Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This hand-painted German tin toy was manufactured by the "Lehman Toy Company" in Brandenburg
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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Tin Auto
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1920s Woodsman Auto Motors Vintage Industrial Garage Sign
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand Painted Parts & Brands available Stock Offering from Loocke Autohaus Supply Company, Gay Street, Baltimore Maryland. Dated/Signed on Back Alex 12-29. W: 73 x D: 1.5 x H:...
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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Tin
"Komikal Kop" Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co., circa 1930
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
on the running board of the auto. The tin lithographed and hand painted wind-up toy by the Louis Marx
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Antique Toy Two Car Garage with Autos by Lehman, Germany, circa 1927
By Lehman Toy Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
; manufactured by leading toy maker from Brandenburg, Germany "Lehman Company". Made out of tin and hand-painted
Category
Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
1930s Auto Insurance Advertising Tin Sign "Pays The Man Who Pays The Premium"
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H 8 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
1930s Auto Insurance Advertising Tin Sign "Pays The Man Who Pays The Premium"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s auto insurance advertising tin sign "Pays The Man Who Pays The Premium."
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
Metal
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Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920
By G. Doloy
Located in Incline Village, NV
Rare 100 year old French toy in it's original box depicting two acrobats attached to a wire frame with brown barrel weights, cascading down a green metal ladder. Once assembled (loop...
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Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940's
$245
H 9 in W 3.13 in D 3.5 in
"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940's
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This 1940's "Drummer Boy" brightly colored lithographed tin wind-up toy capitalizes on the popularity of marching bands, spawned from World War II and the preponderance of patriotism...
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
"Joe Penner" Vintage Clockwork Windup Toy by Louis Marx Co American Circa 1930's
$885
H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.75 in
"Joe Penner" Vintage Clockwork Windup Toy by Louis Marx Co American Circa 1930's
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fabulous American vintage all tin wind-up toy with attached key and clockwork mechanism, whereby upon winding it up, the character (Joe Penner) waddles aimlessly across the floor, ha...
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Early Vintage Chein Company All Tin Toy Wind-Up Limousine, American, Circa 1930
$450
H 3 in W 3.5 in D 7.25 in
Early Vintage Chein Company All Tin Toy Wind-Up Limousine, American, Circa 1930
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is one of the earlier, New York City based, J. Chein Company, tin toy pieces. They started doing lithography in 1930. This toy wind-up sedan was made circa 1930 and is brightly ...
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Vintage Pre-War Wind-Up Toy "Boy on Motorcycle Delivery Truck" by Marx
$595
H 5.75 in W 5.38 in D 9.88 in
Vintage Pre-War Wind-Up Toy "Boy on Motorcycle Delivery Truck" by Marx
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This brightly lithographed tin wind-up toy in colors of red, yellow, and blue, with a driver dressed in appropriate motorcycle clothing, depicts a young man driving a delivery cart w...
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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
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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.
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Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster
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