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Painted Wooden Cubist Style Folk Fish Sculptured
Located in Houston, TX
Wooden cubist fish sculpture that is painted in red, orange and yellow. The sculpture is hanging
Category
1990s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of Five Small American Folk Art Fish Decoys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of five Folk Art fish decoys composed of painted tinned iron sheet metal or aluminum fins and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Lead
Grouping of Five Hand-Painted and Carved American Folk Art Fish Decoys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of five Folk Art fish decoys composed of painted tinned iron sheet metal or aluminum fins and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 1.75 in W 16.25 in D 6.25 in
Folk Art Carved Walking Cane, Snakes and Fish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Folk Art carved walking cane with hand, 2 snakes and fish. Cane measures 7" wide, 7" deep and 38.25
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved and painted mint green fish souvenir spool from Nantucket Island (ca. 1940s, MA, USA
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Stone
Mexican Ceramic Jug Vase Fishes 1994 Dolores Porras Folk Art Decorative Vessel
By Dolores Porras
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
, this vivid approach of decorating with lucid turtle figures, iguanas, snakes, fishes, flowers, mermaids
Category
1990s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
H 31 in W 30 in D 41 in
Antique Pair of Folk Art Figures Fisherman and Fish Seller under Glas Domes
Located in Munich, DE
This marvellous pair of Folk Art figures are made out of painted paper mash and carved and painted
Category
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Toys
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Handmade Pottery Sculpture of a Fish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folk art handmade pottery sculpture of a fish - a great replica of a fish trophy in the most
Category
20th Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Duluth Fish Decoy American Folk Art Carved Painted Orca Killer Whale Sculpture
By Duluth
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce early Duluth Fish Decoy American folk art sculpture, depicting a Orca killer whale, hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
H 3.25 in W 8 in D 4.75 in
Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous large Italian folk art fish sculpture. Hand-crafted in the 21st century using found 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Driftwood, Giltwood, Reclaimed Wood
H 21 in W 31 in D 8 in
Norman Scott "Butch" Quinn Paddle Fish Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1996 Folk Art sculpture by the noted Outsider Artist Norman Scott "Butch" Quinn titled Paddle
Category
1990s American Sculptures and Carvings
Vintage Eagle Hunting Fish Copper Weather Vane
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous copper weather vane with an eagle hunting a fish
USA, 20th century
Cast copper and
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Monumental 19th century fisherman atop fish double whirligig weather vane, from Harpswell, Maine
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Pine
Folky Hand Carved & Painted Fish Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand carved & painted fish sign comes from a cabin in New England.Possibly a fishing
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Signs
Materials
Wood
Antique North Carolina Bait Shop Retail Flounder Fish Painted Wood Trade Sign
Located in Forney, TX
weathered patina!
A wonderful example of American folk art, early 20th century, primitive hand-crafted
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 31.5 in W 48.5 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th C Copper Fish Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th C full body copper fish weathervane. Custom made iron Mount. Great condition and Nice
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
American Pictorial Fish Hand Hooked Rug, Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1940s Folk art mounted fish American hooked rug, mounted for hanging. Found in the state of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Rugs
Materials
Wool
Carved Tuna Fish
Located in Norwell, MA
Hand carved hanging tuna fish. Awesome carved tuna with hand rubbed pickled finish. This finish is
Category
2010s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Once Known as the Fish People 1986 Folk Art by Pat Mervis Schwartz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Quite charming folk art assemblage by the noted artist Pat MMervis Schwartz. Dated 1986, signed and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Fish creative 3D Tile for interior by MAKHNO
By MAKHNO PRODUCT
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
With its elegant and delicate design, the FISH is not just a mere wall decoration, but a work of
Category
2010s Ukrainian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Painting Auspicious Fishes Lotus Flowers in Pond
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Classic Ink Hand Painting Auspicious Fishes Lotus Flowers is with very good meaning
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Paper
Early 20thc Full Bodied Copper Fish Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc full bodied copper professionally polished fish weather vane with custom made iron base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Amazing Circa 1838 Folk art walking stick
Located in London, GB
Circa 1838 Folk art walking stick
An extremely rare and unusual commemorative walking stick. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Six Foot Carved Wood Fish
Located in Norwell, MA
Intricately carved hanging wood fish. Carved with gills, eyes, fins etc. Colorfully painted in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Restaurant Hand Carved Trade Sign of Fish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Chinese restaurant hand carved trade sign of fish.
Category
Antique 19th Century Signs
Materials
Wood
Carved and Painted Tuna Fish Carving
Located in Norwell, MA
, etc. Reminiscent of the signs that hung in the fish stalls at the Dover England fish stalls
Category
2010s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Carved Tuna Fish with Painted Finish
Located in Norwell, MA
hanging bolts. This carved fish is reminiscent of the trade signs that would hang in the fishmongers
Category
2010s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Six Foot Carved Wood Tuna Fish
Located in Norwell, MA
Finely carved tuna fish trade sign with pickled finish. Carved from solid timber with fins, gills
Category
2010s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Six Foot Carved Fish From England
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot hand carved fish from England. Most recently from a local seafood restaurant. Nicely
Category
1990s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Pair of Fish-Shaped Hats, Theatrical or Parade use CA 1920-40
Located in York County, PA
This fun pair of folk art fish-hats, made ca 1920, are carefully constructed of wire, fabric, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Toys
Materials
Paper
3 Folk Art Carved Mahogany Low Relief Fishermen Farmer Sailboat Wall Plaques
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of three vintage folk art style carved wooden relief wall hangings, showing a fisher man with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mahogany
H 23.75 in W 9 in D 1.125 in
Pre-Columbian Chancay Painted Textile - Brown Fishes and Dots On Vertical Bands
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Chancay Painted Textile with Brown Fishes and Dots On Vertical Bands. Even though the piece is
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antiquities
H 36.5 in W 41.25 in D 0.5 in
Carved and Painted Tuna Fish Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Expertly carved trade sign reminiscent of those that used to hand in the large waterfront fish
Category
2010s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Celtic Norse Nordic Scandanavian Viking Wood Carved Folk Art Pagan Totem
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, heavy, intricately carved, rather engaging wood folk art pagan totem figure of a woman
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 58.5 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
Bobo Bird Fish Dance Mask, ex H. Kamer, Early Mid 20th Century published
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An important Bobo zoomorphic mask with fish and bird elements, added color for a dramatic impact
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
1950s Folk Art Sculpture Group Of Drunk Swedes At Bar Scene
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1950s Folk Art wood carving of a group of drunk Swedes at a bar scene with fish and alcohol
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent life-size Mexican folk art hand carved and painted wood body dance mask, in the form
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Gesso, Paint
Carved Pine Fish Shop Sign
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved model of a Marlin.
Dimensions:
Height 20 inches
Width 56 inches
Depth 5.5 inches.
Category
Early 20th Century British Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Antique Erik Molin Swiss Carved Birch Old Man Nutcracker Figurine w Fish Tail 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
. The base of his torso terminates in a fish tail.
Dimensions:
1.5" x 2.5" x 7.75" (Width x Depth x
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Birch
H 7.75 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Inlaid Game Board with Inlaid Fish, Initials, Dated 1863
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century inlaid game board, upper section with fish motif, initials "O.S.A.L." and date of 1863
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Game Boards
Materials
Maple, Oak
Koi Fish Installation Figure by Robert "Bob" Matheny
By Bob Matheny
Located in San Diego, CA
Koi Fish installation figure by Southern California Artist Robert "Bob" Matheny. This piece was
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Stunning 37.10 Carats Bi Color Fish Shape Tourmaline Drilled Carving
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stunning 37.10 Carats Bi-Color Fish Shape Tourmaline Drilled Carving.
Weight: 37.10 Carats
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Sculptures and Carv...
Materials
Crystal
carving pair oak folk naive hunting deer dog Demeter sea monster L88.5cm 34 3/4
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Charming naive/folk art/sculptural pair of carvings. Crisp, fluid, characterful carving. Lustrous
Category
Antique 17th Century English Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
H 5.32 in W 34.85 in D 0.32 in
Carved Soapstone Sculpture of a Seated Inuit Holding a Bone Narwhal Tusk & Fish
Located in Nantucket, MA
carved bone fish in the other.
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Mechanical Bank "Fishing Bears" Battery Operated with Original Box, circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
condition and with the four original fish, AND with the brightly colored, animated and highly lithographed
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
H 7 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Hand Carved Volk Art Box with Mermaid & Brass Intarsia, Warsaw
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The fish-women or mermaid has been a symbol of the City of Warsaw, Poland since 1622. This box made
Category
Antique Early 1900s Polish Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage Continental Terracotta Slipware Decorated Dish, Signed, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
decorated with a stylized flat fish in yellow slip - indistinct back stamp - Portugal (likely) - mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Headhunter Brass and Trade Bead Necklace, Nagaland
Located in Point Richmond, CA
hunter's head shaped like a fish as the centerpiece, attributed to the Konyak and contiguous tribal groups
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Tin
Mexican Antique One of a Kind Flower Pot Clay Dolores Porras Ceramic Vase
By Dolores Porras
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
, this vivid approach of decorating with lucid turtle figures, iguanas, snakes, fishes, flowers, mermaids
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.
Located in Nantucket, MA
molding around top and base, and a unique fish-shaped escutcheon; the hinged lid reveals a beautiful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture Bowl
By Dora De Larios
Located in Studio City, CA
waves and various swimming fish. Quite striking and whimsical.
De Larios was born in Los Angeles to
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in
System walking stick, fisherman’s seat, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
work on the tackle or unhook a fish. France circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Model of a New England Fishing Catch, 1900’s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
engraving of a fish adorns one side of the hull.
American, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Toys
Materials
Cotton, Pine
From the Rush Limbaugh Collection Korhogo Cloth from Ivory Coast of Africa
By Korhogo Tribe
Located in Asheville, NC
future. The crocodile and fish at the top represent fertility and abundance.
Category
Antique 19th Century Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
H 64.75 in W 101.25 in D 2.5 in
William Wyman Signed Massachusetts Midcentury Herring Run Studio Pottery Bowl
By William Wyman
Located in Studio City, CA
, Massachusetts.
The piece is signed by Wymann with his impressed "W W" monogram and fish symbol. It was
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Located in Studio City, CA
, plates, bowls, etc., with the majority of subjects involving women, horses, cats, fishes, and other
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Located in Studio City, CA
, plates, bowls, etc., with the majority of subjects involving women, horses, cats, fishes, and other
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
A Rare Double Roll of Pacific Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz, Red Feather Currency
Located in London, GB
would exchange a few fish with a farmer for some of his crop, but bartering systems don’t work when you
Category
Antique 19th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Art
Materials
Feathers
H 17.75 in W 31.5 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Tribal Bakonongo Terracotta Vessel with Ethnic Depictions Congo 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
, fish, lins, small chain links and
knots can be found on the outer wall of the object.
The object has
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
System walking stick, fisherman’s seat, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
work on the tackle or unhook a fish. France circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
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There is a range of folk fish for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique folk fish was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ceramic. We have 134 antique and vintage folk fish in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Folk fish have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Folk fish made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made folk fish over the years, but those made by Dolores Porras, Agustin Cruz Prudencio and Agustin Cruz Tinoco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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