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Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture
Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture

Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture

Located in Savannah, GA

Aage Hogfeldt (American, 1925-2014) A clown bust made from concrete and found lamp parts. 10 by

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Concrete, Wire

Rustic American Folk Clown Figure
Rustic American Folk Clown Figure

Rustic American Folk Clown Figure

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic American Country Folk Art painted wood clown figure with articulated limbs on a round base.

Category

20th Century American Country Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage "Dapper Clown" Roly Poly Toy; Scarce. Germany Circa 1915
Vintage "Dapper Clown" Roly Poly Toy; Scarce. Germany Circa 1915

Vintage "Dapper Clown" Roly Poly Toy; Scarce. Germany Circa 1915

Located in Incline Village, NV

your collection of toys and/or folk art Dimensions: 8" high x 4 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" deep. Note

Category

Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Composition

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927
Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927

Located in Incline Village, NV

add to your collection of toys and/or folk art Dimensions: 5 1/2" high x 3 1/2" wide x 3 1/4" deep

Category

Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Composition

Expressive Clown Painting, signed, c. 1950
Expressive Clown Painting, signed, c. 1950

Expressive Clown Painting, signed, c. 1950

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Expressive clown painting - signed "Jen" circa 1950 - great frame Frame size = 22.5 x 26.5

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925
Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925

Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This rare antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina doll, carved in the first quarter of the 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank
19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank

19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fun and folky original painted iron penny bank has the original painted surface in working condition. Put a penny in his hand and pull the lever for him to swallow the coin. The...

Category

Antique 1890s American Country Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s
Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s

Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

This wind up clown on cart and donkey is a vintage wind up toy representing a multicolor clown in a

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Toys

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler
Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler

Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

melancholy and placid one. While he worked in the most modern of styles, he adapted it to an anecdotal folk

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Life-Size Vintage Clown Statue, English, Plaster, Day of the Dead
Life-Size Vintage Clown Statue, English, Plaster, Day of the Dead

Life-Size Vintage Clown Statue, English, Plaster, Day of the Dead

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a life-size vintage clown statue. English, heavy, solid plaster cast standing figure dating

Category

Mid-20th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster

Charming French Naive Art, Clowns on Bicycle Michel Boulet Folk Art Oil Painting
Charming French Naive Art, Clowns on Bicycle Michel Boulet Folk Art Oil Painting

Charming French Naive Art, Clowns on Bicycle Michel Boulet Folk Art Oil Painting

By Michel Boulet

Located in Surfside, FL

Michael Boulet (France b. 1938-), Oil on canvas Hand signed lower right "Le Patinette de Bâle" Frame: 28" X 33" Image: 20" X 24" Michel Boulet was born in 1938 in Marseille, Franc...

Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns
Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns

Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns

By Ron Lee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns Collectible Set, each piece is signed Dimensions range from: Height 6

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Rare Santa, Clown and Lantern Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Rare Santa, Clown and Lantern Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s

Rare Santa, Clown and Lantern Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Clown Head is approx. 3 1/4" high and 1 3/4" at the widest

Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Antique French Storage Box with Hand-Painted Clown Motif
Antique French Storage Box with Hand-Painted Clown Motif

Antique French Storage Box with Hand-Painted Clown Motif

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ca. late 19th century French oak storage box with hand-painted 'clown' decoration to the top and a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak, Paint

Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s

Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Pair Handmade Painted Acrobatic Papier Mache Clowns Mexico Attr Jeanne Valentine
Pair Handmade Painted Acrobatic Papier Mache Clowns Mexico Attr Jeanne Valentine

Pair Handmade Painted Acrobatic Papier Mache Clowns Mexico Attr Jeanne Valentine

By Jeanne Valentine

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous handmade & hand painted vintage acrobatic Papier Mache clowns from Mexico attributed to

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paste, Paint, Paper

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930
Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930

By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

on a flat surface, it depicts "Johnny" the clown aggressively dancing around in circles (see the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game
Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game

Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game

Located in Chicago, IL

Large vintage carnival clown head game by Game Time Company. Original paint.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Novelty Clown 'Camera' Created by Oopsy the Clown
Novelty Clown 'Camera' Created by Oopsy the Clown

Novelty Clown 'Camera' Created by Oopsy the Clown

By Robert Mcnea

Located in Toronto, ON

Extremely well executed joke camera made by Oopsy the Clown aka Bob Mcnea(1929-2005), who starred

Category

Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Mechanized Carnival Clown, 1960s
Mechanized Carnival Clown, 1960s

Mechanized Carnival Clown, 1960s

Located in Charleston, SC

Mechanized Carnival Clown, 1960s. In working condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Carnival Art

1930s Clown Trade Sign

1930s Clown Trade Sign

Unavailable|$8,500

1930s Clown Trade Sign

Located in New York, NY

This Clown trade sign was used for advertising purposes for the Fairy Land Amusement Park in

Category

Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Clown Ball Toss Game with Great Detailing
Clown Ball Toss Game with Great Detailing

Clown Ball Toss Game with Great Detailing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wood clown fragment carnival ball toss game with great detailing, all original vibrant painted

Category

Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Pr. early 20th century carved carnival clowns
Pr. early 20th century carved carnival clowns

Pr. early 20th century carved carnival clowns

Located in Toronto, ON

A pr. of early 20th century carved wood carnival clowns with original paint. Presently

Category

20th Century American Carnival Art

1950s Smiling Sam Carnival Man Clown Wind Up Japan Tin Toy
1950s Smiling Sam Carnival Man Clown Wind Up Japan Tin Toy

1950s Smiling Sam Carnival Man Clown Wind Up Japan Tin Toy

Located in Orange, CA

For your consideration we have a vintage Litho Tin Toy - Smiling Sam the carnival man clown wind up

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Toys

Materials

Tin

Clown Sculpture with Cane and Top Hat by Ron Lee, 1979
Clown Sculpture with Cane and Top Hat by Ron Lee, 1979

Clown Sculpture with Cane and Top Hat by Ron Lee, 1979

By Ron Lee

Located in Cookeville, TN

The happy face on this smiling clown by Ron Lee will be a welcome addition to your collections. He

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel

French 19th Century Wooden Cookie Mold, Clown on a Bicycle
French 19th Century Wooden Cookie Mold, Clown on a Bicycle

French 19th Century Wooden Cookie Mold, Clown on a Bicycle

Located in Hudson, NY

19th century hand carved French wooden cookie mold depicting a clown riding a bicycle. Thick wooden

Category

Antique 1880s French French Provincial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Little Clown
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Little Clown

Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Little Clown

By Márcio Lira

Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Originally entitled “Palhacinho”, the light hand-carved wood sculpture by Márcio Lira becomes from Igarassu, Pernambuco (Brazil). The artist likes figurative figures and often repres...

Category

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Little Clown
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Little Clown

Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Little Clown

By Márcio Lira

Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Originally entitled “Palhacinho”, the light hand-carved wood sculpture by Márcio Lira becomes from Igarassu, Pernambuco (Brazil). The artist likes figurative figures and often repres...

Category

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Native American Hopi Pueblo Clown Kachina Mask, Ethnographic Folk Art
Native American Hopi Pueblo Clown Kachina Mask, Ethnographic Folk Art

Native American Hopi Pueblo Clown Kachina Mask, Ethnographic Folk Art

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Native American Hopi Pueblo Clown Kachina Mask. Ethnographic Hand Painted Folk Art Collectible

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Schoehut Toy Clown
Schoehut Toy Clown

Schoehut Toy Clown

Located in Culver City, CA

Schoenhut toy clown, all wood construction, hand painted.

Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Clown Marquette
Clown Marquette

Clown Marquette

Sold|$1,237

Clown Marquette

Located in London, GB

Item: Articulated Clown Marquette This lot is an early to mid-20th century articulated Marquette

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Amazing Clown Shoes
Amazing Clown Shoes

Amazing Clown Shoes

Located in London, GB

detail across each stitched section, colour scheme and out folk-art style naïve painted toenails but the

Category

Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Amazing Early 20th Century Clown Shoes
Amazing Early 20th Century Clown Shoes

Amazing Early 20th Century Clown Shoes

Located in London, GB

Amazing early 20th century clown shoes. We love these, The shape, the naïve construction, and the

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Leather

English Clowns Shoes and Makeup Box
English Clowns Shoes and Makeup Box

English Clowns Shoes and Makeup Box

Located in London, GB

The English clowns shoes and makeup box We are proud to offer a rare set of handmade English

Category

Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Toy Acrobatic Rocking Painted Tin Plate Clown
Toy Acrobatic Rocking Painted Tin Plate Clown

Toy Acrobatic Rocking Painted Tin Plate Clown

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Toy acrobatic rocking painted tin plate clown A great little piece, handmade based on a

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

Early 20th Century Handmade Leather Clown Shoes
Early 20th Century Handmade Leather Clown Shoes

Early 20th Century Handmade Leather Clown Shoes

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century handmade clown shoes We are proud to offer a unique and highly collectable

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century English Handmade Leather Clown Shoes
Early 20th Century English Handmade Leather Clown Shoes

Early 20th Century English Handmade Leather Clown Shoes

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century English clown shoes We are proud to offer an original early 20th Century

Category

Vintage 1930s English Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

Horse Drawn Circus Clown in Cart, American, circa 1902
Horse Drawn Circus Clown in Cart, American, circa 1902

Horse Drawn Circus Clown in Cart, American, circa 1902

By Gong Bell Mfg. Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Whimsical cast iron horse drawn articulated toy that depicts a clown who, when rolled across a flat

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" (Roly Poly) Small Size Clown.  Germany, Circa 1910
Vintage "Rolly Dolly" (Roly Poly) Small Size Clown.  Germany, Circa 1910

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" (Roly Poly) Small Size Clown. Germany, Circa 1910

Located in Incline Village, NV

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Clown Toy of German manufacture, circa 1910; capitalizing on the popularity

Category

Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Composition

Early 20th Century Clown Puppet
Early 20th Century Clown Puppet

Early 20th Century Clown Puppet

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century clown puppet. A charming yet slightly creepy looking early 20th century hand

Category

Vintage 1920s French Toys

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Early Original Adult Clown Costume
Early Original Adult Clown Costume

Early Original Adult Clown Costume

Located in Peekskill, NY

This full size costume looks quite old and could be 1800s. It has and interesting combination of fabrics, bells and lace. It has one small patch in the back but is in amazing conditi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Carnival Art

Materials

Fabric

Group Of Three Original Painted Schoehut Toy Clowns
Group Of Three Original Painted Schoehut Toy Clowns

Group Of Three Original Painted Schoehut Toy Clowns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FOLKY GROUP OF THREE EARLY 20THC ORIGINAL SCHOEHUT CLOWNS THAT GO TO THE SCHOEHUT CIRCUS.SOLD AS A

Category

Early 20th Century American Toys

Materials

Wood

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Folk Art Clown For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folk art clown for your home. Each folk art clown for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. If you’re shopping for a folk art clown, we have 46 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a folk art clown — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each folk art clown bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made folk art clown has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ron Lee, Gong Bell Mfg. Co. and Joe Arcos are consistently popular.

How Much is a Folk Art Clown?

Prices for a folk art clown can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $9,004, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.

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.

Questions About Folk Art Clown
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mexican 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jamini 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.