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1970 Outsider Art Figural Stoneware Decorative Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming outsider art charger / decorative plate depicting a jovial young girl. Pleasant color
Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure
Located in New York, NY
Outsider Art carved wooden figure, possibly of an African-American subject (possibly an African
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure
Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure
H 13.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Southern Folk Art Figure
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very kool piece of folk art. I am not exactly sure how old, but from bottom of base I would guess
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Vintage 1920s North American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Southern Folk Art Figure
Vintage Southern Folk Art Figure
H 16.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in
19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century folk-art hand-crafted bedpost doll figure A rare and highly artistic example of an
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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figure of a swimmer
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figure of a swimmer A very unusual early 20th Century
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Vintage 1920s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Carved Spanish Love Bird Figure
Located in London, GB
A handmade late 19th century Folk Art carved wooden love bird, with original paint still visible
Category

Antique 1880s Spanish Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Red-Brown Glossy Cross with Abstract Line Drawing Christ Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
red-brown gloss. At its center an abstract line drawing of a Christ figure is etched in relief. The
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Vintage 1950s European Brutalist Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ceramic

Glossy Red Ceramic Cross with Abstract Matte Christ Figure in Earth Tones
Located in Chicago, IL
figure, presumed to be Jesus Christ, at its center. The figure is modestly adorned, with attention to
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel
Located in Forney, TX
folk art. Primitive hand-painted tin panel, marked Guanajuato, Mexico, dated 19??, offered to
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Tin

Once Known as the Fish People 1986 Folk Art by Pat Mervis Schwartz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Quite charming folk art assemblage by the noted artist Pat MMervis Schwartz. Dated 1986, signed and
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Vintage 1980s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Lego Scrooge McDuck
Located in Pasadena, CA
The photos of Mr. Lego Scrooge McDuck speak for themselves. This figure is unique and would be the
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1990s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Plastic

Lego Scrooge McDuck
Lego Scrooge McDuck
H 23 in W 10 in D 7 in
Rolled Newspaper Family by Fernandez
By Fernandez
Located in Palm Springs, CA
only. Born in Brazil and moved to Florida. Each figure bears a medallion bearing the artist's monogram
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Mid-Century Modern Figurative Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
and experimentation. The cross features a central figure, possibly representing Jesus or a saint
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Figurative Ceramic Cross
Mid-Century Modern Figurative Ceramic Cross
H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Artisanal Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
textures and giving the piece a dynamic visual depth. The central figure is accented with a poignant touch
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Artisanal Crucifix
Mid-Century Artisanal Crucifix
H 11.5 in W 6 in D 0.63 in
Architectural Devil with Pitchfork and Flames, Wall Decoration, Studio Pottery
Located in Chicago, IL
handling of the pitchfork, held elegantly from his arched fingertips. This figure's style and posture is
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Vintage 1950s European Brutalist Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mouthblown Glass Dome with 5 Fine Beaded Flutes, Grassland People, Cameroon
Located in Leuven , BE
geometric forms, taking on the shape of a hollowed, stylized figure that combines human and animal features
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20th Century Cameroonian Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Organic Material

Early 20th Century English Scratch Built Toleware Horse and Cart Model
Located in London, GB
model A wonderful example of a unique Folk Art scratch-built horse and cart model. This item is made
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Vintage 1930s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Tin

Untitled (Outsider Art Surrealist Figural Sculpture)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
attended the Hussain School of Art in Philadelphia, PA. graduating in 1969.
Category

2010s Surrealist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

'Lovers in a Doorway', American Folk Art, Outsider artist, Figural painting
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Initialed lower right, 'J.P.' and painted circa 1975; additionally titled 'The Lovers' verso and initialed. A humorous and breezy view of various figures interacting on a sidewalk.
Category

1970s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Alert! It's Captain Crash - Johnston, Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Our Journey is Income Pleate - Figure Ink Drawing, Outsider Art, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Nothing Wrong - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars Series
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

No Offence! - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars Series
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

An Army of Captain Crash - Johnston, Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

An Army of Captain Crash - Johnston, Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Peace On You - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars Series
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Thanx Laurie, Love You - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Move On Little Doggies - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Let's Check in Here - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

It's Star Wars Again - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

All In a Day's Work - Johnston, Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

Early 2000s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

You Are All Prisoners of War - Figure Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Send Me the Bill - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars Series
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

The Battle is On - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars Series
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Now War Becomes A Game - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

On Your Mark Get Set - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

It's a Dog Life! - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars Series
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

In War All Things are Legal - Figure Ink Drawing, Outsider Art, Duck Wars Series
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

'After the Hydrogen Bomb', New York Outsider woman artist, Figural Seascape oil
By Hyacinthe Hill
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
1955 A substantial mid-century figural oil of a young woman seated naked in an opened conch shell set
Category

1950s Outsider Art Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

There is Mush to Live For - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

War is Hell High in the Sky - Figure Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Action - Johnston, Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Artist, Austin, Texas
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Always and Forever - Dan Johnston, Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Artist
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

America the Great - Dan Johnston, Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Artist
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Zoo Viserty - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Artist, Duck Wars Series
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Who's Who - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Artist, Duck Wars Series
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Waiting for the World - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Artist, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

"Abandoned by My Family in Chicago" Outsider Art in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Surreal depiction of a figure walking though a city by Marshall Woodall (American, b. 1958). The
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2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Red Cheeks" c 2000 Outsider Artist Abstract Figure Painting
Located in Arp, TX
Willy Pimental "Red Cheeks" c. 2000 Acrylic on paper 15"x20.75" unframed $675 Signed in paint lower left *Custom framing available for additional charge. Please expect framing time b...
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

A Thought Repeated is Often a Lie - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Artist
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

When it is All Forever - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Artist, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

I Don't Know What to Say - Figure Ink Drawing, Outsider Artist, Duck Wars Series
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout
Located in East Hampton, NY
This whimsical folk art sculpture is a folk art toy of chimney sweeps. The outsider art is hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Twine, Wood, Paint

Glory and Grandeur art history strong black female figure topical subject
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American art, channeling its mix of Western and African influences and imagery into his vibrant, often
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Ah Look - Daniel Johnston, Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Artist, Texas
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

One More Time (Black Devil) Outsider Art Painting, Drawing
By Peter Dean
Located in Surfside, FL
to New York to work six months on, six months off in soil engineering and made art in the interims
Category

1980s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Navigator, bright color oil painting of figure, boats, water
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Puerto Rico, and especially Mexico. Basso is particularly drawn to Latin American art, channeling its
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pastry chef food cooking theme sweet color figure resembles delicious cakes
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This painting is inspires by the painting of chaim soutine pastry chefs.
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Bluebird Spring garden setting large female figure soft warm Grey violet yellow
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an oil painting on jute canvas mounted on a cradled wood board. It is signed and dated by the artist on reverse. The texture is rough yet dense with a strong balance of light...
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Jute, Wood, Oil, Canvas

"Man with Cup, " Ceramic Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Although this whimsical sculpture by Allan Winkler has the look of outsider art, this ceramic work
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic

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Questions About Outsider Art Figure
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Outsider art denotes works created by self-trained artists unconnected with the conventional world of fine art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Figurative art is representational, depicting subjects found in the real world.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Figurative art depicts subjects from the real world, often  human figures.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Figurative art dates at least as far back as the cave paintings. The oldest known figurative painting, made nearly 40,000 years ago, was found in Borneo. 

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