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Latin American Folk Art

Grinding Sugar Cane, Latin American Oil Painting on Canvas by Jaimendes
Grinding Sugar Cane, Latin American Oil Painting on Canvas by Jaimendes

Grinding Sugar Cane, Latin American Oil Painting on Canvas by Jaimendes

By Jaimendes

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Jaimendes, Brazilian (1939 - ) Title: Grinding Sugar Cane Year: circa 1983 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 21.5 in. x 25.5 in. (54.61 cm x 64.77 cm) Frame Size: 31 x...

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1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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"Salvador Bahia" Latin American Oil on Canvas
"Salvador Bahia" Latin American Oil on Canvas

"Salvador Bahia" Latin American Oil on Canvas

By Calixto Sales

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Genre: Latin American, Folk Art, Naive Subject: People, Landscape, Seascape, Boats Medium: Oil on

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1980s Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Newspaper Boy, Mexican Mid Century Naive Folk Art Oil Painting
Newspaper Boy, Mexican Mid Century Naive Folk Art Oil Painting

Newspaper Boy, Mexican Mid Century Naive Folk Art Oil Painting

Located in Surfside, FL

sombrero selling newspapers. Latin American Folk Art Naive painting.

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Located in Miami, FL

Jose Mijares Untitled, 1972 Serigraph Ed. 10 of 10 33 x 26 in Jose Mijares Cuban Artist: b. 1921-2004. In 1942 this Cuban artist was admitted to San Alejandro Academy of Fine Art...

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20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Once Upon a Time" Mid Century Figurative Landscape
"Once Upon a Time" Mid Century Figurative Landscape

"Once Upon a Time" Mid Century Figurative Landscape, 1961

$372Sale Price|20% Off

H 14 in W 18 in D 2 in

"Once Upon a Time" Mid Century Figurative Landscape

Located in Soquel, CA

Charming mid-century naive painting of small figures and chickens in a rural landscape by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). Signed with the monogram "I. M. H." on lower lef...

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1960s Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

1960s Mexican-American Folk Art Oil Painting, Girl on Swing, Birds, Bright Color
1960s Mexican-American Folk Art Oil Painting, Girl on Swing, Birds, Bright Color

1960s Mexican-American Folk Art Oil Painting, Girl on Swing, Birds, Bright Color

By Martin Saldana

Located in Denver, CO

This vibrant 1950s-1960s oil painting by renowned Mexican-American folk artist Martin Saldaña (1874–1965) depicts a whimsical outdoor scene with a young girl on a swing, accompanied ...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cuban Art Abstract Oil Painting Latin American Mixed Media Ramon Carulla
Cuban Art Abstract Oil Painting Latin American Mixed Media Ramon Carulla

Cuban Art Abstract Oil Painting Latin American Mixed Media Ramon Carulla

By Ramon Carulla

Located in Surfside, FL

Ramon Antonio Carulla (Cuban, born 1936). Artist signature to lower right. Label verso. Retains original JOY MOOS GALLERY label. Dimensions: 38.5 X 28 inches. Paper is 28 X 19.5 i...

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1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Martin Saldaña 20th-Century Mexican Folk Art “Seated Girl and Hummingbird”
Martin Saldaña 20th-Century Mexican Folk Art “Seated Girl and Hummingbird”

Martin Saldaña 20th-Century Mexican Folk Art “Seated Girl and Hummingbird”

By Martin Saldana

Located in Denver, CO

"Seated Girl and Hummingbird" is a vibrant oil on board painting by Mexican folk artist Martin Saldaña (1874–1965). This captivating work depicts three figures near a house, surround...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mexican American Folk Art Oil Painting – Figures, Houses & Landscape, 20th C.
Mexican American Folk Art Oil Painting – Figures, Houses & Landscape, 20th C.

Mexican American Folk Art Oil Painting – Figures, Houses & Landscape, 20th C.

By Martin Saldana

Located in Denver, CO

A charming and colorful oil on board painting by acclaimed Mexican American folk artist Martin Saldaña (1874–1965), titled “Farm and Figures.” This unique 20th-century outsider artwo...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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How Much is a Latin American Folk Art?

The average selling price for a piece of latin american folk art we offer is $1,800, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $98,500 for the highest priced.

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