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Folk Art For Sale
Hand-Wound Nagaland "Coral Glass" 10 Strand Beaded Necklace, India c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A 10-strand necklace hand-crafted from red-orange Naga beads from the early 20th century and strung with natural fibers. Necklaces such as these were a stat...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Antique Leaded-glass window depicting "Batavia, Queen of the East' & the Coat of Arms of Batavia, in wooden door, execution Atelier van Gebrand Glas 't Prinsenhof - Jan Scho...
Category
1890s European Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Materials
Lead
Pre-Columbian Moche Erotic Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This pre-columbian moche erotic vessel depicts two figures engaged in a sexual act, specifically the missionary position. It is a significant artifact showcasing the cultural and art...
Category
19th Century Unknown Pre-Columbian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Early 20th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Sioux Indian beaded moccasins with buffalo hoof design, beaded tabs and parfleche soles. Stunning geometric beaded designs done in colors of green, red, blue, and whi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A charming miniature chest of drawers made from carved slate
With dummy drawers and Prince of Wales feathers detail.
Miniature chests, bureaus and similar pieces of folk art were c...
Category
Late 19th Century Welsh Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Slate
C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt
Located in Louisville, KY
This quilt is c. 1930. Created with a wonderful color palette of what appears to be feed sack fabric, meticulously arranged with pattern orientations in mind...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
Large Antique Indonesian Kris Dagger – Ethnographic collectible weapons
Located in London, GB
Large Antique Indonesian Kris Dagger – Ethnographic collectible weapons
A striking and authentic large antique Indonesian Kris (keris) dagger, dating to the early 20th century. This traditional Southeast Asian weapon features a dramatic curved zigzag (luk) blade, expertly forged and finely detailed, symbolizing power and spiritual energy. The blade is paired with a carved Horn hilt and shaped wooden sheath, showcasing classic Indonesian...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century American Navajo Blanket Rug
Details
rug no. j3080
size 2' 6" x 4' 6" (76 x 137 cm)
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Woodpecker Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large size Austrian 19th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th...
Category
1870s Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Extraordinary Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large size Austrian 19th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th...
Category
1870s Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Fine Long Vintage Native American graduated Navajo Silver bead Necklace 30 inch
Located in London, GB
Long graduated Navajo stamped silver bead Necklace 30 inch
circa 1960s.
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Category
20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Silver
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe
Measurements: H. 185 cm – W. 148 (167 to the frames) cm – D. 55 (63 to the frames) cm
Period: circa 1810
Origin: Tyrol
Wood: Fir
Description:
Tyrolean pain...
Category
Early 1800s Austrian Directoire Antique Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Crossbill Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925
Located in Paris, FR
This exceptional Kota reliquary comes from the Mahogwe tribe, which lives along the Ogooué River in Gabon. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group located in the northeastern r...
Category
1920s Gabonese Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's octant with rosewood frame, brass filters, mirror and peepsight. Unsigned.
Overall dimensions: 3" x 13" x 16". 2 pounds.
Category
1840s Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning chessboard in Pietra Dura marble produced in Italy in the mid 19th century. The chessboard is framed with a wooden frame. The chess pieces are made in metal and are probab...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Folk Art
Materials
Marble
Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive complete game of Marble Solitaire with a hardwood circular board and 35 mixed stone marbles, probably French.
The circular turned board is made of polished hardwood, with a good grain figure. The board has 32 equi-spaced holes with an additional one in the centre and a gallery to the outer perimeter. Three small circular pads have been attached to the base of the board to protect the surface it sits on.
It comes complete with a full set of 35 (32 Plus 3 spare) handmade playing marbles of mixed stone, clay and agate and of different colours. Some of the clay marbles...
Category
20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found on a recent buying trip to Sweden this incredible Early 20th Century Painted Wooden Step Stool with amazing patina. Fantastic and functional piece in a kitchen or bathroom/p...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Paper Mache Pig Candy Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand crafted & painted in black & white paint in a papier mache material is in very good as found condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Mallard Duck Decoys, C.1920
Located in London, GB
Two separate antique duck decoys. c.1920
Beautifully hand carved and very charming. One solid wood with a lovely warmth, the other carved and painted to mimic a male mallard.
Pri...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
Located in Austin, TX
The Second World War by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston.
A vintage edition of Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, The Second World War, for which he was a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth
Indian kantha cloths originally developed as a way in which old sari cloth could be recycled and put to use. They’re usually composed of 3-4 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1809. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift to a lady called Anna Barbara. This cabinet is made of solid pine a...
Category
Early 1800s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and complexly designed original folk art painting by Haitian artist E. A. (Angel) Othello. This work features a tranquil village scene with local people spotted througho...
Category
1970s Haitian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850
Located in London, GB
Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850
A superb Large Micmac Model Birch bark canoe with floral quill work decoration.
Native American Woodla...
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Birch
Vintage K Class Pond Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Vintage K class pond yacht with sleek hull, heavy lead keel, brass fittings and a full suit of linen sails. Model weighs 69 pounds. (X-1)
Category
1930s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Hand Stitched American Silk Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
Celebrate the brilliance of American folk art with this exquisite hand-stitched silk quilt from the late 19th century. Crafted with exceptional skill and care, this quilt features an ultra-modern aesthetic that echoes the iconic “piece bars” style popularized by 19th-century Mennonite quilters in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Each rectangular silk piece—measuring approximately 1” x 5”—was individually cut and stitched by hand, creating a striking geometric design that feels both timeless and avant-garde. The rich array of vibrant silk fabrics shimmers with life, making this quilt a true visual feast and a testament to the maker’s artistry and dedication.
More than a textile, this quilt is a labor of love—an heirloom-quality work of art that bridges function and beauty. Due to the delicate nature of 19th-century silk, such quilts have become increasingly rare and highly collectible. Their fragility only adds to their mystique and historical value.
Perfect as a wall tapestry, this handcrafted quilt is equally captivating whether displayed vertically or horizontally. It’s a powerful conversation piece and a beautiful window into America’s rich quilting heritage.
Dimensions: 60” x 78”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of 19th Century
Place of Origin: United States
Material: Silk Fabric
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot, SKU: 2268
Antique Mennonite Quilts, Pennsylvania Mennonite Quilts, American Applique Quilts, Vintage Pennsylvania Quilts, Antique Applique Quilts...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Silk
Vintage Hand Stitched and Hand Quilted Postage Stamp Quilt in Blue, Ivory, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
A remarkable example of late 19th-century American quilt making, this vintage “Postage Stamp” quilt is an extraordinary display of patience, skill, and artistry. Composed of approximately 3,600 individually hand-cut and hand-stitched cotton squares—each the size of a postage stamp—this quilt forms a mesmerizing patchwork of color and geometry. The palette features soft and vibrant tones of blue, ivory, pink, red, and yellow, arranged with careful attention to balance and visual rhythm. Entirely hand-quilted and preserved in excellent vintage condition, this piece is not only a functional textile but also a true work of folk art. Ideal for display as wall art or as an heirloom accent in a thoughtfully curated interior.
Dimensions: 78” x 85”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: United States
Material: Cotton
Condition: Good
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 2081
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Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Rare Antique Woman’s Abaca Fiber Tube-Skirt, Philippines
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Antique Woman’s Abaca Fiber Tube-Skirt, Philippines
The Subanen are an indigenous people living in the mountainous interior of Zamboanga del Sur on the Zamboanga Peninsula in w...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Decorative gemstone Laundry Clip - SERPENTINE GREEN
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Add a touch of luxe to your home decor with the Gemstone Laundry Clip. A multifunctional accent that shines as both a practical tool and a stylish gift.
D.A.R. Proyectos carves the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Folk Art
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone, Serpentine
Blue Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antiquities Ancient world Cypriot pottery bowl Middle East Antiques
Located in London, GB
A ancient Greek Cypriot pottery bowl
Buff pottery of globular form with pointed small base with painted bands of colour
Early Iron age C 1000 500 BC...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Gemstone faceted taper candle candelabra – black onyx
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Elevate your space with the Faceted Candelabra — a bold piece of accent decor sculpted from real semi-precious gemstones. Its raw, geometric charm makes it perfect for stylish gather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Folk Art
Materials
Stone, Soapstone
Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural piece is a vintage copper horse weather vane, artfully displayed on a modern black metal stand. The figure captures a horse in mid-gallop, with fluid lines that conve...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Steel
Pre-Columbian Chimu Avian vessel ancient south America Circa 10 -15th century AD
Located in London, GB
A very cute small grey ware vessel of a bird transforming into a squirrel type creature with hands held in front, highlighting the principle of duality often depicted in the pre Columbian art
Pre-Columbian Chimu vessel...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Located in Buisson, FR
Brilliant and unique shop-sign.
A painted grouse made out of sheet iron or zinc that is placed within a hand forged iron frame that is made to hang.
France circa 1850-1900
Weathered...
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Monumental Los Angeles 101 Freeway Sign, 1988 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool Los Angeles freeway sign retired from the 101 freeway. Made in the the 1980s. This freeway takes you north/ south along the entire west coast of the United States from San Diego...
Category
1980s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Sheep Vintage Turkish Rug dated 1980
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th century Turkish rug depicting 2 lions outlined in yellow and a pink sheep outlined in light blue on a brown field.
they all seem pretty happy, right? dated 1980
Measures...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wool
English 19th Century Painting of Racing Pigeons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous 19th century oil painting on canvas of a group of four racing pigeons pecking in the grass. The work is unsigned but recalls the influence of artist Edward Henry Windred, fa...
Category
19th Century English Other Antique Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare hand-carved Dala horse in pine wood with original polychrome paint.
Sweden, circa 1840.
The tradition of carved wooden Dala horses dates back to the 16th century — the earliest...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Floral Decor Ceramic Vase Signed "Kamats" – Hungary - 2Y437
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique 20th-century ceramic vase, signed by Kamats, is a beautifully crafted piece from Hungary. Measuring 4.53 inches (11.5 cm) in height and 4.72 inches (12 cm) in diameter, ...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite American appliqué quilt, hand-stitched in Pennsylvania during the late 1800s, is a remarkable example of 19th-century textile artistry. Featuring a charming “Floral” pattern, the quilt showcases delicate red and pink blossoms with graceful green stems and leaves, all set against a soft ivory background.
Each element of the design was individually hand-cut and appliquéd with meticulous care, framed within panels that speak to the quilter’s precision and patience. The result is a visually stunning composition that radiates warmth, craftsmanship, and heartfelt dedication.
Quilts of this era—especially those entirely hand-stitched—are increasingly rare and highly collectible, prized for their historical value and timeless beauty. Due to its delicacy and artistic appeal, this quilt is especially well-suited for use as a wall-hung tapestry, where it can be appreciated as a piece of early American folk art.
A true labor of love, this quilt offers both visual serenity and a deep connection to America's rich quilting heritage.
Dimensions: 71” x 72”
Date of Manufacture: Late 1800s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton, Applique
Condition: Excellent
The Persian Knot, SKU 1905
American Applique Quilts, Vintage Pennsylvania Quilts, Antique Applique Quilts, Applique Quilts, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt...
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Rare and Important English Shadow Box Model of a Full-Rigged Ship
Located in Norwell, MA
19th Century shadow box. Ship at center flanked by a steamer and a pilot boat. Profusely painted background depicts the cliffs of Dover and numerous sailin...
Category
1890s English Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
17 Artist Mask Collection, Limited Edition of Traditional Carnival Black Forest
Located in Andernach, DE
Extraordinary and complete collection of 17 artist ceramic masks of traditional Black Forest Carnival costumes by Alfred Schladerer, Germany.
Ranging from the first 1954/55 unglazed/...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ararat Rugs Akstafa Kazak Rug - 19th C. Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration:
This stunning revival of the Akstafa Kazak Rug is a modern creation deeply rooted in the rich weaving traditions of the Caucasus, specifically inspired by the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage MATL Matilde Poulat Gemstone Inlaid Silver Cross – Taxco Mexico, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Vintage MATL Matilde Poulat Gemstone Inlaid Silver Cross – Taxco Mexico, 1950s
A stunning and collectible vintage silver cross pendant by renowned Mexican silversmith Matilde Poulat...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Large Anri Carved Wooden Sculpture Last Supper By Osvaldo Moroder 1980s or older
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage wood carving by Anri is a beautiful work of art depicting " The Last Supper " Jesus and the Twelve Disciples. Marked on the Back and the ground. This wooden sculpture wa...
Category
1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Gemstone sphere incense holder- serpentine green
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Add an element of style to your end of day routine, with the Green Sphere Incense Holder adorning your nightstand. Handcrafted from genuine semi-precious gemstones, this incense hol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Pre Columbian Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America
A Calima vessel featuring double spouted stirrup vessel with incised design in red clay
Calima circa 200 BC- 400 AD Col...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Tic Tac Toe Gemstone Puzzle Game
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Reimagine the classic game night with the tic tac toe (also known as crosses, gomuku and michi to name a few) by DAR Proyectos — a refined version beautifully crafted in natural ston...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Folk Art
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian
Located in London, GB
Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian
A Finely carved antique Maori hard wood stick
A Maori hard wood staff or walking ...
Category
Early 20th Century New Zealand Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Early 19th Light Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe with Flowers
Dimension: H. 195 cm – W. 126 (142 to the corners) cm – D. 47 (58 to the corners) cm
Period: 1800 circa
Origin: Alps
Wood: Fir
Description:
Alpine painted wardrobe with two doors, entirely painted in light blue. The upper cornice is softly shaped and the doors follow the same curvature. The latter are depicted with rich cups of flowers, containing roses, tulips, carnations, primroses and bells, and the typical Tyrolean hearts wrapped in a floral garland with apotropaic symbols. Ramages and floral decorations are present on the entire surface and on the notches.
Inside, the wardrobe offers ample space, which can be customized with the addition of shelves and/or a clothes hanger pole.
This antique Alpine wardrobe...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Vintage Hand-Carved Malagasy Ebony Wood Sculpture – Nude Female Figure - 2Y419
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This authentic vintage Malagasy sculpture features a gracefully hand-carved nude female figure, crafted from solid ebony wood. A stunning representation of African craftsmanship, thi...
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ebony
Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame
Antique ship diorama with full rigged square sails. A waterline model sailing in painted putty ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Mexican Blue and Ivory Talavera Pottery Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage Mexican hand thrown and decorated blue and ivory pottery bowl with floral design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cabinet Dated 1812
Measurements: H. 176 cm – L. 110 (120 at the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 at the frames) cm
Period: 1812
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Description:
Antique painte...
Category
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Grain Painted Blanket Chest Pennsylvania Circa 1830
Located in Hudson, NY
Painted blanket chest with turned feet. Rectangular lid with applied molding above dovetail jointed case . An absolute delight, this festive jewel made of dense poplar with a buttern...
Category
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Poplar, Paint, Nutwood
Antique French Carpenter’s Workbench – Early 20th-Century Oak and Ash Worktable
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This French antique workbench is a true testament to traditional craftsmanship, embodying the passion for woodworking. Made from noble materials such as solid oak and ash for excepti...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted, c. 1900-1930
This charming set consists of three beautifully crafted decorative items: a large spoon, a sm...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor
Located in London, GB
Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor
A coco de mer nut from the Seychelles islands carved on the back side to make a decorative contai...
Category
19th Century Seychellois Antique Folk Art
Materials
Coconut
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category
1910s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
17 inches Height with the shade.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Stained Glass
Steiff Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original German made Steiff Bear with glass eyes. The original tag is in place and in tact. Steiff is know for well made Toy bears that are jointed and hav...
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Glass
Large Hooked Rug with a Seated Cat, ca 1880-1910
Located in York County, PA
LARGE HOOKED RUG WITH A SEATED CAT AS THE HOME SQUARE OF A DESIGN STYLED AFTER A PARCHEESI GAME BOARD, WITH STAR-LIKE, 6-PETAL FLOWERS IN EACH CORNER...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Superb Large Antique South Indian dowry box Interior Design Décor
Located in London, GB
A Superb Large Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box
This Fine example shows a vast amount of patinated brass ornamentation decoration . internally there is one sub division. The m...
Category
1880s Indian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category
1910s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
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.
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