$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
$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
$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
$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|20% 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
$3,979 / set
H 13.78 in W 27.96 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
C20th Decorative Glass Bonsai Tree
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Decorative Bonsai Tree Porcelain Pot included Very Colourful
Glass
Large Folk Art Papier Mache Sun with Face
Located in Hastings, GB
This characterful hand-crafted folk art hanging sun, its unusual three-dimensional form of very large proportions, with a serene smiling face to one side, is a rare find. The hand pa...
Paper
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in Dm 8 in
French Green Majolica Tureen with Stand Sarreguemines, circa 1870
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century green Majolica tureen with stand signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870 With grapes leaves. Height / 7.5", diameter / 8 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 13 in
Large Majolica Swan Jardiniere Foucard Vallauris , circa 1900
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Swan Jardiniere signed Foucard Vallauris , circa 1900.
Majolica, Ceramic
$160
H 2.63 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in
Glass Parrot Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare antique clip-on bird ornament, it's a beautiful parrot. This ornament, is made from ultra-thin hand blown glass, hand painted with a kind of cold paint, would be a great antiq...
Mercury Glass
$2,219Sale Price|55% Off
H 21.86 in W 24.81 in D 12.41 in
Antique Italian Giltwood Baroque Tabernacle With Sunburst , Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique tabernacle with its original gilding. Great piece to display a small private collection. Beautiful decorated with a sunbusrt and acanthus leaves, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weath...
Wood
$360
H 6 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Kathe Wohlfahrt Kindertraum "Little Elf Goes To Market" Meadow Life Ltd. Ed. 652
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Käthe Wohlfahrt “Kindertraum” "Little Elf Goes To Market" Meadow Life Figurine, Limited Edition, Germany, 2001 A charming limited edition wooden figurine from the celebrated Käthe W...
Wood
Black Forest Carved Walnut Deer Head Trophy Mount
Located in Essex, MA
Well carved with original oval carved back. The head realistically carved with amber colored glass eyes. Antlers are carved walnut as well.
Glass, Walnut
$116Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in Dm 2.5 in
West Germany Moon Face Blown Silver Mercury Glass Round Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an intriguing ornament of a silver mercury glass blue eyed, red lippedface surrounded by shiny and white glitter, looking like a moon peering out of a snow filled sky. It wou...
Blown Glass, Mercury Glass
$368,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 104 in W 45 in D 6 in
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...
Stained Glass
Antique Christmas Sledge With Toys Dolls Teddy Bears
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique artisan made Christmas wagon brimming with dolls, toys, teddy bears. Unique Holiday collectible.
Wood
Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament 1989, Nanna Ditzel
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Every year a well-known Danish artist designs the Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament. In its many incarnations over the years it has become a tradition representative of Danish handcraf...
Brass
$7,811
H 24 in W 13.3 in D 8.2 in
Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great folk-art workmanship mantel clock for the collectors and enthousiasts. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Fores...
Brass, Iron
$8,900
H 39 in W 25 in D 28 in
Life Size Wild Boar Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wood Trophy 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Wild Boar head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. Mor...
Wood
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.