19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This weather vane originally sat atop a building in Vergennes, Vermont. Ex. American Folk Art Museum. Two dents one side possibly from musket balls.
Copper
Unavailable
H 44 in W 60 in D 34 in
Big Red Bird, Oversized Folk Art Sculpture by Stephen Huneck, 1994 Vermont
By Steven Huneck
Located in Quechee, VT
This wonderful giant-size bird of Vermont hardwood was carved and painted by the artist Stephen Huneck of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in 1994 at the height of his career. It is sold imme...
Steel
1888 Cotton Applique Crazy Quilt-Top from Vermont
Located in North Egremont, MA
Extraordinary quilt-top with bright and graphic applique images of a hand, hearts, stars, trees of life, boots, flags and abstract patterns. In the centre on a bright red ground are ...
Unavailable
H 40 in W 41.75 in D 18.5 in
Painted Blanket Chest, New England Possibly Vermont, circa 1820-1830
Located in Litchfield, CT
New England, possibly Vermont. circa 1820-1830. Eastern white pine with polychrome painted surface Condition: excellent condition, original paint decorated surface with applied va...
Pine
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H 25.5 in W 27 in D 9 in
Folk Art Driftwood Sculpture of Large Waterfowl by Kilbride of Vermont Folk Art
Located in Topeka, KS
Fine example of Vermont Folk Art by Kilbride. This large driftwood waterfowl sculpture is wonderful and in perfect condition.
Metal
19th Century Handmade Vermont Childs Sled
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a glorious piece of American treen/Folk Art, namely, a 19th century handmade Vermont Childs Sled.
Walnut
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H 18 in W 43.25 in D 17.25 in
1800-1830 Paint-Decorated Vermont Blanket Chest Signed Wm. Chamberlain, Jr
Located in York County, PA
BLANKET CHEST WITH BLACK BRUSHING AND SPONGING OVER CHROME YELLOW AND BEARING THE NAME "WM, CHAMBERLAIN, JR", NEW ENGLAND ORIGIN, FOUND IN VERMONT, 1800-1830: Six boards with bat...
19thc Original Painted Salt Box from Vermont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing undisturbed painted wall box or salt box is from Vermont and in very good condition. This has square nail construction and undisturbed surface.
Wood
FOLKY NAIVE PAINTING FROM "CRESSY HOMSTED, WINHALL, VERMONT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS IS THE A GREAT EXAMPLE OF TRUE FOLK ART AND UNTOUCHED CONDITION. THIS OIL PAINTING IS FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF FOLK ART AND AMERICANA.
EARLY 20THC MOUNTAIN TEA HOUSE SIGN FROM VERMONT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 20THC ORIGINAL WHITE& GREEN PAINTED TRADE SIGN FROM VERMONT.GREAT CONDITION AND SIZE.HAS ORIGINAL METAL HANGERS.
Pine
19thc Large Sponge Ware Mixing Bowl From Vermont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful very large pottery sponge ware mixing bowl was found in the state of Vermont.The base has a yellow pottery patina.The bowl is great filled with fruit on a farm table o...
Vermont Blanket Chest In Robin's Egg Blue Paint
Located in York County, PA
Six-board pine blanket chest, made ca 1820-1850, found in Reading, Vermont and picked in the surrounding area. Note the twenty-one inch wide boards that comprise the top and bottom, ...
NEW ENGLAND DRY SINK, GREY PAINT, REMOVABLE WELL, MAYBE VERMONT
Located in York County, PA
This wonderful, diminutive dry sink has a very unusual, though quite practical feature in its removable well. This design is sometimes seen in Pennsylvania dry sinks, though it is a...
Pine
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H 9.5 in W 22.5 in D 10.5 in
19thc Original Painted Document Box Signed " T.W.HEATH " Vermont 1810
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original painted document box has a wonderful crusty surface and signed by the maker TW HEATH and was from Bradford ,Vermont.This box was made in 1810 and dated as such....
Paint
14 Stars, 1876, A Rare Example, Possible Vermont Association:
Located in York County, PA
14 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton. The stars are arranged in a medallion configuration that consists of a wreath of 9 stars, surrounding a single, center star,...
14 Star flag In A Medallion Configuration And Possible Vermont Association
Located in York County, PA
14 STARS, 1876, A SCARCE EXAMPLE WITH A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION AND POSSIBLE VERMONT ASSOCIATION: 14 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton. The stars are arranged...
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H 33 in W 40.5 in D 8.5 in
Afghan Dog Sculptures, by Stephen Huneck, Vermont, 1991, Signed and Dated
By Steven Huneck
Located in Downingtown, PA
Dog sculptures, Stephen Huneck, Vermont, Afghan hounds, Signed and dated 1991 The cast aluminum mirrored pair depicts standing long-haired Afghan dogs known as "Diggi Doo". ...
Metal
Warren Kimble Sailing Ship Hanging Cabinet
Located in Downingtown, PA
Kimble’s aesthetic—described by the Vermont Folk Art Gallery as “simplistic yet abstract”—draws inspiration from early American decorative arts, Shaker design principles, and the vis...
Wood
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H 35 in W 17.25 in D 19.25 in
Jim Geier for Vermont Folk Rocker Craftsman Oak Wood Block Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Jim Geier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These unique and interesting wood block chairs are by craftsman Jim Geier for his Vermont Folk Rocker Company, circa 1970s. Crafted from oak and rope, this set of 6 Shaker styled cha...
Rope, Oak
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H 5.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.38 in
"Cupola" Building Still Bank by Vermont Novelty Works, American, circa 1869
By Vermont Novelty Works
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is the largest and oldest of the cast iron "Cupola" building banks, having been manufactured by "Vermont Novelty Works" in 1869. The rights to the bank were purchased three year...
Iron
Folk Art American Tramp Art Cabinet, Burlington, Vermont
Located in Downingtown, PA
Folk Art American Tramp Art Cabinet, A drawer marked Burlington, Vermont, One-drawer signed MR.R, early 20th century.
Wood
Carousel Horse Vermont 1920's
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These carousel horses, from an early 20th century Vermont park, are rare in their simplicity of form. Please note that these are priced individually. The gray horse in the group pict...
Iron
19th Century Bennington, Vermont Decorated Bird Jug
By Benjamin Cam Norton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century decorated salt glaze bird pottery jug signed Bennington, Vermont and in fine condition. It is a sweet one gallon size. The blue hand painted bird is fantastic design.
Pottery
Abstract Wood and Iron Carousel Horse Vermont, circa 1920s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Abstract carousel horse from an early 20th century Vermont park, rare in their simplicity of form. Wood simply carved with original park paint surface. Iron stirrups and stand. Great...
Wood
19th Century Decorated Stoneware Bird Jug from Bennington, Vermont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic jug has a large bird on the front and is signed from L.P.NORTON IN BENNINGTON,VERMONT. The condition is pristine.
Pottery
Vermont Marble Trade Sign
Located in Hudson, NY
most unusual trade sign from Vermont cut from white Vermont marble and banded in wrought iron Marble, Iron
incised: C. R. KIMBALL
WATCH MAKER
& JEWELERCategoryAntique 19th Century American Signs
Materials
Hooked Rug Portrait of a Vermont Meeting House in Late September
Located in Quechee, VT
This finely hooked wool-on-burlap rug depicts an early 19th century Vermont meeting house, a central feature of all Vermont villages. It closely resembles the one in Waits River, Ver...
Wool, Burlap, Yarn
Large, Painted Dome-Top Box, Vermont, circa 1840
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Excellent, folk painted dome-top box made in Vermont, with strong regional characteristics, such as the comb paint decoration, pin stripes and quarter-moon designs.
Pine
Vermont Jelly Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice and rustic jelly cabinet made in Vermont during the 19th century. Less than 2% of our inventory is shown here please contact us for specific searches. Take a look at our o...
Wood
Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with a strong, graphic silhouette that captures the essence of this beloved barnyard ico...
Copper
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
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 C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19th c patinaed eagle weather vane was found in New England. The iron base is a custom made stand. The condition is very good on this early fine with no dents or holes. Won...
Copper, 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
American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White
By Cushing and White
Located in Southampton, NY
American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White. A off-white painted, full bodied, copper dairy cow on a wood stand. A wonderful unusual weathervane and a great scale. Som...
Metal
Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand
By L. W. Cushing & Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A weathervane in the form of a running horse, that was likely modeled after "Dexter" circa late 19th century on a custom display stand. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface ...
Copper
19th Century Eagle Weathervane, Attributed to Cushing & White
By Cushing and White
Located in Nantucket, MA
Full body molded copper spread wing eagle with cast zinc talons perched on a copper sphere. Great proportions with outstretched wings, showing wonderful detailing to the body and win...
Copper, Zinc
$16,000
H 32.5 in W 33.25 in D 4 in
American Gilt Copper Three Masted Ship Weathervane Mounted on Stand, circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt copper three masted ship weathervane with flags mounted on stand, late 19th century. Measures: 8" square at base.
Copper, Iron
Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts
Located in York County, PA
Eagle weathervane in a beautiful form with great folk presence, possibly made by A.L. JEWELL & CO. (1852-1867) or its predecessor, Cushing & White / L.W. Cushing (1867-1870’s), Walth...
Metal
$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
19th Century Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century sheet iron silhouette horse weather vane with original iron mounting rod. Mounted on a more modern base. 32"H x 44"L base 29" x 6" x 6" PERIOD: 19th Century ORIGIN: Ea...
Iron
Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane
Located in Incline Village, NV
Late 19th century sheet iron and metal "Trotting Horse" weathervane. It has a nice weathered color and patina and is very authentic with six "healthy" bullet holes to boot. I basica...
Sheet Metal
3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century large molded copper stallion weather vane with cast zinc head and cast body. Original mustard paint. From Long Island, New York. 27 1/2"H x 30"L Period: 20th Cent...
Copper
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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