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Whimsical Pate De Verre Covered Bowl with Frogs by Daum Nancy
Whimsical Pate De Verre Covered Bowl with Frogs by Daum Nancy

Whimsical Pate De Verre Covered Bowl with Frogs by Daum Nancy

By Daum

Located in Pasadena, CA

A delightfully creative, bright and colorful art glass lidded bowl created using pâte de verre (moulded within a kiln) technique. Five frogs set atop a lily pad to the foot of the bo...

Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Michel Angelo, Delphic Sybil, 8PL

Michel Angelo, Delphic Sybil, 8PL

By Clement Kamena

Located in Greenwich, CT

The impeccable skill of classically-trained collaborative artists Clement Kamena is displayed in this whimsical interpretation of art conservation, blended with illusion and perspect...

Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Dream Man
Dream Man

Dream Man

By Earle K. Bergey

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Created for the October, 1935 issue of the spicy pulp title La Paree, this is a rare surviving original cover painting by Earle K. Bergey. In this whimsical jazz-age art deco scene, ...

Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lodge Theme Quilt, 20th century
Lodge Theme Quilt, 20th century

Lodge Theme Quilt, 20th century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Whimsical folk art quilt with a lodge theme. First half of the 20th Century.

Category

20th Century Folk Art Quilts

Iron Horse on Wheels, Chicago, IL
Iron Horse on Wheels, Chicago, IL

Iron Horse on Wheels, Chicago, IL

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Striking and whimsical figural Folk Art hobbyhorse, for a child to ride on.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Steel

Le Petit Skieur
Le Petit Skieur

Le Petit Skieur

Located in London, GB

As an artist working in the early 20th century, Pierre Lenoir created works of art using whimsical scenes with charming character.

Category

Early 20th Century French School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Baby Doll N°112 - Hommage Dior

Baby Doll N°112 - Hommage Dior

By RACHEL BERGERET

Located in Miami, FL

Her appetite for novel experiences led her to experiment with diverse mediums, including forays into street art and live painting. Notably recognized for her whimsical "midinette" r...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Gold Leaf

Angel Man
Angel Man

Angel Man

Sold|$2,250

Angel Man

Located in Seattle, WA

Whimsical Folk Art creation of a 1940s, this armless mannequin mounted with pair feather-covered wings.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Contemporary Art

Materials

Feathers

Black Magic Holiday
Black Magic Holiday

Black Magic Holiday

By Harold McCauley

Located in Minneapolis, MN

In all regards a defining example of whimsical pin-up illustration art, handsomely framed in a Larson-Juhl gallery frame.

Category

1950s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Journey Around A Jacket
Journey Around A Jacket

Journey Around A Jacket

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. Using a comprehensive collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Sweet Baby George Goes Large
Sweet Baby George Goes Large

Sweet Baby George Goes Large

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. Using a comprehensive collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Smoking Gun - Players
Smoking Gun - Players

Smoking Gun - Players

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. Using a comprehensive collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by t...

Category

2010s Assemblage Mixed Media

Materials

Plexiglass, Mixed Media, ABS

Smoked Fish
Smoked Fish

Smoked Fish

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. Using a comprehensive collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by t...

Category

2010s Assemblage Mixed Media

Materials

Plexiglass, Mixed Media, ABS

Smoking Gun - American Blend
Smoking Gun - American Blend

Smoking Gun - American Blend

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. Using a comprehensive collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by t...

Category

2010s Assemblage Mixed Media

Materials

Plexiglass, Mixed Media

Smoking Gun ~ Parliment
Smoking Gun ~ Parliment

Smoking Gun ~ Parliment

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. Using a comprehensive collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by t...

Category

2010s Assemblage Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, ABS

Smoking Gun VI- collage by Peter Clark
Smoking Gun VI- collage by Peter Clark

Smoking Gun VI- collage by Peter Clark

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. He uses a collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by their printed...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Cardboard, Magazine Paper, Newsprint

Dasch of Taste- mixed media collage by Peter Clark framed in black
Dasch of Taste- mixed media collage by Peter Clark framed in black

Dasch of Taste- mixed media collage by Peter Clark framed in black

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. He uses a collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by their printed...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Smoked
Smoked

Smoked

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. Using a comprehensive collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Magazine Paper

Mon Petit Pal
Mon Petit Pal

Mon Petit Pal

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. Using a comprehensive collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Magazine Paper

Ceramic Turkey with Trimmings
Ceramic Turkey with Trimmings

Ceramic Turkey with Trimmings

Located in Seattle, WA

Utterly singular and unique this hand crafted one of kind iron stone colored ceramic turkey would put a smile on the face of your favorite foodie or anyone seeking totally whimsical ...

Category

20th Century American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Her Social Secretary
Her Social Secretary

Her Social Secretary

By John Held Jr.

Located in Minneapolis, MN

A whimsical roaring twenties stylized Art Deco pen & ink illustration by John Held, Jr. of unknown publication usage.

Category

1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Pen

Les Ongles
Les Ongles

Les Ongles

By Suzanne Meunier

Located in Minneapolis, MN

The implication of this whimsical and defining early Art Deco scene seems to be that even the god of love himself is unable to resist the allure of the modern girl.

Category

1910s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Illustration Board, Watercolor

Terrier King
Terrier King

Terrier King

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

This unique art print by London based collage artist Peter Clark who is widely known for his whimsical collage art.

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Mixed Media

Terrier King

Terrier King

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

This unique art print by London based collage artist Peter Clark who is widely known for his whimsical collage art.

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Mixed Media

Terrier King
Terrier King

Terrier King

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

This unique art print by London based collage artist Peter Clark who is widely known for his whimsical collage art.

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Mixed Media

Sea Dog
Sea Dog

Sea Dog

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. Using a comprehensive collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Mixed Media, Magazine Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Mon Cheri- Screen print by Peter Clark limited edition framed in white
Mon Cheri- Screen print by Peter Clark limited edition framed in white

Mon Cheri- Screen print by Peter Clark limited edition framed in white

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. Using a comprehensive collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

Never Not Been Handsome - Screenprint with collage by Peter Clark ed 11/75
Never Not Been Handsome - Screenprint with collage by Peter Clark ed 11/75

Never Not Been Handsome - Screenprint with collage by Peter Clark ed 11/75

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. Using a comprehensive collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

Mon Cheri- Screen print by Peter Clark limited edition framed in white
Mon Cheri- Screen print by Peter Clark limited edition framed in white

Mon Cheri- Screen print by Peter Clark limited edition framed in white

By Peter Clark

Located in Ketchum, ID

London based collage artist Peter Clark is widely known for his whimsical collage art. Using a comprehensive collection of found papers, which are colored, patterned or textured by t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

Folk Art Donkey
Folk Art Donkey

Folk Art Donkey

Sold|$1,500

Folk Art Donkey

Located in Montecito, CA

Charming wood donkey, or is it a horse? No matter, a whimsical piece of folk art with animal hair mane and tail and worn paint.

Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Spider
Folk Art Spider

Folk Art Spider

Sold|$1,200

Folk Art Spider

Located in Seattle, WA

Spooky and whimsical folk art creation in a stylized shape of an enormous spider; the large body-part is an old US Army helmet with steel half-spheres in graduated sizes making up th...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Folk Art Boxer Sculpture
Folk Art Boxer Sculpture

Folk Art Boxer Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful and whimsical welded steel folk art boxing sculpture composed of nuts, bolts and washers.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Sculptures

Cut Tin Folk Art Biplane
Cut Tin Folk Art Biplane

Cut Tin Folk Art Biplane

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Whimsical cut tin folk art airplane with a carved wooden "pilot"; great rusty patina.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

FOLK ART HORSESHOE COWBOY SCULPTURE
FOLK ART HORSESHOE COWBOY SCULPTURE

FOLK ART HORSESHOE COWBOY SCULPTURE

Located in Essex, MA

Whimsical folk art figural sculpture of a cowboy with a lasso, made from iron horse shoes, cast metal and wire, complete with spurs.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Wire, Metal

Reclaimed Printer's Block Folk Art Sculpture
Reclaimed Printer's Block Folk Art Sculpture

Reclaimed Printer's Block Folk Art Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

A whimsical tabletop art cube constructed of vintage steel printers blocks.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Whimsy
Folk Art Whimsy

Folk Art Whimsy

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Whimsical, folk art toy or sculpture.

Category

Early 20th Century American Sculptures

French Folk Art Puppet Sculpture, circa 1820
French Folk Art Puppet Sculpture, circa 1820

French Folk Art Puppet Sculpture, circa 1820

Located in Port Chester, NY

A whimsical French Folk Art harlequin toy puppet on a natural wood base, circa 1820, made with two face-sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Mexican Folk Art Ferris Wheel Sculpture
Large Vintage Mexican Folk Art Ferris Wheel Sculpture

Large Vintage Mexican Folk Art Ferris Wheel Sculpture

Located in Long Beach, CA

A large whimsical Vintage Mexican Folk Art Hand Crafted Wooden Sculpture of a Ferris Wheel c. 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Vintage  Outsider Art  Cat
Vintage  Outsider Art  Cat

Vintage Outsider Art Cat

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A wonderful and whimsical probably Scandinavian "Outsider Art" wood cat.

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Sculptures

Materials

Pine

"Watchful" Folk Art Dog
"Watchful" Folk Art Dog

"Watchful" Folk Art Dog

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Whimsical and amusing folk art dog sculpture. Lifelike overall detailing creates a delightful and powerful presence.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Watercolor and Ink Art Deco Jazz Band by Raymond Niry
Watercolor and Ink Art Deco Jazz Band by Raymond Niry

Watercolor and Ink Art Deco Jazz Band by Raymond Niry

By Raymond Niry

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This whimsical jazz scene is Classic Art Deco imagery, in a similar vein to Covarrubias or Paul Colin.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

Art Nouveau Plate by Theo Colenbrander for Plateelbakkerij Rozenburg, 1890
Art Nouveau Plate by Theo Colenbrander for Plateelbakkerij Rozenburg, 1890

Art Nouveau Plate by Theo Colenbrander for Plateelbakkerij Rozenburg, 1890

By Theo Colenbrander, Rozenburg Porcelain

Located in Amstelveen, NL

The symmetrically arranged but colorful and whimsical decor anticipates the Art Nouveau but remarkably also shows - although being designed over 25 years earlier - several characteri...

Category

Antique 1890s Dutch Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Brass Chandelier
French Art Deco Brass Chandelier

French Art Deco Brass Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

A very original and whimsical French Art Deco Period Chandelier from a Brasserie in the city of Lyon.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

GERMAN ART DECO  POTTERY VASE
GERMAN ART DECO  POTTERY VASE

GERMAN ART DECO POTTERY VASE

Located in San Francisco, CA

A whimsical German Art Deco charcoal glazed pottery globular vase with verdigris accents.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

French Art Deco Ceramic Pierrot Figurine
French Art Deco Ceramic Pierrot Figurine

French Art Deco Ceramic Pierrot Figurine

Located in Austin, TX

This whimsical French Art Deco Statuette represents the characters of the Commedia dell'Arte, Pierrot & Columbine, reading a book.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco alabaster table lamp
French Art Deco alabaster table lamp

French Art Deco alabaster table lamp

Located in New York, NY

Whimsical French Art Deco alabaster table lamp depicting a polar bear sitting on an iceberg.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Pair of Swedish Art Moderne Bergeres
Pair of Swedish Art Moderne Bergeres

Pair of Swedish Art Moderne Bergeres

Located in Richmond, VA

Pair of whimsical Swedish art moderne bergeres in birch wood.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Club Chairs

Postmodern Abstract Art Mushroom Side Table
Postmodern Abstract Art Mushroom Side Table

Postmodern Abstract Art Mushroom Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mushroom shaped side table with epoxied top and white laminate cylindrical body. A whimsical, abstract art top offers a unique blend of postmodern design and fine art.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Laminate, Wood

French Art Deco Bronze Fish Sculpture
French Art Deco Bronze Fish Sculpture

French Art Deco Bronze Fish Sculpture

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This whimsical French art deco sculpture dates from the 1930’s.

Category

20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Two German Art Deco Silver Plated Brass Letter/Napkin Holders by WMF
Two German Art Deco Silver Plated Brass Letter/Napkin Holders by WMF

Two German Art Deco Silver Plated Brass Letter/Napkin Holders by WMF

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Port Hope, ON

These two whimsical German Art Deco letter/napkin holders are by the famed Wurttembergische Metallwaren Fabrik Company and their matte silver plated finish is achieved by their paten...

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Whimisical Art Deco Carved Wood Dog  Lamps
Whimisical Art Deco Carved Wood Dog  Lamps

Whimisical Art Deco Carved Wood Dog Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful and whimsical pair of Art Deco dog form table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Italian Antique Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier
Italian Antique Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier

Italian Antique Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Whimsical Handblown Scrolls Murano Glass Art Deco Period Chandelier.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Tramp Art Trinket Box with Memory Decoration
Tramp Art Trinket Box with Memory Decoration

Tramp Art Trinket Box with Memory Decoration

Located in Manalapan, NJ

A whimsical tramp art trinket box embellished with memory objects such as buttons, glass shards, glass beads, a metal fork, sea shells, a red glass fish head, and other whimsical obj...

Category

Antique 1890s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Pop Art Yellow Pencil, circa 1970
Large Pop Art Yellow Pencil, circa 1970

Large Pop Art Yellow Pencil, circa 1970

Located in Richmond, VA

A whimsical 7-foot tall Pop Art yellow pencil turned on a lathe, inspired by the work of Claes Oldenburg.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1800s French Art Nouveau Enamel Angel Winged Flower Pearl Wreath Pendant Watch
1800s French Art Nouveau Enamel Angel Winged Flower Pearl Wreath Pendant Watch

1800s French Art Nouveau Enamel Angel Winged Flower Pearl Wreath Pendant Watch

Located in New york, NY

In addition, additional attention was then paid to accent the piece with special gold workmanship throughout the portraits’ border in art nouveau whimsical style framing as well as g...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Fine Tramp Art Wall Pocket with Mirror & Horns
Fine Tramp Art Wall Pocket with Mirror & Horns

Fine Tramp Art Wall Pocket with Mirror & Horns

Located in Manalapan, NJ

Wonderful and whimsical tramp art wall pocket with a central mirror and horns.

Category

Early 20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Horn

Metal Kitchen Art Pieces attributed to C. Jere
Metal Kitchen Art Pieces attributed to C. Jere

Metal Kitchen Art Pieces attributed to C. Jere

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Metal whisk and strainer are sculptural and whimsical wall art attributed to C. Jere. Whisk measures 11" diameter and 38" high.

Category

20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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Whimsical Art For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of whimsical art you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many contemporary, abstract and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of whimsical art among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of whimsical art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, brown and gold. Finding an appealing object in our assortment of whimsical art — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gary John, Cindy Shaoul, Kevin Box, Maggie Taylor and Hunt Slonem each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and synthetic resin paint — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Whimsical Art?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of whimsical art in our inventory may begin at $21 and can go as high as $425,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,794.