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Early Chihuahua Oil Painting W/ Frame
Early Chihuahua Oil Painting W/ Frame

Early Chihuahua Oil Painting W/ Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This folky & fun oil painting of a chihuahua on canvas in a old wood frame.The condition is very good.It is unsigned by the artist.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Red & White Hawaiian Quilt
Red & White Hawaiian Quilt

Red & White Hawaiian Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Hawaiian red & white applique quilt in fine condition.This quilt has fine echo quilting and fine stitching. The applique is quite geometric.

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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane
19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane

19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare antique folk art copper rooster with an wonderful vert de gris patine. A real unique find. France, circa 1800-1900. More photo's available on request Weathered and...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper

19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board
19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board

19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic 19thc bread board with a handle and mortised in the back side.Found in the state of Maine.The board is in fine condition.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Tutsi Basket With Lid On A Stand (igiseke), Rwanda/burundi, Early 20th Century.
Tutsi Basket With Lid On A Stand (igiseke), Rwanda/burundi, Early 20th Century.

Tutsi Basket With Lid On A Stand (igiseke), Rwanda/burundi, Early 20th Century.

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Tutsi Basket With Lid On A Stand (igiseke), Rwanda/burundi, Early 20th Century. (32.5 Cm)" Rare and elegant Tutsi lidded basket on foot (igiseke), from the Great Lakes region of Afr...

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Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South American art
Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South American art

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South American art

Located in London, GB

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South Coast Peru, Nazca Culture, c. 200–600 AD A fine hand-coiled pottery bowl decorated in classic Nazca polychrome pigments—cream, black, red,...

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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Handpainted Folk Art Wedding Chest by Peter Hunt, Provincetown, D. 1948
Handpainted Folk Art Wedding Chest by Peter Hunt, Provincetown, D. 1948

Handpainted Folk Art Wedding Chest by Peter Hunt, Provincetown, D. 1948

By Peter Hunt

Located in Peabody, MA

A handpainted folk art wedding chest by the noted maker Peter Hunt of Provincetown, Massachusetts. Hunt was a charismatic figure who sold his colonial and Dutch revival decorated fou...

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

19thc Stoneware Two Gallon Decorated Crock
19thc Stoneware Two Gallon Decorated Crock

19thc Stoneware Two Gallon Decorated Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original decorated stoneware crock with handles in fine condition.This crock was found in Pennsylvania.Wonderful blue glaze decoration.

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19Thc Velvet & Silk Pristine Log Cabin Quilt
19Thc Velvet & Silk Pristine Log Cabin Quilt

19Thc Velvet & Silk Pristine Log Cabin Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing log cabin / barn raising silk & velvet quilt is in amazing mint condition. This comes to us from a private family estate collection in Beverly Hills, California. The bac...

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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art

Materials

Velvet

Spanish Colonial South American Painting Virgin folk art 18th C
Spanish Colonial South American Painting Virgin folk art 18th C

Spanish Colonial South American Painting Virgin folk art 18th C

Located in London, GB

A Spanish colonial South American folk art style painting of the Virgin and child South American Peru or Bolivia school 18th century or earlier Oil on canvas, framed size 40 x ...

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Mid-18th Century Peruvian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...

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19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Swallow Nest Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1930
Swallow Nest Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1930

Swallow Nest Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1930

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Austrian Viechtauer Carved and Polychrome-Painted Folk Art Birds, 20th Century A charming Austrian folk art sculpture from the 20th century, carved in wood and richly polychrome pai...

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1930s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Amish Wool Mounted Nine Patch Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Amish Wool Mounted Nine Patch Postage Stamp Crib Quilt

Amish Wool Mounted Nine Patch Postage Stamp Crib Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc All wool Amish postage stamp crib quilt chain from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania.This quilt is mounted and wired for hanging.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Early 20thc Wooden Salmon Sled
Early 20thc Wooden Salmon Sled

Early 20thc Wooden Salmon Sled

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century original painted and decorated sled from New England. Stamped/Signed By the maker under the body. In Very good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Nautical Buoy From the S.S. Normandie The French Line
Mid-Century Nautical Buoy From the S.S. Normandie The French Line

Mid-Century Nautical Buoy From the S.S. Normandie The French Line

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Very special piece with alot of history behind it. Looks to be accurate from many perspectives, physical appearances show it was repainted over what was the original coat of paint wi...

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1930s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Rope, Paint

Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty décor
Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty décor

Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty décor

Located in London, GB

Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty Style A beautifully crafted Chinese antique rosewood box, richly mounted with engraved brass fittings in traditional Qing dynasty style. The dark, dense rosewood contrasts elegantly with the finely detailed brass corner plates, cloud-form panels, Buddhist motives and ornate turtle central latch. This high-quality scholar’s or jewellery box features hand-engraved decoration throughout, including geometric fret motifs and stylised foliate designs characteristic of late Qing decorative metalwork. The box retains its original lock plate with turtle (key not present). A decorative and functional piece ideal for collectors of Chinese antiques, scholar’s objects, and classical Asian furniture. Keywords: Chinese rosewood box...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1910
Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1910

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1910

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own lidded pokerwork decorated box, which we date to the English Edwardian period, cir...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Fine Vintage Native American Navajo Cuff bracelet Silver Turquoise
Fine Vintage Native American Navajo Cuff bracelet Silver Turquoise

Fine Vintage Native American Navajo Cuff bracelet Silver Turquoise

Located in London, GB

A Fine Vintage Native American Navajo bracelet Silver Turquoise jewellery A fine quality elegant slender bracelet with turquoise and coral with floral silver embellishments at the ...

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20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Silver

19thc Mini Pieced Birds in Flight Patchwork Quilt
19thc Mini Pieced Birds in Flight Patchwork Quilt

19thc Mini Pieced Birds in Flight Patchwork Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine mini pieced birds in flight quilt was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The condition is mint and probably never used.This early 19thc quilt is quite amazing made up o...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins
Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins

Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins

Located in London, GB

Fine Pair of Plains Woman's Boot Moccasins North America 19th to early 20th century A beautifully crafted and well-preserved pair of Plains Native American woman's high-top moccas...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Hide, Beads

Folk Art Bridal Chest, circa 1950
Folk Art Bridal Chest, circa 1950

Folk Art Bridal Chest, circa 1950

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This vintage pine chest from the mid-20th century is a real eye-catcher. It is richly decorated with hand-painted folkloric decorations, executed in a traditional color scheme of war...

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1950s Romanian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Arts And Crafts Antique Pyrography Portrait Zodiac Figure Signed
Arts And Crafts Antique Pyrography Portrait Zodiac Figure Signed

Arts And Crafts Antique Pyrography Portrait Zodiac Figure Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

A sensitive and superb antique Arts and crafts pyrography portrait of an elegant Victorian lady holding a branch. This unique work of art was hand incised likely in the early 20th ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Contemporary British Framed Oil Painting on Canvas (Lilies in a Jug)
Contemporary British Framed Oil Painting on Canvas (Lilies in a Jug)

Contemporary British Framed Oil Painting on Canvas (Lilies in a Jug)

Located in Austin, TX

A fine contemporary British still life oil painting on canvas of white lilies in a jug displaying a masterful use of color, space, and light, mounted to an attractive gray-washed and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art

Materials

Silver Leaf

Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair
Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair

Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing bronze & painted Indian chief bookends.These heavy bronze bookends are in fine condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

American Folk Painting of a Bull, ca 1885
American Folk Painting of a Bull, ca 1885

American Folk Painting of a Bull, ca 1885

Located in York County, PA

Folk portrait of a bull in oil on canvas, signed L.D.D. and dated 1885. Found at an estate in the Hudson, New York area. The painting’s great style and presence in the stylized anima...

Category

1850s American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Seashells
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Seashells

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Seashells

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Transporting 19th century English sailors valentine hand crafted in exotic organic seashells ambitiously arranged around a clipper ship image under a convex lens.

Category

19th Century English British Colonial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

Located in Buisson, FR

Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...

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18th Century French Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship
Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama 🐚 ________________________________________ This is a charming and historically evocative Edwardian Shellwork Diorama, a clas...

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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Original 19th C Sleigh Bells - Extra Long - Perfect Jingle Bells Sound 39 Bells!
Original 19th C Sleigh Bells - Extra Long - Perfect Jingle Bells Sound 39 Bells!

Original 19th C Sleigh Bells - Extra Long - Perfect Jingle Bells Sound 39 Bells!

Located in Red Lion, PA

19th Century Extra-Long Brass Sleigh Bells on Leather Belt: 39 Jingle Bells, Nearly 8 Feet Long A spectacular and highly authentic set of original 19th-century brass sleigh bells, featuring an impressive 39 hand-cast bells mounted on a nearly 8-foot-long leather strap. This exceptional antique offers not only a beautiful historic presence, but also the perfect traditional “Jingle Bells” sound, bright, rich, and unmistakably festive, just as sleigh bells should be. Each bell is solid brass, tightly fastened and fully functional, producing that magical tone that modern reproductions rarely achieve. The leather strap retains its original metal buckle and remains surprisingly supple and pliable for its age. With simple annual conditioning, it should continue to remain strong and flexible for years to come. The strap appears handmade and hand-stitched, and while there are small areas of thread loss consistent with age, the original workmanship was so solid that these minor imperfections do not compromise the structural integrity of the piece. The leather has developed a beautifully worn patina that speaks to more than a century of use, adding depth and authenticity to its appearance. In the 19th century, long straps of sleigh bells like this were affixed to horse harnesses so travelers could be heard approaching through winter snow, helping prevent collisions on narrow rural roads. Over time, this cheerful sound became woven into the imagery of the holiday season and ultimately inspired the classic Christmas carol, “Jingle Bells.” Today, authentic sets like this capture the warmth and romance of Victorian winter travel and embody the nostalgia of an old-fashioned Christmas. Because of its impressive length, this sleigh bell strap lends itself beautifully to holiday decorating. Many collectors enjoy hanging it on a door so it jingles each time someone enters or exits, while others drape it across a mantel for a warm, traditional seasonal moment. It also looks wonderful wrapped around a staircase railing, stretched along a festive tablescape as a conversation piece, or even displayed on a wall as a piece of functional folk art. However it’s arranged, the authentic sound and historic character bring instant Victorian holiday charm to any space. Original 19th-century sleigh bell straps in this size and condition have become increasingly difficult to find, especially with such a full complement of bells still attached. Modern reproductions, while decorative, seldom replicate the deep, resonant sound of genuine antique brass or the rich patina only time and use can create. For lovers of Americana, equestrian history, Victorian Christmas...

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Late 19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

18th Century Black Rococo Writing Desk Table
18th Century Black Rococo Writing Desk Table

18th Century Black Rococo Writing Desk Table

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A beautifully crafted French Rococo writing desk from the Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century. This desk features hand carved detailing throughout and cabriolet legs. Very versat...

Category

1780s French Rococo Antique Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Vintage Old Bergama Kilim Cuval Rug Chuval Mat Anatolian Turkish Yastik Carpet
Vintage Old Bergama Kilim Cuval Rug Chuval Mat Anatolian Turkish Yastik Carpet

Vintage Old Bergama Kilim Cuval Rug Chuval Mat Anatolian Turkish Yastik Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Western Anatolian Vintage Chuval Kilim from the Bergama ( Pergamon ) region with wool threads and a rare, beautiful color composition. This highly collectible old cuval ki...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Ceremonial Jaguar (Tigre) Mask, Zitlala, Guerrero, Mexico
Antique Ceremonial Jaguar (Tigre) Mask, Zitlala, Guerrero, Mexico

Antique Ceremonial Jaguar (Tigre) Mask, Zitlala, Guerrero, Mexico

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this exceptional ceremonial Tigre (the Mexican colloquial term for jaguar) mask originates from Zitlala, Guerrero, and represents a powerful example of one of Me...

Category

1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Antique Hand Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Wall Trade Sign. c.1920
Antique Hand Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Wall Trade Sign. c.1920

Antique Hand Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Wall Trade Sign. c.1920

Located in London, GB

A mid-20th century hand painted French trade sign. c.1940 Double sided French trade sign for CAFES MAURICE, a company still in existence today. Wonderful patination and depth of col...

Category

1940s English Industrial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

French, 19th Century Folk Art Iron Shoemakers Shop Trade Sign Circa 1800-1850
French, 19th Century Folk Art Iron Shoemakers Shop Trade Sign Circa 1800-1850

French, 19th Century Folk Art Iron Shoemakers Shop Trade Sign Circa 1800-1850

Located in Buisson, FR

One of a kind folk art riveted sheet iron shoemakers shop sign. Amazing item that was once the trade sign of a boot/ shoe maker or shoe shop in the early 19th century. Great piece in...

Category

19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork
Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork

Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork

Located in London, GB

Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Buck skin Gauntlets Finely beaded with US flag design probably Cree Period Early 20th century  

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Willow

German Wedding Cabinet, dated 1850
German Wedding Cabinet, dated 1850

German Wedding Cabinet, dated 1850

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This characterful pine cabinet from rural southern Germany, dated 1850, is a special piece with a romantic history: it was once given as a wedding gift. The cabinet is hand-painted i...

Category

1850s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Olanee Chess Set Game
Olanee Chess Set Game

Olanee Chess Set Game

Located in Paris, FR

Game Olanee Chess Set with walnut wood frame and with chess game top and 4 feet in travertine. Game with a removable travertine lid with a printed playing field and an inner space ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art

Materials

Travertine

Native American Indian Large Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Amazon Pottery Jar Vase
Native American Indian Large Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Amazon Pottery Jar Vase

Native American Indian Large Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Amazon Pottery Jar Vase

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful geometric patterned and designed hand painted and glazed Native American large earthenware jar/vase/pot made by the Shipibo-Conibo people, an indigenous people along the ...

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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Paint

19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank
19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank

19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original painted sailor coin bank.The condition is very good.

Category

1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Viechtauer Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head, Austria 1900 - 1910s
Antique Viechtauer Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head, Austria 1900 - 1910s

Antique Viechtauer Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head, Austria 1900 - 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique hand-carved wooden wall decoration in Viechtau folk art style from Austria, early 20th century A stunning hand-carved wooden wall decoration in the folk art style, circa 190...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Indoor Pet House, circa 1880–1910
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Indoor Pet House, circa 1880–1910

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Indoor Pet House, circa 1880–1910

Located in Bilzen, BE

Rare hand-carved wooden indoor pet house for a cat or small dog, typical of Black Forest craftsmanship, circa 1880–1910. Made from solid wood with finely carved bark and branch motif...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico
Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico A lively pre-Columbian Colima dog vessel sitting back on its haunches, with one foot slightly lifted off the ground as i...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone
1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone

1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone

By James Mont

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Asian aesthetics with Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles tall standing rotary phone made of thick and heavy brass in the style of James Mont . Working very well and clear soundi...

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Folk Art Carnival Motorized Ferris Wheel
Folk Art Carnival Motorized Ferris Wheel

Folk Art Carnival Motorized Ferris Wheel

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1838 Custom made Carnival Folk Art motorized ferris wheel . Rotates with small lights added set on a wood base

Category

1950s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Bridal Chest, dated 1795
Folk Art Bridal Chest, dated 1795

Folk Art Bridal Chest, dated 1795

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This pine bridal chest from 1795 is a beautiful and authentic example of late 18th-century folk furniture. The chest is richly painted with traditional floral motifs, symbolizing lov...

Category

1790s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19thc Mounted Blue & White Flying Geese Mounted Crib Quilt
19thc Mounted Blue & White Flying Geese Mounted Crib Quilt

19thc Mounted Blue & White Flying Geese Mounted Crib Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine 19thc flying geese crib quilt is professionally hand sewn on white linen & mounted and wired to hand on your wall or gallery.This crib quilt was found in Pennsylvania and ...

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather
French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather

French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A hand-made folk art sculpture of a horse from the End of 19th Century/ Early 20th Century. This French made papier mâché horse is wrapped in leather, presented in its authentic old ...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Paper

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico
Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico A tall standing nude female figure of the San Sebastian Red type. The expressive face is adorned with ear ornaments and a sh...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Danish Teak Viking Figures, Attributed to Kay Bojesen – Denmark, 1960s
Set of Danish Teak Viking Figures, Attributed to Kay Bojesen – Denmark, 1960s

Set of Danish Teak Viking Figures, Attributed to Kay Bojesen – Denmark, 1960s

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Set of Danish teak Viking figures, attributed to Kay Bojesen, Denmark, circa 1960s, emblematic of Scandinavian modern design and playful wooden objects of the mid-20th century. These...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Teak

1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone
1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone

1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone

By James Mont

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Asian aesthetics with Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles tall standing rotary phone made of thick and heavy brass in the style of James Mont . Working very well and clear soundi...

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool 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

Alfonso Bini Mid-Century Blond Wood Novelty Pinocchio Orange Squeezer
Alfonso Bini Mid-Century Blond Wood Novelty Pinocchio Orange Squeezer

Alfonso Bini Mid-Century Blond Wood Novelty Pinocchio Orange Squeezer

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish and unusual vintage Italian Firenze blonde wood orange or grapefruit squeezer modelled as a man’s head by renowned Italian wood carver Alfonso Bini and made around 197...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Persian Qajar Iznik Mosaic Tile Panel Group Horseback Hunting Scene 1880
Antique Persian Qajar Iznik Mosaic Tile Panel Group Horseback Hunting Scene 1880

Antique Persian Qajar Iznik Mosaic Tile Panel Group Horseback Hunting Scene 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique 19th century Persian Qajar period (1789-1925) glazed pottery mosaic tile group, circa 1880. This large mosaic comprises four sizable tiles set in a stone frame, the g...

Category

1880s Persian Islamic Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Early Brown Navajo Weaving Pillows -Pair
Early Brown Navajo Weaving Pillows -Pair

Early Brown Navajo Weaving Pillows -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic early 20thc Navajo Indian saddle blanket pillows with mohair backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.Sold as a pair.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wool

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

Located in Chicago, IL

Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...

Category

Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718
Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718

Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A large pine wedding chest from 1718. The illustrations are traditional, featuring flowers and tulips and a village scene on the sides. The chest was part of a dowry package and woul...

Category

1710s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Mexican Indian Weaving Geometric Pillows-Pair
Mexican Indian Weaving Geometric Pillows-Pair

Mexican Indian Weaving Geometric Pillows-Pair

$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off

Mexican Indian Weaving Geometric Pillows-Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Saddle blanket Navajo Indian weaving pillows with linen backing. The inserts are down & feather fill.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wool

c.1830's Crazy Quilt in Taupes, Browns, Navy and Reds, Velvet, Linen, Cotton
c.1830's Crazy Quilt in Taupes, Browns, Navy and Reds, Velvet, Linen, Cotton

c.1830's Crazy Quilt in Taupes, Browns, Navy and Reds, Velvet, Linen, Cotton

Located in Louisville, KY

It's no reason this stunning work of textile art from the 1830's was on display for almost 30 years! For lovers of the artfully whimsical crazy quilt, this gorgeous work of art is a ...

Category

Early 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Felt, Cotton, Linen, Satin, Velvet

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.