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Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A superb Folk Art sailors valentine Tramp Art keepsake box. Wide in form, this beautiful Primitive
Category
Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Metal
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.5 in W 11 in D 6 in
Sailor's Folk Art Knot Board, circa 1940
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Vintage American Sailor's Folk Art Knot Board, circa 1940, a classic piece of sailor's folk
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Rope, Plywood
American Folk Art Painted Iron Sailor Decoration
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19/20th Century) Folk Art sculpture of a painted and decorated sailor holding two
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Sailor's Folk Art Woolie of a Single Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Sailor's Folk Art Woolie of a Single Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1850, a sailor's folk
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
$3,400
H 13.75 in W 17.75 in D 1.25 in
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship of the Line and Sloop, ca 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Triple Decker Ship of the Line and Sloop, ca 1850
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
$5,200
H 21.63 in W 29.5 in D 1 in
Late 18th C Sailors Naval Maritime Nautical Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch's
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming folk art pen and ink collection of sketch's housed in period glazed maple frames, the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Nautical Objects
Materials
Paper
$2,292 / set
H 16.15 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
19th Century Maritime Nautical Sailor Folk Art Carved Cassia Pod Nut Curiosity
Located in Lowestoft, GB
We believe this to be a cassia pod, and likely picked up by a sailor on his travels in the mid to
Category
Antique 19th Century European Nautical Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
$939
H 3.75 in W 3.75 in D 2.17 in
19th Century Scale Boat Hull Model & Line Plans Naval Sailor Maritime Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An interesting scale model hull of a vessel with its original line plans. The boat has its original painted exterior, and appears to be complete.
The plans are dated but unfortunate...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$1,075
H 9.85 in W 38.59 in D 6.7 in
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
misleading. Long presented and cherished as a sailor’s folk art, at least by dealers and collectors through
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell, Mahogany
Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie
Located in Nantucket, MA
sailing into and out of the frame at each corner. A wonderful and elaborate folk art piece with a wild and
Category
Antique 1850s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Early 19th C George III Folk Art Shell Work China Man Sailor Maritime Naval
Located in Lowestoft, GB
rare piece of folk art, 23.5cm in height, 7cm in width, 6.5cm in depth
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Natural Fiber
$3,915
H 9.26 in W 2.76 in D 2.56 in
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship,
The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Tea Clipper
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Tea Clipper,
Circa 1875
The large sailor's woolwork or woolie as
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
"Dancing Sailor" Antique Wind-Up Toy By "The Lehman Toy Company" Germany C. 1909
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Dancing Sailor" by Ernest Paul Lehman of Brandenburg, Germany; patented in 1903 (see image of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
$1,225
H 7.38 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail,
Circa 1875
The British sailor's woolie
Category
Antique 1870s Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship Coming into Port,
Circa 1865
The British
Category
Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Sunset
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Sunset,
Circa 1875
This is a lovely example of a
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Frigate, circa 1840
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Frigate, circa 1840, a British sailor's hand crafted woolwork
Category
Antique 1840s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Lady Blessingtons Sailors Donation Momento Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Repro trade sign from New England with a weather protector varnish for bad weather protection.Wired for hanging inside or outside.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Signs
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Matched Pair of Sailor's Yachting Woolies
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very unusual 19th century matched pair of sailor's Yachting Woolies, circa 1870, a true pair of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
$3,120 Sale Price
42% Off
H 15.63 in W 16.38 in D 1 in
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Bay with House
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Bay,
Circa 1860-75
This meticulously crafted
Category
Antique 1860s Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of the Named Ship "Polly"
Located in Downingtown, PA
characteristic convention of this folk art form that effectively captures the motion of the water.
This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship Anchored in Bay
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship Anchored in Bay,
Circa 1860-75
This charming sailor
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate
The sailor's woolwork depicts a
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of Three Royal Navy Ships, Circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
British sailor's woolwork of three royal navy ships
Circa 1885
The British sailor woolwork
Category
Antique 1880s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships Off a Coastline
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships offshore,
Circa 1875
The large sailor's woolwork
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship,
Circa 1875
The charming simple
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Reindeer Made by Henry Payn Hopper
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Reindeer of a Large Size,
Made by Henry Payn Hopper,
Circa 1865-70
The
Category
Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
19th Century Sailor Carved Cribbage Board with Paddle Boat and Figural Pegs
Located in Nantucket, MA
folk art hand carved fruitwood cribbage board made to hang on a wall when not in use. The cribbage
Category
Antique 1870s German Folk Art Game Boards
Materials
Fruitwood, Pine
$1,275
H 20.75 in W 10.5 in D 2.75 in
British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship with Flag Surround
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship with Flag Surround,
Circa 1875
The
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
$4,500
H 23 in W 28 in D 1.5 in
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign with Two Bermudan Ketches
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign off the Coast of Bermuda,
Circa 1865
The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
$7,500
H 19.75 in W 22.25 in D 1 in
Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885
Located in Nantucket, MA
's hand crafted folk art woolwork picture of a bark-rigged auxiliary steam sailor with inverted bow
Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
$4,800
H 21 in W 19.38 in D 1.25 in
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-masted Ship under Steam,
HMS Minotaur or HMS Agincourt
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
$3,750
H 22.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.75 in
Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940
Located in Nantucket, MA
Figural standing sailor whirligig, carved from Pine wearing a white hat with metal brim,
a blue
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border,
Named after
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
$5,500
H 25.5 in W 26.75 in D 0.75 in
English Pottery Pearlware Figures of Sailors
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Pottery Pearlware Sailor Figures,
Circa 1820.
A lovely pair of English pottery pearlware
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nautical Objects
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850, depicting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
$4,800
H 21.13 in W 26.13 in D 1.25 in
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with a Double Decker Ship of the Line, ca 1850, depicting a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
$3,800
H 18.75 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
Antique Sailor Fabric Hat, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fabric traditional sailor fabric hat. Made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1950. In original
Category
Vintage 1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Rattan
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Four Masted Barque, signed by maker, ca 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Four Masted Barque, circa 1880, a handcrafted sailor
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
$3,600
H 21.5 in W 21.25 in D 1 in
Antique British Colonial Heart Form Sailors Valentine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19th Century English heart form sailors valentine ambitiously handcrafted with exotic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) with Heart Valentine and Flag Surround
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork with Heart Valentine and Flag Surround,
Circa 1880
The
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship,
Circa 1865-75.
The sailor's woolie depicts a starboard
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
19th Century Maritime Curiosities Launch Bottle Shards Naval Sailors
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Trio of 19th century maritime curiositys, two glass bottle neck shards from the launch bottles of two ships. Also an unused streamer from another ships maiden voyage All have the wax...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Glass, Paper
Early 20Th Century English Maritime Sailors Gambling Game Box ‘Crown & Anchor'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A early 20th century sailors ditty box, with painted ‘Crown & Anchor’ lid and original dice.
C & A
Category
Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
$669
H 5.91 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship
circa 1765
The sailor's woolwork, also known as a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Wooden Carved Head, Sailor, with Pipe
Located in Vienna, AT
Carved wood head, finely carved, sailor, with pipe, rare, good original condition.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large 19Th C Sailors Woolwork 'Woolie' Triple Masted Sailing Ship Maritime Naval
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming and naive sailors woolwork or "woolie" depicting a triple masted sailing ship at sea
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool, Glass, Oak
$1,075
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Navy Sailor Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a patriotic printed paddle fan, with an image of a Navy sailor. The sailor is depicted
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
Elaborate Sailor Souvenir of Washington Crossing the Delaware, circa 1885-1912
Located in York County, PA
Elaborate sailor’s souvenir embroidery from the orient with a beautiful hand-painted image of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Price Upon Request
H 45 in W 31 in D 2.5 in
British Large 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
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Sailors and Mermaids
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
. Their work is deeply rooted in American folk-art traditions and invokes nostalgia for a life full of
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
British Sailor's Large Woolwork of HMS Brunswick
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's large woolwork of HMS Brunswick,
Made by J. H. Miller, Brixton,
Circa 1865
The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
20th Century Extra Large Shellwork Sailors Valentine Panel Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
and ebonised frame.
Very much in the manner of mid 19th century sailors valentines, this example
Category
Late 20th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$3,103
H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 2.56 in
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells with Heart and Star Designs
Located in Downingtown, PA
). "Sailors' Valentines". In Wertkin, Gerard C. (ed.). Encyclopedia of American Folk Art. New York, NY
Category
Antique 1880s Bajan Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Shell
British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's large woolwork of a royal navy ship under full sail,
circa 1875
The sailor
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
$5,500
H 22 in W 29.5 in D 1.5 in
Circa 1780 Sailor's Naval Maritime Pen & Ink Wash Portrait Sketch's Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming late 18th century pen and ink wash group of portrait sketches on paper, housed in a glazed period gilt wood frame.
Some elderly knocks and abrasions to the frame, staini...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
$534
H 8.67 in W 12.21 in D 0.99 in
Sailor's Woolwork of The British Ship Gold Finder on her voyage to Australia
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork Nautical Picture,
Inscribed:The British Ship Gold Finder on her voyage to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
$6,000
H 28.4 in W 31 in D 1 in
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Folk Art Sailor For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folk art sailor you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each folk art sailor for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a folk art sailor — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A folk art sailor, designed in the Folk Art, Victorian or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made folk art sailor has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Emma Herland, Saalheimer & Strauss and Wedgwood are consistently popular.
How Much is a Folk Art Sailor?
A folk art sailor can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,999, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.
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 Sailor
- 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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, 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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, 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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