French Folk Art

Unlike folk art, naïve art does not necessarily evince a distinct cultural context or tradition.

Rooted in the tradition of French folk art, these sculptural pieces showcase a richly tactile surface with deep ribbed carvings and a warm, hand-finished patina.

Unlike folk art, naïve art does not necessarily evince a distinct cultural context or tradition.

A highly unusual and whimsical set of six 20th Century French carved wooden chairs from the Alsace region of France.  A unique set modelled on a family of six, each individually car...

Folk art French bowl in cork, hand carved by a peasant circa 1900.

This is a metal store display sign that showcases French Folk Art. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1950.

Rare French mirror in light oak with an original shape decorated with engraved leaves in Folk Art style.

Sculptural wooden nutcracker. Folk Art piece from the French Alps. Dating the 1960s.

Wonderful and very rare folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850. Beautiful weathered.

Exceptional dimensions for this extra-large dish which can be also a wall-mounted decoration. Glazed earthenware with incised floral decor. Hollow stamp on the back. Ceramic center...

A charming pair of hand-turned pine egg cups, representative of French folk craftsmanship from the mid-20th century. Each piece displays a beautiful, naturally developed patina, and ...

Fine example of French folk art, showcasing traditional craftsmanship.

Oil Painting on canvas. Hand signed and stamped with artist studio stamp. Frame measures 30.25 X 24.5. canvas measures about 26 X 20 inches. Tel Aviv, 1942 – Israel-born, France-ba...

19th Century folk art military painting 19th Century piece of French folk-art militaria art, gouache on paper in its original frame in untouched condition.

An exceptional and highly sculptural French table lamp from the 1960s, exemplifying the poetic strength of mid-century folk art.

A fascinating and highly collectible piece of French folk art, this Vintage Ceramic Bottle features unusual and captivating satirical erotic décor.

Very rare example of Guillerme et Chambron oak sconces with some ceramic Bobech by Danikowski 100 watts bulb max US wired , in working condition 2 pairs available. Priced by pair, Ha...

Set of three Brutalist carved wooden columns dating from the 19th century. French folk art. Varying in height and diameter, these columns are made of solid oak and are highly decorat...

Set of four French stools from the 1950s/1960s in the style of Jean Touret and the Marolles workshops. Seats and tripod legs are made entirely of solid oak. The wood has a beautiful ...

Atmospheric naive folk art painting from France, circa 1920. The painting is executed in vibrant colors and a charming, uninhibited style.

2 French Market Haberdashery stall hanging signs These are Great pieces from a French market stall near Tours, they are hanging signs with applied advertising decoration The sign...

French Folk Art Chestnut Wood Tripod Chair, Art Deco Period, in the Manner of Charles Dudouit, 1930s–1940s A French Folk Art tripod chair in solid chestnut, made circa 1930s–1940s, ...

Extraordinary Carved Wood Mirror, Hugely intricate with Faces, hippocampi and figures to each side amongst a sophisticated geometric Tour de force of Carving. France circa 1880.

Early 20th century Folk Art French weather-vane plane. For sale in this lot is an early 20th century handmade Folk Art French weather-vane plane.

One of a kind folk art riveted sheet iron shoemakers shop sign.

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck features wonderful patina throughout including paint. Wonderful collectable piece to add to a grouping.

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck 's head is movable and the body features wonderful patina throughout including traces of the original paint. Wonderful co...

Lovely pair of straw and carved oak chairs, French folk art from the mid-20th century. Very elegant proportions with a slender backrest and thick seats.

French Antique Terracotta Pitcher, 19th Century A charming French antique earthenware pitcher of rounded baluster form, thrown in terracotta clay and finished with a rich ochre glaz...

Unique and delicate - a terracotta ceramic cat acquired in Paris France. the piece is a compliment to many settings and would work well in a Childs space, or someone who is very fo...

Ceramic Mask, anonymous, France, 1960s Custom made pedestal.

Very rare folk art piece from a bye gone era, especially when you think of the fact it is made out of iron and survived being outside for centuries.

Pair of 19th century French folk art woman chairs, these chairs were made as a gift when someone was leaving the parents house, because of marriage or to live alone.

Stone Spanish sculpture. Circa 1930 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use.

Wonderfully sculptural working shorebird decoy, found in original paint. Most likely a replacement beak. Later bespoke made stand, France, circa 1880.

Naive sculpture from the 1950s, embodying the essence of Folk Art with its intricately carved vine. This anonymous masterpiece from Auvergne, France, showcases a figure seamlessly in...

Ceramic Mask, Accolay, France, 1960s Accolay was a pottery center in France, north of Burgundy, founded amongst others, by 4 students of Alexandre Kostanda. Active between 1945 and ...

Ceramic mask, Accolay, France, 1960s. Accolay was a pottery center in France, north of Burgundy, founded amongst others, by 4 students of Alexandre Kostanda. Active between 1945 and...

Ceramic Mask, Accolay, France, 1960s Accolay was a pottery center in France, north of Burgundy, founded amongst others, by 4 students of Alexandre Kostanda. Active between 1945 and 1...

Ceramic Mask, Accolay, France, 1960s Accolay was a pottery center in France, north of Burgundy, founded amongst others, by 4 students of Alexandre Kostanda. Active between 1945 and ...

Rita Alaoui seeks to explore and rethink our relationship with the wild world and to imagine connections with the extraordinary. Fascinated by the power of nature and concerned about...

Large antique wood pliers. Great for reaching those hard to get places or a wonderful unique wall hanging.

Charming Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck features wonderful patina throughout including paint and glass eye.

Charming Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck features wonderful patina throughout including paint and glass eye.

Simple and stylish in form, a gorgeous example of mid-20th-century French Folk Art sculpture in great vintage condition with good aged patina.

A Rustic French Farmhouse Armchair Folk Art France Late 19th Century.

19th century French sailors folk art pine stump carving Dimensions in inches: H 9” x W 5” x D 3” Age: 1900 Origin: France Condition: Aged Overview An unusual 19th Century hand c...

French folk art console table typical of early 20th century farm furniture, made in nailed solid pinewood.

Bottles in Savoyard Folk Art Set of 40 Vintage Design Set of forty glass bottles, Savoyard popular art with wooden decoration inside.

Unusual Folk Art wooden carnival game in working condition and with original paint.

A beautiful, colorful bowl with two brown-glazed handles for a good grip and a deep orange-glazed bowl with decorated yellow-glazed grapes in a lovely seventies contrast. A design fo...

19th century French bird hunter's tool and decoy. This item was placed in the ground and wound up. The hunter would pull a string causing the head of the tool to rotate. With the ref...

A large scale colourful papier mache elephant, 1980's, possibly an old window display prop. Wear commensurate with age. Height 82 cm x Length 105 cm x Width 35 cm Hand Carry C...

Rare and unusual dresser decorated with colorful bits of broken porcelain -- in typical French Folk Art tradition, but unusual on a piece of this size -- and painted pink, red and gr...

18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure. An unusual and complete one-off piece of folk art, in the form of a hand carved begging figure.

Nativity Engraved Stone Sculpture made by unknown manufactured from Spain circa 1930 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use.

Traditional French Plate / Bowl (can be perfectly fitted as a wall plate - using handle to hang) Manufactured in France around 1900 Production Period around 1900 marked: "3" ...