$1,220 / set
H 13 in W 24 in D 10 in
Antique 1910s German Santa Claus Belsnickle Figure on Sleigh pulled by Pink Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Santa Claus Belsnickle Sleigh with Pig and Toys, circa 1900 A rare and charming
Composition
$270
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 2.63 in
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché & Cardboard
Paper
$280
H 6.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.63 in
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché, wood & Cardboard
Paper
$240
H 6.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.63 in
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché, wood & Cardboard
Paper
$260
H 7.5 in W 3 in D 2.75 in
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché & Cardboard This
Paper
$160
H 6.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.13 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
molds was the famous Anton Reiche factory in Dresden, Germany, but many others around Europe made also
Metal
$120
H 3.88 in W 2.13 in D 0.88 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
molds was the famous Anton Reiche factory in Dresden, Germany, but many others around Europe made also
Metal
$140
H 4.88 in W 2.63 in D 1.38 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
molds was the famous Anton Reiche factory in Dresden, Germany, but many others around Europe made also
Metal
$860
H 12 in W 5.38 in D 3.13 in
large Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché & Cardboard
Paper
$350
H 12 in W 5.38 in D 3.13 in
large Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché & Cardboard
Paper
$289
H 10.25 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
large Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
molds was the famous Anton Reiche factory in Dresden, Germany, but many others around Europe made also
Metal
$290
H 8.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Walter, Berlin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Manufactory for this kind of molds was the famous Anton Reiche factory in Dresden, Germany, but many others
Metal
$270
H 9.25 in W 4.13 in D 3 in
large Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1890s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
molds was the famous Anton Reiche factory in Dresden, Germany, but many others around Europe made also
Metal
$280
H 7.75 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle on Donkey Mule Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
molds was the famous Anton Reiche factory in Dresden, Germany, but many others around Europe made also
Metal
$860 / set
H 2.25 in W 1.13 in D 1.25 in
Set of Five Embossed Candleholders Clips Santa Belsnickel Antique German 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lighting era. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Please consider: I am offering old, used
Wire, Sheet Metal
$280
H 1.25 in Dm 10.25 in
Santa Claus Cookies Christmas Plate with Gnome and Angel Motif, Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Christmas plate is a nice addition to your Decoration for Santa Claus eve. It is
Porcelain
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Walter, Berlin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Manufactory for this kind of molds was the famous Anton Reiche factory in Dresden, Germany, but many others
Metal
$3,848Sale Price|66% Off
H 27 in W 30 in D 5 in
The Folkstone Bandstand England 1910 Queen Victoria 100th Anniversary Exhibition
By Adolph Brougier
Located in Soquel, CA
Germany. He resided in Santa Barbara, CA for 10 years before his death in 1926. Painter, etcher. He
Linen, Oil
Santa Barbara Sculpture, German
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Santa barbara sculpture bronze sculpture origin Germany monument -German artillery- signed by
Bronze
Sold
H 9 in W 3.25 in D 1.75 in
Antique German Folk Art Spun Cotton Wool Santa Claus Ornament Doll Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique German spun cotton wool Santa Claus Christmas ornament doll with hand painted
Ceramic, Wool, Cotton
Sold
H 5 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 in
31 Antique German Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments Kugel Santa Birds Pipe
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 31 rare assorted antique German mercury glass Christmas ornaments. Featuring Kugel or ball
Mercury Glass
Santa Barbara Sculpture, German
By Emil Hub
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Santa barbara sculpture bronze sculpture origin Germany monument -German artillery- signed by
Bronze
Santa Claus Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Manufactory for this kind of molds was the famous Anton Reiche factory in Dresden, Germany, but many others
Metal
Sold
H 11.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.13 in
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container. Was probably made before World War One
Paper
Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
molds was the famous Anton Reiche factory in Dresden, Germany, but many others around Europe made also
Metal
Sold
H 7.5 in W 3.38 in D 2.38 in
Stunning Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique Santa Claus candy container made of Paper mache, composition, cardboard, felting
Composition
Sold
H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.38 in
Stunning Santa Claus Belsnickel Doll Antique German Christmas Decoration 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Santa Claus figurine is perfect for all occasions and is a must for collectors and fans of German
Composition
Sold
H 7.88 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle with Lantern Chocolate Mold Antique 1890s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
molds was the famous Anton Reiche factory in Dresden, Germany, but many others around Europe made also
Metal
Sold
H 7 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
"Flying Santa" Clockwork Toy/Ornament by Guntherman, Germany, circa 1905, Rare
By Guntherman
Located in Incline Village, NV
Extremely rare example of a turn of the century German tin toy, not found in any reference books
Tin
Sold
H 6.75 in W 9.13 in D 9.13 in
Vintage Cast Iron Santa Claus Belsnickle Tree Stand German, circa 1920
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative cast iron Christmas tree stand. Some wear with a nice patina and little paint missing, but this is old-age. Made of cast iron, hand painted. Found in Austria and was mad...
Iron
Sold
H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique German Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand with Santa Claus, Hand-Painted
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This charming antique German cast iron Christmas tree stand features a beautifully hand-painted
Iron
Carved and Papier Mâché Belsnickel Santa
Located in New Hope, PA
A rare, whimsical belsnickel made in Germany for the American market. It features an elaborately
Velvet, Wood, Paint
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 70 in W 8 in D 12 in
Albino Peacock Taxidermy Display on White Wood Platform, USA, 1990
Located in Pueblo, CO
This is an extraordinary display item for the discerning home, full scale taxidermy albino, white, peacock! There is a 9.5 x 6.5 white wood platform, the platform to head is 29", th...
Feathers
Rare and Early Fan-O-Plane Ceiling Fan
Located in Peekskill, NY
Of all the airplane inspired ceiling fans this example one of the earliest and most difficult to find. it is signed on the original brass plaque... Fan-O-Plane by the Aircraft Mfg. C...
Iron
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Set of 8 Antique Christmas Putz Houses, , Christmas Decorations
By Leo Putz
Located in Buffalo, NY
8 Antique Christmas Putz Houses Here we have from the local estate of the original owner a VERY Rare group of 8 Large Putz Houses in their original box. At first I thought that they...
Paper
Italian Murano Art Glass Candy Pieces Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and fun set of four (4) Italian Murano art glass candy pieces, sculptures, hand-made, in the Modern design style, circa mid to late-20th century, Itay. Each beautiful can...
Murano Glass
Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Putz stick-legged sheep on a wooden platform with metal wheels. It is a genuine antique German Christmas toy. As it is old, it show the expected signs of age and use. ...
Composition
Antique Carved Oak Dogs Head Armorial. English 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A fabulous wood carving of a dog's head Mounted on the original shield shaped panel Lovely colour of wood Good condition. Free UK shipping
Oak
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 80 in W 2 in D 51.5 in
Monumental Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Window French Door
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and exceptional reclaimed large two part leaded stained glass French Door / Window. Features a large rectangular frame with two 2-part hinged doors with separate operating win...
Stained Glass, Hardwood
19t Century German Painted Two Door Armoire / Shrunk
Located in Sarasota, FL
Handpainted German cabinet from the 1800s. Deep blues and reds are the main colors. Great vintage condition. Overall wear from age, few repairs have been made overtime but in great...
Wood
$4,287Sale Price|28% Off
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.33 in
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...
Wood
$1,880
H 26 in W 10.5 in D 14 in
Large Deer Head Shooting Lodge Sign Black Forest Folk Art Wooden Trophy 1893
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration and shooting lodge plaque. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Wo...
Wood
Small 19th Century original painted sarcophagus box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century original painted sarcophagus box circa 1870. Beautiful decorative box with original paint. Sarcophagus shaped lidded box in original paint with traces of origin...
Pine, Paint
$1,420 / set
H 6.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Set of Six Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Models by Somso Germany 1950s
By Somso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage models of botanical scientific specimen depicts mushrooms native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showpie...
Composition
Sold|$1,188
H 4.25 in W 8.25 in D 2.88 in
Pink Pig Lucky Charm Mohair Composition Candy Container, Antique, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pink pig candy container. Made of paper mache, covered with mohair and has glass eyes. Nice addition to your Christmas or new years collection or decoration. It is from t...
Composition
$150Sale Price / set|23% Off
H 2 in W 1 in D 1 in
50 Mini Christmas Vintage European Ornaments Figurines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Set of 50 mini Christmas European ornaments figurines, made in an old European tradition.
Blown Glass
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.
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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.