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Vintage Magician Magic Suitcase Hand Painted Folk Art
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic Magician's suitcase. Hand painted and lettered. Vintage Folk Art rabbit trick and card
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Fabric, Canvas
"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964
Located in Incline Village, NV
For the mechanical bank and toy enthusiast, listed is a tin, lithographed and painted, all original 1960s mechanical bank made by the Yone Company of Japan (see image of logo on side...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Katlego Tlabela - Blue Magic VI: Study
Located in Capetown, ZA
In Katlego Tlabela’s imagined and familiar paintings of domestic settings, he responds to South Africa’s persisting economic inequality with bolstered visual fantasies of self-determ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Other
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
Talavera Ceramic Plate, Don Quixote and the Magic Horse Clavileño, Signed, 1950s
By Artesania Talaverana
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Don Quixote and Sancho Panza blindfolded on the back of the magic horse from Clavilé. In "Don Quixote
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.97 in Dm 16.54 in
Art Irregular Shape Tufted Wool Rug with White Grey 'Magic Trick' by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Magic Trick
Art irregular shape tufted wool rug with white grey by RAG Home
Original Designed by
Category
2010s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug Beige by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Magic with LUA
Contemporary irregular shape hand-tufted wool rug with earthy brown by RAG Home
Category
2010s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gilded Serenity Soft Gold & Medium Gold 180X270 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Explore the transformative magic of this hand-knotted rug that transcends conventional decor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nova Charm Antique White Ashwood 150x240 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
feet. So don't just settle for a rug, choose a masterpiece that adds a touch of magic to your home like
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Rugs
Materials
Wool
Herbert Abrams Paint Palette Case, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
written name on the case in magic marker. Hand written name on the sticker label affixed to the top of the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Materials
Metal
Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Located in London, GB
sick, administration of justice, and other magic ritual practises.
Category
20th Century Congolese Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
, intended to protect the carrier from magic and bring fear to the opponent. The shields are displayed
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
H 55.25 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
Pair of Oceanic War Shields on Stands from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
from magic and bring fear to the opponent. The shorter shield is from the Mendi area within the
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Antique 1860 Childrens Tricycle Horse Glass Eyes Wood Metal Fabric
Located in Munich, DE
retained all it's charm and magic.
The face, the handles and the wheels are made out of rusty metal. The
Category
Antique 1860s French Belle Époque Toys
Materials
Iron
Antique Lower Sepik brag type mask Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic
Located in Leuven, BE
the men's house, employed magic leaves, and recited incantations called timits. [...] Bien and Avis
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
H 18.51 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
A Surreal Dream oil painting by Noel Dumolard
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
. In his hand, he holds a pipe from which bubbles emerge, adding a touch of magic and whimsy to the
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
,
Measures: 4 1/2" in. x 3 1/2" in.,(11.5 x 9 cm.)
Handmade multicolored beaded medicines magic container
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Ancient Rarest of Rare Rug in Serapi, circa 1880's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
importance as the magic that the italian grandmothers create in the kitchen while sourcing and prepping
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Serapi Rugs
Materials
Wool
Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
demonstrates.
Traditionally, totems have been associated with divine and magic powers attributed to a sacred
Category
Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
been associated with divine and magic powers attributed to a sacred animal which serves as protector of
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pre-Columbian Rare Gold Veraguas/Diquis Supernatural Drummer Pink Tourmaline
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
entertainment, but rather to create magic, casting a spell or summoning other supernatural beings. Healing was
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antiquities
Materials
Gold
H 3.75 in W 3.5 in D 1 in
Original Fairground 'Speedway' Rounding Boards, 1950s Red Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
speed was the magic ingredient that allowed arks to dominate. Rides of this type were called arks
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
A 19th Century White Hart
Located in Conwy, GB
magic of the stag is that it is not to be killed, but will lead the hunter in the joy of the chase to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
Bambi Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
addition to any collector's ensemble, bringing a touch of vintage magic to your space.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rustic Wabi Sabi Console, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
a minimal aesthetic will bring. The details and nuance are where the visual magic lives. In the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
"Mushroom Magic" - Original Folk Art Pen and Ink Illustration on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
"Mushroom Magic" - Original Pen and Ink Illustration on Paper in the Style of Folk Art
A charming
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Paper
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.25 in
Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
been associated with divine and magic powers attributed to a sacred animal which serves as protector of
Category
Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
13' Vancouver Island TOTEM by Don Colp 158"H
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
the magic of television, the show had been edited so that it seemed to take only minutes. Don got the
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Antique American Flag w/ 13 Stars in the Betsy Ross Design & 45 Stars on Reverse
Located in York County, PA
, selling them to tourists while disseminating the family folk tale. In that same year, Weisgerber and a
Category
Antique 1890s American Other Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Cotton
H 65.75 in W 105.25 in D 2.5 in
13 Star, Betsy Ross Pattern Flag, Made by the Annin Company, ca 1955-1965
Located in York County, PA
Wing of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, selling them to tourists while disseminating the family folk
Category
Late 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
13 Star Antique American Flag in the Betsy Ross Pattern, ca 1861-1865
Located in York County, PA
family folk tale. In that same year, Weisgerber and a “group of concerned citizens” sought to preserve
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
13 Hand-Embordered Stars Made by Great-Granddaughter of Betsy Ross, Sarah Wilson
Located in York County, PA
immediately opened to the public the room in which Betsy was said to have worked her magic. Ten-cent
Category
Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 13.75 in W 18.75 in D 2 in
Watercolor Painting "Antique Perù and Magic Bolivia"
By Pit Piccinelli 1
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
"Antique Peru' and magic Bolivia", by Pit Piccinelli, an Italian painter who lived almost all his
Category
Late 20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paper
Magic Realist Surrealist Latin American Naive Fantasy Painting
By German Ramon Duron Lanza
Located in Surfside, FL
Magic realist fantasy painting in the manner of Ernst Fuchs and Arik Brauer.
Naïve art is any form
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Fantastic Village Scene Modern Irish Magic Realism Oil Painting
By Philip Castle
Located in Surfside, FL
Philip Castle was an Irish Painter and husband to artist Barry Castle
He is rarely exhibited. His detailed, meticulous work took a long time to complete and his output was quite li...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.5 in W 25.75 in D 0.66 in
Diorama Biker Magic Lamp 20th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
Folk art. Diorama burlesque biker on moped with magic lamp system that gives the impression of
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Naive Lithograph Paris Train Station Wedding Party, Honeymoon Scene Folk Art
Located in Surfside, FL
-American painter, graphic artist and illustrator. Affected by the folk art style of naive art he worked
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Russian Lacquered Palekh Firebird Folk Art Keepsake Trinket Box USSR 5.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
possession of the Ukrainian Ministry of Magic. Appearing much more like a falcon than a peacock, the bird is
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Michael German "Leroy & Bertha's Bar and Grill" Mixed Media Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Detroit, MI
theater.
He began work on Magic Town in 1975, and opened it 10 years and 1 million dollars later. “It’s a
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
H 27.25 in W 18.75 in D 10 in
Israeli Folk Art Bright Colorful Naive Floral Painting, Mod Flowers in Vase
By Menia Litvak
Located in Surfside, FL
a Vibrant Folk Art, Naive art scene for a long time now artists like Yisrael Paldi, Nahum Guttman
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Parisian Elegance" Monumental Modernist Folk Art Street Scene Original Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
magic of Chabor's Paris.
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Train Engine Folk Outsider Art Deco Assemblage Found Objects Contemporary Statue
Located in New York, NY
Train Engine Folk Outsider Art Deco Assemblage Found Objects Contemporary Statue
Actual Dimensions
Category
2010s Assemblage Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Stunning Christmas Vintage St. Nikolaus Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container
Located in Nuernberg, DE
the mystery and appeal of this unique piece. Add a touch of Christmas magic to your interior decor
Category
20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
H 9.5 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
Stunning Large Santa Claus Belsnickle Candy Container German Christmas, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, the Christmas tree and composite material give it a folk art style that evokes a feeling of nostalgia
Category
20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
H 26 in W 9 in D 8 in
Greenlandica, tupilak in soapstone. Greenland mid-20th century.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Greenlandica, Tupilak.
Traditional, magic Greenlandic figurine carved in soapstone.
Greenland mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Greenlandic Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Stunning Austrian Christmas Paper mache Santa St.Nicholas Candy Container 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
the mystery and appeal of this unique piece. Add a touch of Christmas magic to your interior decor
Category
20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
H 9.5 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 in
Early 20th Century Ceremonial Form
Located in London, GB
magic.
Size of inches: H 4” x W 6” x D 5”
Period: Early 20th Century
Completely solid in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Congolese Folk Art Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber
Christian School Candle House
By Steven Handelman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
with lighted candles flickering a magic welcome. It was a big hit.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Candle Lamps
Materials
Iron
Lendvai, Péter Gergely: Mane of Flame (2020)
Located in Budapest, HU
"Is it possible that we’re not stepping into another world?! Or that we can discover the magic of
Category
2010s Statues
Materials
Glass
Antique Chinese Gourd Wooden Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Magic Chinese Gourd Wooden Bottle. A double gourd shaped wooden bottle believed to carry
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Yellow Song Of Freedom - Paint by Parimah Avani - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
literature and the avant-garde "Other" movement. Her book, "Magic Verses of Antalus," was a finalist for the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Flowering Roses On Snow - Paint by Parimah Avani - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
contemporary hermetic Persian literature and the avant-garde "Other" movement. Her book, "Magic Verses of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Rainbow's Song Of Freedom - Paint by Parimah Avani - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
"Other" movement. Her book, "Magic Verses of Antalus," was a finalist for the prestigious "Shamlou" Award
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
St. Neil of Toronto
Located in Nashville, TN
. There is a mystery and magic to how it unfolds that I have no desire to “figure out.”
Acoustic folk
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic, Handmade Paper
Red Rose of Revolution - Paint by Parimah Avani - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
and the avant-garde "Other" movement. Her book, "Magic Verses of Antalus," was a finalist for the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
H 8.27 in W 11.03 in D 0.08 in
St. Lucinda of Lake Charles
Located in Nashville, TN
. There is a mystery and magic to how it unfolds that I have no desire to “figure out.”
Lucinda’s slow
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
The Revolution's Night - Paint by Parimah Avani - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
"Other"
movement. Her book, "Magic Verses of Antalus," was a finalist for the prestigious
"Shamlou
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Alphabet Soup, figurative paper mache still life wall sculpture, pop art, red
Located in Jersey City, NJ
wooden shelf, figurative, magical realism, neo-folk, still life sculpture; classic Campbells canned
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paper, Acrylic
Gail M. BoykewichAlphabet Soup, figurative paper mache still life wall sculpture, pop art, red, 2023
H 2.25 in W 9.25 in D 9.5 in
First Day, First Dead - Paint by Parimah Avani - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
contemporary hermetic Persian literature and the avant-garde "Other" movement. Her book, "Magic Verses of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Ink, Acrylic
H 25.6 in W 5.91 in D 0.08 in
Alchemical Season of Freedom - Paint by Parimah Avani - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
contemporary hermetic Persian literature and the avant-garde "Other" movement. Her book, "Magic Verses of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Sumi Ink, Acrylic
H 11.82 in W 4.14 in D 0.08 in
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate folk magic for your needs in our varied inventory. Find contemporary versions now, or shop for contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect folk magic may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a folk magic to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of black, brown, gray, blue and more. There have been many interesting folk magic examples over the years, but those made by Edward Marecak, Ann Helen English, Diana Rosa, Lino Chavez and Richard E. Fluhr are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, paper and oil paint.
How Much is a Folk Magic?
The price for a folk magic in our collection starts at $140 and tops out at $80,000 with the average selling for $2,600.
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