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Folk Art Sea Horse Hooked Rug, circa 1960
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Folk Art Sea Horse Hooked Rug, circa 1960, featuring a family of three variously sized and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display
Located in London, GB
19th century unique Folk Art Guernsey shell diorama display We are proud to offer a unique folk
Category

Antique 1880s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Papua new Guinea Presentation Axe Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Large Exquisitely crafted Oceanic Presentation Axe Papua New Guinea  Eastern Highlands  Wahgi
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Slate

Vintage Ocean artwork
Located in Franklin, TN
Vintage Ocean is an exclusive piece of vintage inspired art meticulously crafted with an antique
Category

20th Century Canadian Other Paintings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Ocean artwork
Vintage Ocean artwork
H 12 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
Batak Ritual Mortar Sumatra Indonesia Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
with Sinhga head A impressive and rare object of collection or authentic Tribal art for Interior
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

A folk art diorama model passenger ship in a bottle English circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
ocean going passenger liner set in a scene just off the shoreline with a lighthouse and cottages. The
Category

Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass

Papua new Guinea Sepik Turtle stool Head Rest Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Sepik Turtle stool Head Rest Oceanic Polynesian Australian A cute small stool or Headrest carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Slate

Amish Ocean Waves Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ohio Amish ocean waves crib quilt is in very good condition and is on a mounted frame.This
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Antique Small Piece Ocean Waves Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920's Antique small piece Ocean waves quilt. Hand quilted in pastel lavender and pink. Pristine
Category

20th Century American Country Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Antique Small Piece Ocean Waves Quilt
Antique Small Piece Ocean Waves Quilt
H 74 in W 82 in D 0.15 in
Monterey, Cypress Tree at Ocean Side
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anton GUTKNECHT (1907-1988) Oil on canvas Monterey, Cypress Tree at Ocean side signed lower
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

French Impressionist Oil Landscape, Beautiful Ocean Beach California
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Ocean Beach California" by Maurice Mazeilie (French) Oil painting on board, unframed. stamped
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

Maurice Mazeilie- French Impressionist Signed Watercolour - Ocean Beach
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Watercolour Beach Scene" signed by Maurice Mazeilie (French) watercolour painting on paper, unframed stamped verso painting: 11 x 15 inches A delightful original oil painti...
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

Maurice Mazeilie, French Impressionist Oil Ocean Beach Coastal View
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Ocean Beach" by Maurice Mazeilie (French) oil painting on card, unframed painting: 8 x 10
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

Lagoon Mariner Indigo Blue & Ocean Blue 240x300 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the deep hues of indigo and ocean blue, reminiscent of the vast, tranquil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Oceanic War Shields on Stands from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea wooden shields on custom stands from the mid 20th century. These oceanic
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

20th Century Oceanic Wood Feast Platter with Stylized Flying Fox Motif
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Oceanic Wood Feast Platter with Stylized Flying Fox Motif Boiken Peoples, East Sepik
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Half-model of Ocean Liner “Mauretania”
Located in Doylestown, PA
case. RMS Mauretania was an ocean liner designed by Leonard Peskett and built by Wigham Richardson
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Oceanic Gope Carved Wooden Ancestor Spirit Board
Located in Forney, TX
An Oceanic "Gope" Papuan ancestral spirit board, 20th century, collected from the Gulf Province
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Lower Sepik brag type mask Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic
Located in Leuven, BE
Ancient and exceptional mask of the brag type, Murik Lakes , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of red/brown ochres. Length: 47 cm Very good ...
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
significant piece of Northwest Coast art and Seattle history that was previously owned by Joseph Edward “Daddy
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
By Laura Andreson
Located in Studio City, CA
Design, Los Angeles, California 1977 California Women in Crafts, Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture Bowl
By Dora De Larios
Located in Studio City, CA
California studio art potter Dora De Larios featuring and Pacific West Coast oceanic design with rolling
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Fish creative 3D Tile for interior by MAKHNO
By MAKHNO PRODUCT
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
art that elevates any space it is installed in. The tile's intricately detailed pattern mimics the
Category

2010s Ukrainian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

William Wyman Signed Massachusetts Midcentury Herring Run Studio Pottery Bowl
By William Wyman
Located in Studio City, CA
fantastic texture and rich, sumptuous, deep ocean-like blue crackle glaze that changes shades and colors
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern Large Heavy Ceramic Pottery Bowl, 1960s
By Raul Coronel
Located in Studio City, CA
few. This bowl features an ocean like crackle glass around the outer rim and a nice aqua blue color
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern Large Heavy Ceramic Pottery Bowl, 1960s
By Raul Coronel
Located in Studio City, CA
few. This bowl features a deep oceanic green crackle glass around the outer rim and a nice pale
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
, one ocean blue, one white crackle glaze) by famed mid-century American artist and potter Doyle Lane
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Seascape by Margaret Kennedy 5′ x 4′
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Inspired by the many colors of the ocean. The wavy lines of aluminum leaf at the top shimmer like
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

Proteo Dos by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
. Piece inspired by Proteus, from Greek mythology. God of rivers and oceanic bodies of water. The piece
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Decoys

Materials

Other

Proteo Dos by Andres Monnier
Proteo Dos by Andres Monnier
H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
Vanuatu Fernwood Grade Ritual Figure, Ambrym Island
Located in Point Richmond, CA
it slowly deteriorates. For a similar figure see: Sotheby’s New York, 16 May 2014 African, Oceanic
Category

Mid-20th Century Vanuatuan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Sympleglades Set of 2 by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
. Piece inspired by Proteus, from Greek mythology. God of rivers and oceanic bodies of water. The piece
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Decoys

Materials

Other

Sympleglades Set of 2 by Andres Monnier
Sympleglades Set of 2 by Andres Monnier
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
Proteo Uno by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
mythology. God of rivers and oceanic bodies of water. The piece shape was an experimental process of
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Decoys

Materials

Other

Proteo Uno by Andres Monnier
Proteo Uno by Andres Monnier
H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
African Nigeria Epa Helmit Mask with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Harrison Eiteljorg is the founder of the Museum. He is also a collector for African and Oceanic art and his
Category

Vintage 1950s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pet Lover Safari Beige Twist Rug
By Sitap Carpet Couture
Located in Milan, IT
-friendly polyester yarn produced from recycled ocean waste PET fiber, it is quick to dry and easy to
Category

2010s Italian Rugs

Materials

Textile

Pet Lover Safari Beige Twist Rug
Pet Lover Safari Beige Twist Rug
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Seaside Ombre Light Blue & Light Blue 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine the soft caress of ocean waves translated into an enchanting rug that adorns your living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lagoon Muse Deep Blue & Marine Blue 240x300 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
the rhythmic undulations of ocean with a floral edge. The deep blue and marine blue hues evoke a sense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Female 'Biteki' Figure (Ex Romy Rey Collection)
Located in London, GB
collection of Pre-Columbian, African and Oceanic art. Height (Incl. Custom-Made Stand): 42cm Height (Excl
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Hand Carved Conical Head "Duka" Figure, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
pacific comes from a private oceanic collection. This is a Solomon Islands Santa Cruz hand carved figure
Category

Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Amish Ohio Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Ohio Amish crib quilt in ocean waves pattern.The back round a royal blue and light blue small
Category

Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Amish Ohio Crib Quilt
Amish Ohio Crib Quilt
H 34 in W 28 in D 0.5 in
Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful and large example of Oceanic art, this delightful woven mask would have been used on
Category

Vintage 1940s Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Guinea. These oceanic war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile of a Mermaid & Serpent
By Delft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. Depicting a mermaid in the ocean wringing
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

SS United States Sign Notice and Information for Passengers
Located in Hanover, MA
States is the largest ocean liner ever built entirely in the US. On her maiden voyage, she set the record
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Light & Airy Antique Runner with Eggshell, Ivory & Beige Colors & More, c.1940's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
beauty! You will love this with the ocean of colors it has; orange, green, rusts, strawberry, blues
Category

20th Century Rugs

South Arabian Head of a Woman
Located in London, GB
. Published Catalogue of Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Near Eastern Antiquities, Indian, African and Oceanic Art
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Antiquities

Materials

Alabaster

South Arabian Head of a Woman
South Arabian Head of a Woman
H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in
Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Oceanic ceremonial weapons from PNG highlands circa 20th century. It consists of two pieces
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
and intrigue, but will make quite a handsome oceanic art piece for your home or office.
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Early Papua Korwar Statue, Collection of Missionary Starrenburg, Collected 1909
Located in Amsterdam, NL
provides the link between the worlds of the dead and the living and, as in most Oceanic cultures, are
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of a Sailing Ship
Located in Katonah, NY
the British Royal Naval Ensign. The ship has good detail, set against a subtle pastel sea-green ocean
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Native American Indigenous Peoples Carved Polychrome Canoe Model
Located in Forney, TX
primitive folk art sculpture presents splendidly, with beautifully aged warm mellow heavily worn patina
Category

Early 20th Century North American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Twine, Wood, Paint

Giant Clam Shell 'Faux' Fabulously Artisan Crafted-Looks like the Real Thing
Located in Atlanta, GA
for a fine oceanic art piece!
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Composition

Two Antique Niger Bura Peoples Fired Clay Heads on Stands
Located in Morristown, NJ
Oceanic antiques in the early 1970s, when he purchased some pieces that had been deaccessioned from the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Nigerien Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Rendition of The German Ocean Liner Bishop
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Rendition of The German Ocean Liner Bishop
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Tin

"Ocean's Bounty" Oil painting 59" x 59" inch by Omar Abdel Zaher
Located in Culver City, CA
"Ocean's Bounty" Oil painting 59" x 59" inch by Omar Abdel Zaher Abdel Zaher is a graduate of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Swim Line" Six girls wearing bathing suits and caps lined up on the ocean
By Debbie Miller
Located in Edgartown, MA
a freelance artist, decorative painter, teacher and master painter at a folk art company. In 2006 I
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

FLYING HEAD OVER OCEAN Signed Lithograph, Abstract Face, Green Head, Red Smile
By Karel Appel
Located in Union City, NJ
CoBRA artists assimilated a variety of more-impulsive influences, including folk art, children’s art
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Framed Needlepoint Sailboat Ocean Dock Scene
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage framed needlepoint features an intricate still life image of a fruit bowl and a solid wood frame. Good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age, see photos for ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sabine - Original Three-Dimensional Wall Art
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grew up in West Virginia, steeped in traditional folk art. Several members of his family are self
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Combahee II - Original Three-Dimensional Wall Art
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grew up in West Virginia, steeped in traditional folk art. Several members of his family are self
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of ocean folk art for your home. An item from our selection of ocean folk art — often made from wood, fabric and cotton — can elevate any home. Find 137 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of ocean folk art now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of ocean folk art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of ocean folk art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one piece of ocean folk art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Skoby Joe, Banksy and Raul Coronel produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ocean Folk Art?

A piece of ocean folk art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,113, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $111,368.
Questions About Ocean Folk Art
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.