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1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co.
1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co.

1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co.

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

activates inner reel that displays humorous "fortune" Wonderful Art Deco Graphics..Tested and working. (see

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Carnival Art

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage French Judaica Caricature Gouache Painting Two rabbis and a Nun
Vintage French Judaica Caricature Gouache Painting Two rabbis and a Nun

Vintage French Judaica Caricature Gouache Painting Two rabbis and a Nun

Located in Surfside, FL

Rare Judaica Art. Jewish humorous scene done by a French Art Deco Caricaturist artist. This is an

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Gouache

St Pauls Silkscreen Print by Katie Edwards
St Pauls Silkscreen Print by Katie Edwards

St Pauls Silkscreen Print by Katie Edwards

By Katie Edwards

Located in Deddington, GB

, humorous or thought-provoking image. Art has been a big part of Katie Edwards life and education, right

Category

2010s Abstract Landscape Prints

Materials

Screen

Ice Cream Cones (from "Notes")

Ice Cream Cones (from "Notes")

By Claes Oldenburg

Located in Missouri, MO

brash, often humorous, approach to art was at great odds with the prevailing sensibility that, by its

Category

1960s Modern More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

La Butte Montmartre Paris
La Butte Montmartre Paris

La Butte Montmartre Paris

By Lucien Génin

Located in London, GB

, sensitive, skilful, delicate, humorous and witty works of art. A painting by Lucien Génin was awarded an

Category

1930s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Franz Bergman, A Carpet Dealer, Art Nouveau Vienna Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1900
Franz Bergman, A Carpet Dealer, Art Nouveau Vienna Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1900

Franz Bergman, A Carpet Dealer, Art Nouveau Vienna Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1900

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in New York, NY

humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Cold painted bronze refers to pieces cast in Vienna and then

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Jamesplumb Berlin Apartment Modular Seating Art Installation Sectional Sofa 2015
Jamesplumb Berlin Apartment Modular Seating Art Installation Sectional Sofa 2015

Jamesplumb Berlin Apartment Modular Seating Art Installation Sectional Sofa 2015

By JAMESPLUMB 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. JamesPlumb’s often subtly humorous work spans art and design, and frequently repurposes or draws motivation

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Franz Bergmann, Viennese Bronze & Marble Erotic Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1900
Franz Bergmann, Viennese Bronze & Marble Erotic Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1900

Franz Bergmann, Viennese Bronze & Marble Erotic Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Mainly women working at home - a typical cottage industry - carried out

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Geisha Bronze Metamorphic Erotic Figure, Made in Austria by F. Bergmann
Japanese Geisha Bronze Metamorphic Erotic Figure, Made in Austria by F. Bergmann

Japanese Geisha Bronze Metamorphic Erotic Figure, Made in Austria by F. Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed and colorful work

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sommercalmo 138, Sculptural Glass Vase in Clear, White & Purple by Vic Bamforth
Sommercalmo 138, Sculptural Glass Vase in Clear, White & Purple by Vic Bamforth

Sommercalmo 138, Sculptural Glass Vase in Clear, White & Purple by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

instantly recognizable, vibrantly painted and humorous unique sculptural works of art in glass. With his

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of a Tailor
Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of a Tailor

Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of a Tailor

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Forney, TX

, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed and colorful work, he would sign either a 'B' in an urn

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"PEACOCK" Franz Bergmann Austrian Cold-Painted Cast Bronze
"PEACOCK" Franz Bergmann Austrian Cold-Painted Cast Bronze

"PEACOCK" Franz Bergmann Austrian Cold-Painted Cast Bronze

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed and colorful work, and signing either a 'B' in an

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sommarial in Whiskey over Turmaline, teal & gold glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth
Sommarial in Whiskey over Turmaline, teal & gold glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth

Sommarial in Whiskey over Turmaline, teal & gold glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

recognisable, vibrantly painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sommercalmo 82, a Sculptural Glass Vase in Golden Amber & Brown by Vic Bamforth
Sommercalmo 82, a Sculptural Glass Vase in Golden Amber & Brown by Vic Bamforth

Sommercalmo 82, a Sculptural Glass Vase in Golden Amber & Brown by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

recognisable, vibrantly painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Franz Xaver Bergman Cold Painted Arab on Horse Bronze Sculpture
Franz Xaver Bergman Cold Painted Arab on Horse Bronze Sculpture

Franz Xaver Bergman Cold Painted Arab on Horse Bronze Sculpture

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

-painted bronze oriental, erotic and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Miniature Antique Viennese Cold Painted Bronze Figural Sculpture Franz Bergmann
Miniature Antique Viennese Cold Painted Bronze Figural Sculpture Franz Bergmann

Miniature Antique Viennese Cold Painted Bronze Figural Sculpture Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Forney, TX

-painted bronze oriental, erotic and animal figures, the latter frequently humanized or whimsical, humorous

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Moveable Naughty Vienna Bronze "Just Fur You" by Franz Bergmann
Moveable Naughty Vienna Bronze "Just Fur You" by Franz Bergmann

Moveable Naughty Vienna Bronze "Just Fur You" by Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

whimsical, humorous objects d'art. From Askart: Franz Xaver Bergman (or Franz Xaver Bergmann) (1861-1936

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Waiter, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, Waiter, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Waiter, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly women working at

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Bergmann, Easter Present, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
Franz Bergmann, Easter Present, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

Franz Bergmann, Easter Present, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly women working at

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, a Mountain Goat, Miniature Vienna Bronze, circa 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, a Mountain Goat, Miniature Vienna Bronze, circa 1900

Franz Xavier Bergmann, a Mountain Goat, Miniature Vienna Bronze, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

or whimsical and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, a Dachshund, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture circa 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, a Dachshund, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture circa 1900

Franz Xavier Bergmann, a Dachshund, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

or whimsical and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Friends, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, Friends, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Friends, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly women working at

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Trumpeter, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, Trumpeter, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Trumpeter, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

or whimsical and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, a Trio, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, a Trio, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

Franz Xavier Bergmann, a Trio, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly women working at

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Drummer, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, Drummer, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Drummer, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

or whimsical and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, A Donkey, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, A Donkey, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

Franz Xavier Bergmann, A Donkey, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly women working at

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, a Hen, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, a Hen, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

Franz Xavier Bergmann, a Hen, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

humanized or whimsical and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Quarrel, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, Quarrel, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Quarrel, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly women working at

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Vide-Poche, Miniature Vienna Bronze, circa 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, Vide-Poche, Miniature Vienna Bronze, circa 1900

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Vide-Poche, Miniature Vienna Bronze, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

, the latter often humanized or whimsical and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bronze Made by Franz Bergmann of an Arab Man as Snake Charmer
Vienna Bronze Made by Franz Bergmann of an Arab Man as Snake Charmer

Vienna Bronze Made by Franz Bergmann of an Arab Man as Snake Charmer

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed and colorful work, and signing either a 'B' in an

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bronze Vintage by Franz Bergman Arab Man en Miniature, circa 1890
Vienna Bronze Vintage by Franz Bergman Arab Man en Miniature, circa 1890

Vienna Bronze Vintage by Franz Bergman Arab Man en Miniature, circa 1890

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed and colorful work, and signing either

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bergman'n' Bronze En Miniature Arab Man Riding on Camel, circa 1900
Vienna Bergman'n' Bronze En Miniature Arab Man Riding on Camel, circa 1900

Vienna Bergman'n' Bronze En Miniature Arab Man Riding on Camel, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed and colorful work

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bergman Bronze Owl Situated on Feather Made circa 1890-1900
Vienna Bergman Bronze Owl Situated on Feather Made circa 1890-1900

Vienna Bergman Bronze Owl Situated on Feather Made circa 1890-1900

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Vienna, AT

whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed and colorful work, and signing either a 'B' in an

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bronze by Franz Bergman(n), Two Arab Men Busy with Preparing Tea
Vienna Bronze by Franz Bergman(n), Two Arab Men Busy with Preparing Tea

Vienna Bronze by Franz Bergman(n), Two Arab Men Busy with Preparing Tea

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

bronze Oriental, erotic and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bronze Vintage Franz Bergman Arab Warrior Riding on Camel Inkwell, 1890
Vienna Bronze Vintage Franz Bergman Arab Warrior Riding on Camel Inkwell, 1890

Vienna Bronze Vintage Franz Bergman Arab Warrior Riding on Camel Inkwell, 1890

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

, erotic and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bergman Bronze Arab Man Riding on Camel Vintage, 1890-1900
Vienna Bergman Bronze Arab Man Riding on Camel Vintage, 1890-1900

Vienna Bergman Bronze Arab Man Riding on Camel Vintage, 1890-1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed and colorful work

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bronze Vintage Owl and Books by F. Bergmann, circa 1890
Vienna Bronze Vintage Owl and Books by F. Bergmann, circa 1890

Vienna Bronze Vintage Owl and Books by F. Bergmann, circa 1890

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed and colorful work

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Other More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bronze Made by Franz Bergman(N) Lady Nude by Carl Kauba, circa 1900
Vienna Bronze Made by Franz Bergman(N) Lady Nude by Carl Kauba, circa 1900

Vienna Bronze Made by Franz Bergman(N) Lady Nude by Carl Kauba, circa 1900

By Carl Kauba

Located in Vienna, AT

animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Erotic Bronze Vintage by Franz Bergman Faun with Female Nude  c.1890
Vienna Erotic Bronze Vintage by Franz Bergman Faun with Female Nude  c.1890

Vienna Erotic Bronze Vintage by Franz Bergman Faun with Female Nude c.1890

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed and colorful work, and signing either a 'B' in an

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Humorous Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of humorous art you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Pop Art style, while we also have 3 Pop Art versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of humorous art among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of humorous art to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, beige, blue and more. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of humorous art examples over the years, but those made by Stephen Basso, Roy's People, Mychael Barratt, Alex Echo and William Collins (b.1788) 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 Humorous Art?

The average selling price for a piece of humorous art we offer is $937, while they’re typically $169 on the low end and $14,000 for the highest priced.