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Folk Art For Sale
Trio of two Ducks and a Curlew - ancient wood carved and painted decoys
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A trio of two Ducks and a Curlew - ancient decoys used for shooting. Naively carved and painted. The curlew with evidence of gun shot. Hand carved and painted. Paint now faded but a...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pueblo Native American Old Pawn Ingot Silver Bracelet, Turquoise c. 1915
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage Southwestern Native American Pueblo Old Pawn cuff bracelet, circa 1915. Stamped ingot silver with a turquoise cabochon. The inner bracelet circumference measures approximatel...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

French Hand Painted Folk Art Desk by Gérard Rigot
Located in Ferndale, MI
Gérard Rigot's (b.1929) colorful hand painted oak Folk Art desk. From the aboriginal women painted on the two front legs to the pineapples painted on the ...
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20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid-20th Century Pair of Hollow Silver Incised Bracelets, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century pair of hollow silver incised bracelets, China A pair of beautifully made hollow silver bracelets with incised floral and geometric designs. The interior circumfe...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Large and Impressive Eastern European Folk Art Carved Panel Mermaid Siren Sun
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large impressive Eastern European Folk Art carved Cedar panel. Large panel feature mythical creatures and symbols. Mermaids, Sirens, anchors,...
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Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Cedar

19th C Nine Patch Chain Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early fabrics crib quilt is in pristine condition. This nine patch quilt is from Berks County, Pennsylvania.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Monumental 1930s Wood No Smoking Sign from New York City
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental hand carved wood sign from the 1930s. Made by H.H. Upham & Co. Interestingly, this company owned a huge sign manufacturing business in the ...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Tribal Sterling Silver Khoumya Dagger
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan sterling silver dagger with filigree designs handcrafted by artisans in Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a bone grip engraved with Moroccan silver and chiseled ...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oaxaca Black Clay Tzinacan Decorative Burnished Polished Fired Oxygen Reduction
Located in London, GB
Tzinacan is the Nahuatl word for bat, and it is our gift for the bats represented in many ceramic pre-hispanic pieces. Bats have been part of the mythology of the cultures of pre-Hi...
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2010s Mexican American Colonial Folk Art

Materials

Clay

Antique Konya Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian antique Kilim from the Konya - Hotamis region with a rare and beautiful color composition. It belongs to the scallop from the Konya region of Central Anato...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Navajo Yei Rug, Oriental Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Gray Color
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
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1950s American Navajo Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Rya Carpet, Swedish Rug, Colorful
Located in Port Washington, NY
1960s Swedish Rya rug with a colorful, plush wool pile. Size: 4'6" X 6'7".     
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Bearded Hermes, Made with Compressed Marble Powder, İzmir Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 4 WEEKS Lagu's special selection brings the most important sculptures in world history to your living spaces with the best materials. Hermes, a descendant of the Titans,...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Folk Art

Materials

Statuary Marble

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet Green, Coral-Red, Light Blue, Gold and Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad, Iran, employing designers from major Western department stores, like B. Altm...
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19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Pende "Circumcision Ceremonial" Mask
Located in Austin, TX
Revel in the mystique of tribal artistry with this Early 20th Century Pende "Circumcision Ceremonial" Mask. This evocative piece, crafted meticulously by hand, showcases the profound...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Tin Sign Belgian Beer Cuver Ale, 1937
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco Beer sign for Belgian Beer Cuver Ale dated 1937. Steam brewerij Biset - Cuvelier located in Pipaix Hainault. Vintage beer sign in the colors green, black, red and creme. I...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Swedish Primitive Ladder 19th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Primitive Ladder 19th century Made from a solid piece of wood, with carved-out steps. Beautiful gray patina from the years in the sun. Made out of pine wood. Heigth: 156 ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha
Located in Pomona, CA
This is an authentic antique Japanese Buddha, Hotei from early 1900's. It is from Kutani which a famous kiln region in the village of Kutani, now part of the city of Kaga. This porce...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Axe Giokono, New Caledonia
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An unusual Ceremonial Axe GIOKONO, New Caledonia, Kanak, ex collectie-on Cristophe Evers, brought by Michael Merton,French administrator who bought it back in 1953. this so called Mo...
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Early 20th Century New Caledonian Folk Art

Materials

Jade

African Dan Mask
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional DAN mask from the Ivory Coast,from the 1970 ies, Indigenous wood, cloth,nails and, Shells, the mask has a beautiful old patina and wear, refined design, the bird mask sho...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Adirondack Duck Boat in Old Blue Paint
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare 19th century Adirondak duck / sneak boat in old blue paint. Rare because these boats were made from solid wood and unless protected have all but rotted. It has a spectacular old...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Antique Wabi Sabi Pot, 19.69 in, Spain c. late 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderful antique wabi sabi pot with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Romantic Antique Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Artemis Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The famous Artemis is the sister of Apollo and Dionysus; It is integrated with abundance in Anatolia. Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the temple of Artemis ...
Category

2010s Turkish Classical Greek Folk Art

Materials

Statuary Marble

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,...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Copper, Zinc

19th Century Antique Wabi Sabi Pot, 23.62 in, Spain c. late 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderful antique wabi sabi pot with beautiful patina from age and use. Old repair in the buttom.
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Romantic Antique Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

James Dewoody original art, circa 1980s. "Lexington Avenue at 48th Street"
Located in Houston, TX
James Dewoody original art, circa 1980s. "Lexington Avenue at 48th Street" Numbered in graphite, lower left AP 6 Signed Dewoodys work is currently on display at The MET and Princet...
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1980s North American Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Zabihi Collection Worn Green Persian Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A small size early 20th-century Persian worn rug Measures: 3'3" x 4'10".
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Portuguese Wood Framed Mural Of “Azulejos”
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Portuguese Wood Framed Mural Of “Azulejos” or White and Blue Tiles. It depicts three rows of tiles and each one consists of three different tiles. From left to right, the f...
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19th Century Portuguese Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware

38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, Ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING MADE DURING THE PERIOD WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE TO JOIN THE UNION, 1876-1889 38 star American national p...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Nemesis Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Antalya Archeological Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 7,5 kg The Goddess Nemesis, daughter of Nyx, represents the power that adjusts the balance of human relationships, giving each individual the fate their actions deserve. He ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Folk Art

Materials

Statuary Marble

Vintage American Folk Art Copper Chess Board
Located in Chicago, IL
This enchanting mid-20th century American Folk Art chess board is a true testament to naive and outsider craftsmanship and creativity. Hand-crafted with meticulous care, the board fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked, pr...
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2010s American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Steel

Sculptural Italian Chess Set in the Style of Alberto Giacometti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chess set, brass, bronze, Italy, 1960s Wonderful, modernist chess set made in the style of Italian artist Alberto Giacometti. The exceptional game of chess has a stunning look. Each...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Bronze, Brass

1850 Mexican Colonial Style Oil on Copper Religious Painting
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 1850 Mexican colonial style oil on copper religious painting.
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Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Beatrice Wood Signed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, gorgeously radiant turquoise luster glaze. A beautiful design with a delicate long neck rising from a circular base. Classic and timeless. Signed by Beatrice in her customary "Beato" on the underside of the base (with noted inventory number). Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work or a fabulous stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. One of the best Beatrice Wood's luster glaze vases we have come across in quite a while. Know famously in the art world as "The Mama of Dada", Wood lived a long (1893-1998) and very fruitful, creative life and is considered by many experts and collectors alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. At one point in her career, Wood studied with master potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler and later become famed in her own right for her distinct luster-glazing techniques. In 1994, the Smithsonian Institution named Wood an "Esteemed American Artist". Her other awards include: 1994 Governor’s Awards for the Arts (California) 1993 Recognition as A Role Model by Women in Film 1992 Gold Medal for Highest Achievement in Craftsmanship, American Craft Council 1988 Distinguished Service Award, Arizona State University 1987 Fellow of American Craft Council Women’s Art Caucus, National Award (NCECA Award) 1986 Women’s Building Award 1984 Living Treasure of California 1983 Symposium Award of the Institute for Ceramic History 1961 Goodwill Ambassador from USA...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware

Powerful Cubist Dogon Antelope Mask Raffia Mali West Africa Tall Vertical Eyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cubist Dogon carved wood Antelope mask with attached raffia, from Mali West Africa. Tall vertical eyes, small slit mouth. Pair of carved curved blackened...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. Thes...
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2010s American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
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2010s American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel Industrial Objects on Wooden Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here, a beautifully rusted tobacco box, a steel egg...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Malatya Kilim Rug Old Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Eastern Anatolian old vintage Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Malatya is a town built on one main street that continues for several miles. It is situated in the Tohmasuyu River basin which is encircled by the high peaks of the eastern Taurus Mountains. This is a fertile agricultural region, particularly for apricots, and has been a prolific weaving area for many years. The modern town was established in 1838; old Malatya, which is close by, was once an important city in Armenia Minor. In Roman times it was important as a garrison town on the eastern frontier, and the settlement came under Ottoman rule in the early fifteenth century. Considering the number of kilims woven in this region there is a surprising lack of diversity in design, especially in the larger kilims; this is possibly a direct result of the Kurdish tribal tradition of weaving only one type of design. Small prayer rugs...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

The Virgin Mary Bust Made with Marble Powder No1 Statue Small
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
This sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary, who is known as the mother of Jesus in Christian mythology. Weighing 1.5 kg, this sculpture is produced from pressed marble powder and made us...
Category

2010s Turkish Classical Greek Folk Art

Materials

Statuary Marble

Large Red Liebig Sign, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Red Liebig Sign from the 1950s. A French porcelain sign - enameled metal sign for Liebig Soup - Liebig Potage, made by A.A.F. Great looking wall decoration in the colors red and white with charming traces by age. Vintage sign - vintage porcelain sign wich will look great in your interior or kitchen, in a soup bar, restaurant, tavern, catering facility etc .... Vintage signs - Vintage wall decoration - vintage wall signs...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal

French Bronze by André Vincent Becquerel Sculpture of Ibex Rare
Located in Oakland, CA
This piece stands 30 inches tall, a very statuesque pose for the Ibex, the fur and body details are also well defined as one can imagine this wild mountain goat in the most natural o...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Sculptural Italian Chess Game in Metal and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chess game, bronze, metal, glass, Italy, 1970s. Exceptional game of chess. The board consists of bronze and mirrored cubes. All chess pieces are handmade and can be recognized as a ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Blue and Green Wool Persian Gabbeh Carpet with Geometric Pattern 3' x 4'
Located in New York, NY
With a green and blue geometric design, this patterned Persian Gabbeh carpet measures 2’7” x 4’ and is in new condition. Belonging to the Orley Shabahang World Market Collection, thi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Ethno Design Selection of 7 Cache-Sexe Made of Palm Leaf, Mangbetu People, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
Back aprons (negbe, pl. egbe) such as these were particularly popular among upper-class Mangbetu women at the turn of the 20th century. This distinctive kidney-shaped ornament pad wa...
Category

1930s Congolese Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Organic Material

Late 17th Century Italian School Wooden Sculpture of Saint Anthony and the Child
Located in Leuven , BE
According to the legends, there are two Saint Anthony’s, they can easily be distinguished by their hair. This one is known as Saint Anthony of Padua, he is recognizable by his hair, ...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique American Blanket Chest, circa 1900, Hand-Painted by Lew Hudnall
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Americana- style North American blanket chest with hinged lid, circa 1900. Hand-painted with a stylized Federal Eagle on the front. One talon grasping arrows and the other an...
Category

Early 1900s North American American Colonial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Tulu Turkish rug from the mid-20th century. A wide plain saturated marsala colored border with a beige open field. No ditzy ornamentation. Totally graphic with a very long ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Vintage Berber Tribal Ethnic Cuff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Berber tribal bracelet from the High Atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel. The...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Folk Art Stitched Geometric Patchwork Quilt Blanket Gingham Check
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand stitched bedspread / blanket / coverlet / quilt featuring checkered geometric blocks of multicolored gingham, divided by white and...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Boho 1992 Signed Murano Bisazza Vetro Art Glass Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Boho Art glass sculpture. Made by the iconic Murano Bisazza Vetro group and signed on the bottom. Acquired from a Palm Beach es...
Category

1990s Italian Bohemian Folk Art

Materials

Murano Glass

Swedish Birch hook 1886
Located in Farsta, SE
A large pine hook made in 1886 in Sweden is a historical tool used for various purposes. Pine or birch hooks, often made from a sturdy piece of wood, were commonly used in agricultur...
Category

1880s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Folk Art

Materials

Birch

French 19th Century Folk Art Leather Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered Folk Art box made out of wood and covered with leather. Working lock and key. France, circa 1850 Weathered, small losses.
Category

19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950s American Garage Craftmans Bits Plywood Cabinet Tabletop Chest WW2 Era
Located in Hyattsville, MD
As-found. Petite painted plywood bits and bobs cabinet, factory or garage custom in house job. No makers markings. Chips, dents to wood, splat and paint patina from normal uses.
Category

1950s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles, tribal leaders would rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and concave rest gives these function...
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mercurius Hermes Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder, Istanbul Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Hermes is the messenger god in Greek mythology. He is the quickest and most clever of the gods. The original is displayed in the Istanbul Archeological Museum. Hermes, a descendant ...
Category

2010s Turkish Classical Greek Folk Art

Materials

Statuary Marble

Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials
Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird finials is shown as a Queen in our Antiqued Maple finish. Shown are a Tufted Titmouse, a Red Breasted Nuthatch, a Black Capped Chickadee and an American Goldfinch...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art

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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