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Creator: Unknown
Antique Traditional Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique early 20th century hand painted rag doll of woman dressed with a kimono. Manufactured circa 1920 in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear c...
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1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

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Fabric

3 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
3 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 32 x W 24 x H 40 cm Materials: Made up of steel sheets painted in a black polyester powder coating (RAL 9005). Doors in p...
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2010s Spanish Modern Unknown Folk Art

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Folk Art / Pop-Art Comic Strip Papier Mache Teddy Bear Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine folk-art papier-mache sculpture. In the form of a teddy bear. The papier mache appears to be from various 20th Century Philippine comic books, such as Superkat by L.S. M...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

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Paper, Plaster

4 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
4 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 32 x W 32 x H 40 cm Materials: made up of steel sheets painted in a black polyester powder coating (RAL 9005). Doors in p...
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2010s Spanish Modern Unknown Folk Art

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Green Floral Fabric Placemats and Napkins, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of four floral mint green cloth placemats and matching napkins. A wonderful accent to a table setting, each set includes one placemat with a matching...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Folk Art

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Fabric

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black painted cast iron dog nut cracker. The condition is very good and in working order.
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19thc Original Painted Pennsylvania Furkin / Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original paint decorated Pennsylvania dutch painted 19thc furkin or bucket with lid. The condition is very good and sturdy.
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique early 20th century hand painted rag doll of parish priest. Manufactured circa 1920 in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent ...
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1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

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Fabric

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An octagonal decorative wooden tramp art basket. Created from popsicle sticks, this basket is lightweight, perfect for holding remotes or other odds and ends on a coffee table, or ev...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

5 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
5 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 32 x W 40 x H 40 cm Materials: Made up of steel sheets painted in a black polyester powder coating (RAL 9005). Doors in p...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Antique Hand Painted Paperboard Trumpet, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique hand painted paperboard trumpet. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautifu...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

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Paper

19th C. Antique Blazing Star Quilt, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic early 19th c blazing stars quilt is from Pennsylvania and in fine condition. Amazing vivid colors from Pennsylvania Dutch country. Berks c...
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1860s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

1940s Folk Art Modern Vintage PIG Castile Soap Sculpture Carving
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Folk Art Modern Vintage PIG Castile soap sculpture carving presents with fractured leg. 2.75 w x 2.13 tall x 1.38 d Preowned vintage condition unre...
Category

1940s Folk Art Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Other

Hand Carved Indian Girl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Indian girl sculpture with amazing details. Minor cracks in carvings in areas.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pine

20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting, Three Figures
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist: Elisabeth Hahn (German 1924-2021), Elisabeth Hahn was born in Dortmund, Germany, where she began her artistic studies. In 1953, she moved to Paris. She continued her stud...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Other

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 proprietor’s name and street number...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Era Signed West Coast Cedar Haida Indigenous Canadian Totem Pole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand-carved cedar totem is signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have originated from Canada and dating to approximately 1960 and done in the West Coast Indigenous Haida s...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

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Cedar

Antique Carnival Party Box with Original Objects, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique vintage party box with all the original objects. Manufacturer by El Ingenio, Barcelona, Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

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Metal

Empire Hand Knotted Wool Antique Reproduction Large Rug
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Imperio rug made in Spain, circa 1970. Hand knotted wool antique reproduction Measures: 300 x 300 cm.
Category

1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Early 20th C 45 Star Wool Flag Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual wool flag quilt with 45 stars and all hand sewn & quilted through out.The condition is very good and has a blue cotton backing that matches...
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Van Turkey Hand Knotted Wool Red Green Blue Black Rug
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rug van from Turkey manufactured circa 2000. Composition with vintage wool fabrics from East Turkey Measures: 180 x 185 cm 20128.  
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Early 2000s Turkish Kilim Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Nativity Engraved Stone Sculpture, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nativity Engraved Stone Sculpture made by unknown manufactured from Spain circa 1930 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use.
Category

20th Century French Romantic Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Stone

19th C Furkin Bucket with Lid from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All original 19th C Furkin bucket with lid. All natural patina. Bucket has tiny cut nails and over lapping fingers. From New England.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Traditional Spanish Bullfighter 'Torero' Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique early 20th century hand painted rag doll of a traditional Spanish dressed with traditional bullfighter 'torero' costume. Manufactured circa 1920 ...
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1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

Monumental Modernist Abstract Rolled Steel Sculpture / Lamp.. signed ? New York
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Modernist Abstract Rolled Stainless Steel Sculpture / Lamp.. Illedgable signature ?? New York.. Amazing quality.. Extremely well executed.. Sculpture can be removed fro...
Category

1970s American Futurist Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

19thc Painted Cream Pantry Boxes from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stackable 19thc painted pantry boxes are in good condition and have several coats of paint on them.The condition is good and strong.Sold as a matched stack of pantry boxes. ...
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Two Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique early 20th century pair of hand painted rag dolls. Manufactured circa 1920 in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beaut...
Category

1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

19th C Original Painted Milking Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted milking stool with pencil post legs.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19Thc Hand Carved Cow Butter Stamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and folky hand carved cow butter stamp is in fine condition.This comes from a private folk art collection and was purchased in Pennsylvania.
Category

1860s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th C Fly Foot Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Red and White Fly Foot Quilt (Circa 1890) The Fly Foot is the Indian symbol of Peace.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand Woven Navajo Indian weaving rug is most unusual with the circles and geometric pattern almost looks Mid-Century Modern. The condition is very good.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Wrought Iron Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient wrought iron candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
Category

1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cast Iron Cow Doorstop with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron Cow doorstop in pasture. This cow doorstop has amazing wear to the iron and paint. Great Patina. Time has treated this doorstop with the right kind of lo...
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th C Nine Patch Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Nine patch chain with a saw tooth border. This early Pennsylvania nine patch is in fine condition.
Category

1890s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Empire, Hand Knotted Wool Antique Reproduction Rug
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Imperio rug made in Spain, circa 1970. Hand knotted wool antique reproduction Measures: 300 x 400 cm.
Category

1970s Spanish Empire Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

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 Maine. Pristine condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Set of Two Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique early 20th century hand painted rag doll of two men dressed with folklore costumes. Both dolls present a quilted traditional Scottish garment. Manufactured circa 1920 in Spa...
Category

1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

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Fabric

Yea Navajo Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large neutral Yea- Navajo weaving is in fine condition. It is in unusual colors.
Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19Thc Original Salmon Painted Cutlery Carrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc original salmon painted cutlery / carrier from New England.Fantastic original aged surface & patina.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Floral Bouquet and Bow Applique Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floral Bouquet and Bow Applique Quilt. Great Condition.
Category

20th Century American Country Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19Thc Original Green & Brown Painted Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Green & brown painted game board from Pennsylvania. Early cut nails and nice surface.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19Thc Hand Carved Horse & Rider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved horse and rider sculpture in amazing condition.This was found in a folk art collection in Arizona.The patina is wonderful and ther...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

1940s Oil Painting of White Horse by Grace Bassett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s oil painting in board of white horse roaming. This painting is by Grace Loring Bassett Circa 1940s. This is from the illustrated book about a...
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large tall lucky sea shell encrusted elephant statue or figurine. Covered in shells, this elephant stands with its trunk up pointed toward the sky. In Southeast Asia, elephants wit...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

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Shell, Wood

Antique Mediterranean Ceramic, circa s.XIX
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Mediterranean Ceramic, Spain circa s.XIX. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: ø ...
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19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

19th C Postage Stamp Chain Quilt - 5670 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Postage stamp triple Irish chain quilt in pristine condition. This amazing work of art contains 5,670 pieces !!! Wow it is truely amazing & pristine. This quilt was found in P...
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

20thc Signed Cow Oil Painting Listed Artist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20thc oil painting on board by listed artist C. Wood a California artist. Fantastic workmanship. Lives in Los Alamos, California. She is an amazing lis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic

Beautiful Navajo Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Mounted Hand Hooked Pictorial Animals Rug-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand hooked pictorial farm scene rug with large chicken featured in the center.Originally found in New England.It is sewn on linen and mounted...
Category

1920s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Monterey, Cypress Tree at Ocean Side
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anton GUTKNECHT (1907-1988) Oil on canvas Monterey, Cypress Tree at Ocean side signed lower right, Anton Gutknecht Size with frame 44 x 32 inches (...
Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Yellow & Black Painted Steel 'Slow Children' Traffic or Street Sign
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage traffic or street sign. With graphics of a child running & large block letters spelling: 'SLOW CHILDREN'. Simply a great vintage ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Pair of Majolica Ceramic Pelican Birds in Yellow Cream and Black, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of tall handmade hand-painted ceramic majolica pelican birds. Each bird is glazed in cream, yellow and black. This pair will be fabulous to display on a bookshelf or foyer tab...
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Traditional Spanish Wood Cutlery Holder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional Spanish wood cutlery holder, circa 1930 Made by unknown manufacturer in Barcelona, Spain, circa 1960. In original condition, with mino...
Category

1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19thc Mini Pieced Bars Quilts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Mini pieced bars quilt in fine condition. The pattern is very unusual and fine quilting.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Caucas Daghestan Hand Knotted Wool Rug, circa 1880
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique rug from Caucas Daghestan, circa 1880. Hand knotted wool with some restaurations Measures: 93 x 157.
Category

1880s Turkestan Kazak Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19Thc Patriotic Triple Irish Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Patriotic triple Irish chain quilt in fine condition.The quilting and piecing are very good. Found in Ohio.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

20th C Original Painted Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C original painted bank from Mexico. The bank is more Gray than the photos.
Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt Circa 1900 - 1920. Great Condition. from Pennsylvania.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Linen

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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.

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