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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

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship
Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

object. • Date: circa 1900 (Edwardian Period) • Style: Coastal Folk Art / Sailor's Valentine Style

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Sailor's Folk Art Knot Board, circa 1940
Sailor's Folk Art Knot Board, circa 1940

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
American Folk Art Painted Iron Sailor Decoration

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
Sailor's Folk Art Woolie of a Single Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1850

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

Late 18th C Sailors Naval Maritime Nautical Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch's
Late 18th C Sailors Naval Maritime Nautical Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch's

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

19th Century Scale Boat Hull Model & Line Plans Naval Sailor Maritime Folk Art
19th Century Scale Boat Hull Model & Line Plans Naval Sailor Maritime Folk Art

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Hardwood

19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank
19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank

19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original painted sailor coin bank.The condition is very good.

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large 19th C Carpenter Model War Ships Maritime Naval Sailor Folk Art
Pair of Large 19th C Carpenter Model War Ships Maritime Naval Sailor Folk Art

Pair of Large 19th C Carpenter Model War Ships Maritime Naval Sailor Folk Art

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A highly detailed pair of carpentered model ships. The larger model is a 19th century model of an early 18th century French war ship the 20inch hull carved from the solid, mounted ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

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

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship

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
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Tea Clipper

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

19th Century Nantucket Sailor Made Macromae Fringe
19th Century Nantucket Sailor Made Macromae Fringe

19th Century Nantucket Sailor Made Macromae Fringe

Located in Hudson, NY

Sailor-made macramé from Nantucket, often called "McNamara's Lace" or fancy work, was typically

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Twine

Antique Sailor’s Valentine Shellwork in Octagonal Wooden Case
Antique Sailor’s Valentine Shellwork in Octagonal Wooden Case

Antique Sailor’s Valentine Shellwork in Octagonal Wooden Case

Located in Sarasota, FL

’s Valentine is a finely preserved example of shellwork folk art. Composed of hundreds of natural seashells

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Velvet, Glass, Wood

British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship

British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1760-65 The sailor's woolie

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail
British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail

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
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port

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

Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920
Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920

Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920

Located in Nantucket, MA

sailor’s folk art, at least by dealers and collectors through the 20th Century, that myth was corrected by

Category

Vintage 1920s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Lady Blessingtons Sailors Donation Momento Plaque
Lady Blessingtons Sailors Donation Momento Plaque

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

British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port
British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port

British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port

Located in Downingtown, PA

large and impressive sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," is a richly colored and wonderfully charming folk

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate

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

19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870
19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870

19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870 , a British sailor's hand-crafted

Category

Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships Off a Coastline
British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships Off a Coastline

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
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship

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

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Bay with House
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Bay with House

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

19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880
19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880

19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880

Located in Nantucket, MA

sailor’s folk art, at least by dealers and collectors through the 20th Century, that myth was corrected by

Category

Antique 1880s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships in a Bay
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships in a Bay

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships in a Bay

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships in a Bay, Circa 1860-75 This charming sailor

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox
British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox

British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox

Located in Downingtown, PA

"Homecoming": British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox, Circa 1875 A charming and

Category

Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Reindeer Made by Henry Payn Hopper
Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Reindeer Made by Henry Payn Hopper

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

British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail
British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail

British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail

Located in Downingtown, PA

traditional folk art form. Dating to circa 1865–75, this large-scale embroidery depicts a majestic, three

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Steam Frigate, circa 1850
19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Steam Frigate, circa 1850

19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Steam Frigate, circa 1850

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Steam Frigate, circa 1850, a hand crafted sailor

Category

Antique 1850s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Four Masted Bark Loch Torridon
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Four Masted Bark Loch Torridon

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Four Masted Bark Loch Torridon

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Four Masted Bark Loch Torridon, circa 1880, a sailor's hand

Category

Antique 1880s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Silk

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship JANE Under Full Sail
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship JANE Under Full Sail

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship JANE Under Full Sail

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early to Mid 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Merchant Ship JANE Under Full Sail, circa 1840s, a

Category

Antique 1840s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Cotton

British Sailor's Woolwork with Port Side view of Ram-bowed Royal Navy Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork with Port Side view of Ram-bowed Royal Navy Ship

British Sailor's Woolwork with Port Side view of Ram-bowed Royal Navy Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

yarns, this textile artwork is a superb example of the folk art traditionally made by British sailors

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940
Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940

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

Two Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentines
Two Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentines

Two Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentines

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and unusual English 19th century sailors valentines handcrafted with exotic seashells. Two

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

English Pottery Pearlware Figures of Sailors
English Pottery Pearlware Figures of Sailors

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

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Seashells
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Seashells

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Seashells

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Transporting 19th century English sailors valentine hand crafted in exotic organic seashells

Category

Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Antique British Colonial Heart Form Sailors Valentine
Antique British Colonial Heart Form Sailors Valentine

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

English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign

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

Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) with Heart Valentine and Flag Surround
Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) with Heart Valentine and Flag Surround

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

19th Century Maritime Curiosities Launch Bottle Shards Naval Sailors
19th Century Maritime Curiosities Launch Bottle Shards Naval Sailors

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

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign

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

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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
  • 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.