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Folk Art For Sale
Item Ships From: New Orleans
Vintage Santon de Provence French Clay Doll Figurine Old Woman Holding Clay Pot
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly collectible and fascinating figurine represents the santon of Provence.
The santon is made of terra-cotta (head, body, legs, forearms, hands, feet,). The base is made of wood. The arms are connected to the body and allow articulation (simultaneously lift both arms)
Traditional dress of lovely provincial fabrics and delicate lace representing french Provence.
Series of French santons...
Category
1930s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Clay
Multi Metal "Roosters" Sculpture, Original Work Signed by Artist, Gerard Bouvier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Multi Metal "Roosters" Sculpture, Original Work Signed by Artist, Gerard Bouvier.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Fruitwood French Farmhouse Grain Scoop
Located in New Orleans, LA
Full of character and rich in history, this antique French Provincial fruitwood grain scoop was once simply utilitarian, used to shovel oats into sacks. This fruitwood scoop has a lo...
Category
1830s French French Provincial Antique Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the f...
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English Crimping or Goffering Iron, circa 1840
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique early 19th century English crimping or goffering iron, Circa 1840.
Used to make ruffles, frills, flounces, and pleats in starched linen, the crimpling iron was first introduced in Italy in the early 17th century. Very popular from the Elizabethan era...
Category
19th Century Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Brass Horse Hames Design Sleigh Bells on Stand, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique brass horse hames design sleigh bells on stand, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
These "nodders" always bring a smile to one's face. They are good conversation pieces as well.
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Wooden Wheel Barrow
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French provincial wooden wheel barrow.
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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Antique Victorian Micromosaic Gilded Brooch, Italy Early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Victorian Micromosaic gilded brooch, Italy early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Folk Art
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Paperweight with Seashore Theme Handmade with Real Sea Shells & Crab, circa 1970
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handmade English acrylic paperweight having a seashore theme with real items and dating to the 20th century, circa 1970.
This paperweight is handmade of real i...
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20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art jigger doll
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1930s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
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Pine, Paint
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage hand carved and hand painted musical clock is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in or near Austria in circa 1950 in a Folk Art style. The carving depicts a male figure leaning against a post mounted Black Forest styled clock. The carving is quite detailed and well executed on all sides and has been hand painted in a realistic style. Both the clock and the music box are currently not working as both have been over-wound and would require servicing. The head of the carving should turn slightly left to right while the music box is playing, but in its current state it is unknown whether the mechanism functions and/or what tune the music box may play. In addition, there is currently no key for the clock, but these normally use a standard small music box...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Folk Art
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Charming French Papier Mache and Wood Large Antique Horse, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
With original leather bridle, saddle, head-dress and accompanying booklet.
A wonderful thing, beautiful patina.
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paper
Lifesize Garden Sculpture of a Woman by artist Jon Westberg
By Jon Westberg
Located in Redding, CT
Lifesize Sculpture of a Woman by artist Jon Westberg. This stunnning Industrial sculpture of a woman with umbrella is entitled "Silent Rain". Steam punk in style the figures body p...
Category
1960s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Steel
Kachina Doll Hand Carved Decorated Signed by Artist
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully detailed and decorated Kachina doll with white fur.
Signed by the artist on the base.
From a collection of Native American objects and artifacts.
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20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wood
African Fulani Currency Bracelet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Characterized by its open shape capped with geometric ends, this bracelet is but one form of the many types of body adornments favored the Fulani people of West Africa. The thick des...
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Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Folk Art
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Brass
Wood Carving Penis Figurine Wabi Sabi Object Vintage Asia 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved figurine statue. we don't know anything about the item, but believe it was made in Japan in the 1960s. Ideal decoratio...
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
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Wood
Antique Brass Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique brass double inkwell, Scotland 1900, H545
Scotland 1900
Brass and glass
Inkwell comes with stamp holder and lid
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage Set of Five Christmas Candle Holders Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Set of five handmade and hand-painted christmas candle holders in wood. Five different figures like an angel, santa and a skiier girl. The han...
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1950s German Country Vintage Folk Art
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African Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
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African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand. These were used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. Th...
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French Tapestry or Theater Canvas, Antique
Located in New Orleans, LA
French theatre canvas tapestry from the South of France depicts a stunning motif with the use of warm tones, florals and structural components. circa 1906.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art
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Canvas
Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Coal Iron
Located in New Orleans, LA
Iconic charm from the 19th Century. Once used in every French Provincial household, now it’s cherished for its simplicity and rustic beauty. Makes a beautiful and unique accent piece in your keeping room, kitchen, laundry room...
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Folk Art
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Iron
Antique Copper and Brass Military Bugle, Circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique copper and brass military bugle, Circa 1890-1910.
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19th Century Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Estate French Handmade Leather Decorative Horse, Circa 1950's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French handmade leather decorative horse, Circa 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art
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African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
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Gilded Wood Acanthus Fragment, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is the kind of antique fragment that would be perfect over a doorway, over a large framed piece or part of an art wall montage. The possibilities are endless.
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18th Century French Antique Folk Art
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Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders"
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art
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Antique Horse Hames Designed Sleigh Bells on Stand, Circa 1900's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Antique Dutch Oil on Mahogany Panel Landscape Painting, Circa 1880's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Dutch oil on mahogany panel landscape painting, "Shepherd with His Cows and Sheep," Circa 1880's. Indistinctly Signed.
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1880s Dutch Antique Folk Art
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Antique French Watercolor in Original Gilt Frame Signed Alexander Louis Leloir
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Watercolor On Paper Signed Alexander Louis Leloir (France 1843-1884). Original Gilt Frame.
French Battle Scene
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art
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Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art
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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