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Whimsical Outsider, Folk Art Oil Painting by William R. Straly
Whimsical Outsider, Folk Art Oil Painting by William R. Straly

Whimsical Outsider, Folk Art Oil Painting by William R. Straly

By William R. Straly

Located in Buffalo, NY

Whimsical outsider, Folk Art oil painting by William R. Straly, excellent use of color. Texture and

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

Fine Pair Hand Carved Hand Painted Outsider Folk Art , Charles Pizzano, 1950
Fine Pair Hand Carved Hand Painted Outsider Folk Art , Charles Pizzano, 1950

Fine Pair Hand Carved Hand Painted Outsider Folk Art , Charles Pizzano, 1950

Located in South Burlington, VT

Outsider Folk Art in the near future. Schneible Fine Arts has been collecting and dealing in authentic

Category

Vintage 1950s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Large Purvis Young Abstract Outsider Folk Art Painting on Board, Attributed
Large Purvis Young Abstract Outsider Folk Art Painting on Board, Attributed

Large Purvis Young Abstract Outsider Folk Art Painting on Board, Attributed

By Purvis Young

Located in Miami, FL

Large Purvis Young Abstract Outsider Folk Art Painting on Board, Attributed Offered for sale is a

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Outsider Art Painted Ironing Boards by Michael Heinrich
Pair of Outsider Art Painted Ironing Boards by Michael Heinrich

Pair of Outsider Art Painted Ironing Boards by Michael Heinrich

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Heinrich pointillist style of outsider Folk Art. Purchased from the artist's estate. The smaller board is

Category

Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Outsider Folk Art Modernist Painting Dated 1959 by Peter Paul Sakowski
Outsider Folk Art Modernist Painting Dated 1959 by Peter Paul Sakowski

Outsider Folk Art Modernist Painting Dated 1959 by Peter Paul Sakowski

Located in Peabody, MA

We recently acquired a number of paintings from the estate of the noted outsider artist Peter Paul

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Dixieland Banjos Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Dixieland Banjos Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Dixieland Banjos Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

Outsider Folk Art in the near future. Schneible Fine Arts has been collecting and dealing in authentic

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

The Violin Player Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
The Violin Player Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

The Violin Player Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

, Connecticut) We will be offering more of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Cats Cats Cats Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Cats Cats Cats Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Cats Cats Cats Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future. Schneible Fine Arts has been

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Side Show Circus By Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Side Show Circus By Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Side Show Circus By Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

Outsider Folk Art in the near future. Schneible Fine Arts has been collecting and dealing in authentic

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas, Paper

Green Dolphin Inn Gathering Painting  Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Green Dolphin Inn Gathering Painting  Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Green Dolphin Inn Gathering Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

, Connecticut) We will be offering more of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

A Votre Sante Cafe Painting  Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
A Votre Sante Cafe Painting  Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

A Votre Sante Cafe Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

Outsider Folk Art in the near future. Schneible Fine Arts has been collecting and dealing in authentic

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Ladies Night Out Sipping Wine Print Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Ladies Night Out Sipping Wine Print Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Ladies Night Out Sipping Wine Print Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

, Connecticut) We will be offering more of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper

Playing Cards At The Dolphin Painting  Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Playing Cards At The Dolphin Painting  Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Playing Cards At The Dolphin Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future. Schneible Fine Arts has been

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Pickle Barrel Maker Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Pickle Barrel Maker Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Pickle Barrel Maker Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

, Connecticut) We will be offering more of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Shoreline Dance Picnic Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Shoreline Dance Picnic Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Shoreline Dance Picnic Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

, Connecticut) We will be offering more of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Song And Musical Merry Makers Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Song And Musical Merry Makers Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Song And Musical Merry Makers Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

newstimes, Danbury, Connecticut) We will be offering more of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Blonde Maiden And Friends Tavern Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Blonde Maiden And Friends Tavern Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Blonde Maiden And Friends Tavern Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

, Connecticut) We will be offering more of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

A Boisterous Inn Drinking Affair Painting  Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
A Boisterous Inn Drinking Affair Painting  Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

A Boisterous Inn Drinking Affair Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

, Connecticut) We will be offering more of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Family Beach Holiday Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Family Beach Holiday Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Family Beach Holiday Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

, Connecticut) We will be offering more of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Joyful Dancers  Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka, Unique
Joyful Dancers  Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka, Unique

Joyful Dancers Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka, Unique

Located in South Burlington, VT

, Connecticut) We will be offering more of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Young Male Nudes At Water Fall Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Young Male Nudes At Water Fall Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Young Male Nudes At Water Fall Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

Outsider Folk Art in the near future. Schneible Fine Arts has been collecting and dealing in authentic

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Toys Toys Early Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka, Unique
Toys Toys Early Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka, Unique

Toys Toys Early Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka, Unique

Located in South Burlington, VT

, Connecticut) We will be offering more of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Ship In A Bottle Master Maker Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Ship In A Bottle Master Maker Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Ship In A Bottle Master Maker Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future. Schneible Fine Arts has been

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Flower Dancing In The Meadow Oil Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Flower Dancing In The Meadow Oil Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Flower Dancing In The Meadow Oil Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

, Connecticut) We will be offering more of Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Outsider Art Kabuto Helmet Sculpture in Metal & Wool, Folk Art
Outsider Art Kabuto Helmet Sculpture in Metal & Wool, Folk Art

Outsider Art Kabuto Helmet Sculpture in Metal & Wool, Folk Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wildly inventive outsider art sculpture. This Kabuto (Samurai helmet) is constructed from a

Category

20th Century Dutch Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal, Copper, Lead

Young Girl And Her Best Friend Dog Unique Painting Folk  Artist Gloria Laposka
Young Girl And Her Best Friend Dog Unique Painting Folk  Artist Gloria Laposka

Young Girl And Her Best Friend Dog Unique Painting Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future. Schneible Fine Arts has been collecting and

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Karaoke Sister Singers  Unique Painting Self Taught Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Karaoke Sister Singers  Unique Painting Self Taught Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Karaoke Sister Singers Unique Painting Self Taught Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

Outsider Folk Art in the near future. Schneible Fine Arts has been collecting and dealing in authentic

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Le Cage Au Folle Unique Painting Self Taught Folk Artist Gloria Laposka 1987
Le Cage Au Folle Unique Painting Self Taught Folk Artist Gloria Laposka 1987

Le Cage Au Folle Unique Painting Self Taught Folk Artist Gloria Laposka 1987

Located in South Burlington, VT

Laposka's Self Taught Outsider Folk Art in the near future. Schneible Fine Arts has been collecting and

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Paul Walker - Outsider Art Checkerboard
Paul Walker - Outsider Art Checkerboard

Paul Walker - Outsider Art Checkerboard

Located in Savannah, GA

Paul Edward Walker (American, b.1949) Checkerboard oil on board signed “Art by Paul Walker

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1990s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Outsider Art Wood Sculpture with Geometric Appliques
Outsider Art Wood Sculpture with Geometric Appliques

Outsider Art Wood Sculpture with Geometric Appliques

Located in Chicago, IL

Detailed and eye catching outsider art "found" wood sculpture. Constructed from floor moldings and

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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Large Folk Art Outsider Art TOTEM 42"H
Large Folk Art Outsider Art TOTEM 42"H

Large Folk Art Outsider Art TOTEM 42"H

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

This massive TOTEM pole is an incredible example of outsider Folk Art. The pole was carved by Lair

Category

Vintage 1930s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Paul Walker - Outsider Art Box and Fan
Paul Walker - Outsider Art Box and Fan

Paul Walker - Outsider Art Box and Fan

Located in Savannah, GA

wide by 5 ½ inches deep by 2 ½ inches tall Paul Walker is a Savannah, Georgia outsider artist who made

Category

1990s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Folk Art  Bottle Cap Snake
Folk Art  Bottle Cap Snake

Folk Art Bottle Cap Snake

Located in Bridgeport, CT

caps in keeping with the Folk Art and Outsider presentation.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Hand Carved Folk Art Bull Dog Chair
Hand Carved Folk Art Bull Dog Chair

Hand Carved Folk Art Bull Dog Chair

Located in Peekskill, NY

We could not resist acquiring this chair. The shape and high back give it a classy feel but with humor. The double headed dog on the chair back are well done as are the dog foot legs...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Oak

Lunatic Billy Bats Outsider Art Drawing, 1872
Lunatic Billy Bats Outsider Art Drawing, 1872

Lunatic Billy Bats Outsider Art Drawing, 1872

Located in Savannah, GA

An unknown outsider artist drawing of the lunatic Billy Bats of Troy, New York, 1872. Note from

Category

Antique 1870s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Swedish Wooden Folk Art Gentleman Sugar Dispenser, 1940s
Swedish Wooden Folk Art Gentleman Sugar Dispenser, 1940s

Swedish Wooden Folk Art Gentleman Sugar Dispenser, 1940s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unknown Volk Art maker/artisan K.K made this elegant sugar, pepper, salt etc dispenser in engine

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine

19th century French sailors folk art pine stump carving
19th century French sailors folk art pine stump carving

19th century French sailors folk art pine stump carving

Located in London, GB

19th century French sailors folk art pine stump carving Dimensions in inches: H 9” x W 5” x D 3

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine

Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928
Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928

Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928

Located in Poperinge, BE

is included but is purely decorative. Beautiful form of folk art, anyone could make a tramp art

Category

Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Small Collection of Folk Art Wooden Letters  A Small collection
Small Collection of Folk Art Wooden Letters  A Small collection

Small Collection of Folk Art Wooden Letters A Small collection

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Small Collection of Folk Art Wooden Letters A Small collection of painted wooden letters, the

Category

Vintage 1960s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads
19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads

Located in London, GB

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads An unusual pair of late 19th Century

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Antique 1890s British Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century
Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An octagonal decorative wooden tramp art basket. Created from popsicle sticks, this basket is

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure
19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure

19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure

Located in London, GB

19th century folk-art hand-crafted bedpost doll figure A rare and highly artistic example of an

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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Carved Spanish Love Bird Figure
19th Century Folk Art Carved Spanish Love Bird Figure

19th Century Folk Art Carved Spanish Love Bird Figure

Located in London, GB

A handmade late 19th century Folk Art carved wooden love bird, with original paint still visible

Category

Antique 1880s Spanish Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

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Outsider Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of outsider folk art on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, every piece of outsider folk art was constructed with great care. Find 314 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of outsider folk art now, or shop our selection of 35 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of outsider folk art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of outsider folk art bearing Folk Art, Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of outsider folk art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Naro Pinosa, Michael Heinrich and Terry Turrell produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Outsider Folk Art?

Prices for a piece of outsider folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $60 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,583.

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 Outsider Folk Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Outsider art denotes works created by self-trained artists unconnected with the conventional world of fine art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What outsider art is called now varies. Because artists who produce outsider art often lack formal training and rely on innate skill, some people refer to their work as visionary art, self-taught art, intuitive art, grassroots art and naïve art. Another term for outsider art is "art brut." French artist Jean Dubuffet introduced the phrase in the 1940s to describe art produced by artists outside the mainstream. Art brut translates literally to "raw art." Shop a wide variety of outsider art on 1stDibs.
  • 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.