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Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved and painted mint green fish souvenir spool from Nantucket Island (ca. 1940s, MA, USA
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Stone

Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir
Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir

Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir

H 2.5 in W 7.25 in D 1.13 in
Nantucket Miniature Long Case Clock, circa 1894
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Antique Nantucket miniature long case clock, made and patented by Wallace Brown, circa 1894
Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Mahogany

Nantucket Miniature Long Case Clock, circa 1894
Nantucket Miniature Long Case Clock, circa 1894

Nantucket Miniature Long Case Clock, circa 1894

H 13.88 in W 4 in D 3 in
Large Round Signed Nantucket Lightship Basket by Folger
By Rowland Folger
Located in Nantucket, MA
10 ½” Open round Nantucket lightship basket with carved wooden oak ears with oak staves, handle and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Large Round Signed Nantucket Lightship Basket by Folger
Large Round Signed Nantucket Lightship Basket by Folger

Large Round Signed Nantucket Lightship Basket by Folger

H 8 in Dm 10.5 in
Carved and Painted Black Duck Decoy, by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, circa 1960s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and Painted Black Duck Decoy, by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, circa 1960s, a carved wooden
Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Hardwood

Carved and Painted Black Duck Decoy, by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, circa 1960s
Carved and Painted Black Duck Decoy, by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, circa 1960s

Carved and Painted Black Duck Decoy, by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, circa 1960s

H 7.5 in W 14.5 in D 6 in
Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
9” Open round salmon painted Nantucket Lightship basket with wooden ears and original paint. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Oak, Paint, Reed

Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century
Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century

Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century

H 11.5 in Dm 9 in
Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets
By Rowland Folger
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nest of three Nantucket lightship baskets, the swing handles, staves and the ears ( which attach
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets

Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets

H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880, by either Billy Ray or Charles C. Ray (born
Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880
Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880

Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880

H 20.5 in W 13.25 in D 2 in
18th Century, Nantucket Origin, Coffin Family Stand-Up Blanket Chest
Located in York County, PA
GENERATION, CIRCA 1780-90 Stand-up blanket chest over two drawers, exuberantly painted, in a Folk Art
Category

Antique 18th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century, Nantucket Origin, Coffin Family Stand-Up Blanket Chest
18th Century, Nantucket Origin, Coffin Family Stand-Up Blanket Chest

18th Century, Nantucket Origin, Coffin Family Stand-Up Blanket Chest

H 42.75 in W 42 in D 19.25 in
Nantucket Lightship Basket, Made by Davis Hall on the South Shoal Lightship
Located in Nantucket, MA
Oval Nantucket lightship basket with shaped oak swing handle ending in carved round “lollipop
Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

Nantucket Lightship Basket, Made by Davis Hall on the South Shoal Lightship
Nantucket Lightship Basket, Made by Davis Hall on the South Shoal Lightship

Nantucket Lightship Basket, Made by Davis Hall on the South Shoal Lightship

H 5 in W 6.25 in D 5 in
Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940
By Captain George Grant
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made by George Grant of Nantucket (1857-1942). Grant, the son of whaling captain Charles Grant
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940
Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940

Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940

H 18.25 in W 34.25 in D 4 in
19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Located in Nantucket, MA
in the personal collection of noted Nantucket folk art and antiques collectors and dealers Ron
Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Maple, Rattan

19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets
19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets

19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets

H 6.5 in Dm 10.25 in
Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Figure, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
age of 16. He was later the  curator of the Nantucket Whaling Museum. One of the nicer whales we
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Figure, circa 1900
Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Figure, circa 1900

Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Figure, circa 1900

H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in
Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship
Located in Nantucket, MA
found on Nantucket Island and came out of an old Siasconset collection. The model remains quite
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship
Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship

Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship

H 13.5 in W 65 in D 7.25 in
Midcentury Whale Sculpture on Stand, Circa 1960s
Located in Southbury, CT
This midcentury folk art sculpture features a cobalt blue sperm whale rendered in soldered tin
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Whale Sculpture on Stand, Circa 1960s
Midcentury Whale Sculpture on Stand, Circa 1960s

Midcentury Whale Sculpture on Stand, Circa 1960s

H 11.5 in W 18.5 in D 8.5 in
Lightship 2 Qt. Ice Bucket
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lightship basket are a native practice to Nantucket a island. This dying art has been passed down
Category

2010s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry

Lightship 2 Qt. Ice Bucket
Lightship 2 Qt. Ice Bucket

Lightship 2 Qt. Ice Bucket

H 9 in W 5.5 in D 8 in
Fantastic Nantucket Hand Carved and Painted Folk Art Seagull Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful Folk Art carved and hand painted wooden seagull on base having an authentic weathered
Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fantastic Nantucket Hand Carved and Painted Folk Art Seagull Sculpture
Fantastic Nantucket Hand Carved and Painted Folk Art Seagull Sculpture

Fantastic Nantucket Hand Carved and Painted Folk Art Seagull Sculpture

H 17 in W 30 in D 21 in
Charming Handwoven Nantucket Style Basket
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming Handwoven Nantucket Style Basket
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan

Charming Handwoven Nantucket Style Basket

Charming Handwoven Nantucket Style Basket

H 11 in Dm 12 in
Nantucket "Double Lollipop" Basket, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique and extremely rare Nantucket "double lollipop" basket, circa 1900, a shallow oval swing
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Wood

Nantucket "Double Lollipop" Basket, circa 1900
Nantucket "Double Lollipop" Basket, circa 1900

Nantucket "Double Lollipop" Basket, circa 1900

H 3.25 in W 9 in D 7.38 in
Antique Nantucket Ship's Wheel Dining Table
By Nancy Chase
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique ship's wheel dining table from Nantucket Island, made by the renowned Scrimshaw artist
Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Antique Nantucket Ship's Wheel Dining Table
Antique Nantucket Ship's Wheel Dining Table

Antique Nantucket Ship's Wheel Dining Table

H 31 in W 60 in D 60 in
Folk Art Mural Landscape Painting by David Wiggins, circa 1990s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art Mural Landscape Painting by David Wiggins, circa 1990s, an oil on canvas fanciful
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Folk Art Mural Landscape Painting by David Wiggins, circa 1990s
Folk Art Mural Landscape Painting by David Wiggins, circa 1990s

Folk Art Mural Landscape Painting by David Wiggins, circa 1990s

H 42.5 in W 15.5 in D 1.5 in
Nantucket Lightship Basket by Davis Hall, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket by Davis Hall (1828 - 1906), circa 1880, made aboard the South
Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Oak

Nantucket Lightship Basket by Davis Hall, circa 1880
Nantucket Lightship Basket by Davis Hall, circa 1880

Nantucket Lightship Basket by Davis Hall, circa 1880

H 4.5 in Dm 10 in
Open Round Nantucket Signed Lightship Basket, circa 1950
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
bottom. Sherwin Boyer was one of the first generation of Nantucket basket makers in the “purse” period
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Open Round Nantucket Signed Lightship Basket, circa 1950
Open Round Nantucket Signed Lightship Basket, circa 1950

Open Round Nantucket Signed Lightship Basket, circa 1950

H 6.25 in Dm 4.5 in
Nantucket lighthouse basket by Davis Hall, 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Round, open top Nantucket lighthouse basket in woven bamboo with oak stays, a slender carved oak
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Oak

Nantucket lighthouse basket by Davis Hall, 1880
Nantucket lighthouse basket by Davis Hall, 1880

Nantucket lighthouse basket by Davis Hall, 1880

H 4.5 in Dm 10 in
Very Early Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very Early Nantucket lightship basket, circa 1860, an oval open basket with wide splint staves
Category

Antique 1860s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Wood

Very Early Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1860
Very Early Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1860

Very Early Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1860

H 7 in W 10.75 in D 9 in
Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
artisans. Known for his carvings of whales, scrimshaw, ship models, shadowboxes and folk art, he was
Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Pine

Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

H 6.25 in W 8 in D 6 in
Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger
By Rowland Folger
Located in Nantucket, MA
7 ½” open round Nantucket lightship basket with brass ears , “R Folger Maker Nantucket, Mass” is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger
Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger

Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger

H 7 in Dm 7.5 in
Sherwin Boyer Nantucket "One Egg" Basket, circa 1960
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Petite Basket, by Sherwin Boyer, circa 1960, the tiny size referred to on-island as a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane

Sherwin Boyer Nantucket "One Egg" Basket, circa 1960
Sherwin Boyer Nantucket "One Egg" Basket, circa 1960

Sherwin Boyer Nantucket "One Egg" Basket, circa 1960

H 2.5 in Dm 2.75 in
Watercolor of Nantucket Railroad, by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940
By Doris Beer
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Watercolor of Nantucket Railroad, by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940, a watercolor on
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paper

Watercolor of Nantucket Railroad, by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940
Watercolor of Nantucket Railroad, by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940

Watercolor of Nantucket Railroad, by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940

H 15.63 in W 16.13 in D 0.75 in
Nantucket basket attributed to the Coffin School, 1900's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
A classic vintage Nantucket berry basket with a turned hardwood base, scored with double incised
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Ash, Hardwood

Nantucket basket attributed to the Coffin School, 1900's
Nantucket basket attributed to the Coffin School, 1900's

Nantucket basket attributed to the Coffin School, 1900's

H 3.5 in Dm 7 in
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket, Attributed to Geo Washington Ray
Located in Nantucket, MA
A small Nantucket lightship gathering basket with sturdy wooden ears, and a convex interior
Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Oak

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket, Attributed to Geo Washington Ray
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket, Attributed to Geo Washington Ray

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket, Attributed to Geo Washington Ray

H 4 in Dm 4.75 in
Nantucket Round Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Round Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950, a very early Nantucket diminutive round
Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Pine

Nantucket Round Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
Nantucket Round Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

Nantucket Round Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

H 6.25 in Dm 6.75 in
Nantucket Cocktail Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Cocktail Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950, a very early Nantucket diminutive oval
Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Pine

Nantucket Cocktail Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
Nantucket Cocktail Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

Nantucket Cocktail Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

H 5.88 in W 6.75 in D 5.25 in
Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th century nantucket basket, by Mitchy Ray (1877 - 1956), circa 1920s, a large open oval
Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane

Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s
Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s

Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s

H 6.13 in W 13.25 in D 10.25 in
19th Century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George Gardner
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very rare 19th century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George C. Gardner of Nantucket Island
Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Wood

19th Century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George Gardner
19th Century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George Gardner

19th Century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George Gardner

H 13 in Dm 20 in
Nantucket Large Harvest Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Nantucket Basket, by Mitchy Ray (1877 - 1956), circa 1920s, a large open round basket with
Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Oak

Nantucket Large Harvest Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s
Nantucket Large Harvest Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s

Nantucket Large Harvest Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s

H 7 in Dm 12.13 in
Nantucket Old North Slip Watercolor by Doris & Richard Beer, circa 1940
By Doris Beer, Richard Beer (American)
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Nantucket Old North Slip watercolor by Doris & Richard Beer, circa 1940, a watercolor on
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paper

Nantucket Old North Slip Watercolor by Doris & Richard Beer, circa 1940
Nantucket Old North Slip Watercolor by Doris & Richard Beer, circa 1940

Nantucket Old North Slip Watercolor by Doris & Richard Beer, circa 1940

H 11.63 in W 9.63 in D 0.75 in
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
With a dark rich patina. Made with oak staves, handle and a mahogany base. In excellent condition. Attributed to Sherwin Porter Boyer (1907-1964). Measures: 6”.    
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer

H 7.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Vintage Jose Reyes Nantucket Purse with Rosewood Top, circa 1960
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Jose Reyes Nantucket Purse with Rosewood Top, circa 1960s, an oval cane woven covered
Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Cane

Vintage Jose Reyes Nantucket Purse with Rosewood Top, circa 1960
Vintage Jose Reyes Nantucket Purse with Rosewood Top, circa 1960

Vintage Jose Reyes Nantucket Purse with Rosewood Top, circa 1960

H 7 in W 9 in D 7 in
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
poem on the label reads” I was made in Nantucket, I’m strong and stout. Don’t lose me or burn me and
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label

H 13.5 in Dm 11.5 in
Nantucket Watercolor of Old North Wharf, by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Nantucket Watercolor of Old North Wharf, by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940, a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paper

Nantucket Watercolor of Old North Wharf, by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940
Nantucket Watercolor of Old North Wharf, by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940

Nantucket Watercolor of Old North Wharf, by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940

H 12 in W 10 in D 0.75 in
Nantucket Basket with Stencil Decorated Top, by Harry Hilbert, 1995
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Basket by Harry Hilbert, 1995, a Nantucket purse having a solid mahogany hinged top with
Category

1990s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Wood

Nantucket Basket with Stencil Decorated Top, by Harry Hilbert, 1995
Nantucket Basket with Stencil Decorated Top, by Harry Hilbert, 1995

Nantucket Basket with Stencil Decorated Top, by Harry Hilbert, 1995

H 6.25 in W 10.38 in D 8 in
Nantucket Lightship Basket from the South Shoals Lightship, circa 1870s
Located in Nantucket, MA
great folk art was born. The ears on this basket are consistent with ones fashioned by James and other
Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Wood

Nantucket Lightship Basket from the South Shoals Lightship, circa 1870s
Nantucket Lightship Basket from the South Shoals Lightship, circa 1870s

Nantucket Lightship Basket from the South Shoals Lightship, circa 1870s

H 4.25 in W 10.13 in D 9.25 in
Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (1867 - 1927), circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (Nantucket: 1867 - 1927), circa 1890, an oval open
Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Oak

Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (1867 - 1927), circa 1890
Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (1867 - 1927), circa 1890

Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (1867 - 1927), circa 1890

H 5.5 in W 10.38 in D 7.75 in
Davis Hall Nantucket South Shoal Lightship Hand Woven Basket, circa 1870s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite rare and hard to find nantucket lightship basket by Davis Hall, (1828-1906
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood, Cane, Rattan

Davis Hall Nantucket South Shoal Lightship Hand Woven Basket, circa 1870s
Davis Hall Nantucket South Shoal Lightship Hand Woven Basket, circa 1870s

Davis Hall Nantucket South Shoal Lightship Hand Woven Basket, circa 1870s

H 9.5 in Dm 8 in
Folk Art Cast Iron Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art cast iron door stop or sculpture in the form of a whale, perfect for your
Category

20th Century American Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Folk Art Cast Iron Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Folk Art Cast Iron Whale Sculpture or Door Stop

Folk Art Cast Iron Whale Sculpture or Door Stop

H 16.25 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art hand carved driftwood door stop or sculpture in the form of a whale, perfect
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Driftwood

Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop

Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop

H 6 in W 30.5 in D 4.75 in
19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, Signed E. Chase
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, signed E. Chase, an oil on board folk art
Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Other

19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, Signed E. Chase
19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, Signed E. Chase

19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, Signed E. Chase

H 13 in W 20.5 in D 1 in
American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
vine are exceptional, as is the amazing Garden of Eden portrayal. The art is well laid out across the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Linen

American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century
American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century

American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century

H 19.63 in W 15.25 in D 1 in
Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
modeled after a Nantucket purse, having a flat oval "clamshell" lid hinged above an oval body, made of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Other

Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s
Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s

Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s

H 5.25 in W 9 in D 6.25 in
Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
after a Nantucket purse, having a round disk shape with open top, made of hand-stitched longleaf pine
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Other

Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s
Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s

Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s

H 11.75 in W 9 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Chinese Hooked Seascape Pictorial Rug with Coastal Farmhouse Style
Located in Dallas, TX
as Chinese deco rugs or Chinese Art Deco rugs, are decorative rugs originating from China and
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Hooked Seascape Pictorial Rug with Coastal Farmhouse Style
Vintage Chinese Hooked Seascape Pictorial Rug with Coastal Farmhouse Style

Vintage Chinese Hooked Seascape Pictorial Rug with Coastal Farmhouse Style

W 30 in L 47 in
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Sublime Simplicity
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
, Japandi, Organic Modern, Shibui, Wabi-Sabi, Folk Art Style, Modern Mexican, Santa Fe Desert, Pacific
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Materials

Wool

Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Sublime Simplicity
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Sublime Simplicity

Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Sublime Simplicity

W 61 in L 97 in
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Sublime Simplicity Meets Scandinavian Modern
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
, Japandi, Organic Modern, Shibui, Wabi-Sabi, Folk Art Style, Modern Mexican, Santa Fe Desert, Pacific
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Materials

Wool

Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Sublime Simplicity Meets Scandinavian Modern
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Sublime Simplicity Meets Scandinavian Modern

Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Sublime Simplicity Meets Scandinavian Modern

W 64 in L 92 in
New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Earth-Tone Elegance
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
, Wabi-Sabi, Folk Art Style, Modern Mexican, Santa Fe Desert, Pacific Northwest, Southwestern, Tribal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Materials

Wool

New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Earth-Tone Elegance
New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Earth-Tone Elegance

New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Earth-Tone Elegance

W 72 in L 105 in
Ingegerd Silow Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandi Style Meets Sublime Simplicity
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
, Japandi, Organic Modern, Shibui, Wabi-Sabi, Folk Art Style, Modern Mexican, Santa Fe Desert, Pacific
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Materials

Wool

Ingegerd Silow Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandi Style Meets Sublime Simplicity
Ingegerd Silow Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandi Style Meets Sublime Simplicity

Ingegerd Silow Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandi Style Meets Sublime Simplicity

W 64 in L 93 in
Antique Builder's Half Hull Nautical Folk Art Ship Model
Located in Palm City, FL
was less expensive to outfit and crew. The picture was taken in Nantucket, MASS by Josiah Freeman
Category

Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Antique Builder's Half Hull Nautical Folk Art Ship Model
Antique Builder's Half Hull Nautical Folk Art Ship Model

Antique Builder's Half Hull Nautical Folk Art Ship Model

H 12 in W 56 in D 6 in
Nautical Folk Art Whirligig Sea Captain in Boat Toy
Located in Lenox, MA
Made in Nantucket, this whirligig is made of carved wood that is painted yellow, white, and black
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Nautical Folk Art Whirligig Sea Captain in Boat Toy
Nautical Folk Art Whirligig Sea Captain in Boat Toy

Nautical Folk Art Whirligig Sea Captain in Boat Toy

H 11 in W 13 in
Rare Tall Lightship Basket with Handle
Located in Litchfield, CT
Probably Attributed to William D. Appleton Nantucket, Massachusetts, early 20th c. Hickory or ash
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets

Rare Tall Lightship Basket with Handle
Rare Tall Lightship Basket with Handle

Rare Tall Lightship Basket with Handle

H 18.5 in Dm 14.25 in
Folk Art Nantucket Miniature Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art Nantucket miniature decorated sea chest, likely circa 1940s or earlier, a classic six
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Nantucket Miniature Decorated Sea Chest
Folk Art Nantucket Miniature Decorated Sea Chest

Folk Art Nantucket Miniature Decorated Sea Chest

H 4 in W 8.5 in D 3.75 in
Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Sperm Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, having slender hand-whittled flukes with great
Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig

Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig

H 4.25 in W 16.5 in L 4.25 in
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Nantucket Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of nantucket folk art for your home. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and oak, every item from our selection of nantucket folk art was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of nantucket folk art, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made object in our assortment of nantucket folk art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jose Formoso Reyes, Paul Willer and Sherwin P. Boyer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Nantucket Folk Art?

The average selling price for a piece of nantucket folk art at 1stDibs is $2,483, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Nantucket Folk Art
  • Is mandala art folk art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • What are the characteristics of Mexican folk art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mexican 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.
  • What materials are used in folk art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • How did folk art influence Jamini Roy’s paintings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jamini 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.

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