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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

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Inlaid Wall Pocket
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Inlaid Wall Pocket

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Inlaid Wall Pocket

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Inlaid Wall Pocket, likely third quarter of the century, a sailor

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Nautical Folk Art: British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships
Nautical Folk Art: British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships

Nautical Folk Art: British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships

Located in Downingtown, PA

Nautical Folk Art: A Rare Pair of Royal Navy Sailor's Woolworks, Same Sailor Artist, Circa 1865-70

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

American Folk Art Sea Shell Sailors Valentines
American Folk Art Sea Shell Sailors Valentines

American Folk Art Sea Shell Sailors Valentines

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Exquisite American folk art sea shells Sailors Valentines octagon with central purple agate , sea

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Classical Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

British Sailor's Woolwork Tea Clipper, Folk Art, England, Circa 1875
British Sailor's Woolwork Tea Clipper, Folk Art, England, Circa 1875

British Sailor's Woolwork Tea Clipper, Folk Art, England, Circa 1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

Cutting the Waves: A Rare Chain-Stitch Woolwork of a Tea Clipper This large-scale sailor

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

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

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...

Category

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

British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship

British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

A Victorian Merchant Ship Woolie British, Circa 1875 This large and dramatic sailor's woolwork, or

Category

Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

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

19th Century Nantucket Sailor Made Fringe

Located in Hudson, NY

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Twine

British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship
British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship

British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship

Located in Downingtown, PA

evocative sailor’s woolwork, or "woolie," serves as a folk-art tribute to the Outer Gabbard lightship, also

Category

Antique Early 1900s English 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

large, three-masted merchant ship under full sail. Created around 1875, this piece of maritime folk art

Category

Antique 1870s Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolwork, Circa 1875
British Sailor's Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolwork, Circa 1875

British Sailor's Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolwork, Circa 1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

lifeboat on the deck adds a touch of functional realism to this patriotic display of the sailor's art

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

mainmast. The simple, direct composition and rich tactile texture are hallmarks of this celebrated folk art

Category

Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Vintage Sailors Valentine
Vintage Sailors Valentine

Vintage Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming vintage sailors valentine ambitiously handcrafted in exotic organic seashells with a

Category

20th Century American Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material, Mahogany

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

and patience of its maker, standing as a testament to the rich tradition of maritime folk art during a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century 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

substantial artwork serves as a superb example of the "woolie," a distinctive form of folk art created by

Category

Antique 1870s English 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

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, Royal Navy Ship in Bay, Circa 1860-75, UK
British Sailor's Woolwork, Royal Navy Ship in Bay, Circa 1860-75, UK

British Sailor's Woolwork, Royal Navy Ship in Bay, Circa 1860-75, UK

Located in Downingtown, PA

genre of folk art that flourished among British mariners between circa 1840 and 1880. These pieces were

Category

Antique 1860s Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Approaching a Lighthouse, circa 1850
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Approaching a Lighthouse, circa 1850

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Approaching a Lighthouse, circa 1850

Located in Nantucket, MA

Exceptional Mid 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Naval Ship Approaching a Lighthouse, circa 1850, a

Category

Antique 1850s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Yarn

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 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

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

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 Top-Schooner for "A Kind Mother"
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Top-Schooner for "A Kind Mother"

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Top-Schooner for "A Kind Mother"

Located in Nantucket, MA

in sailor's folk art as a symbol of prosperity). A wonderful and unusual sailor's woolwork. Mounted

Category

Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Yarn

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

Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine
Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine

Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming antique sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells in a star form with a rocky

Category

Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Organic Material

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in horse shoe

Category

Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Organic Material

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and unusual English 19th century sailors valentine handcrafted with exotic seashells. Around

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

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

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Starboard Side View of a Ship-of-the-Line
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Starboard Side View of a Ship-of-the-Line

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Starboard Side View of a Ship-of-the-Line

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with a Starboard Side View of a Ship-of-the-Line , circa 1860s, a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Yarn

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

Pair of Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine
Pair of Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Pair of Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming pair of 19th century British colonial sailors valentines handcrafted in exotic seashells

Category

Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

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

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Sailing Ships
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Sailing Ships

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Sailing Ships

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in a diamond or

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Organic Material

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

is a prime example of sailor's woolwork, often referred to as a "woolie," a popular form of folk art

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

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

specialized form of British folk art between approximately 1840 and 1880, produced during the long off-duty

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross
Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross

Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross

Located in Downingtown, PA

service in circa 1893. Her legacy is often captured in maritime folk art, particularly in the intricate

Category

Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

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

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship HMS Hero

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Royal Transport: Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Hero Circa 1860 A fine and historically significant

Category

Antique 1860s English Early 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 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.