Skip to main content

Folk Art

165
8,818
to
1,079
5,136
3,177
8,818
8,818
8,818
1,300
1,026
300
191
163
112
67
46
44
40
20
15
6
5
2
752
3,213
1,718
2,386
3,340
1,524
216
124
311
350
261
457
499
471
237
167
2,822
2,607
1,731
1,123
902
2,641
2,519
2,281
981
913
112
57
47
45
33
Folk Art For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Navajo Red Mesa Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian Red Mesa outline pictorial weaving featuring two pleasantly plump bald eagles facing each other. The birds are framed by a fine line rectangular box, wh...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Wall Ceramic Dish by Jacques Poussine France 1970s
By Jacques Poussine
Located in HYÈRES, FR
Wall ceramic dish by Jacques Poussine & Pat Rowland. Two position on the wall. Abstract bird decoration. France, 1970s
Category

1970s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Pitcher by André Aleth Masson France 1950s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
Sculptural Pitcher by André Aleth Masson. Beautiful Black Satin Ceramic. Signed by the " Triskèle " and 3 Masson "
Category

1950s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Carved-Wood 'Bembe' Statue
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Carved-Wood 'Bembe' Statue. Republic of Congo, circa 1970.
Category

1970s Congolese Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Clay Six-Eyed Minotaur Vessel
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage Black Clay Minotaur Vessel. Mexico, circa 1980. Hand-built, wood-fired and signed.
Category

1980s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Clay

Advertising Glass Sign "Trink Coca Cola - Coke". 1950 - 1959
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great condition
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Mid Century ceramic vase from Karlsruher Majolika by F. Glatzle. 1956
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great condition
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Umbria - Plate, Parade Plate - Renaissance style
Located in Rome, IT
Umbria - Plate, Parade Plate - Renaissance style - Majolica, XIX century, ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL, UL...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Silk Purse
Located in Perth, GB
Silk Purse
Category

Early 20th Century European Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Silk Purse
Silk Purse
Free Shipping
Jean Miotte - Abstract composition
By Jean Miotte 1
Located in PAU, FR
Painting on canvas by Jean Miotte from 1959 Abstract composition in India ink on canvas without frame (sent rolled). Dated and signed by the artist. Unframed: 42.5 x 33 x 1.5 cm
Category

1950s French Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Three Dimensional Mallard Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper mallard weather vane in verdigris patina. Diving position. Three dimensional. 28" wing span, 14"H on more modern wooden base 27" overall. Period: 20th Century Origin: US Siz...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Bastone - manico in argento - a torchon - XX secolo
Located in Milano, MI
Bastone da collezione - manico in silver decoro a torchon seconda meta del XX secolo Descrizione Bastone da collezione - manico in argento con decoro a Torchon della seconda metà del...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Folk Art

Materials

Silver

A set of mounted vintage automobile headlight glass Insert plates
Located in Dallas, TX
A collection of seven vintage clear and colored automobile headlight glass Insert plates mounted on stands. We believe these were made for a number of different model A era vehicles....
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Commercial Sign of Santa, circa 100 Years
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Wooden commercial sign of santa by the famous beer maker Tuborg, circa 100 years old.
Category

20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Urn Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1936
Located in Stockholm, SE
Urn designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1936. Stoneware. Signed. Dimensions: H: 78.5 cm / 2' 7'' D: 53 cm / 21'' Exhibitions: In Paris 1937 at the World's Fair, Gunn...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage French Christian Dior Advertising Statue, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful and intruiging advertising statue for Christian Dior. This would have been used on a shop counter or to draw attention in a shop windo...
Category

1960s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

1960's Canteru Medium Aztec God
Located in Dallas, TX
1960's Canteru medium Aztec God on an acrylic base.
Category

1960s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic

Cow in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn, 1950
Located in Brussels, BE
Cow In Ceramic By Knud Kyhn, 1950.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century White Wood TOTEM Sculpture by André Pailler, France 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century white wood totem sculpture by André Pailler - France 1970s.
Category

1970s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Painted Cement Butterfly Garden Ornament
Located in Washington, DC
Black painted cement butterfly garden ornament.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Cement

Neo-Gothic Style Faux-Bois Painted Cabinet from the Jura, circa 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful and unusual pinewood cabinet from the Jura region of France, painted with a faux-bois effect. The style has elements reminiscent of the Gothic aesthetic. The top section h...
Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Antique Dan Tribe Indian Scope
Located in Dallas, TX
Dan tribe Indian ceremonial scope used at the time of harvest to pass out by the Chief's wife.
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

"Saint George slaying the dragon" by Raymond Vaillant
By Raymond Vaillant
Located in Paris, FR
This sculpture by Breton sculpter Raymond Vaillant depicts the famed Saint George slaying the dragon, thereby demolishing an evil force that survived on human sacrifices. Here, we se...
Category

1940s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Granite

Midcentury Palate Knife Oil Painting of Notre Dame Cathedral
Located in Asheville, NC
This palate knife oil of Notre Dame Cathedral was done in the midcentury.
Category

1960s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Contemporary Abstract Red Painting
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary abstract red painting titled "Aura Blaze" Brian Kennedy America, 1960.
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Panamint Shouldered Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Panamint shouldered basket with three butterflies. 7 1/2" x 5" Period: First quarter 20th century Origin: Panamint Size: 7 1/2" x 5". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deal...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Other

Lewis Evany Artist Gouache Painting ' Nude woman'
Located in Braintree, GB
Lewis Evany artist Gouache painting ' Nude woman' Hand signed in the right corner. Dimensions: Length x Width: 59 x 79 cm Length x width x depth: 80 x 100 x 0.5 cm App...
Category

20th Century British Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Victor Prouvé Child's Head in Bronze Former Jean Prouvé Collection, 8 Copies
Located in charmes, FR
bronze sculpture of a child's head (presumed portrait of Michel Prouvé) in perfect condition, bronze shot has only 8 copies (this one is number 7) foundry susse in paris old collection of jean proven then francoise gauthier (ca daughter) most certainly a bronze edited only for the family circle, a beautiful testimony of the family proven Émile-Victor Prouvé...
Category

1930s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

"Untitled" by Moshe Katz Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in San Diego, CA
Highly textured portrait of a jewish man. This piece is fascinating, original and signed. Moshe Katz was born March 2, 1937 in Bucharest, Romania. With his parents, he fled the Nazis...
Category

1960s Israeli Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mosaic Glass Disco Ball, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great retro disco ball made out of individually cut square pieces of glass. Great condition. Illuminates beautifully. Has a metal ring at the top which is connected to a 3 foot long silver chain...
Category

1970s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Monumental 1930s Wood No Smoking Sign from New York City
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental hand carved wood sign from the 1930s. Made by H.H. Upham & Co. Interestingly, this company owned a huge sign manufacturing business in the ...
Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Oil Painting by Arne Heuser, 1966
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Oil Painting by Arne Heuser, 1966 Additional Information: Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Dimensions (W x H): 98 x 148 cm Condition: Good vintage condition, with signs of usage
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful pendant made out of 3 different Shell species, from Papua-New-Guinea from the 1960 ies, the shells have a good and old patina and shine, the pendant was used during ceremon...
Category

1960s Papua New Guinean Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Shell

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

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

Antique European Carved & Painted Folk Art Table Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Charming antique Scandinavian folk art tables. These have an old world feel to them. Hand carved with painted floral design. Not signed or marked. Approx circa 1930's or earlier. 24...
Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

American Wall Sculpture in Bronze Signed by Giovanni Schoeman, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous wall sculpture of cast bronze and other mixed metals in the Brutalist style made by Giovanni Schoeman (1940-1980s). The wall sculpture is called "Cyclone" and shows an imaginary city of futuristic skyscrapers with few people. Many impressive details. Schoeman was a South African sculptor...
Category

1970s American Brutalist Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Bronze bull by sculptor Emilio Musso
Located in Torino, IT
Bronze sculpture depicting young bull made by Emilio Musso. Vigorous young bull, sculpted in all his massive, muscular beauty. The bull figure towers above a plinth honoring the ci...
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Mendi Ceremonial Headdress, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
Wig with headdress “kelep” from Southern Highlands province, Mendi Valley Tribes. Hat-shaped headdress made of dark human hair and rattan, bark and bast fiber structure. The headdres...
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art

Materials

Textile, Organic Material

Abstract Metal Midcentury Sculpture by Alain Douillard Black Metallic Form
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Alain Douillard Famous French metal abstract sculptor, circa 1975, mid-20th century art sculpture Black abstract freeform by the artist, signe...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
This elaborate Janus statue is a rare example of an Ibibio free-standing figure to recall a well-defined ancestor in what seems a European outfit .The Ibibios lend supernatural power...
Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Copper English Setter Dog Weathervane on Stand with Verdigris
Located in Milford, NH
A fine hollow body English Setter dog weathervane loosely mounted on a custom black painted iron stand with great surface patina verdigris. Dates to the early 20th century in very go...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Herd of Freedom Horses' by Purvis Young (1989–1999) USA, circa 1980s A progressive work, painted on a found metal tray, of five horses in landscape. signed 'Young' upper right corner. In untouched, well-cared-for vintage condition, ready to place.  The overall dimensions of the work are 13- inches wide, 17.5- inches high, and 1.5- inches deep.  About : Purvis Young (1943–2010) was an American artist from the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Self-taught, Young's work was often a blend of painting and drawing with collaged elements, utilizing everyday discarded found objects. Inspired by documentaries, art books...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Blue Tones Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Antique Decor
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embrace the allure of vintage charm with this exquisite antique paper garland sculpture in mesmerizing blue tones. Crafted in France circa 1930, this piece is a testament to timeless...
Category

1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Giant Excedrin Pill Pop Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental vintage Excedrin pill in cream plaster/ceramic. 3.75" diameter. Likely used as a store display. Whimsical desktop object or paperweight. Green felted bottom. Great piece o...
Category

1970s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Carved Oak Early 20th Century Rabbit Sculpture
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century Characterfully stout, anatomically enigmatic Rabbit. Oak. European, Circa 1920.
Category

Early 20th Century English Folk Art

Materials

Oak

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

Japan Fine Pair “Moon Gazing" Rabbits, Blue Gilt Patina
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden spot - rare pair blue gilt Moon Gazing Rabbits from Japan! This is a harder to find matching pair (2) of solid and finely cast ef...
Category

1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Tulu Turkish rug from the mid-20th century. A wide plain saturated marsala colored border with a beige open field. No ditzy ornamentation. Totally graphic with a very long ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art 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

Six-Panel Folding Screen, Painted Fabric with Nailhead Trim, Wooden Structure
Located in Lisboa, PT
La crème de la crème au chocolat. Six leaves folding screen, painted fabric decorated with motifs (Camaieu, pistachios, chocolate, vanilla...). Nailhead trim with double golden stit...
Category

1950s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage American Folk Art Copper Chess Board
Located in Chicago, IL
This enchanting mid-20th century American Folk Art chess board is a true testament to naive and outsider craftsmanship and creativity. Hand-crafted with meticulous care, the board fe...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Toy Step, Step Bike
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique step bike - antique toy step. This child's bike step dates 1900 - 1920. We found this one out of a collection which came from a castle - royal house. It's a collectable antique bike , antique bicycle, antique vélo...
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Italy Murano Large Unique Hand blown Glass Meditation Buddha, Signoretto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique one-of-a-kind meditaton buddha From Italy and Murano comes this charming large scale, solid hand blown glass seated Meditating Buddha It is a rare one-of-a-kind sculpture executed in amber color with gold flecking and high lights by maestro Giancarlo Signoretto. Signature: signed on the front base Giancarlo Signoretto, about 1985 Dimensions: 15 inches high Provenance: Veneto, Italy forty year old family collection. Photographs taken both inside our gallery and outside in natural light for your viewing pleasure. This is a one-of-a-kind treasure and would make a spectacular acquisition for the discerning connoisseur of artistic delights or a very special meditation room...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Small Vase, Meiji Period 1750-1850
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an old Japanese pottery. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It was used as a fire extinguishing pot. This piece has beautiful color and texture. It is very rare.
Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Moleskin top hat, with leather hatbox (late 19th - early 20th century)
Located in Oostende, BE
Moleskin top hat, with leather hatbox (late 19th - early 20th century). The hat was made by Berteil Paris (France), an established house existing since 1840. Dimensions: The hat ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Fur, Leather

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

Vintage Moroccan Brown Plum Tribal Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Berber rug, different hues of browns, plum and rust natural organic wo.This carpet is a gorgeous piece of Abstract Modernist Art...
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wool

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.

Recently Viewed

View All