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Rustic Fish Camp Sign
Rustic Fish Camp Sign

Rustic Fish Camp Sign

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A rustically beautiful and compelling vintage sign from an early Midwest fish camp. Constructed and composed on a found tin/zinc background with a worn and weathered azure blue pain...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Zinc, Tin

19th Century Fish Weathervane
19th Century Fish Weathervane

19th Century Fish Weathervane

Located in Woodbury, CT

A finely detailed full bodied Codfish weathervane retaining much of its original gilded surface. 26” long

Category

Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Giant Sturgeon Fish Decoy
Giant Sturgeon Fish Decoy

Giant Sturgeon Fish Decoy

Located in New York, NY

Giant ice fishing decoy with painted messages: COME OVER HERE ONCE BABY, I'LL SCRATCH YOUR BACK, and OLD MOSS BACK on the top. Painted wood with lead weights and tin fins and tail al...

Category

20th Century American Decoys

Materials

Tin

Reverse Glass Painted Sign “Fresh Fish Oysters”
Reverse Glass Painted Sign “Fresh Fish Oysters”

Reverse Glass Painted Sign “Fresh Fish Oysters”

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a spectacular reverse painted glass sign advertising "Fresh Fish Oysters" from Tacoma, Washington. Foil lettering and pie crust edging on the glass make this a very attractiv...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Glass

Beaver and Turtle Fish Decoys
Beaver and Turtle Fish Decoys

Beaver and Turtle Fish Decoys

Located in North Egremont, MA

a pair of fantastic animal ice fishing decoys, both from the mid west circa 1950. The turtle is made by Grey Eagle,and is illustrated in "Animals in American Folk Art", by Wendy Lav...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Decoys

Materials

Metal

Fish and Serpent Side Table
Fish and Serpent Side Table

Fish and Serpent Side Table

Located in Summerland, CA

Fish and Serpent Side Table
20th century
Wisconsin.
Wood with hand painted sponge design in grays and greens with applied wooden fish, serpent and floral motifs....

Category

20th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Fish Bait Trade Sign
Vintage Fish Bait Trade Sign

Vintage Fish Bait Trade Sign

Located in Hudson, NY

A very charming vintage trade sign for fish bait, in the form of a whole fish, with BAIT hand painted on one side, and an iron chair instact for hanging it -- painted in its original...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Signs

Materials

Wood

Massive Wood Hand Carved  Fish
Massive Wood Hand Carved  Fish

Massive Wood Hand Carved Fish

Located in Wainscott, NY

Unusual Oversized Hand Carved Fish in wood, a very special catch for the right pond, Surface Color all Original, Most Imposing " Artifact"

Category

20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wood

Painting of Cats and Fish
Painting of Cats and Fish

Painting of Cats and Fish

Located in Sheffield, MA

Painting of cats and fish, oil on a wooden panel, signed "Charles Hawes", possibly the nationally recognized illustrator of children's books and magazines in the early 20th century. ...

Category

20th Century American Paintings

Full Bodied Fish Form Trade Sign
Full Bodied Fish Form Trade Sign

Full Bodied Fish Form Trade Sign

Located in London, GB

In excellent condition and with provenance to a respected private collection, this is a genuine collector's piece and an interesting example of folk art sculpture.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Signs

Bait Shop Fish Trade Sign Whirlygig

Bait Shop Fish Trade Sign Whirlygig

Located in Summerland, CA

Bait Shop Fish Whirlygig
circa 1940
From Wisconsin
Made of wood, tin and polychrome.
Wooden paddles and tin fins.
All original.

Category

20th Century American Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Big ole' Fish
Big ole' Fish

Big ole' Fish

Sold|$2,350

Big ole' Fish

By Beau Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mounted folk art metal fish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nautical Objects

Snapping Turtle with Fish in Mouth
Snapping Turtle with Fish in Mouth

Snapping Turtle with Fish in Mouth

Located in Summerland, CA

From South Carolina 1935 Made of wood, tin and polychrome.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Tin

Northern Pike Fish Decoy by Oscar Peterson
Northern Pike Fish Decoy by Oscar Peterson

Northern Pike Fish Decoy by Oscar Peterson

By Oscar Peterson

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional painted fish decoy carved by Oscar Peterson (1894-1951) from Cadillac, Michigan. Peterson was a guide and a master in carving and painting many of the fish decoys that he...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Decoys

Materials

Wood

Unusual Pair of Copper Fish Weathervane Molds
Unusual Pair of Copper Fish Weathervane Molds

Unusual Pair of Copper Fish Weathervane Molds

Located in New York, NY

An unusual pair of copper fish weathervane molds. In excellent verdigris. Found in Maine

Category

Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Asafo Flag with Fish on Salamander and Buffalo
Asafo Flag with Fish on Salamander and Buffalo

Asafo Flag with Fish on Salamander and Buffalo

Located in New York, NY

Asafo flag with fish on salamander and buffalo on white background

Category

Vintage 1950s African Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Gilded Metal Fish Sculpture
Gilded Metal Fish Sculpture

Gilded Metal Fish Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gilded metal fish sculpture has a folk art, hand-made feel to it.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Carved Flying Fish from Pitcairn Island
Carved Flying Fish from Pitcairn Island

Carved Flying Fish from Pitcairn Island

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very good and rare flying fish carving from Pitcairn Island, South Pacific. Signed by the maker, V. Young, and affixed to a carved and turned original base. It dates circa 1930. This...

Category

Vintage 1930s Pitcairn Islands Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Fish Barrel
19th Century Fish Barrel

19th Century Fish Barrel

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th Century Fish Barrel

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Nautical Objects

Hubert Walters (1931-2008) |  Three Painted Fish
Hubert Walters (1931-2008) |  Three Painted Fish

Hubert Walters (1931-2008) | Three Painted Fish

Located in Wyomissing, PA

Born in Jamaica, Hubert was a commercial fisherman and boat builder for two decades. In 1971 Walters immigrated to the United States, settled in New York and began working as a carpe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught...

Materials

Wood

Suite of Pre-Columbian Fish
Suite of Pre-Columbian Fish

Suite of Pre-Columbian Fish

By Maya

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Three mayan fish and one aztec fish. Measures: Sizes are as follows (clockwise from the left): 6.5" x 11.25" x 2.75"; 13" x 5" x 2.75"; 2.25" x 7" x 1"; 2.75" x 6" x 1".

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Sculptures and Ca...

Materials

Stone

Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Koi Fish Chairs
Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Koi Fish Chairs

Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Koi Fish Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

A pair of very unusual vintage mid-20th century carved wood chairs made with the forms of koi fish covering the legs and backs of the chairs, these are relics with an amazing amount ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rare group of Northwest  Coast Fish Hooks on stands
Rare group of Northwest  Coast Fish Hooks on stands

Rare group of Northwest Coast Fish Hooks on stands

Located in Montecito, CA

Incredible unique grouping of Northwest coast fish hooks.

Category

Antique 19th Century Native American Objects

Folk Art Carving of a Fish
Folk Art Carving of a Fish

Folk Art Carving of a Fish

Located in North Egremont, MA

Walnut fish plaque carving, attached to green painted pine oval with stippled decoration. now mounted on custom iron museum stand

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Hooked Fish Folk Art Assemblage with Clock
Hooked Fish Folk Art Assemblage with Clock

Hooked Fish Folk Art Assemblage with Clock

By Van Dusen Clockworks

Located in Dallas, TX

This incredible piece of Folk Art is made from a collection of antique and vintage found objects.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Large American Folk Art carved wood Blow Fish
Large American Folk Art carved wood Blow Fish

Large American Folk Art carved wood Blow Fish

Located in Miami, FL

Large American Folk Art carved wood Blow Fish

Category

20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

FISHES
FISHES

FISHES

Located in CÓRDOBA, ES

Fishes made with recycling cans Ready to hang

Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Metal

Mexican Folk Art Ceramic "Last Supper" with Fish
Mexican Folk Art Ceramic "Last Supper" with Fish

Mexican Folk Art Ceramic "Last Supper" with Fish

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful Mexican folk art "Last Supper" with fish and loaves.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Sculptures

Two Huge Metal Fish Wall Decoration
Two Huge Metal Fish Wall Decoration

Two Huge Metal Fish Wall Decoration

Located in Hamburg, DE

Two metal fish wall decoration.

Category

Vintage 1980s English Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Tiki Art Fish
Tiki Art Fish

Tiki Art Fish

Located in San Francisco, CA

In the manner of Witco- driftwood fish. Wall mount wire attached to back.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Driftwood

Folk Art Last Supper
Folk Art Last Supper

Folk Art Last Supper

Located in San Francisco, CA

Folk art last supper with fishes and loaves

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Religious Items

Fish on Trident
Fish on Trident

Fish on Trident

Sold|$2,800

Fish on Trident

Located in Manalapan, NJ

Unusual whimsical casting of a fish speared on a classical trident. Wild sculptural form with excellent detail. Fish is realistically detailed and has a curved tail.
Most li...

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Large Japanese Fish
Large Japanese Fish

Large Japanese Fish

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful example of Mingei (folk art).

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures

Japanese Koi Fish
Japanese Koi Fish

Japanese Koi Fish

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautifully hand carved and signed by a craftsman from Kyoto, Japan (see bottom of the fish). The koi fish symbolizes prosperity and abundance. Taisho period, 1920s. Hinoki - Cypress...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures

Limonata Fish Sculpture
Limonata Fish Sculpture

Limonata Fish Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

The Limonata Fish is a large size mixed media sculpture by the artist Ben James. This piece is part of his Trinity River Trout series, and consist of numerous found pieces and recycl...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Wood Fish Sculpture
Wood Fish Sculpture

Wood Fish Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved Rustic Fish sculpted from a single piece of wood.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Metal Fish Basket
Metal Fish Basket

Metal Fish Basket

Located in High Point, NC

Metal basket with hinges and opening latch for storing live fish catch

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Bowls and Baskets

Small Koy Fish
Small Koy Fish

Small Koy Fish

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Thai vintage wood sculpture of a lucky koy on a stand.

Category

Vintage 1940s Thai Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

10 Fish Decoys
10 Fish Decoys

10 Fish Decoys

Sold|$1,200

10 Fish Decoys

Located in North Egremont, MA

A collection of 10 ice fishing decoys. whimsically painted and carved these range in length from 13" to 3.75". on with wooden carved tail, several interesting forms. one missing a m...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Carved Chinese Wooden Fish
Carved Chinese Wooden Fish

Carved Chinese Wooden Fish

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural wooden fish mounted on iron stand, carved scales, fins, eyes and mouth, some blue faded blue paint remains on body, wax seal stamp on tail, Chinese, early 20th century. Me...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Bog Wood

Fish Form Paper Knife
Fish Form Paper Knife

Fish Form Paper Knife

Located in London, GB

Hand Carved and Finely Painted Solid Olive Wood English, c1840 13.25" high x 15.5" wide x 2.5" deep (including stand) Finely carved and thin enough to double as a page turner, t...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Sculptures

Large Sturgeon Fish Decoy
Large Sturgeon Fish Decoy

Large Sturgeon Fish Decoy

Located in New York, NY

Rare ice fishing decoy of carved and painted wood with tin fins and tail. It is unusual to find fish decoys of this size and with carved markings as this one has. Sturgeons would spe...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fish Decoy Trade Sign
Fish Decoy Trade Sign

Fish Decoy Trade Sign

Located in Litchfield, CT

Michigan, ca. 1920-1930. Unknown maker.

Category

20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fish in Blue & Salmon Paint
Fish in Blue & Salmon Paint

Fish in Blue & Salmon Paint

Located in Sheffield, MA

Fish carving, Denmark circa 1900, with original blue and salmon paint and with an inset metal eye. The unfinished back shows signs of having been used as a cutting board. Found in a ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fiske Cast Iron Fish Tank
Fiske Cast Iron Fish Tank

Fiske Cast Iron Fish Tank

By J.W. Fiske & Company

Located in Long Island, NY

A late 19th century cast iron fish tank by J W Fiske, NY. The fish tank has just been repainted black. There is no glass presently on the tank but the former owner had glass cut but ...

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Metal Fish Net Weight
Metal Fish Net Weight

Metal Fish Net Weight

Located in New York, NY

Large painted lead net weight from Michigan. Excellent paint with iron loops for attachment. Mounted over base.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Lead, Iron, Metal

Bronze Koi Fish and Bird Clawed Candlestick
Bronze Koi Fish and Bird Clawed Candlestick

Bronze Koi Fish and Bird Clawed Candlestick

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Possibly once belonging to a larger work of art, sculpture or fountain. This single Koi fish with a bird claw can be used as a candle holder or simply as a handsome piece of art on a...

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Glass Fish Sculpture by Amanda Brisbane
Glass Fish Sculpture by Amanda Brisbane

Glass Fish Sculpture by Amanda Brisbane

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Amanda Brisbane (British 1964- ) is internationally recognized as a singularly talented sand casted glass artist within her own medium, techniques, and the remarkable, stunning piec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Sculptures

Carved Flying Fish from Pitcairn Island
Carved Flying Fish from Pitcairn Island

Carved Flying Fish from Pitcairn Island

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very good and rare flying fish carvings from Pitcairn Island. Each one is signed by the maker, and affixed to a carved and turned custom base; circa 1930. The one in the center of th...

Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Collection of Graphic Fish Decoys
Collection of Graphic Fish Decoys

Collection of Graphic Fish Decoys

Located in North Egremont, MA

10 wonderfully graphic 20th century ice fishing decoys. 2 with wooden tails, ranging in size from 14" to 3.25"

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Flying Fish
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Flying Fish

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Flying Fish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Carved wood flying fish from Pitcairn Island, by Sam Young, circa 1940

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fiske Fish Tank in Victorian Cast Iron
Fiske Fish Tank in Victorian Cast Iron

Fiske Fish Tank in Victorian Cast Iron

By J.W. Fiske & Company

Located in Long Island, NY

Marvelous and rare Cast Iron Fish tank by Fiske NY. As you can see this wonderful piece is currently being used as a working fish tank by a collector. Fish tanks with the egret base...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Primitive Pine Fish Net Box
Primitive Pine Fish Net Box

Primitive Pine Fish Net Box

Located in Harbor Springs, MI

Primitive Painted Fishnet Box from Northern Michigan Marina. Circa 1920 American.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Pine

Graceful Carved Walnut Fish Sculpture by Emilan
Graceful Carved Walnut Fish Sculpture by Emilan

Graceful Carved Walnut Fish Sculpture by Emilan

Located in New York, NY

A delicately carved walnut fish sculpture balancing on a rectangular block base by Emilan. American, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

19th Century American Fish Carved Mahogany Armchair
19th Century American Fish Carved Mahogany Armchair

19th Century American Fish Carved Mahogany Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

A highly unusual and beautifully made fish decorated 19th century American Folk Art hand carved mahogany open armchair with back, newly upholstered with blue and white striped tickin...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Masonite, Wood

Director's Chair with Needlepoint Tropical Fish Fabric
Director's Chair with Needlepoint Tropical Fish Fabric

Director's Chair with Needlepoint Tropical Fish Fabric

Located in Heath, MA

A cheerful mint-colored painted director's chair with hand needlepoint of colorful tropical fish in a reef scene. The handwork is signed with a stitched "HQ" and is backed with canva...

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of folk art fish available for sale. The range of distinct folk art fish — often made from wood, metal and paper — can elevate any home. Find 358 antique and vintage folk art fish at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of folk art fish available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Folk art fish bearing folk art or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many folk art fish are appealing in their simplicity, but Dolores Porras, Aldo Londi and Bitossi produced popular folk art fish that are worth a look.

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Folk art fish can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,196, while the lowest priced sells for $25 and the highest can go for as much as $115,000.
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  • 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 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 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 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.