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19thc Schoolhouse Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early schoolhouse quilt from Pennsylvania in pristine condition.This quilt was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The turkey red schoolhouses are quite bright ,with no fading.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Late 19th Century Large Painted Folk Art Hobbyhorse with Sea Glass Eyes
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Large Painted Folk Art Hobbyhorse with Sea Glass Eyes. America, 1880-1900. Measures: 26.5" H, 33" W, 11" D
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Wool Log Cabin Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin doll quilt from Pennsylvania in fine condition.This comes from a private collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
Collection of multi Stone Fruit and Nut on Alabaster Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compote measure approx -5.5diameter x 7.5 high
Each piece of fruit and the nut measure roughly 1.5 inches each.Total of twelve pieces of stone fruit.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Wooden Diptych, Lyre Players, 19th Century
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Wooden Diptych, Lyre players, 19th century
Painting on wooden panel
Measures: L 30 x H 75 x P 2 cm
Signed.
Category
Early 19th Century European Other Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Sculpted Paper Mache Hanging Goose
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of Three Sculpted Paper Mache Hanging Flying Geese. Each swan is in a different action pose. There is some discoloration to the exterior of the goose. Each paper mache bird...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Paper
19thc Afro American Pictorial Applique Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19thc hand applique and hand quilted Afro-American pictorial quilt is in fine condition. It is most unusual the pictorial appliqued birds,people and other animals resemb...
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
J.F Frantz Silver Dollar Coin Op Arcade Game
Located in Pasadena, CA
J.F Frantz Silver Dollar Coin Op Arcade Game Patent 1925. Measures approx 59h x 14.5w x 35d
Category
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Torcida by Elena Rakochy
Located in Chicago, IL
Torcida by Elena Rakochy , Glazed Stoneware
Composed of Rounded, Flat and Hexagonal shaped elements juxtaposed with some twisted portions for a dynamic contrast.
Artist Bio and State...
Category
Early 2000s American Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso, Africa by anonymous designer in the 1940s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H:...
Category
1940s Burkinabe Tribal Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thc Original Painted Red-White & Blue Spool Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original painted and decorated spool shelf. This amazing spool shelf is in really fantastic painted surface. Patriotic painted shelf with stars and painted surface. Amazing pie...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Coin-Op Challenger Shooting Gallery game
Located in Pasadena, CA
Coin-Op Challenger Shooting Gallery game front pointing towards the back of the game at a target. Hit the target and win the game. Safe and fun shooting for all.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Highly Decorative 19th Century European German Cleaver, Kitchen Butcher Utensil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique 19th century European cleaver. Made from hand-wrought iron with wood handle. Great as a graphic wall decoration. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Nice to displa...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Modern Abstract Constructivist Wood Sculpture Signed Czeslaw Budny
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture is by Czeslaw Budny in constructivist style circa 2024. This unique sculpture is made of recycled wood. Budny utilizes the simplicity of s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Rare 19thc 3Pcs. Sponge Pitcher & Slop Bucket Set W/ Toothbrush Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Sponge ware pottery slop bucket & pitcher with a toothbrush holder.These were used at the wash stands in the 19thc. Sold as a three piece set.Notice the wide stripe around each...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Hand-Carved Rustic Wooden Mask with Soft Expression
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; folk art; mask; Axel Vervoordt
This Rustic looking mask has a soft and elegant expression, closed eyes, and a finely carved mustache.
The encrusted patina inside and out ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20thc Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20Thc Full body copper running horse weather vane has a wonderful aged patina and surface. It comes with a custom made black wood...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
Post Modern Abstract Hand-Carved Mother & Child Sculpture, USA, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture depicting a parent with child in embrace. Hand-carved in solid walnut with an alluring ebonized this exquisite, visually captivating sc...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Pair of early 18th century Italian cherubs in polychrome wood
Located in Oostende, BE
This pair of cherubs comes from a noble family in Milan (Italy). Wear consistent with age and use. They are sold as a pair, not separately.
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20Thc Blue & White Applique Snow Flake Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine quilted and nicely pieced snow flake applique blue & white quilt with a great scalloped border.Hand pieced and sewn edging. Robin egg blue & white quilt from Ohio.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Hand-carved 20th century female bust in white Carrara marble, by P. Simoens
Located in Oostende, BE
The bust portrays a woman with very serene and soft features, even with mystic appearance.
The piece is signed, as can be seen on 1 of the pictures.
Category
20th Century Belgian Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Carrara Marble
Early 20Thc Wool Amish Pennsylvania Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine all wool bars quilt is from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and has very fine tight quilting & in very good condition. The simple cool colors are also amazing as it goes wit...
Category
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Indian Made Pueblo Drum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun smaller Navajo Indian -Pueblo drum from New Mexico is in fine as found condition.This drum is made from wood and buckskin .
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
19Thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin quilt or barn raising in fine condition. The backing is in a early brown calico fabric.This was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania. The quilt dates from the ...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Wonderful, Massive Orthoceras Granite Sculpture Tower
Located in Greven, DE
Unique granite sculpture with embedded fossils that are more than 280 million years old.
This beautiful, black granite tower with its beautiful Orthoceras fossils is a sculpture that...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Granite
Pair of Baroque Style Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau are...
Category
1930s German Baroque Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Bronze Coin with Silver Bezel Earrings by Jewels
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th Century Bronze Coin with Silver Bezel Earrings by Jewels of Santa Fe/Marrakesh
A pair of earrings made by Jewels with bronze coins from Morocco and Egypt set in silver bezels a...
Category
19th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Pre-Columbian Moche Erotic Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This pre-columbian moche erotic vessel depicts two figures engaged in a sexual act, specifically the missionary position. It is a significant artifact showcasing the cultural and art...
Category
19th Century Unknown Pre-Columbian Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Sea Shell Encrusted Folk Art Photo Frame - 4" x 6"
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A rectangular sea shell-encrusted photo frame with protective glass and a black easel at the back. Perfect for a side table or nightstand.
Dimensions:
The overall size of the frame...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Glass
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage. Germany, circa 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century German Other Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Early 20Thc Red & Blue School House Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky school house quilt in red ,white & blue is in fine condition.We believe its from a mid west collection.
Category
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Hand Painted & Crafted Cow From a Dairy Farm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky cow was found on a dairy farm probably used as a advertising prop. or trade sign.It is hand painted pot metal and in very good con...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Metal Silver Plated Tea Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional vintage silvered-metal and brass Moroccan tea pot, embossed with traditional repousse design, nicely aged, handcrafted in Fez, stamped in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage. France, circa 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton. Two automated singing birds with strong voices and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage. The birds take turns singing ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Other Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Silver Khamsa and Copper Earrings by Jewels
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Silver Khamsa and Copper Earrings by Jewels of Santa Fe/Marrakesh
A pair of earrings made by Jewels with rural Moroccan village pendants with three small khamsas, h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Copper
Brazilian Wai Wai Tribal Cassava Graters Circa 1945
Located in Dallas, TX
Brazilian Wei Wei Casava Graters
Two graters constructed of wood and sharpened rock used by the Wai Wai Indigenous tribe of Northern Brazil to process raw Cas...
Category
1940s Brazilian Folk Art Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Stone
19Thc Folky American Indian Totem Pole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing antique American Indian totem pole came from a trading post in New Mexico originally.We obtained it from a Folk art collection in California....
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Silver Charm Earrings by Jewels
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Silver Charm earrings by Jewels of Santa Fe/Marrakesh
A pair of earrings made by Jewels with rare silver charms from the Ida ou Nadif people living in the ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton. Two automated singing birds with strong voices amidst foliage in a “baroque” style gilded brass cage. The Birds take turns singing to each...
Category
Early 20th Century German Baroque Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Biedermeier mirror with wooden frame. 1820 - 1850
Located in CADALSO, ES
Original condition
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Édouard Bouillière - Toulouse City Poster from 1920
Located in PAU, FR
Old art deco poster of the city of Toulouse circa 1940.
Designed by Édouard Bouillière and published by Affiches B.Sirven.
79 x 58.5 cm
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Paper
19Thc Applique of Wreath of Roses From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wreath of roses applique quilt from Pennsylvania in pristine condition.This quilt is finely appliqued & nice quilting.
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Decorated Stone Ware From Evan Jones Cake Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc decorated stone ware cake crock is signed by Evan R. Jones and made in Pittston,Pennsylvania.It has two hand applied handles on each side.Th...
Category
1870s American Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Folky Hand Carved Cow Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted folky cow wood hanging double sided trade sign.This carved cow has the original metal chain and is in great as found condition.
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 campsite.Amazing painted surface.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Amazing Large Room Size Braided Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very large room size hand braided wool rug is in fine condition and in amazing country colors.It was found in the state of Maine and was we...
Category
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
20Thc Folk Art Cow Sign W/ Original Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc folky hand made cow trade sign.This full body cow hanging trade sign is double sided and has the original metal chain.The cow is hand carved & painted wood.
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Late 17th century hand-carved wooden head
Located in Oostende, BE
Late 17th - early 18th century hand-carved wooden head from Southern Europe. Made from poplar wood. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Poplar
Early 20thc Coffee Shop Cafe Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
E20thc Cafe Sign on a custom stand. Great patina that shows wear consistent with age and use. The custom stand is a sturdy base for this sign.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
Abraham Lincoln Head Folk Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Hand carved head of Lincoln.This folky head has a black painted shirt.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! So...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Natural Coastal Sea Shell Encrusted Anchor Wall Hanging
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A natural hand-crafted sea shell encrusted anchor wall hanging. Created from wood, this piece is in the shape of a boat anchor, and features applied natural sea shells of all colors....
Category
20th Century American Victorian Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Wood
Continental Silver Mounted Rosewood Gentlemens Walking Stick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Continental Silver Mounted Rosewood Gentlemens Walking Stick.
Late 19th Century, German or French. Appears unmarked. The handle cast as a lion surm...
Category
20th Century Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Impasto Figurative Art Painting
Located in Pasadena, CA
Impasto Figurative Art Painting of man and his child in a bonding moment. Measures approx - 31 x 39
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Decorative Finnish Mid Century Modern Wall Textile Rug by Pirkko Sillfors, 1976
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century wool rug / wall textile designed by Uhra Beata Simberg Ehrström in 1966 and hand made by Pirkko Sillfors in 1976.
In go...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Senufo Granary Door Depicting Series of Animals and Masks
Located in London, GB
This fine example of an early Senufo granary door from the Ivory Coast dates back to the first quarter of the twentieth century. Decorated with a series of carved animals and masks, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Kuba Woman's Prestige Hat (Mpaan)
Located in London, GB
In Kuba society, title holding is dominated by men; there are only two titles held by women. Headdresses were and are the most visible expression of o...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Beads
Unknown folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Unknown folk art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown folk art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1,446 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 51 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original folk art by Unknown were created in the folk art style in north america during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $75 and can go as high as $52,726, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $978.