Folk Art
1850s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Folk Art
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Folk Art
Silver
Early 1900s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Folk Art
Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood
1950s Vintage Folk Art
Tapestry
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Folk Art
Silver
1840s Antique Folk Art
Tapestry
20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Folk Art
Sandalwood
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Folk Art
Silver
20th Century Tibetan Folk Art
Coral, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Folk Art
Tapestry
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Folk Art
Silver
1970s Canadian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Marble, Brass
1930s American Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Folk Art
Metal
16th Century Other Antique Folk Art
Silver
1970s Canadian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Marble, Brass
Early 1600s Dutch Other Antique Folk Art
Silver
Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Folk Art
Silver
16th Century Dutch Other Antique Folk Art
Tin
17th Century Dutch Classical Roman Antique Folk Art
Silver
1620s Dutch Other Antique Folk Art
Silver
1640s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver
1750s Italian Antique Folk Art
Canvas
17th Century Belgian Classical Roman Antique Folk Art
Silver
1750s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Glass, Wood
1730s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver
1740s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Roman Antique Folk Art
Silver
1760s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver
1890s Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver
1770s Italian Antique Folk Art
Canvas
17th Century Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Folk Art
Silver
16th Century German Classical Roman Antique Folk Art
Silver
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Folk Art
Wool
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Willow
1980s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Stoneware
1970s American Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Metal
1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
1970s American Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Folk Art
Metal
1860s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Birch
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Steel
1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Folk Art
Rattan, Wood, Beads
1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Folk Art
Hardwood
19th Century English Antique Folk Art
Paint
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.
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