painting Child Portrait 1840 Folk Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
wonderful piece of folk art
Circa 1840
Wonderful effect of craquelure from the age of the painting which
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Antique 1840s Paintings
Materials
Tapestry
Genevieve Zondervan French Oil Painting, Mother and Child Portrait
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Mother & Child"
by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013)
signed with initials
oil painting on
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Late 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Other
1940's Fashion Illustration - Beautiful Bride & Child Portrait Scene
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
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Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Other
Antique French Old Master Sanguine Chalk Drawing Mother & Child Portrait
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Mother & Child"
French School, 19th century.
sanguine chalk drawing on paper, unframed
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Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Other
H 23.25 in W 17.75 in D 1 in
Painting portrait Sad Clown, oil, hardboard, Oto Dobovišek, Yugoslavia 1989s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
in Yugoslavia during the 1980s. This folk art portrait beautifully captures the poignant expression
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 17.33 in W 1.19 in D 13.39 in
Carlos Carnero, Mother & Child Study, Original Painting
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Mother & Child"
by Carlos Carnero (Uruguay/ French 1922-1980).
watercolour painting, on very
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Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Other
Painting of a Native American Child by Carol Theroux, (1930-2021) Dated 83
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the awe-inspiring "Painting of a Native American Child" by the renowned artist Carol
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Vintage 1980s North American Tribal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 32.25 in W 26.25 in D 1.75 in
Antique Woman's Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature Brooch
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Antique Lover's eye portrait miniature brooch.
circa 1840-50
The charming oval-shaped
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Antique 1830s Georgian Paintings
Materials
Natural Fiber
19th Century English School Portrait Miniature of Royal Sitter King George IV
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th century English school portrait miniature of Royal sitter king George IV
( 12
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Antique 19th Century British George IV Paintings
Materials
Metal
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Early 19th Century Folk Art Child Portrait Painting
Located in Seguin, TX
Early 19th century folk art oil on thick paper portrait painting of a little girl in red dress with
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood, Paint, Paper
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Painting MosesSaved from the Waters , 1630
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
persecution, Moses' mother abandoned her child in a basket on the waters of the Nile. He was then found and
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Antique 1630s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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H 75.6 in W 61.82 in D 2.37 in
Carlos Carnero Large Original Painting, Fernand Leger Assistant
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Mother & Child"
by Carlos Carnero (Uruguay/ French 1922-1980)
signed verso
watercolour/ gouache
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Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Other
Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Located in York County, PA
dog, Fala, while the artist Elizabeth Shoumatoff painted his portrait.” *
Below the date, in the 2nd
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 19.5 in W 25.5 in D 2.5 in
Folk Art Portrait Miniature by Patrick Wybrant American Circa 1854
By Patrick Wybrant
Located in Hudson, NY
Watercolor on paper, young boy in a dress by Patrick Wybrant, circa 1850s. Purportedly a child of a
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Antique 1850s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
Framed Mary and Jesus Child Wax Miniature Portrait, Brass and Glass Italy, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely sentimental christianity portrait of Mary holding the Jesus Child. Framed in a beautiful
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Vintage 1930s Italian Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Brass
H 16.75 in W 12.25 in D 1 in
Mexican Burnished Clay Mother and Child Oaxacan Sculpture Mixtec Ceramic
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
mothers and providers has and is part of the local culture.
This serene work portraits the bond a
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 14.97 in
Harlem, New York 1931 - Original Fortune Magazine Print Art
Located in Soquel, CA
Harlem, New York 1931 - Original Fortune Magazine Print Art
Original print from Fortune Magazine
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Prints
Materials
Paper
Early Naive School Madonna And Child, Original Antique Oil Painting, 18th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAIT PAINTING
A charming folk art depiction of the Madonna and
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Antique 18th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Wood, Paint
H 20.87 in W 16.93 in D 0.99 in
Large Marble Figure by Romanelli, 'The Son of Willaim Tell'
By Pasquale Romanelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
owners (noblemen and rich people from Italy and from Europe) posing for a portrait. He was also appointed
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Portrait of Elizabeth Van Dyck Vosburg by Pieter Vanderlyn (The Gansevoort Limne
By Gansevoort Limner
Located in West Chester, PA
Portrait of Elizabeth "Betje" Van Dyck Vosburg., c. 1725. Unsigned, in original frame; accompanied
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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19th century American Folk Art portrait of a young lady holding a flower
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very Interesting 19th century Folk art painting of a young woman.
Classic American Folk art style portrait
Circa 1850-60
Oils on canvas
Original frame, with a little damage.
Po...
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1850s Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Lady, Naïve Portrait, Folk Art, Puffy Sleeve, Staten Island
By John Bradley
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Attributed to John Bradley ( - After 1847)
" Portrait of a Lady Wearing Puffy Sleeves Holding a Book ", c. 1830s
Oil on Canvas
36" x 29"
Housed in a 2 1/8" Frame
Overall Size: 3...
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Early 19th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.75 in W 32.75 in
English 19th century folk art portrait of an English spaniel dog in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
English 19th century folk art portrait of an English spaniel dog in a landscape.
Painted with a great deal of skill and care this is a charming 19th-century piece.
With the origin...
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1840s Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
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H 11 in W 14 in
Johann Paul Eisenmeyer, Portrait Of A Gentleman, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming mid-19th-century oil painting by Austrian artist Johann Paul Eisenmeyer (act.1820-1846) depicts a gentleman wearing a black coat, white shirt and black bowtie.
Eisenme...
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1840s Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Folk Art Painting of a Gentleman Attributed to Horace Bundy
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on canvas, inscribed on the stretcher bar reverse.
The painting is presented in a flat black frame that complements it well.
Horace Bundy was an itinerant American portrait pa...
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Antique 1830s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
English 19th century Folk art portrait of Chickens, landscape with maple frame
Located in Woodbury, CT
English 19th century Folk art portrait of Chickens, landscape with maple frame
A wonderful and well-painted piece of rare English Folk Art. The scene is of a group of Chickens in a...
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1840s Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Early Carved Folk Art Wood Bust on Music Cabinet
Located in Peekskill, NY
At the turn of the century this type of "corporate head" portrait was very popular. They were often displayed on or in the lobby of the company headquarters. This striking wooden exa...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Portrait Painting Of A Young Girl
Located in Ongar, GB
A lovely naive 19th century Folk Art portrait painting of a young girl picking wild flowers with a basket. Three quarter length oil on canvas. In a bird-eye maple frame. The painting...
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Antique 19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th century English Folk Art Portrait of Young Girl in Red
Located in New York, NY
James Pardon (1774-1872) was a British 19th Century artist who's work has been offered at auction multiple times.
This folk art painting is a portrait of a little European girl in ...
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Early 19th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait Painting, circa 1840
By Ammi Phillips
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait painting, circa 1840
We are proud of our acquisition of this authentic masterpiece by Ammi Phillips (1788-1865).
The finely rendered ...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Seated Realist Portrait of an Elderly Colonial Woman in a Black Dress and Bonnet
Located in Houston, TX
This portrait depicts a seated colonial woman, painted in a realist style that can be compared to John Smibert. This painting has beautiful details such as the lace bonnet and jewelr...
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1840s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 33.75 in W 29 in D 1.5 in
Portrait of a Boy Holding a Book, Early American Portraiture, American Folk Art
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Portrait of a Boy Holding a Book, c. 1820s
Oil on Panel
24" x 19.5"
Housed in a 3" Carved Frame
Overall Size: 29" x 25 1/4"
In excellent condition. Ready to hang and enjoy.
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Early 19th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
19th Century Framed Print of Beethoven A portrait of Beethoven
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Framed Print of Beethoven
A portrait of Beethoven sat with pen an score in hand in a 3” moulded gilt frame
In good condition under glass with bright colours and mark...
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paper
19Thc Early Folk Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19thc oval portrait painting of a young gentleman on a new oval board.The condition is very good with no repairs.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Paintings
Materials
Pottery
George IV Folk Art Portrait of The Brighton Match Maker 1828
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful folk art hand penned and coloured portrait of the Brighton Match Maker 1828.
Housed in its original frame with a decorative perforated border and wee verse that reads
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Antique Early 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair of Vera Alabaster 'Russian' Original Folk Art Oil Paintings on Canvas
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of oil paintings on canvas are done by the well known portrait and landscape Russian artist, Vera Alabaster in circa 1940 in a Folk Art style. The paintings depict a Jamaic...
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Early 20th Century Russian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
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Early 19th c. Child's Portrait
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very fine New England Child's Portrait oil on canvas of a young boy holding red book. Housed In
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Rare Portrait Prince William Duke of Cumberland
Located in Brightlingsea, Essex
Rare Primitive oil on board portrait of Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, Prince William Augustus
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Antique Late 18th Century English Baroque Paintings
Victor Prouvé Child's Head in Bronze Former Jean Prouvé Collection, 8 Copies
Located in charmes, FR
bronze sculpture of a child's head (presumed portrait of Michel Prouvé) in perfect condition
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Vintage 1930s French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 14.97 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Tibor Jankay Three Sisters Reading Painting, 1920-1930
By Tibor Jankay
Located in London, GB
Art School in Zurich, Switzerland, The Dresden Academy in Germany, The Joseph Cassin Academy in Vienna
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Deco Paintings
Tibor Jankay Village Painting, 1920-1930
By Tibor Jankay
Located in London, GB
Art School in Zurich, Switzerland, The Dresden Academy in Germany, The Joseph Cassin Academy in Vienna
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Tibor Jankay Picnic Painting, 1920-1930
By Tibor Jankay
Located in London, GB
Art School in Zurich, Switzerland, The Dresden Academy in Germany, The Joseph Cassin Academy in Vienna
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Staffordshire Figure, "Uncle Tom and Eva", circa 1852
Located in St. Louis, MO
figures. [1]
At least eight distinct models depict Uncle Tom and Eva, this one with the child standing
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century "A Wandering Man" Figurative Watercolor Painting by George Grattan
Located in Pasadena, CA
born in 1787 and from his childhood showed a predilection for art. Entering the Dublin Society's
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 28 in W 24 in D 1 in
Tibor Jankay ( 1899-1994 ): Nude with Stars 1984
Located in London, GB
Art School in Zurich, Switzerland, The Dresden Academy in Germany, the Joseph Cassin Academy in Vienna
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Paintings
Tibor Jankay ( 1899-1994 ): 3 Generations Painting 1960-1970
Located in London, GB
Art School in Zurich, Switzerland, The Dresden Academy in Germany, the Joseph Cassin Academy in Vienna
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
"Tibor Jankay: Sisters" Painting, circa 1960s
By Tibor Jankay
Located in London, GB
Art School in Zurich, Switzerland, The Dresden Academy in Germany, the Joseph Cassin Academy in Vienna
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Paintings
Tibor Jankay Painting Venice Beach Sunbath, Venice, CA, circa 1960s
By Tibor Jankay
Located in London, GB
Paris, France. He also attended The Art School in Zurich, Switzerland, The Dresden Academy in Germany
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Paintings
Tibor Jankay Three Graces Painting
By Tibor Jankay
Located in London, GB
Art School in Zurich, Switzerland, The Dresden Academy in Germany, the Joseph Cassin Academy in Vienna
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Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Tibor Jankay, "Thinking of You" Painting
By Tibor Jankay
Located in London, GB
Art School in Zurich, Switzerland, The Dresden Academy in Germany, The Joseph Cassin Academy in Vienna
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Tibor Jankay ( 1899-1994 ): Red Hat
By Tibor Jankay
Located in London, GB
, France. He also attended The Art School in Zurich, Switzerland, The Dresden Academy in Germany, The
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Pair of sculptors by John Henning Senior, HRSA and Caroline Princess of Wales
Located in Glencarse, GB
A self-portrait of the artist, bust-length, facing right.
Plaster medallion in mid-relief
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Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Sculptures and Carvings
English Naive School Portrait
Located in London, GB
½” wide x 20½” high (framed)
12½” wide x 15” high (unframed)
This charming small child portrait
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Antique 19th Century English Paintings
19th Century Folk Art Half Length Portrait the Young Cricketer Oil on Canvas
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming naive portrait of a child, clutching their cricket bat with an autumnal backdrop of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Softwood
H 28.75 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in
A Charming English Portrait Miniature of a Young Child
By James Leakey
Located in Downingtown, PA
The miniature mounted in a gold brooch frame with plaited hair and seed pearl monogram -GLD-within back.
Dimensions: the oval image height is 2 1/2 inches
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Antique 19th Century British Paintings
19th Century Painting of a Well Dressed Child Carrying a Basket of Fruit
Located in Wiscasset, ME
path at dusk. As with most naive school folk art portraits this work is unsigned, but no doubt executed
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Antique Early 19th Century English Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 36.75 in W 30.75 in D 2 in
19THC EARLY PORTRAIT OF A GIRL HOLDING A CAT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AND HAS GREAT PRESENCE. THIS IS A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY FOLK ART COLLECTION.
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
A Fine Heart-shaped Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature
Located in Downingtown, PA
on ivory, depicting the eye or eyes of a spouse, loved one or child. These were usually commissioned
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Antique 19th Century British Regency More Folk Art
PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM III STUDIO OF SIR GODFREY KNELLER
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Portrait of William III
(The Hague, 14th November 1650- 8th March 1702 Kensington
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
American Portrait Miniature on Paper of a Lady, Attributed to Samuel Folwell
Located in Downingtown, PA
American portrait miniature on paper of a lady,
Attributed to Samuel Folwell,
Philadelphia, circa
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Antique 1790s American Federal More Folk Art
Materials
Paper
"Sunday Best" Painting of a Native American Girl by Carol Theroux (1930-2021)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
meticulous attention to detail, Theroux beautifully captures the essence of the young child, enhancing the
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 30 in W 26 in D 1.5 in
Midcentury Religious Folk Art Assemblage Portrait of Virgin Mary and Child
Located in Vero Beach, FL
made popular by Picasso, Kurt Schwitters and Duchamps. This Fine and unusual Folk Art portrait of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Alexander Hamilton Stevensgraph Ribbon, Made to Celebrate Paterson, NJ
Located in York County, PA
Stevensgraph ribbon with a wonderful portrait of Alexander Hamilton and great falls on the Passaic
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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Antique Victorian Folk Art Watercolor Portrait Painting Child w Rocking Horse 12
Located in Dayton, OH
Finely detailed antique Victorian watercolor portrait painting of a young child in a plaid dress
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
18th Century Naive Portrait on Tin
Located in Dallas, TX
A naive portrait, 18th century, oil on tin of a seated woman dressed in white with white voile ruff
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Antique 18th Century English Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Tin
Folk Art Oil Canvas by Woman Native American Indian Wa-Wa Chaw
Located in Palm Springs, CA
along with the pigeons her friend clearly loved. This is a unique work of art, as her paintings are
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Vintage 1940s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Pair of 19th Century English Naive Oil Portraits
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair of Naïve 19th century English oil on canvas children portraits. Original unrestored condition
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Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings
1940 Presidential Campaign Poster for FDR
Located in York County, PA
FOR THE WHITE HOUSE, WITH A RICH, COLORFUL PORTRAIT AND TOPICS INDICATIVE OF HIS “NEW DEAL” PLATFORM
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Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Vintage Lithograph Portrait Print Victorian Folk Art Girl Pink Dress Cat & Doll
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage lithograph print of a mid to late 19th century portrait of a young child in a pink dress
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20th Century Victorian Prints
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
H 19.25 in W 0.25 in D 13.75 in
Child with Dog American Folk Art Portrait
Located in Woodbury, CT
Smithsonian and National Portrait Gallery, currently in collections of Yale Art Museum, New Hampshire State
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Child with Dog Folk Art Portrait Painting
Located in Woodbury, CT
National Portrait Gallery, currently in collections of Yale Art Museum, New Hampshire State House, Hood
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Portrait of a Child in a Red Dress
Located in Sheffield, MA
Full length naive portrait of a child in a red dress holding a rose, oil on panel, unsigned. The
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Portrait of a Young Child in a White Dress
Located in Columbus, OH
., American Folk Portraits: Paintings and Drawings from the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center (New York
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Child's Painted Wood Hoop Toy
Located in New York, NY
Graphic bent wood hoop painted in 4 colors. A classic early child's toy that was often rolled with
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Primitives
Materials
Paint
Naive Watercolor Portrait of a Child
Located in London, GB
Child with toy horse and pet rabbit
delightful English naive school child portrait.
Pen, ink and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Outsider and Self Taught Art
Portrait of a Young Girl with Her Cat
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
This 19th Century oil on canvas is an unsigned portrait of a beautiful young child holding her cat
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antique Georgian English Portrait Miniature, Mother & Baby c1800
Located in South Coast, CA
which the Mother rests her elbow. Perhaps a portrait before the child was blessed, or just an intimate
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Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Gesso
James Robb (1948- ), Latrobe, PA | Untitled
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Eyed as a baby and child Surgery when I was 5 to make them straight. Still Blind in my Right Eye, Left
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20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Portrait of a Lady
Located in Columbus, OH
Folk Art Collection and illustrated in Beatrix Rumford (ed.) American Folk Portraits: Paintings and
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Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Board
Prior-Hamblin School - Portrait of Girl in Blue Dress
Located in Columbus, OH
girl child that we have encountered in the folk art painting market.
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Antique 19th Century Paintings
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Folk Art Portrait Child For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the folk art portrait child you’re looking for. Each folk art portrait child for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and canvas. There are many kinds of the folk art portrait child you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each folk art portrait child bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Folk Art Portrait Child?
Prices for a folk art portrait child start at $312 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $2,388.
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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