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Hand-Carved Folk Art Sculptures of Man and Woman
Hand-Carved Folk Art Sculptures of Man and Woman

Hand-Carved Folk Art Sculptures of Man and Woman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of hand carved sculptures of a man and woman. Each measures about 5.75" wide, 4" Deep and 23" high.

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads
19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads

Located in London, GB

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads An unusual pair of late 19th Century

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Antique 1890s British Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century
Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An octagonal decorative wooden tramp art basket. Created from popsicle sticks, this basket is

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20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure
19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure

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

19th Century Folk Art Carved Spanish Love Bird Figure
19th Century Folk Art Carved Spanish Love Bird Figure

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

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Antique 1880s Spanish Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figure of a swimmer
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figure of a swimmer

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

Folk Art "Standing Man" Carved Tree Branch Sculpture After Giocometti
Folk Art "Standing Man" Carved Tree Branch Sculpture After Giocometti

Folk Art "Standing Man" Carved Tree Branch Sculpture After Giocometti

By Giocometti

Located in Buffalo, NY

Charming little tree branch Folk Art sculpture hand-carved in the manner of Giocometti.

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Swan Folk Art with Buttons by Maine Artist Mary Teeter
Wonderful Swan Folk Art with Buttons by Maine Artist Mary Teeter

Wonderful Swan Folk Art with Buttons by Maine Artist Mary Teeter

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Inspiring folk art by Maine artist Mary Teeter of a button adorned swan and embroidered message

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught...

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930

Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted, c. 1900-1930 This

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

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Americana Iron Eagle on Driftwood Base, circa 1910
Folk Art Americana Iron Eagle on Driftwood Base, circa 1910

Folk Art Americana Iron Eagle on Driftwood Base, circa 1910

Located in Incline Village, NV

Very unique piece of folk art. Horseshoe parts and elements of horseshoes have been hand forged and

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

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Candelabra or Sculpture
Folk Art Candelabra or Sculpture

Folk Art Candelabra or Sculpture

Located in Seattle, WA

Roller chain folk art candelabra, great with no candles as sculpture.

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20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Sea Shell Encrusted Folk Art Photo Frame - 4" x 6"
Sea Shell Encrusted Folk Art Photo Frame - 4" x 6"

Sea Shell Encrusted Folk Art Photo Frame - 4" x 6"

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A rectangular sea shell-encrusted photo frame with protective glass and a black easel at the back. Perfect for a side table or nightstand. Dimensions: The overall size of the frame...

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20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Shell, Glass

French 19th Century Beech Wood Bread Paddle, Folk Art Style, 44” Long
French 19th Century Beech Wood Bread Paddle, Folk Art Style, 44” Long

French 19th Century Beech Wood Bread Paddle, Folk Art Style, 44” Long

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A French Baker’s Wooden Bread Paddle This is a piece of French history, it is a beech Bread paddle used for moving the dough into and the bread or pizza out of a wood fired bread ov...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Beech

Folk Art Sputnik Bowling Ball Sculpture
Folk Art Sputnik Bowling Ball Sculpture

Folk Art Sputnik Bowling Ball Sculpture

Located in Seattle, WA

Bowling ball impaled artistically with assorted metal items great piece of Folk Art for table or

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Vintage 1970s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf
Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf

Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf

Located in Seattle, WA

Wonderful very functional spool shelf. Very well-made, great color.

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Antique 19th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Ship from World War-II
Folk Art Ship from World War-II

Folk Art Ship from World War-II

Located in Dallas, TX

Folk Art Pacific Princess Ship made by sailors from World War-II Made with matches and other wood

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Vintage 1940s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Screen Door Modernist Art Deco Contemporary Folk Art, C.Moore
Hand-Painted Screen Door Modernist Art Deco Contemporary Folk Art, C.Moore

Hand-Painted Screen Door Modernist Art Deco Contemporary Folk Art, C.Moore

By Charles Moore 1

Located in Buffalo, NY

, train station, complete with Deco terminal, building, airplane and zeppelin, as well as Art Deco

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Outsider and Self Taught...

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Gate in form of a Face
Folk Art Gate in form of a Face

Folk Art Gate in form of a Face

Located in Darnestown, MD

would also be terrific hung indoors as a piece of outsider art. The movable earrings are an especially

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Early 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Iron

German Military Folk Art Gouache Painting, circa 1866
German Military Folk Art Gouache Painting, circa 1866

German Military Folk Art Gouache Painting, circa 1866

Located in London, GB

German gouache folk art military painting. This example pays homage to watch maker named JM Bertrand

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Antique 19th Century German Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paint

Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model
Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model

Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig model We are proud to offer charming one-off example of an

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Linda Semple "Time to Make Something" Folk Art Sculpture
Linda Semple "Time to Make Something" Folk Art Sculpture

Linda Semple "Time to Make Something" Folk Art Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful outsider art sculpture by the noted artist Linda Semple. This piece is titled "Time to

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20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Vintage Industrial Balloon Mold, Repurposed As Rustic Folk Art
Vintage Industrial Balloon Mold, Repurposed As Rustic Folk Art

Vintage Industrial Balloon Mold, Repurposed As Rustic Folk Art

Located in Atlanta, GA

bridges industrial heritage and contemporary interiors. It functions equally well as pure wall art, an

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20th Century American Industrial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Everlast Boxing Punching Bag with Folk Art Illustration
Vintage Everlast Boxing Punching Bag with Folk Art Illustration

Vintage Everlast Boxing Punching Bag with Folk Art Illustration

Located in Brooklyn, NY

anonymous folk art. What better way to retire this well-"loved" character than to give it a new home in your

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Nylon

19th Century English Zoological Drawings Taxidermy Curio Folk Art
19th Century English Zoological Drawings Taxidermy Curio Folk Art

19th Century English Zoological Drawings Taxidermy Curio Folk Art

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The pleasantness of visual symmetry, a wonderful collection of five very unusual hand drawn depictions of animals on paper, housed in period glazed maple frames. The animals in the ...

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Antique 19th Century English Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Paper

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurine Hand Carved Man with Shotgun
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurine Hand Carved Man with Shotgun

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurine Hand Carved Man with Shotgun

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Charming hand carved folk art, identified on side somewhat illegibly -- possibly "Pop Ruggiero 1822

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Vintage 1960s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Folk Art  Pair  Oversized  Mistique Paper Mache Wall Figural Sculptures
Folk Art  Pair  Oversized  Mistique Paper Mache Wall Figural Sculptures

Folk Art Pair Oversized Mistique Paper Mache Wall Figural Sculptures

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1482 Folk Art pair hand made and painted Caribbean figural wall sculptures made from corrugated

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Vintage 1940s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper

1950s Handcrafted Soap Box Derby Racer, Turquoise Finish, Folk Art
1950s Handcrafted Soap Box Derby Racer, Turquoise Finish, Folk Art

1950s Handcrafted Soap Box Derby Racer, Turquoise Finish, Folk Art

Located in Berlin, DE

Originaler Soap Box Derby Racer, getauft auf den Namen „Dale’s Road Runner“. Dieses Objekt ist ein herausragendes Beispiel für die Automobilia-Volkskunst der Mitte des 20. Jahrhunder...

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Vintage 1950s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Hand Carved Folk Art Zodiac Sign, Charles Pizzano, 1950
Fine Hand Carved Folk Art Zodiac Sign, Charles Pizzano, 1950

Fine Hand Carved Folk Art Zodiac Sign, Charles Pizzano, 1950

Located in South Burlington, VT

94 in 1987. We will be offering more Pizzano high quality Folk Art in the near future. Schneible

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Vintage 1950s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Eastern European Handwoven Tablecloth, Sárköz Folk Textile, Mid-20th Century
Eastern European Handwoven Tablecloth, Sárköz Folk Textile, Mid-20th Century

Eastern European Handwoven Tablecloth, Sárköz Folk Textile, Mid-20th Century

Located in Alap, HU

Vintage Handwoven Striped Tablecloth from the Sárköz Region A vintage handwoven tablecloth from the Sárköz region of southern Hungary, recognized for its rhythmic striped compositio...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Textile

Eastern European Handwoven Tablecloth, Sárköz Folk Textile, Mid-20th Century
Eastern European Handwoven Tablecloth, Sárköz Folk Textile, Mid-20th Century

Eastern European Handwoven Tablecloth, Sárköz Folk Textile, Mid-20th Century

Located in Alap, HU

Vintage Handwoven Striped Tablecloth from the Sárköz Region A vintage handwoven tablecloth originating from the Sárköz region of southern Hungary, distinguished by its rhythmic stri...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Textile

Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box
Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box

Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box

Located in New York, NY

Early American Folk Art Cherry wood firkin with original varnish finish and a sewing box interior

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught...

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Folk Art bag, made by Coca Cola crown caps. Burkina Faso, late 80’s.
Folk Art bag, made by Coca Cola crown caps. Burkina Faso, late 80’s.

Folk Art bag, made by Coca Cola crown caps. Burkina Faso, late 80’s.

Located in Milan, IT

A small funny and unusual folk Art bag, made by Coca Cola crown caps wired together. Burkina Faso

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Late 20th Century Burkinabe Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Once Known as the Fish People 1986 Folk Art by Pat Mervis Schwartz
Once Known as the Fish People 1986 Folk Art by Pat Mervis Schwartz

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

William Beaupre Chain Mail Bust, Metal and Resin, Modern Folk Art, USA
William Beaupre Chain Mail Bust, Metal and Resin, Modern Folk Art, USA

William Beaupre Chain Mail Bust, Metal and Resin, Modern Folk Art, USA

By William Beaupre

Located in New York, NY

Futuristic android bust with hand applied chain mail and vintage jewelry findings and tiara from New York artist W. Beaupre. Signed.

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20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Folk Art Pencil on Paper Odd Dog "Job" Oak Frame Rottweiler
Early 20th Century Folk Art Pencil on Paper Odd Dog "Job" Oak Frame Rottweiler

Early 20th Century Folk Art Pencil on Paper Odd Dog "Job" Oak Frame Rottweiler

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An interesting side profile portrait of a panting Rottweiler, well executed pencil on paper housed in its original oak frame and oak slip. Has its original framers label on the reve...

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Early 20th Century English Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Oak, Paper

Antique Tramp Art Bank Box
Antique Tramp Art Bank Box

Antique Tramp Art Bank Box

Located in Highland, IN

We love folk art and particularly tramp art. Made mostly by anonymous artists and craftsmen from

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Box, c.1890
Tramp Art Box, c.1890

Tramp Art Box, c.1890

Located in Savannah, GA

A three lid pedestal tramp art box, circa 1890s. Larger compartment under top. Velvet lined. 10

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Antique 1890s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Tramp Art Box Personalized by the Artist
Antique Tramp Art Box Personalized by the Artist

Antique Tramp Art Box Personalized by the Artist

Located in Highland, IN

We love folk art and particularly tramp art. Made mostly by anonymous artists and craftsmen from

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Antique Mid-18th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Tramp Art Lidded and Footed Box
Antique Tramp Art Lidded and Footed Box

Antique Tramp Art Lidded and Footed Box

Located in Highland, IN

We love folk art and particularly tramp art. Made mostly by anonymous artists and craftsmen from

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

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Carved Box with Handled Lid
Tramp Art Carved Box with Handled Lid

Tramp Art Carved Box with Handled Lid

Located in Highland, IN

We love folk art and particularly tramp art. Made mostly by anonymous artists and craftsmen from

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

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Lidded Jewelry Box with Drawer
Tramp Art Lidded Jewelry Box with Drawer

Tramp Art Lidded Jewelry Box with Drawer

Located in Highland, IN

We love folk art and particularly tramp art. Made mostly by anonymous artists and craftsmen from

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Untitled, Soviet Refusnik, Judaica Painting
Untitled, Soviet Refusnik, Judaica Painting

Untitled, Soviet Refusnik, Judaica Painting

Located in Surfside, FL

Rabbi In Violet, Sensitive Jewish image. in an Outsider Folk Art style. signed in Hebrew bold

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20th Century Outsider Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Antique Footed Two-Tone Tramp Art Jewelry Box with Mirror
Antique Footed Two-Tone Tramp Art Jewelry Box with Mirror

Antique Footed Two-Tone Tramp Art Jewelry Box with Mirror

Located in Highland, IN

We love folk art and particularly tramp art. Made mostly by anonymous artists and craftsmen from

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

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers
Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers

Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

An especially sweet four-drawer hand-carved "tramp art" box. The top is decorated with a symbolic

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Mary Teeter Maine Self Taught Artist Button Art of Fish
Mary Teeter Maine Self Taught Artist Button Art of Fish

Mary Teeter Maine Self Taught Artist Button Art of Fish

Located in Hopewell, NJ

”Life Begins with a Swim” is embroidered on this whimsical fabric and button adorned art of a big

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught...

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Tramp Art Box "Happy Easter" with Velvet and Brass Details
Antique Tramp Art Box "Happy Easter" with Velvet and Brass Details

Antique Tramp Art Box "Happy Easter" with Velvet and Brass Details

Located in Highland, IN

We love folk art and particularly tramp art. Made mostly by anonymous artists and craftsmen from

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Brass

velvet trimmed tramp art box
velvet trimmed tramp art box

velvet trimmed tramp art box

Located in Seattle, WA

charming tramp art box with mirror held by carved tab

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Early 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Mirror

Quirky Hunting Lodge Shooting Rifle Lamp A great piece made by a blacksmith
Quirky Hunting Lodge Shooting Rifle Lamp A great piece made by a blacksmith

Quirky Hunting Lodge Shooting Rifle Lamp A great piece made by a blacksmith

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Quirky Hunting Lodge Shooting Rifle Lamp A great piece made by a blacksmith on a wrought iron stand, it has a Horseshoe shaped base and the upright has a realistic looking imitation...

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Vintage 1960s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

1970's Art by Vladimir Urban
1970's Art by Vladimir Urban

1970's Art by Vladimir Urban

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

look before it was viewed by the public In at its first showing. At the National Art Center. It was a

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Vintage 1970s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Scrap Wood

Early 20th Century English Maritime Carving – Twin Tailed Mermaid
Early 20th Century English Maritime Carving – Twin Tailed Mermaid

Early 20th Century English Maritime Carving – Twin Tailed Mermaid

Located in London, GB

maritime folk-art carving depicting a twin tailed mermaid surrounded by sea serpents. Hand carved from a

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Vintage 1920s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tramp Art Vegetable Rack
19th Century Tramp Art Vegetable Rack

19th Century Tramp Art Vegetable Rack

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Tramp Art wall hanging rack with carved crossed sticks and carved rosettes on one side.

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Antique 19th Century North American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig
Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig

Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig

Located in Buchanan, MI

Len Norman, American 20th century the fireman. Assembled and painted wood whirligig depicting a fireman with Dalmatian Measure: 21" x 25" x 18".

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Aboriginal Contemporary Fiber Art Camp Dog
Aboriginal Contemporary Fiber Art Camp Dog

Aboriginal Contemporary Fiber Art Camp Dog

By Yolanda Rostron

Located in Atlanta, GA

Aboriginal fiber art camp dog, known as Jamu. Artist: Yolanda Rostron. Year of birth: 1979

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Outsider and Self Taught...

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage African Batik Fabric Artwork, Gambia, Drammeh Tradition, 1975.
Vintage African Batik Fabric Artwork, Gambia, Drammeh Tradition, 1975.

Vintage African Batik Fabric Artwork, Gambia, Drammeh Tradition, 1975.

Located in Dronten, NL

Vintage African batik fabric artwork with a subtle Mid-Century Modern influence. Stretched on a custom-made wooden framework and in good condition, with no tears. Signed in the lower...

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Vintage 1970s Gambian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Painting by Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997) Titled "Gon Ta Skol"
Vintage Painting by Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997) Titled "Gon Ta Skol"

Vintage Painting by Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997) Titled "Gon Ta Skol"

By Black Joe Jackson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage outsider painting on plywood by American Folk artist Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997). The

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Plywood

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Outsider Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of outsider folk art on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, every piece of outsider folk art was constructed with great care. Find 314 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of outsider folk art now, or shop our selection of 35 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of outsider folk art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of outsider folk art bearing Folk Art, Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of outsider folk art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Naro Pinosa, Michael Heinrich and Terry Turrell produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Outsider Folk Art?

Prices for a piece of outsider folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $60 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,583.

Finding the Right Folk-art for You

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.

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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What outsider art is called now varies. Because artists who produce outsider art often lack formal training and rely on innate skill, some people refer to their work as visionary art, self-taught art, intuitive art, grassroots art and naïve art. Another term for outsider art is "art brut." French artist Jean Dubuffet introduced the phrase in the 1940s to describe art produced by artists outside the mainstream. Art brut translates literally to "raw art." Shop a wide variety of outsider art on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
  • 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.