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Folk Art For Sale
Item Ships From: New York
19th Century Grain Painted Paneled Wood Door
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous grain painted solid wood paneled door.
Painted in the Trompe loi style to imitate rosewood or another exotic wood.
Door is grain painted on one side only. Other side is ol...
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Style Lucite Car
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Antique style Lucite car.
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Navajo Yei Rug, Oriental Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Gray Color
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
Category
1950s American Navajo Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Sculpture / Wall Hanging Titled "PLAY" W.N.Y. Artist John Tracey
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful ,3-dimentional whimsical wall sculpture titled "PLAY" hand crafted by Western New York artist John Tracy..comprised of more than 1000 children's colorful wooden blocks, wheels,, shapes etc. After collecting for ten years ,John had this great idea to create a monumental piece of art which took him over 9 months to assemble... Pictures do NO justice!! This piece is Museum worthy.
John Tracey...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Square Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century high decorative American Navajo Square rug / Blanket
Measures: 4'5" x 4'11".
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Rya Carpet, Swedish Rug, Colorful
Located in Port Washington, NY
1960s Swedish Rya rug with a colorful, plush wool pile. Size: 4'6" X 6'7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Ivory Yellow Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative 20th-century American Navajo rug. Ivory, Yelow, and browns
Measures: 2'1'' x 4'11''.
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet Green, Coral-Red, Light Blue, Gold and Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad, Iran, employing designers from major Western department stores, like B. Altm...
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Moorish Brass and Copper Tea Pot on Kettle
Located in Plainview, NY
This Mid-Century Moorish teapot on kettle is made or red copper and brass and stands is a true thing of beauty by standing on a beautifully carved Kettle / pedestal. Handcrafted by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Blue Chinese Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Chinese pictorial throw-size rug
Measures: 2'8' x 5'.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Red Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif on red ground
Measures: 3' x 5'7''.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Floral Botanical American Hooked Oval Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A compelling Mid-20th Century American hooked oval size floral botanical rug
Measures: 6'8" x 9'7''.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Antique Double Sided Chasing Lights "ARROW" sign / marquee.. CARNIVAL
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Double Sided Chasing Lights "ARROW" sign / marquee.. CARNIVAL Salvaged from old amusement park..Perfect for bar, restaurant, man-cave,, Great old sign. Hand delivery avail to...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Large Antique Double Sided "Chasing Lights" STAR /MARQUEE , carnival sign
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 45" x 45" Antique Double Sided "Chasing Lights" STAR /MARQUEE , carnival sign. Unusual piece ,salvaged from old amusement park.Great for bar ,restaurant, man cave.. Hand deliv...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Kozak Saddlebags
Located in New York, NY
An old tribal bag, originally meant to be carried over the shoulder or the back of a donkey. A very nice example with lots of details.
Can be used in a variety of ways - wall hangin...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Brocade, Goat Hair, Wool
Beautiful Rare Original Large Frame 3D Collage Raphael Abecassis Exodus of Egypt
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is an Outstanding Original Large Original 3D Work by World Renowned International Artist, Raphael Abecassis. Framed in a Custom Gold Wooden Frame a...
Category
20th Century Israeli Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Beautiful Important Original Artist Proof Framed 3D Victor Vasarely Serigraph
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A RARE EXQUISITE 3D OP ART ORIGINAL ARTIST PROOF MASTERPIECE SILKSCREEN SERIGRAPH By Famous French Artist Victor Vasarely (1906-1997). Piece fea...
Category
20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Beautiful Important Signed Numbered Framed 3D Victor Vasarely Serigraph
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A RARE EXQUISITE 3D OP ART LIMITED EDITION MASTERPIECE SILKSCREEN SERIGRAPH By Famous French Artist Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) . Beautifully d...
Category
20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Zabihi Collection Green American Hooked Mini Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An American hooked mini size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
rug no. j3877
size 2' x 3' 2"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Apple Green Sky Blue Accent Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Northwest Persian Rug in vivid blues and greens
Details
rug no. j3049
size 4' 9" x 7' (145 x 213 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Rare Important Original 1930s-40s Paris Cafe Lithograph Etching Drawing
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Very Beautiful and Very RARE Original Framed etching and Colorful Lithograph showcasing Beautifully Dressed People in a Cafe in Paris. Circa 1...
Category
20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Rare Important Original Rare Important 1920's Louis Icart Woman Flower Market
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Very Beautiful and Very RARE Original Framed etching and aquatint with handcoloring by Louis Icart (1888-1950). Painting showcases A Beautiful...
Category
20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Large Motorized Hand Made Chris Craft Cabin Cruiser C1955
By Chris Craft Boats
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large cabin cruiser boat model with an untested motor and batteries. 41.5 inches long and sitting on a brand new custom made stand with a nautical theme. In very good vi...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Rare 18th Century Antique Persian Quilted Embroidery 2'6" x 3'7"
Located in New York, NY
Rare 18th Century Antique Persian Quilted Embroidery, The Quilt’s Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1800
Category
18th Century Persian Other Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Rare Estate Printers Proof Framed Hanna Barbera Flintstones Jetsons Orchestra
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Rare Large DELUXE PRINTERS PROOF Pop Art Serigraph of World Renowned Cartoonists Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera Flinstones and the Jetsons!! Label...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Gilt Wood Frame George Braque Lithograph" Nature Morte a la Serviette"
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your art collection with this exquisite gilt wood-framed lithograph by the renowned artist George Braque titled "Nature Morte a la Serviette." This rare first edition lithogr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
C1940 Hand Crafted Wooden French Folk Art Airplane with Moving Parts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand crafted Art Deco styled airplane with the French colors on its tail. All there except for the tails wheel. Otherwise in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. ...
Category
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood, Paint
Early 19th Century Store Display American Crca 1800-1810
Located in Hudson, NY
This is an incredibly rare piece. Made from Pine with the original dark green paint. Originally used as a store display in the early 19th century. With swollen baluster turnings, cup...
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
Large Vintage Locomotive Train Engine Toy
Located in New York, NY
Very large vintage locomotive steam train engine measuring 26 inches long and 11 inches tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
7.5' Modernist Abstract Welded Iron "bird" Garden Sculpture attrib Roy Gussow
By Roy Gussow
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Modernist Abstract Welded Iron "bird" Garden Sculpture attributed to Roy Gussow ,Very similar to his CARDINAL executed in 1954,, Amazing design, Superior quality and cons...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade one of a kind American Hooked Rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with an irregular checkerboard pattern
Measures: 3' x 5'7''.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Scene Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Tabriz rug with a pictorial scenery design
rug no. j3838
size 10' x 12' 10" (305 x 391 cm)
Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Handmade Folk Art Articulated Wooden Figure, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting wooden mid-century Folk-Art human form from the American east coast. Teaching model illustrating how to properly life a heavy item. Handmade from pine and chipboard with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Amazing 1940s-50s Neon Sign "1 Hour Cleaners" Modernist / Art Deco
By American Neon Sign Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful vintage neon sign "ONE HOUR cleaner's"" Salvaged from old dry cleaners in downtown Buffalo NY,, Amazing colors,, design,, Hand delivery av...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Native American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade American hooked rug from the mid-20th century depicting a head of a Native American on a brown field. Condition is really nice. No stains, no tears, has been professionall...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Jute
Large Oil Paint on Masonite Surrealist Abstract Painting signed Adolphus "66
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 54" x 54" Oil on Masonite Surrealist Abstract Painting signed Adolphus "66... Amazing use of colors.. space,, Modernism,, abstraction,, surreal. Show-stopper for sure,, Statem...
Category
1960s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Gold Ground Antique Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug, Hand-Knotted, Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Unique Marasali prayer rug attributed to the Marasali group, this prayer rug from the Shirvan region has a brilliant golden-yellow field and a diam...
Category
1880s Russian Kazak Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Modernist Welded Rebar / Steel And Animal Bone Abstract Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Welded Rebar / Steel And Animal Bone Abstract Sculpture .. Amazing use of space, Well executed,, balanced.. Artist unknown.Purchased from estate filled with high end art an...
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief
Located in New York, NY
A vintage opal Indian head carving, weighing 32.10 carats, featuring an intricate piece of lapidary artistry. Crafted from opal, a gemstone known for its iridescent play of colors, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art
Materials
Opal
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Station Wagon C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Japanese tin litho toy car from the mid to late fifties. A Chevrolet Station Wagon in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, practi...
Category
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Zabihi Collection American Hooked Scatter Size Rug dated 1938
Located in New York, NY
An American hooked mini square-size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
Details
rug no. j3878
size 2' 6" x 3' 3"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet El Camino C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic friction motor and tin liho body in excellent vintage condition. C 1956 Chevrolet El Camino in red & black with a drop down tailgate. Japanese from the mid fifties. Believe...
Category
1950s Japanese Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950
Located in Buffalo, NY
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa,, MID 20TH CENTURY.. gREAT COLOR / PATINA..
Category
1950s Ivorian Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Ford Falcon Friction C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Ford Falcon Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car C1960. In excellent vintage condition with minimal, if any wear. Came from a large lot of toys th...
Category
1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Rare Gold Ashanti Royal Bracelet from Jacaranda Tribal
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent gold bracelet was made for Ashanti royalty.
The Ashanti Kingdom's wealth was significantly based on gold-mining and trading in gold, as well as agriculture. The ki...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art
Materials
Gold
1870s English Carved Wood Robin Hood Figure
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1870s English carved wood Robin Hood figure.
Category
1870s Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique letterpress printers wood block sculpture.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid Century C1960 Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Corvair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic tin litho friction Chevy Corvair c1960 in very good condition, near mint. Ralph Nadar of course made the Corvair infamous in his book, "Unsafe At Any Speed" which led to th...
Category
1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Zabihi Collection Silk Herekeh Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th century Fine Turkish silk one-of-a-kind Herekeh rug with a prayer niche design
Measures: 1'3'' x 1'7''
Category
Mid-20th Century Islamic Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Silk Pictorial Herekeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th century Fine Turkish silk one-of-a-kind Herekeh rug with a beautiful pictorial animal garden design
Measures: 1'4'' x 1'11'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Silk
1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co..Tabletop fortune telling machine in a wooden cabinet. window with working ...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Bakhshaish / Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early Danish Double Sided Neon Bakery Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
When we first found this neon sign our restorer was excited to work on it. He believes that the sign was a handmade and one-off being produced by a skilled metal fabricator. It was m...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Steel
e15 Nona Leather Chess Board and Chess Figures by Annabelle Klute in STOCK
By e15
Located in New York, NY
Chess figures, European oak clear lacquered
super matt European oak colour lacquered
Colour: jet black, Chess figures set, L240
W120 H90 mm, 16 x clear lacquered, 16 x
black lacquere...
Category
2010s German Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Oak
Small Size American Antique Hooked Area Rug 4'2" x 7'2"
Located in New York, NY
A Small Size American Antique Hooked Area Rug, Weaving Origin: United States, Rug Date: 1920’s
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Reindeer Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish Pictorial Rug depicting 4 deers predominantly in brown
5' x 7'9''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Agra Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on canvas by WNY Artist Kathrin Langley
By Langley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on canvas by WNY Artist Kathrin Langley ..Well executed,, great use of color, texture
. Katherine was known for her abstract and her religious artwor...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Zabihi Collection Horse Scene English Needlepoint
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century square size English Needlepoint
Measures: 6'10'' x 7'8''
Category
Early 20th Century English Aubusson Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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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