Eagle Bellamy Style
Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Pine
Early 20th Century Federal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Pine
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Pine
20th Century American Federal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Pine
Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Early 20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Late 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique Early 1900s American Federal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Early 20th Century American Federal Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Animal Sculptures
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
2010s Nautical Objects
Wood
2010s Nautical Objects
Wood
2010s Nautical Objects
Wood
2010s Nautical Objects
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Political and Patriotic Memora...
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique 1820s American American Empire Animal Sculptures
Gesso, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1920s Belgian Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Oak
2010s Nautical Objects
Wood
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Animal Sculptures
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Sculptures and Carvings
Oak
Finding the Right Folk-art for You
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.
- What is a Bellamy eagle?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Bellamy eagle is an intricately carved wooden or metal eagle crafted by John Haley Bellamy. He used a highly stylistic technique, with intricate detailing on the feathers for the eagle to appear mid-movement. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Bellamy eagles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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