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1938 Folk Art Bandstand Tip "Kitty" Found in Spokane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1938 bandstand tip "Kitty" found in Spokane, WA. hand-painted wood construction. Pinned paper
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Rare to Find Folk Art Jaguar Mask Found in Zitlala, Guerrero, Mid-20th Century
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This style of Tigre (Mexican colloquial for Jaguar) mask is from Zitlala, Guerrero, they are used on the feast day of the Holy Cross on May 3rd, 4th,
and 5th. As part of the activit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Found Object Memory Jug
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1918 folk art memory jug. Stoneware pottery jug covered in found objects. Objects
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Stone, Rock Crystal
Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1905
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
background. A fine example of this particular type of box found in present-day eastern Romania, but very
Category
Antique Early 1900s Romanian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1903
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
background. A fine example of this particular type of box found in present-day eastern Romania, but very
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Hand-Carved Wood Witch Weathervane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand-carved Folk Art witch weathervane found in the northeast. Very nicely carved thick Folk Art
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Rare Folk Art Iron Shooting Gallery Carnival Ram Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulous folk art freestanding animal sculpture made from found carnival art shooting gallery iron
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Southern American Folk Art Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating and intriguing early 20th century Southern American folk art panel, found in
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
German Folk Art Naïve Military Painting, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A wonderful example of a circa 1870 German Folk Art naïve military scene in townscape annotated to
Category
Antique 1870s German Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paper
19th Century American Folk Art Iron Horse Weathervane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ex. Jane Cipley collection. Fantastic sheet and strap iron horse weathervane. Originally found in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Hearth Rug Early 19th Century American Folk Art
Located in Hudson, NY
Folk art hand shirred and hooked rug in wonderful colors on a black mottled background. Wool on
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
American Legion Baseball and Basketball Folk Art Paintings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of baseball and basketball paintings found in a Midwestern American Legion hall. These were
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Paintings
Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure
A quirky and charming example of
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Folk Art Martin Bird House, American, circa 1920s
Located in Incline Village, NV
it indoors as a piece of Folk Art to preserve it's original integrity. The bird house is a nice
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Wool
American Folk Art Tool Museum Sign 1950 Tool Assemblage
Located in Santa Monica, CA
wrenches, drill bits, saws and scissors. Heavy iron construction. Great piece of American outsider art
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Iron
Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait Painting, circa 1840
By Ammi Phillips
Located in Vero Beach, FL
found in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Folk Art Museum - NY
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Huge Folk/Tramp Art Side/End Table Box on Legs
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is the largest piece of chip carved tramp art I have ever had! It would definitely work as a
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Wood
American Folk Art Baguette
Located in Chicago, IL
reminder of the beauty found in the purely expressive, reflecting the playful heart of Folk Art.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Original Signed Folk Art Painting by Robyn “The Beaver” Beverland
By Robyn Beverland
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique original signed Folk Art painting by Robyn “The Beaver” Beverland. Signed and dated 1992
Category
1990s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Plywood
Swedish Folk Art bridge bookshelf, designed by Petrus & Sture Lundström 1925
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and skilfully executed piece of Swedish Folk Art. In 1925 readers of the Swedish family
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Folk Art Toys
Materials
Copper
H 13.19 in W 47.25 in D 8.67 in
19th Century American Folk Art Game Board
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century American folk art game board is a quintessential example of the ingenuity and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Game Boards
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Folk Art Figurative Carvings
Located in Hudson, NY
. Varying in size from 6 in to 13 in height. Found an upstate New York.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Maxwell Mays Folk Art Oil on Canvas, Cascade Springs Colorado, 1983
By Maxwell Mays
Located in Morristown, NJ
.
Maxwell Mays was born in Rhode Island in 1918, and focused his art on celebrating the landscapes of his
Category
Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Rural Folk Art Painting, Oil on Masonite "Homestead" by John Moulton, Circa 1938
Located in Incline Village, NV
American folk art collection in 1990.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 13 in W 20 in D 1.25 in
Set of 4 Detailed Wood Carving Alpine Gnome Dwarf Faces Austria Alps Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
carving. This can be used as a Wall decoration in your cabin, folk art room or man cave. Found at an
Category
Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Masks
Materials
Wood
H 15.25 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Folk Art Sculpture of a Man
Located in Hudson, NY
Folk Art Sculpture of a Man
Unsigned. This piece was found in the Catskill Mountains, NY.
He came
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Folk Art Scratch Built Boat, Early 20th C
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian folk art boat of 2 rigged masts - completely scratch built from pine and teak wood
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
Folk Art Sculpture of Shore Bird
Located in Houston, TX
The Folk Art Sculpture of the shore bird is a radiant manifestation of creativity and imagination
Category
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Composition, Metal
19th Century Dummyboard, Folk Art from Sweden
Located in Brecht, BE
Found in Sweden, this lifesize dummy board is a unique and quirky object,
contemporary art to me.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Bird Hunting Tool and Decoy
Located in Houston, TX
movement, birds would mistake it for a bird that had landed below and found safe haven. The unsuspecting
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decoys
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls Found in Southern Mexico, 1930's
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Doll found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th Century.
Origin
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 15.75 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Doll found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th Century.
Origin
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 15.75 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
American Folk-Art Steam Ship Encased Diorama
Located in London, GB
century hand crafted American folk-art encased steam ship model, created from a variety of found objects
Category
Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art Dog Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Folky hand-carved dog head found in the midwest.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany
Located in Chicago, IL
The arrangement of these antique shells, meticulously strung together, creates a harmonious symphony of textures and tones. Their timeless elegance and natural radiance make this nec...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Mexican Burnished Clay Folk Art Terracotta Handmade Vase with Handles
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracota
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracotta
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Mexican Rustic Vase Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Vessel Terracotta Oaxaca Clay
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
H 13.39 in W 11.42 in D 11.82 in
Mexican Burnished Clay Folk Art Ancient Pre-Hispanic Handmade Vase with Handles
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
H 50 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in
Early 20th Century English Folk-Art Farmer and His Wife Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk-art farmer and his wife model
We are proud to offer an unusual hand carved
Category
Vintage 1940s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden smoker figure, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We
Category
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 8.25 in W 4.5 in D 5.13 in
David Segel 1970s 3-D Wooden Double Kiot Folk Art Sculpture
By David Segel
Located in Monrovia, CA
David Segel 3-D wooden folk art / Gothic sculpture, signed, titled and numbered ''RIBALD #1
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Folk Art Drift Wood Sculpture W/ Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folk art sculpture of drift wood and a plank wood base is all hand made.The bird is also wood
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Cow Bull Folk Art Speculaas Springerle Cookie or Butter Mold Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
bull ox). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 3.25 in W 7.88 in D 0.5 in
Duluth Fish Decoy American Folk Art Carved Painted Orca Killer Whale Sculpture
By Duluth
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce early Duluth Fish Decoy American folk art sculpture, depicting a Orca killer whale, hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
H 3.25 in W 8 in D 4.75 in
Folk Art Outsider Bust Under Glass Dome
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Folk Art or Outsider Art bust under a glass dome. The glass bust is molded and it is filled with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture
Located in Savannah, GA
Aage Hogfeldt
(American, 1925-2014)
A clown bust made from concrete and found lamp parts.
10 by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Concrete, Wire
Australian Indigenous Aboriginal Art Thompson Yulidjirri Figural Bark Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
Kelton Collection located in Santa Monica, California) of important Australian Indigenous Works of Art
Category
Vintage 1970s Australian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Wood, Paint
H 21.75 in W 12.25 in D 1 in
Australian Indigenous Aboriginal Art Thompson Yulidjirri Emu Bird Bark Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
, California) of important Australian Indigenous Works of Art and was acquired in 1982.
Thompson Yulidjirri
Category
Vintage 1970s Australian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 26.5 in W 13 in D 1 in
Australian Aboriginal Art Janet Forrester Ngala Painting Milky Way Dream, 1994
Located in Studio City, CA
Australian Indigenous Works of Art and was exhibited at the Australian Consulate in Los Angeles
Category
1990s Australian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 38.5 in W 38.5 in D 1.5 in
Norman Scott "Butch" Quinn Paddle Fish Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1996 Folk Art sculpture by the noted Outsider Artist Norman Scott "Butch" Quinn titled Paddle
Category
1990s American Sculptures and Carvings
English 19th century Folk Art portrait of a dog, terrier, hound landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
an opportunity to own a captivating piece of art that not only celebrates the artistic prowess of the
Category
1850s Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Vintage Brutalist Metal Folk Art Roman Chariot Horse & Rider Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial folk art sculpture is unsigned from what we've been able to determine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
H 25 in W 38.5 in D 17 in
Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Devil Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful black forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of black forest
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Gate in form of a Face
Located in Darnestown, MD
would also be terrific hung indoors as a piece of outsider art.
The movable earrings are an especially
Category
Early 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Iron
Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
hallway, house or Lodge. Found at an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 5.38 in W 5.38 in D 3 in
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
or Lodge. Found at an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 3.75 in W 5.25 in D 2.38 in
Large Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
or Lodge. Found at an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.5 in W 6.75 in D 1.75 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800 PRiMITIVE FOLK ART HEMP CUTTING MACHINE VERY DECORATIVE PIECE
Located in GB
very decorative piece of folk art that is a decorators dream
We have cleaned waxed and polished it
Category
Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
H 25.99 in W 51.97 in D 17.92 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of folk found art on 1stDibs. A piece of folk found art — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of folk found art, we have 53 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of folk found art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of folk found art bearing Folk Art, Modern or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of folk found art over the years, but those crafted by Bill Fink, Dennis Davis and James (Pelon) Bauer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Folk Found Art?
Prices for a piece of folk found art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $39,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,550.
Questions About Folk Found Art
- Did Picasso found modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.
- 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.