Vintage Tonala Pottery Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted, Mexico, 1960s
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage Tonala pottery figurine depicts a reclining cat with folded front paws and raised
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Large Tonala Mexico Pottery Cat, Hand Painted, Signed
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful stretching Tonala pottery cat figurine is decorated with beautiful hand painted abstract
Ceramic, Pottery
Tonala Mexico Large Decorative Tile Wall Decor, 1960s
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Contemporary. We are offering other examples of Mid Century Modern Tonala pottery, including cats and other
Ceramic, Pottery
Tonala Mexico Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Modern Tonala pottery, including cats and other anilam figurines, in separate listings.
Ceramic, Pottery
Tonala Mexico Bird Jar with Lid, Signed Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern Tonala pottery, including cats and other animal figurines, in separate listings.
Ceramic, Pottery
Tonala Mexico Wall Decor Plate Tray, Folk Art Bird 1960s
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Modern Tonala pottery, including cats and other animal figurines, in separate listings.
Ceramic, Pottery
$350 / item
H 8.75 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
Tonala Mexico Angel Figurine Candle Holder Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
, or Contemporary. We are offering other examples of Mid Century Modern Tonala pottery, including cats
Ceramic, Pottery
Tonala Mexico Large Owl Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage Tonala pottery owl bird figurine is decorated with hand-painted decor of brown
Ceramic, Pottery
$275 / set
H 3.6 in W 6 in D 4.4 in
Tonala Mexico Pair of Mugs Cups Bird Decor, Signed Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
are offering other examples of Mid Century Modern Tonala pottery, including cats and other animal
Ceramic, Pottery
$550 / set
H 3.5 in W 6.2 in D 5.2 in
Tonala Mexico Set of 5 Animal Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
, or Contemporary. We are offering other examples of Mid Century Modern Tonala pottery, including cats
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage large Tonala Mexican Stretching Cat Ceramic and Brass Figurine
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage large Tonala Mexican Stretching Cat Ceramic and Brass Folk Art Figurine. Vintage
Brass
Mexican Vintage Ken Edwards Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Quail Bird
By Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
made and hand painted TONALA Art Pottery. Decorative bird by Ken Edwards' El Palomar Cat studio
Pottery
Extra Large Vintage Tonala Pottery Cat Statue
Located in Fairfield, CA
An extra large tonala pottery cat sculpture with beautiful hand painted designs throughout. A
Pottery
Vintage Tonala Cat Ceramic Figurine
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage Tonala figurine of a cat. Glazed with a floral design. No chips or cracks. In great
Ceramic
Very Large Example of a Tonala Cat, Artist Signed
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptionally large Tonala figure of a cat. The piece is artist signed and most probably
Clay
Vintage Tonala Mexico Pottery Cat, Hand Painted, Signed
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful stretching Tonala pottery cat figurine is decorated with beautiful hand painted abstract
Ceramic
Vintage Tonala Mexico Pottery Sitting Cat Figurine, Hand Painted
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful sitting Tonala pottery cat figurine is decorated with beautiful hand painted abstract
Ceramic
Mexican Hand Painted Colorful Pottery Cat
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery cat Folk Art. B. Mera Mexico hand painted cat ceramic
Ceramic
Tonala Mexico Set of 3 Vases Folk Art Decor, Hand-painted Pottery 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Contemporary. We are offering other examples of Mid Century Modern Tonala pottery, including cats and other
Ceramic, Pottery
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$341
H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
Goebel Produced This Dramatic Porcelain Figurine Depicting Cat, circa 1960
By Goebel Company
Located in Verviers, BE
Goebel produced this dramatic porcelain figurine depicting a Cat, circa 1960. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty. Measures: height: 10.63 in (27 cm)? diameter...
Porcelain
$229,600Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Baldelli Ceramics Cat Coin Collector.
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1960s , this Coin collector has a Hand painted face and speckled mustard yellow glaze. Painted black on the bottom with Italy Mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pic...
Ceramic
$3,956Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Artistry Modern Bedroom
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style. Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
Brass
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Walter bosse for herta Baller cat figurine vienna around 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Walter bosse for herta Baller cat figurine vienna around 1950s Original condition
Brass
Pair of Staffordshire Cat Figures, Circa 1970
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1970 vintage figures of cats from the Staffordshire region of England. The cat is decorated in rust and white, and has a gold bow around its neck. This is a nice model, as i...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik Signed
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Tall cat animal sculpture by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik, Lucite bold graphic details. In very nice condition. Retains made in Brazil label, plus artist initials inside sculptu...
Lucite
$1,082Sale Price|20% Off
H 52.37 in W 7.68 in D 4.53 in
Antique Figural Italian Cast Bronze Cat (circa 1920s)
Located in London, GB
Antique figural Italian cast bronze cat (circa 1920s). This Italian marvel, born in the heart of the 1920s, is not just a statue; it's a portal to a bygone era where craftsmanship an...
Bronze
$360
H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 1.13 in
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Jewelry Ring Holder, Baller Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse cat Figurine Collectible. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austr...
Bronze
Art Deco bronze cat bookends by Alexandre Kelety France 1930.
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze cat bookends by Alexandre Kelety. Bronze with black patina. Portor marble bases. France 1930. Signed A. Kelety with stamped number. Literature: Art Deco sculpture by...
Marble, Bronze
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Ceramic Art Cat
Located in Savannah, GA
A ceramic art cat. Signed and dated 2000. 17 ¾ inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep by 10 ¼ inches tall
Ceramic
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Sold|$3,414
H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure 'Nocturne' Dancer With Cloth, Circa 1938
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Goldscheider Ceramic Figurine of the late 1930s: A young, pretty lady with curly hair, wearing only ballet shoes, balancing on her left toes with her upper body turned to t...
Ceramic
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.
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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.