Mexican Folk Art Double Cherub Carving in Polychrome Wood
Located in Northport, MI
A soulful and expressive double cherub carving, hand-carved in Mexico circa late 18th to early 19th
Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Softwood
Mexican Folk Art Double Cherub Carving in Polychrome Wood
Located in Northport, MI
A soulful and expressive double cherub carving, hand-carved in Mexico circa late 18th to early 19th
Wood, Softwood
$3,200
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 6.3 in
Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind
By Ruby Fabian, Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Cruz create this colorful wood carving. It is said this mystic piece will bring a good harvest or
Acrylic, Wood
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Church Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extraordinary one of a kind Mexican folk art carving of a church. Carved from a soft wood
Wood
Oaxaca Wood Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Signed By Pepe Santiago
Located in Tampa, FL
A striking example of traditional Oaxacan folk art, this hand carved and hand painted wood
Wood, Paint
Mexican Hand Carved Wood Horse Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was carved in Mexico.
Wood
20th Century Mexican Ex-Voto Reliquary
Located in Chicago, IL
metal ex-votos, each one a tiny prayer hammered into form. Likely Mexican, the surface reads like a
Metal
$750Sale Price|25% Off
H 9.45 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
Mexican Jewelry Box in the Style of Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970 We offer this rare Mexican jewelry box in the style of Don Shoemaker.
Wood
$1,100Sale Price|62% Off
H 16 in W 5 in D 4 in
"Saint Lucia" Early 19th Century Santos Figure Polychromed Mexico
Located in Wiscasset, ME
She is depicted holding a tray aloft with her eyes, which she gouged out in order to keep from being married off to a Pagan. Polychromed gesso with gilding. Some small bits of polyc...
Wood
$4,500 / item
H 20.5 in W 13.5 in D 3.25 in
Vibrant Authentic Vintage Hand Painted Mexican Folk Art Hanging Wall Plaque
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
addition to any collection of Mexican artisan works. The piece is created from a wood frame, layered with
Wood, Paint
Hand-Painted Wood Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand-painted wood Santo. Hand-carved and hand painted. Great coloring. Excellent
Wood
$395
H 18 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite wonderful Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos festival held throughout Mexico) La
Textile, Wood, Paper
Hand-Painted Wood Santo of Saint Antonio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand-painted wood Santo of Saint Antonio. Hand-carved and hand-painted. His right hand
Wood
Diablo Fálico Contemporary Articulated Oaxacan Alebrije
Located in Dekalb, IL
Additional Details: This bold and provocative figure is a traditional Mexican diablo carving, painted in
Acrylic, Wood
Esqueleta de Ginecológico Contemporary Articulated Oaxacan Calaca
Located in Dekalb, IL
Artist: Unknown Date: Late 20th Century Medium: Paint on copal Style/Movement: Mexican Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Batea michoacana pintada a mano
Located in Mexico City, MX
una expresión auténtica del patrimonio cultural mexicano. Origen: Michoacán, México
Wood
Antique Jaguar Mask — Traditional Mexican Carving
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Antique Mexican mask hand-carved in wood, depicting the powerful face of a jaguar—one of the most
Wood
$575
H 17 in W 13 in D 1 in
Leather Pyrography Branding Carving Cabeza Maya King of Palenque Art Mexico
Located in Miami, FL
Wood Framed Arts & Craft leather pyrography, carving, branding from the Cabeza Maya King of
Leather, Wood, Paper
Head of a Saint from the 18th Century Wood Carving
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Head of a Saint from the 18th Century Wood Carving.
Wood
Mid Century Modern Wooden Owl Carving
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Hand carved wooden owl made of Palofierro "(ironwood), Very mid-century style design, no brand or signature
Wood
$450Sale Price|40% Off
H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
Wooden Owl Carving With Obsidian and Abalone Eyes by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
this type of piece, a combination of cocobolo wood (the same one that Don Shoemaker used) with obcidian
Rock Crystal
American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
with a smooth finish overall excellent condition with beautiful visible wood grains. "Mexican ironwood
Wood
$3,000Sale Price|21% Off
H 19.69 in W 16.54 in D 13.59 in
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art Oaxaca Toy
By Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Edilma Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
with the idea as a toy for children,” says Mexican master wood carver Agustin Cruz Tinoco. As Mr
Wood, Paint
Owl Carving, Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, DF
A rare carving in tropical rosewood by one of the most prominent names in Mexican modernist design
Wood
Mid-Century Jaguar Carving
Located in Mexico City, DF
Mexico. This carving is beautifully done with fine proportions. At one time polychromed, the years have
Wood
Emaus Brass Sun
Located in Montecito, CA
Wonderful table top sculpture of a brass sun mounted on a wooden base.
Brass
Carved Hacienda Horse
Located in Chicago, IL
Hacienda horse.
Steel
Los Castillo Mid Century Mexican Bas Relief Wood Carving
By Los Castillo, Arredondo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent piece made by deep carving onto a single wood slab. During the first half of the 20th C
Wood Carving, "La Contorsionista, " Joel Alanis Medina, 2000
By Joel Alanis Medina
Located in Mexico City, DF
This engaging sculpture, at once figurative and abstract, was hand carved in orejón wood using
Other
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H 19.2 in W 9.5 in L 19.2 in
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art
By Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Edilma Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
found it in art. Agustin made the change from the traditional Mexican wood carvings, commonly known as
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Religious Wood Figure Found in Western Mexico, circa 1900
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand carved religious figure found in Western Mexico, circa 1900.
Wood
19th Century Mexican Carousel Rhino
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
19th Century Mexican Carousel Rhino. Handmade in Carved wood beautiful patina.
Wood
Coffee Mortar from Veracruz, Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand-carved, wooden coffee mortar with original grinding / mashing arm 1960's. Grinding arm is 37" in length. Primitive in style.
Wood
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H 1.38 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Original Cross in wood w/figure of Christ in Sterling and Brass by EMAUS, Mexico
By Emaus
Located in Mexico, DF
Sculpture depicting a Cross with a stylized whimsical portrayal of Christ made on dark wood
Sterling Silver, Brass
Rare Early 20th Century Carnival Wooden Horse Figures from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Collector pieces. Carved wood horse heads from Veracruz, Mexico used during ceremonial dances and
Wood
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Edilma Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
innovative design that The Cruz family began to be recognized in the wood carving sector, commonly known as
Acrylic, Wood
1960s Mexican Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Mathias Goeritz
By Mathias Goeritz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexico, circa 1960s.
Iron
Carved Wood Articulating Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great wood santo with articulating arms, thighs, and knees. Excellent vintage condition. Great
Wood
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H 18.25 in W 9 in D 5.25 in
Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexico Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful rare large hand carved and painted Spanish Colonial Mexican santo altar figure, Saint
Wood
Large Whimsical Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Mermaid Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A whimsical large Mexican folk art wooden mermaid statue. Handmade in Mexico in the mid-20th
Gesso, Wood, Paint
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H 30 in W 52 in D 18 in
Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent life-size Mexican folk art hand carved and painted wood body dance mask, in the form
Wood, Gesso, Paint
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H 3.94 in W 13.78 in L 3.94 in
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Mermaid Fish Colorful Traditional Jewe Box
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Agustin Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
One of a kind wood carving mermaid piece by Agustin Cruz Prudencio. This delicate Alebrije is hand
Wood, Paint
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H 13 in W 11 in D 6 in
Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A charming pair of vintage Mexican folk art hand carved and painted Infant Jesus religious figures
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paint
Collection of Six Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Roosters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Group of three Folk Art hand-carved and painted wood roosters from Mexico. These wonderful and
Wood
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H 45 in W 21 in D 9 in
19th Century Hand Carved "Virgen de Atocha" with Encrusted Jewels and Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexico. The piece is all hand crafted and quite large at 45" tall. The crown, and surround are
Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf
Latin American Religious Santos Carving, Mexican, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish Colonial carving of three saint figures, having remnants of original old paint, Mexico
Wood
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H 19.2 in W 9.5 in D 8.8 in
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art
By Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Edilma Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
found it in art. Agustin made the change from the traditional Mexican wood carvings, commonly known as
Wood, Paint
Traditional Oaxaca Folk Art Aligator Alebrije Wood Carving
Located in San Carlos, CA
Gorgeous vintage, Copal wood, folk art carving of an alligator or crocodile. These carvings are
Wood, Paint
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Chess Set Wood Carving Folkloric Alebrije Spaniards and Indigenous Mixes
By Carmen Cruz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
farmers bring the aromatic copal wood to the Cruz family workshop for its use in artisan wood carving
Acrylic, Wood
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H 6.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Vintage 1950s Mexican Carved Wood Sculpture Polychrome Bookends Siesta Folk Art
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A pair of vintage 1950s North American Mexican handmade polychrome painted wood "Mexican Siesta
Wood
Spanish Colonial Carving of the Christ Child, 'El Nino'
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Spanish Colonial carving of the Christ child, "El Nino" with much of it's original
Wood
Hand Carved Mexican Folk Art Archangel c.1940-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Hand carved, painted Mexican wooden folk art archangel. CREATOR Unknown. Made in Mexico
Wood, Paint
Hand Carved Mexican Folk Art Archangel, circa 1940-1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unknown. Mexico. Date of manufacture circa 1940-1970. Materials and techniques paint, wood. Condition
Wood, Paint
Articulating Wood Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic articulating wood Santo. Hand carved and hand painted. Great lines and detail. Excellent
Wood
Articulating Wood Skeleton Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic articulating wood skeleton Santo. Hand-carved and hand-painted. Great lines and detail
Wood
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H 19.69 in W 16.54 in D 13.59 in
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Edilma Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
“I came up with the idea as a toy for children,” says influential Mexican wood carver Agustin Cruz
Wood, Paint
Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Jimenez Family Signed Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and sought-after authentic Mexican folk art work signed by all three renowned Jimenez Family
Wood, Paint
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H 16 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Spanish Colonial Mexico Carved Painted Archangel Santo Religious Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large vintage Spanish Colonial style Mexican religious folk art carved wood santo figure - bulto
Metal
Hand-Carved Plaque of Mexican Ranchero
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand-carved wood plaque has a feeling of California Monterey Furniture. This tiered Mexican is
Wood
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H 2 in W 7.38 in D 1.75 in
19th Century Santos or Saint Ex-Voto Carved Polychrome Wood Arm & Hand Offering
Located in St. Louis, MO
Possibly 19th Century hand-carved wood arm & hand with Polychrome, Ex-Voto offering. Handpainted
Wood
Rare Hippopotamus Box by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Designed by Don Shoemaker and handcrafted by Señal, S.A. Mexico. This hippopotamus box is an
Wood
Seri Ironwood Animal Sculptures of a Pelican and a Whale
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
wood grains. circa 1970. Pelican: 13.5" x 3.75" x 6". Whale: 12" x 4" x 3.5". From Wikipedia: "Mexican
Wood
Resting Cat by Oaxacan Master Carver Miguel Santiago Soriano
By Miguel Santiago Soriano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resting Cat, 1989 Miguel Santiago Soriano San Antonio Arrazola, Oaxaca, Mexico Copal wood, acrylic
Wood, Paint
New Mexican Table, Southwest Style Carving
Located in Palm Springs, CA
New Mexican Santa Fe style dining or card table. This table came from an Albuquerque, N.M. home
Wood
Large Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary with Serpent
Located in Tucson, AZ
Large hand-carved wood sculpture of the Virgin Mary with serpent.
Wood
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H 8 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
21st Century Set of Seven Hand-Carved Wood Alebrijes Grasshoppers Music Band
Located in OAXACA, OAXACA
Set of seven hand-carved sculptures from local wood called copal and meticulously hand-painted from
Wood
Mid Century Wood Carvings Mexican F. Arias
By Florian Arias
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Florian Arias wood carving pieces. In the Mexican Moderne style, Arias reproduced in wood
Wood
Life-size Articulating Skeleton Sculpture
Located in Southampton, NY
An early 20th century, Mexican "Day of the Dead" carved cactus articulating skeleton
Wood
Rare Mexican Modernist Carving
Located in Pasadena, CA
for his carvings that illustrate the plight of Mexican peasantry. Flores Arias worked in the same
Wood
Iconic Wood Column Carving
Located in San Francisco, CA
Interesting wood column carving, said to be of 1950's vintage and from a home in Mexico city. The
Wood
Original Oaxacan Wood Carving by Antonio Aragon c1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original single piece wood carving by the late Antonio Aragon. His son Saul is now internationally
Sacred Heart of Jesus and Virgin of Guadalupe Hand-Carved Statue
Located in Tucson, AZ
Virgin of Guadalupe. Removable carved pieces of wood surround the statue.
Wood
19th Century Hand-Carved Santo
Located in Tucson, AZ
Hand-carved religious Santo on removable black base.
Wood
$8,542Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in
Christ Angels Pietro Da Cortona Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Christ surrounded by angels in the desert Circle of Pietro da Cortona, born as Pietro Berrettini (Cortona 1597 - Rome 1669) Oils on canvas (66 x 50 cm. - in frame 80 x 64 cm.) The ...
Oil
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
$232,138Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$2,400
H 9 in W 8 in D 9 in
8" Loteria Purpura / Wood carving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture
By Roxana y Jesus Hernandez
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Roxana y Jesus Hernandez MASTERPIECE Made with Copal wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintin...
Wood, Acrylic
$34,498
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand carved Folk Art American Muscle car. Wood carved with original paint surface.
Wood
$5,465Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 26 in
Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting Angel & Saints Appearing to Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Italian Old Master, 18th century Title: Angel and Saints appearing to figures, one dressed in a white ruff collar. Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 22 x 26 i...
Canvas, Oil
$950
H 6.25 in W 5 in D 3 in
Vintage Nahua Pottery Chililico Hidalgo Mexican Folk Art Animal Candleholders
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming pair of two rare and whimsical indigenous Nahua peoples pottery animal folk art candleholders. Handmade in the village of Chililico, Hidalgo, Central Mexico, primiti...
Pottery
$273,609
H 6.3 in W 9.69 in D 6.34 in
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...
Silver
$4,030
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR
Located in Ferndown, GB
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR IN HARBOUR Description Good Condition canvas but very old with some browning in places (see picture). Cleaned ,re-...
Oil
Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Tin Masks, Mexican, circa 1950s. Each mask is unique and extremely detailed. The largest mask measures 21"H x 13"W. The smallest mask measures...
Copper, Tin
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 5 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with anilina (natural pigments).
Paper
$2,145Sale Price|35% Off
H 19 in W 19 in D 13 in
El Bien contra el Mal / Ceramics Mexican Folk Art Clay
By Enedina Vasquez Cruz
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Artisan: Enedina Vaszquez Cruz MASTERPIECE Made with natural clay. Hand-modeled technique and cooked in a wood-fired oven. - Dimensions: 19" x 19" x 13" in or 47 x 49 x 34 cm - ...
Ceramic, Clay
$142,854
H 44.89 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Important 14th Century Polychrome Limestone Virgin from Lorraine
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Provenance : - Kunsthaus Heinrich Hahn, Frankfurt am Main, sale 16, June 17, 1930, lot 16. - Sotheby's, Amsterdam, Feb. 26, 2006, lot 201. HISTORIC Located between Mosell...
Limestone
$650
H 9.85 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Rare Jaguar Wood Figure Found in Chilapa, Guerrero, Southern México, ca. 1940
By NONO
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This vintage hand carved and hand painted Tiger, is presumed to have been made in or near Chilapa, Guerrero in circa 1940 in a Folk Art style. The carving has been made in a naive st...
Wood
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.