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Folk Art Ship Model
Located in Doylestown, PA
A naive Folk Art ship model in carved wood with fabric sails and elaborate rigging, American, circa
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Ship Model
Folk Art Ship Model
H 18.5 in W 32 in D 6 in
Folk Art Ship from World War-II
Located in Dallas, TX
Folk Art Pacific Princess Ship made by sailors from World War-II Made with matches and other wood
Category

Vintage 1940s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Ship from World War-II
Folk Art Ship from World War-II
H 32 in W 47 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Folk Art Ship on River Landscape Long Format Painting
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1915 oil on wood board folk art river scene with ship flying American flag painting
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Scratch build folk-art ship model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Scratch build folk-art ship model Stood on a hand-crafted gesso painted sea
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship
Located in Norwell, MA
. Set into a wavy sea. Folk art at its best. Overall dimensions: Weight is 54 pounds. 28" H x 15" W x
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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship
Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship
H 28 in W 44 in D 15 in
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

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Folk Art Votive Ship Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Votive Ship Model An early 20th century Folk Art votive ship model
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Vintage 1920s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Folk Art Viking Ship in Wood 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mid Century Folk Art Viking Ship in Wood 1960s. Beautiful folk art viking ship, made by a
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Pine

Mid Century Folk Art Viking Ship in Wood 1960s
Mid Century Folk Art Viking Ship in Wood 1960s
H 19.3 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Dutch Folk Art Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
sign depicts a winged-foot mercury surrounded by garlands with his ship and the wares of tobacco
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

Dutch Folk Art Trade Sign
Dutch Folk Art Trade Sign
H 39 in W 50 in D 2 in
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie of a Square-Rigged Ship, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie of a Square-Rigged Ship, circa 1850, a sailor's folk art hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

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 four mast 18th century ship in a bottle, English folk art circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
and it has been very nicely hand painted. These rare folk art bottles were often made by sailors
Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass

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
Category

20th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship of the Line and Sloop, ca 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Triple Decker Ship of the Line and Sloop, ca 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Swedish Folk Art Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
churches for protection of ship and crew has inspired such folk art sculptures. We have here a lovely
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Swedish Folk Art antique rustic Trunk /Chest
Located in Boden, SE
she would bring into marriage. The rounded top was designed to make ship and train personal place the
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Prison Folk Art Matchstick Model Boat Ship Maritime Night Light Sculpture 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century three tiered prison folk art / tramp art model steam boat sculpture. Upcycled cardboard
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Brigantine Weathervane by Frank Adams, Martha's Vineyard, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art Brigantine Weathervane by Frank Adams (1871 - 1944), West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Unique Folk Art Copper Viking Ship Table Piece with Shields and Boxes on Deck
Located in Lisse, NL
High quality Viking Folk Art. This all handcrafted, realistic and detailed Viking ship was
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Early 20th Century European Medieval Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper, Brass, Bronze

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
Category

Antique 1840s Paintings

Materials

Tapestry

Signed Schooner Ship Oil Painting By J.Koitor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc oil painting of a ship oil painting in frame.This New England ship is probably from
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas, Wood

Ship Carved Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved figure of a woman standing upright on a scrolled base. Carved from Pine with in service paint, American, circa 1850.
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Ship Carved Figure
Ship Carved Figure
H 38 in W 32 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Antique Ships Chandler Shop Advertising Sign
Located in Peabody, MA
A relic from Boston’s mercantile history and the seafaring trade. This 19th century shop sign displays a fairly detailed replica of a navigator’s octant (or sextant) and the propriet...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

British Woolwork 'Woolie' of Three Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
wide, 28-1/4 inches wide. Illustrated: "Woolies: Sailor's Embroidered Folk Art," by Mo Wajselfish
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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Art Deco period ships bow lantern with red and green lenses in a polished steel case that has been
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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern
Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern
H 12 in W 19 in D 10 in
Overscale Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Toy Train Set, 3 Pieces
Located in Miami, FL
Overscale vintage carved wood Folk Art Toy train set Offered for sale is an overscale vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Toys

Materials

Wood

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

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship, The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard
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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
H 21.75 in W 29.75 in D 1.75 in
English Pub Sign, "The Ship"
Located in Austin, TX
sailing ship featuring flags with St. George's cross, entitled: The Ship. A very fine example of vintage
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20th Century English Signs

Materials

Metal

English Pub Sign, "The Ship"
English Pub Sign, "The Ship"
H 41.5 in W 32 in D 1.75 in
Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
9” Open round salmon painted Nantucket Lightship basket with wooden ears and original paint. The nails on the interior bottom indicate this was probably used as a vegetable baske...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Oak, Paint, Reed

American Gilt Copper Three Masted Ship Weathervane Mounted on Stand, circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
American gilt copper three masted ship weathervane with flags mounted on stand, late 19th century
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

18th or 19th Century French Ship Chandler's Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
its weathered original paint. A piece of Folk Art as rare as free-floating ambergris! Measures: 20
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Antique 1790s French Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship-Sloop "Coquette"
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship-Sloop "Coquette," circa 1880, a handcrafted sailor's
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

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
Category

Antique 1880s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Painted Wood Relief Model of a Three-Mast Ship, 20th Century
Located in Buchanan, MI
A painted wood relief model of a three-mast ship 20th century With a plaque reading Oriol 1884, in
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Canvas

Collection of 19th Century Vintage Oak and Ash Ships Blocks
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Collection of 19th Century Vintage Oak and Ash Ships Blocks This is a collection of 24 ships
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Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Very Decorative Antique Ship Model with Beautiful Wear and Tear
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful antique ship model made of different types of painted wood. It was most likely made as a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Italian Folk-Art Figure of Christ
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century hand carved Italian Folk-art Figure of Christ For sale in this LOT is a
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Antique 1850s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Aluminum Ship's Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with a glass window. Door is hinged and fitted
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum Ship's Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with glass. Door is hinged and fitted with three
Category

Vintage 1980s Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model
Located in Nantucket, MA
folk art carving of a Pequot-Mohican Indian in the form of a ship's figurehead: this is in fact the
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with an Auxiliary Ship and Schooner, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with an Auxiliary Ship and Schooner, circa 1880, a sailor's
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Antique 1880s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork Pair of Pictures or Woolies with Ship and Flags
Located in Downingtown, PA
reversed with the ships facing towards each other. The wools have a central round panel depicting a ship on
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Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Textile

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-masted Ship under Steam, HMS Minotaur or HMS Agincourt
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850, depicting
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Authentic Ship's Porthole Mirror
Located in Norwell, MA
Aluminum ship's porthole with a polished finish and fitted with a glass mirror. Overall
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Vintage 1970s Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's octant with rosewood frame, brass filters, mirror and peepsight. Unsigned. Overall
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Antique 1840s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant
Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant
H 16 in W 13 in D 3 in
Aluminum Ship's Porthole Mirror
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with a glass window. Door is hinged and fitted
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum Ship's Porthole Mirror
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with a glass mirror. Door is hinged and fitted
Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Fishing Boat Ship Model a, Rab NJ 8592
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 48" fishing boat ship Model A - Rab NJ 8592. Item features a nice impressive size, finely
Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Toys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Aluminum Ship's Porthole Mirror
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with a glass mirror. Door is hinged and fitted
Category

Vintage 1960s Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum Ship's Porthole Mirror
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with a glass mirror. Door is hinged and
Category

Vintage 1970s Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum Ship’s Porthole Mirror
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with a glass mirror. Door is hinged and
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Vintage 1970s Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Solid Brass Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass ships lantern with large reserve oil tank by Perko. With red glass Fresnel lens that
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Lantern
H 16 in W 7 in D 7 in
Polished Port Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and lacquered ships port lantern with Fresnel glass lens, removable red filter, protective
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Polished Port Ships Lantern
Polished Port Ships Lantern
H 24 in W 12 in D 12 in
Copper Ships Starboard Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered solid copper ships lantern with clear Fresnel glass lens and
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Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Copper Ships Starboard Lantern
Copper Ships Starboard Lantern
H 24 in W 17 in D 14 in
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished copper ships masthead lantern engraved on chimney with makers name Georg Wosidkow & Co
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Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
H 25 in W 14 in D 12 in
R. Simonetto USA Sailing Ships Painted on Wood, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Certified work inspired by an old print from the 1800s reworked, serigraphically reproduced and decorated by hand. Reproduction on tessellated briar.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum gimbaled lifeboat compass with carry handle and two sidelights. Nautical relic that is probably Russian. Weight is 16 pounds. 10" H x 11" L x 11" D. Circa 1975.
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Vintage 1970s Russian Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
H 10 in W 11 in D 11 in
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Folk Art Ships For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of folk art ships is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all folk art ships available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of folk art ships available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of folk art ships to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Victorian and Neoclassical folk art ships are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made folk art ships over the years, but those made by Arthur MFG Company, Hortie-Van Manufacturing Co. and Isiah L. Jefferson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Folk Art Ships?

Prices for folk art ships can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, folk art ships begin at $150 and can go as high as $52,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,425.

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 Folk Art Ships
  • 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.