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H67cm Swedish Horse, handmade folk craft circa 1800, highly decorative element
Located in Forest, BE
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Folk arts reflect the cultural life of a community. The art form encompasses the expressive culture
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Pine
H 26.38 in W 24.81 in D 6.7 in
Arts & Crafts Folk Art Thai Style Boat House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is quite unusual piece of Folk Art. It looks like an architect’s model of a boat house. It is
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Oak
A refined Folk art walking stick with arts and crafts, Center America 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk Folk art stick. The barrel is carved and etched from a single branch of Mexican Maple (Acer
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1860s Central American Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
Scottish Arts and Crafts Brass Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Scottish Arts & Crafts rectangular brass mirror decorated with a hand-hammered celtic weave
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Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Brass
19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century American Folk Art rocking horse
Fantastic American Folk Art hand carved rocking horse
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
Arts & Crafts Canvas Toy Model of a Horse
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts Canvas Toy Model of a Horse
This hansom beast is free standing and would very
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Canvas
Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait Painting, circa 1840
By Ammi Phillips
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait painting, circa 1840
We are proud of our
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Canvas
American Folk Art Painting Signed J.W. Fosdick 1903
Located in South Burlington, VT
American Folk Art Pyrography At Its Finest
This is an original and beautiful 23 inch by 19.25 inch
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
Antique Arts Crafts Native American End Table 1910
Located in South Burlington, VT
oils and incising in great detail using an arts and crafts pyrographic (wood burned) technique
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
Arts and Crafts Copper Milliners Trade Sign, Copper Top Hat
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Copper Milliners Trade Sign. Copper Top Hat
This is an unusual piece, the Top
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Copper
Romantic Unique Hand Decorated "Throne Chair" Arts & Crafts Rhode Island
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrography Arts & Crafts
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
H 47.5 in W 23.75 in D 19.5 in
Unique Hand Decorated "Romantic Family" Arts & Crafts Wood Settle Rhode Island
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrography Arts & Crafts
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
H 56 in W 50.25 in D 19 in
Arts and Crafts 19th Century Shield Trophy with NIKE the Goddess of Victory
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts 19th Century Shield Trophy with Nike the Goddess of Victory
The is an Arts and
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Antique Arts Crafts William De Morgan Iznik Persian Pottery Tile Sands End 1890
By William De Morgan
Located in Portland, OR
A good William De Morgan (1839-1917) Fulham period "Sands End" Iznik style pottery tile, circa 1890.
The tile with a Persian Iznik design, featuring a central flower with three smal...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Pottery
H 6 in W 6 in D 0.5 in
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Gray, Orange
Located in Port Washington, NY
durability. They are truly among the great icons of Southwest Native Arts. Measures: 5' x 5'10".
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Early 20th Century American Navajo Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wool
Pair of Arts & Crafts Drinking Horns, Late 19th Century
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of Arts & Crafts drinking horns, late 19th century.
Decorative horns with riveted copper
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Late 19th Century English Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Horn
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Beige, Gray, Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
durability. They are truly among the great icons of Southwest Native Arts. Measures: 4' x 6'9".
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Early 20th Century American Navajo Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Indian Rio Grande Blanket, Handmade Rug, Folk Art, Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Arts.
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Mid-19th Century American Navajo Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wool
Superb Antique Moroccan Koumiya Berber Dagger 19th c Islamic arts
Located in London, GB
Superb Antique Moroccan Koumiya Berber Dagger
A rare and superb example of a Moroccan Koumiya Berber Dagger with highly ornate silver and brass work and gem stones.
period 19th c...
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Silver
Superb Antique Yemeni Saudi Arabian Khanjar Jambiya Dagger Silver Islamic Arts
Located in London, GB
A Rare Large Antique Jambiya Dagger with highly ornate silver work with added gold gilding
A superb example of a middle eastern Jambiya
Height 38 cm
Yemeni, Saudi or Omani
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Late 19th Century Yemeni Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf
H 14.97 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Antique Chinese Embroidery Brocade Collar Qing Dynasty Crane Floral Asian Arts
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Museum quality antique 1800s Childs collar on baby blue clothe background, appears much lighter in photos. Stamped on verso Sarit Centre Westland’s Nairobi Kenya Africa. Background i...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Fabric
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 1.63 in
Antique Russian Folk Art Kovsh Attributed To Abramtsevo Workshops, C. 1900
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Arts and Crafts carved wooden drinking vessel
A carved Russian Kovsh, a boat-shaped
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Early 1900s Russian Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
H 11.03 in W 6.7 in D 12.6 in
Antique Decorative Lead Plaque, Scandinavian, Viking, Arts and Crafts, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
scene, dating to the Arts & Crafts movement of the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinating
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Late Victorian Antique Folk Arts
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Lead
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.6 in
Portrait of a Gentleman in pastel and Charcoal by Thomas Price Downes
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Portrait of a Gentleman in pastel and Charcoal by Thomas Price Downes
A Beautifully executed piece of an unnamed Gentleman sitting in a chair at his desk
The Drawing is in fair cond...
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19th Century Beaux Arts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Paper
4 Vanity Fair “Spy” Prints A good collection of coloured prints
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
4 Vanity Fair “Spy” Prints
A good collection of coloured prints dating from 1896 to 1904, mounted and in glazed frames, all men from the legal profession
A good collection to brin...
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Paper
Charming, French Carved Gilt Console Wall Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Charming, French carved gilt console wall shelf.
A beautifully carved little gilt shelf, it has a serpentine shaped top and a double wall fixing leg
This is a delicate little pie...
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19th Century Beaux Arts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Optometrist Double Sided Trade Sign
Located in Carimate, Como
Antique hanging advertising sign for an optician, circa 1920-1930. Double sided big cast zinc glasses with four hand painted eyes on original adjustable iron wall bracket. Collectabl...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Zinc
Vintage Heavy Quality Alpine Sledge in Beech
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage heavy quality Alpine Sledge in beech.
This is a great piece fully working or for display, it has iron runners and an old sisal rope.
The sledge is 10” high, 43” long and ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Beech
Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, including the Rockefeller Museum, the British Museum and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Bone
19th Century Ladies Treen Ankle Boot or Shoe Stretchers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Ladies Treen Ankle Boot or Shoe Stretchers
A great looking pair, made in Golden Beech, the stretchers come into 3 and are easy to use
The Stretchers are in very good...
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Late 19th Century Beaux Arts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Beech
Heraldic Crest Framed & Painted on Slate from Borough of Finchley, Coat of Arms
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heraldic crest framed & painted on slate from Borough of Finchley, coat of arms.
The coat of arms is 3 dimensional, it has been carved, painted and gilded, and set in golden b...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
H 12.5 in W 12.5 in D 1.5 in
The Swan - Swedish Flemish Weave riding pad from 1920-1930
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A truly spectacular example of a Swedish Flemish Weave riding pad in all it’s glory! Beautiful bright color combination of fuchsia pink, yellow, forest and pastel greens blue and ora...
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1920s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wool
Antique French Birdhouse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French antique birdhouse find it in Paris. We painted the base only the dome is in original condition and it is beautiful. Dimension of the dome
height 34.5 and the base on the botto...
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1910s French Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
Wooden Old Crow Whiskey Advertising Display, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large wooden Old Crow Whiskey advertising display - whiskey counter display.
An advertising display of hand-painted wood made for Old Crow Bourbon Whiskey. This figural advertisin...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
19th Century Japanese Lava Stone Mask
Located in Vancouver, BC
gaze - sternness and scarred - weathered through time in a folk like style of carving, only affirms the
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Stone, Lava
Super French Vintage 1920 Antique Painted Rocking Horse
Located in Markington, GB
French vintage lovely 1920 antique painted rocking horse.
Measures: Height 51cm, depth 40cm, width 115cm.
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
Antique Icon 12 Apostles and the Virgin Mary with Christ
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid antique icon designed 1300 and 1400, Italian manufacture.
The painting is on a rectangular wooden panel. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a throne with Jesus ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood, Paint
St. Julien Weather Vane Attributed to J.W. Fiske 19th Century Full Bodied Metal
Located in Stamford, CT
Skinners American Furniture an Decorative Arts Sale 2337 Lot 253 for $23,500
Literature:
Literature: A
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Copper
H 22.25 in W 33.5 in D 5.13 in
American Unique Antique Handcrafted "Children's Celebration" Wood Bench, 1905
Located in South Burlington, VT
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We will be offering more important high quality Folk Art and pyrography works of art in the near
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
H 48 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
American Unique Hand Decorated Adirondack "Sail Boats" Desk, 1900
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrography Arts & Crafts
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
Letter Painter Kvetoslav Dostal Shop Sign, circa 1900
Located in Wien, AT
This vintage sign comes from the shop of Prague letter painter Kvetoslav Dostal. It was probably manufactured circa 1900, as the wrought iron frame construction shows Art Nouveau inf...
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Late 19th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Iron
Three Hand-forged Wrought Iron Trivets 18th Century Italian Iron Rests
Located in Milan, IT
From Italy a unique set of three 18th and 19th century assorted Italian flat iron trivets used to place hot irons to protect the preservation of tables, cloth and from hot charcoal a...
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Late 18th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Iron
H 3.15 in W 14.97 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Weathervane of Cast Iron, Copper, & Brass with Handcrafted Model T Ford
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
folk art. This weathervane consists of a 19l0 Model T Ford that is crafted from cast brass and copper
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Iron, Sheet Metal
H 35 in W 18 in D 7 in
Wood and Brass Antique 19th Century Middle Eastern Camel Seat Saddle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique, 19th century Asian Middle Eastern collector two person wooden camel saddle with ornate brass mountings and iron reinforcements.
19th Century Middle Eastern metal camel saddl...
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Late 19th Century Egyptian Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Brass, Iron
1920’s Felix The Cat Wooden and Leather Toy
Located in Chicago, IL
1920’s Felix The Cat Wooden and Leather Toy
This 1920s Felix the Cat toy is a collectible vintage toy featuring the iconic character Felix the Cat. These toys are highly sought afte...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Swedish pair of tree chairs from the early 1900 Folk Art Peasant Seating
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Forest, BE
nostalgia for pre-industrial society."[3]
Folk arts reflect the cultural life of a community. The art form
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Pine
British Woolwork 'Woolie' of Three Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
wide, 28-1/4 inches wide.
Illustrated: "Woolies: Sailor's Embroidered Folk Art," by Mo Wajselfish
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wool
Antique Carrom Large Wooden Game Board Double-Sided No. 1 Archarena Style 'E'
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tabletop game, folk art country decor, decorative arts, home accents, home accessories, great to use as
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
Antique Carrom Company Large Wood Game Board Double Sided
Located in North Hollywood, CA
board, Arts & Crafts movement inspired artistry, antique collectibles games, antique tabletop game, folk
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Milk Glass London England Street Sign
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous etched milk glass street sign from the City of Westminster, England.
Original Arts
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1920s English Industrial Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Milk Glass, Oak
Santa Lucia Model Ship, Museum Quality
Located in Bafra, 55
The handmade, historical Santa Lucia model ship is a sailboat made of mahogany and eucalyptus wood. At a length of 28 inches and a height of 20.7 inches, this beautiful ship has been...
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17th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
Smyrna Boat Model Ship, Museum Quality
Located in Bafra, 55
This handmade wooden sailboat model from linden and mahogany trees is of high quality design. Measuring 30 inches in length, 6 inches in width, and 18.5 in height, this boat will app...
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18th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
Panart Lancia Model Ship, Museum Quality
Located in Bafra, 55
This handmade, sailboat model is truly a special piece. The graceful touches of mahogany and laurel wood make it aesthetically beautiful. Its length of 23 inches and width of 7 inche...
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17th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
A Rare Spirit Mask ‘Barak’ or ‘Yamburai Parak’
Located in London, GB
, Masterpieces from the Jolika collection of Marcia and John Friede, Fine Arts Museum San Francisco, vol. 2, pg
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Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
Antique Moroccan Ceramic Bowl from Fez 1920's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Great Moroccan ceramic decorative Islamic Folk Art.
Size: 13.75" D x 2.5" H.
Hand made in Morocco
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1920s Moroccan Moorish Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Ceramic
Turner, William Lakin - Original Oil on Canvas - Applethwaite, Underskiddaw
Located in Heathfield, GB
along with Louis Bosworth Hurt (1856-1929) and later at the West London College of Arts.
He is known
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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Paint
Golden wedding anniversary Baron George and Sophie von Rosenthal
Located in UTRECHT, UT
1893 was a member of the Jury of Fine Arts at the Chicago World’s Fair. In addition to medals and
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Early 1900s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Silver, Bronze
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
Located in London, GB
Lowen
Ubuntu Arts et Cultures d’Afrique du Sud
Exhibition Paris, 20 fevrier – 17 juin 2002
No. 20
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Late 19th Century South African Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Wood
Glen Lukens Signed Early Midcentury Glazed California Pottery Weed Pot Vase
By Glen Lukens
Located in Studio City, CA
fine Arts.
A very rare, unique, and truly special work This piece would be a tremendous stand-out
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1920s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Original French Art Deco Period Poster by Paul Colin 1928
By Paul Colin
Located in Baltimore, MD
a teenager, Paul Colin apprenticed at a printing house before enrolling at L’École des Beaux-Arts
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Folk Arts
Materials
Paper
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Antique Folk Arts For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique folk arts available for sale. The range of distinct antique folk arts — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. Antique folk arts have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique folk arts to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Arts and Crafts, Folk Art and Art Deco antique folk arts are of considerable interest. Charles Shonk Company, Emeralite and Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company each produced beautiful antique folk arts that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Folk Arts?
Prices for antique folk arts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique folk arts begin at $185 and can go as high as $96,729, while the average can fetch as much as $1,278.
Questions About Antique Folk Arts
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.
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