Antique Battleship Weathervane Weathered Paint American Primitive Steel Metal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Battleship Weathervane Weathered Paint American Primitive Steel Metal.
Metal, Steel
Antique American Folk Art Copper Horse And Buggy Weathervane
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine American Folk Art Weathervane with excellent Primitive profile and in original condition.
Copper
18th Century French Wrought-Iron Dragon Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare 18th century French hand-wrought iron weathervane, from Normandy, with a stylized dragon "flag" the moves according the wind, and with four wrought-iron flowers t...
Wrought Iron
Delightful Small-Scale Primitive Cockerel Weathervane
Located in London, GB
Weathervane of full bodied form with arched tail. Weathered and patinated zinc, Northern European.
Zinc
Two Tole Painted Weathervanes
Located in Miami, FL
Two tole painted weather vanes. Left: H 24.75", W 24", D 1". Right: H 28", W 30", D 1".
Metal
Albert Zahn Rooster Weathervane
Located in Summerland, CA
circa 1924-1950 cedar, metal and paint custom base
Late Cockerel Wall Mounting Weathervane
Located in West Sussex, GB
This Cockerel Weathervane has some charming and practical features not least that it is wall mounting (so perfect for screwing against a beam). Also incorporated in this antique weat...
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 16 in W 22.5 in D 4.5 in
French Copper and Brass Rooster Weathervane on Stand, circa 1820
Located in Lake Forest, IL
French Copper and Brass Chanticleer Weathervane now mounted on display stand. "Chanticleer" is French for Rooster. Rooster Weathervanes and have been featured prominently throughout ...
Brass, Copper
Primitive Pea Hen Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rare, finely executed carving atop primitive painted wooden vane. Strong elemental form. Possibly of Native American origin.
Horse and Rider Primitive Weathervane
Located in Culver City, CA
Horse and rider primitive wealthervane original black painted surface.
Metal
Sold
H 23.04 in W 23.23 in D 3.55 in L 23.04 in
Early 19th Century Primitive Copper Cockerel Weathervane
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 19th Century Weathervane of a Cockerel. Exuberant, Arched "sail" or tail, proud comb. Several historical repairs, along with some shot holes. Good colour. Mounted to a later s...
Copper
19th Century French Primitive Iron Rooster
Located in New York, NY
Mounted on a lucite plinth base. Incised "1819."
Moby Dick and Captain Ahab Whirligig by Stephen Ketchum
By Stephen Ketchum
Located in Nantucket, MA
Moby Dick and Captain Ahab Whirligig carved and painted on Nantucket by Stephen Ketchum, c.1981. 37" x 19 1/2" x 15".
Metal
Primitive Wrought Iron Weathervane Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century wrought iron weathervane with great patina converted to to (4) light primitive chandelier with golden wax candle covers.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 20.87 in W 12.6 in D 7.49 in
Primitive Cockerel Weathervane Sculpture by Martin Scorey (1961 - 2021)
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive Cockerel Weathervane Sculpture by Martin Scorey (1961 - 2021) Carved and painted textured wood body with lead wings and small lead wattles.
Lead
French 18th Century Forged Iron Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron weathervane. Beautiful eyecatcher, France, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.
Iron
French 18th Century Painted Forged Iron Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron weathervane representing a harlequin. Beautiful eyecatcher. France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered and losses. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.
Iron
19th C. Primitive Folk Art Weathervane
Located in Houston, TX
19th C. Primitive Fork Art Weathervane from France.
Metal
Antique Old 19th C American Folk Art Horse Weathervane
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this really nice original 19th century weathervane of a horse.
Metal
French 17th Century Forged Iron Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron weathervane. Beautiful eyecatcher, France, circa 1600-1700. Weathered. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.
Iron
Gallery of American Weathervanes and Whirligigs, First Edition
By Robert Bishop, Patricia Coblenz
Located in valatie, NY
A great reference guide of Primitive art of American weathervanes and whirligigs.
Paper
Flying Woodpecker Whirligig Weathervane Primitive Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful folk art whirligig weathervane of a flying woodpecker on a nice primitive wood stand.
Metal
Fish Weathervane
Located in Summerland, CA
Sheet metal Great surface wear
Sheet Metal
Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Strutting his stuff, this turn of the century English weathervane is both primitive and folky. He was handmade by a craftsman who had an eye for detail. one of his feet holds tightly...
Iron
19th Century Indian Weathervane
Located in Treasure Island, CA
A charming, primitive weathervane of an indian with bow and arrow in a canoe.
Copper
$1,077Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 20 in D 26 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art French Weather-Vane Plane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art French weather-vane plane. For sale in this lot is an early 20th century handmade Folk Art French weather-vane plane. This item is a complete original ...
Wood
$355Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.18 in W 2.76 in D 8.47 in
Italian Wrought Iron Antique Shelf, Hand-Crafted, Late 19th Century
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian wrough iron antique shelf, elegant and useful on the wall: to hang a lantern, a flower pot, a bell. ref. nr. 36.
Iron
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Located in Southampton, NY
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England Nice looking running horse weathervane with verdigris patinated copper finish. Head shows further weathering. Mounted on a black painted...
Copper
Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane
Located in Forney, TX
A large and remarkable 4' long early PA American scrollwork bannerette weathervane / wind directional. Pennsylvania, first half of the 19th century, cut sheet metal, copper tubing,...
Metal, Copper, Zinc
Late 19th Century American Copper Horse Weathervane
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century American copper Thoroughbred horse weathervane. Sculpted in copper, with a beautiful weathered patina. Now mounted on a weathered oak base. Circa 1895.
Copper
19th Century American Folk Art Iron Horse Weathervane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ex. Jane Cipley collection. Fantastic sheet and strap iron horse weathervane. Originally found in the midwest. Old make-do repair to tail. Great piece of Americana.
Iron
19th Century English folk art metal weathervane
Located in London, GB
19th Century English folk art metal weathervane Removable from its mounted 19th Century hand carved church stand, this highly decorative English folk-art weathervane in the form of ...
Zinc
Galloping Trotter: Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
A charming vintage copper weathervane depicting a spirited trotting horse pulling a sulky with its driver, capturing the excitement and elegance of harness racing. Handcrafted from h...
Copper
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1920s
By Gaetano Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wrought iron Dragon Andirons, 1920s Beautiful Hand Craftmanship.
Wrought Iron
$20,000
H 32.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.5 in
American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, Fiske, C. 1870
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt copper full bodied running horse directional weathervane with two gilt circular spheres resting on squared iron stand, J.W. Fiske, late 19th century.
Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf
$1,680
H 20.5 in W 26 in D 1.75 in
Antique 17th-Century Spanish Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Rack with Bird Motif
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and magnificent example of early Spanish ironwork, this 17th-century hand-forged wrought iron wall rack is a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the period. Or...
Wrought Iron
19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane, circa 1890, having a carved and painted wooden hull with bowsprit, spars and deck house; wooden masts with wire standing riggi...
Metal
Early 20thC Folk Art Weathervane Running Horse w Partial Gilt
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic folk art Running Horse Weathervane in partial gilt C 1910. Sitting on a new stand makes a great display piece of Americana. In good condition considering that it spent a go...
Copper, Steel, Iron
Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane
Located in New York, NY
Antique bronze horse weathervane. The weathervane has it's own original patina. The weathervane came from a house in New England.
Bronze
19th Century Iron Indian Weathervane with Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic and rare original painted surface iron Indian weather vane, worn painted surface. Great original Directional's in iron and attached. This Indian weather vane was found in t...
Iron
$18,500
H 20 in W 33.5 in D 5.5 in
American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A 19th-century American full-bodied running horse weathervane by E. G. Washburne & Co. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this weathervane showcases the remarkable arti...
Bronze, Zinc
Custom Davenport Sofa
Located in NYC, NY
Davenport sofa, handmade in NYC . Sofa features a tight back, and loose seat cushion of foam wrapped with 80% down and 20% feather. This sofa is made to order. Price is to fabricate...
Foam, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,050 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
Canvas
$16,500
H 102 in W 45 in D 23 in
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
$27,500
H 58.5 in W 40.5 in D 2.5 in
"Boxer's Rubdown", Extraordinary Painting with Nude Male by Philip Leslie Hale
By Philip Leslie Hale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
At a time when painters were increasingly drawn to the grit, emotion and drama of boxing in America -- witness famous paintings and prints by George Bellows and Robert Riggs, for exa...
Paint
Bronze Sculpture by Victor Roman
By Victor Roman
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Bronze sculpture by Victor Roman. Signed and numbered 2/8.
Bronze
Antique Fish Weathervane
Located in Sandwich, MA
Antique American copper fish weathervane circa 1875. Purchased from a private Nantucket collection in the 1980s. Original surface with remnants of gold leaf. Great condition, measure...
Copper, Gold Leaf
$4,783
H 72.25 in W 60.24 in D 25.99 in
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Franconia, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted two-door armoire in fir wood with a dark base color and red accents. The door panels feature geometric and floral motifs, echoed on the chamfered corners. The flat, slig...
Brass
Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or trunk crafted from pine. The chest features a painted Georgian manor house facade on three sides. The house is decorated with...
Iron
$14,236
H 51.97 in W 35.12 in D 16.34 in
Carl-Axel Acking Attributed Cabinet in Elm, Oak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, 1940s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was produced by AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, Sweden in the late 1940s. The striking design is attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, one of the leading des...
Brass
The Folk Painter’s Hand: 19th Century Painted Armoire
Located in New York, NY
This painted armoire, dated 1819, is a vivid example of early 19th-century European folk art furniture. Set against a deep blue ground, it is richly decorated with hand-painted flora...
Wood, Pine
$7,895
H 34.5 in W 36.5 in D 22 in
Queen Anne Period Chest of Drawers of Walnut and Oak from England, Circa 1710
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English chest of drawers of walnut and oak from the Queen Anne period, circa 1710, featuring a moulded top of beautiful figured burl walnut, above a frieze of two short drawer...
Brass, Metal
17th Century Japanese Folding Screen
Located in Camarate, PT
A six-panel folding screen with a narrative painting showing from a bird’s-eye view a spring landscape with cherry blossoms and cryptomeria trees by a river with a bridge. Groups of ...
Gold Leaf
$7,750
H 47.25 in W 79.34 in D 85.24 in
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Double Bed in Walnut Burl
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, double bed, walnut burl, linoleum, Milan, Italy, 1930 Exceptional bed designed by Gaetano Borsani, founder of the Atelier d...
Walnut, Burl
19th C. Large Fine Figured Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top made of book matched figured wood with cross banding and fine herringbone string inlay. With a bull nose edge. The tall chest with two short over three long drawers with book...
Brass
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.