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Framed 18th-Century Painting with 1794 Note, Germany, Antique
Framed 18th-Century Painting with 1794 Note, Germany, Antique

Framed 18th-Century Painting with 1794 Note, Germany, Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming and historically evocative framed painting accompanied by an original parchment document dating to 1794. The handwritten note, preserved behind the painting within the fra...

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Stunning Large Wood Carved Capercaillie Black Forest Hat Coat Rack Wardrobe 1900
Stunning Large Wood Carved Capercaillie Black Forest Hat Coat Rack Wardrobe 1900

Stunning Large Wood Carved Capercaillie Black Forest Hat Coat Rack Wardrobe 1900

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful 20th century German Black Forest hat or coat rack wall wardrobe with small deer Antlers parts as hooks, mounted to a carved back. Nice addition to a hunters loge or just ...

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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Signed Southwestern Landscape Painting with Horses, Dated 1994
Signed Southwestern Landscape Painting with Horses, Dated 1994

Signed Southwestern Landscape Painting with Horses, Dated 1994

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This evocative Southwestern landscape painting, signed and dated 1994, presents a stylized desert scene animated by a group of galloping horses set against monumental rock formations...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Signed and Dated 1939 Amish Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Signed and Dated 1939 Amish Double Wedding Ring Quilt

Signed and Dated 1939 Amish Double Wedding Ring Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This very rare Holmes County, Ohio Amish double wedding ring is signed and dated 1937 and in very good condition. The quilting and piecing is very ...

Category

1930s American Country Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Signed & Dated 1853 Lanc. County Coverlet Pillow
Signed & Dated 1853 Lanc. County Coverlet Pillow

Signed & Dated 1853 Lanc. County Coverlet Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handwoven coverlet bolster pillow signed and dated 1853. This handwoven coverlet pillow has a blue cotton linen backing. The inserts are down and f...

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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19th Century Decorated Salt Glaze Jug -Cowden & Wilcox
19th Century Decorated Salt Glaze Jug -Cowden & Wilcox

19th Century Decorated Salt Glaze Jug -Cowden & Wilcox

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century hand decorated or painted Cowden & Wilcox jug from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in fine condition. These decorated stoneware jugs are hard to find in such fine condition.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base
19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base

19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fairbury iron works was founded in 1890 and manufactured its first windmill in 1899. In 1900 the company was renamed Fairbury Windmill Company. Company ceased production in 1961. ...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Handpainted 19th Century Grand Tour Museum Copy of a Greek Geometric Amphora Jug
Handpainted 19th Century Grand Tour Museum Copy of a Greek Geometric Amphora Jug

Handpainted 19th Century Grand Tour Museum Copy of a Greek Geometric Amphora Jug

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite 19th-century hand-painted ceramic amphora is a finely crafted Grand Tour museum replica of an ancient Greek Geometric-style vessel, circa 800 BCE. The amphora features...

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

19th Century Cast Iron Lady Boot Jack
19th Century Cast Iron Lady Boot Jack

19th Century Cast Iron Lady Boot Jack

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unusual and worn 19th century cast iron lady boot jack is in good condition.

Category

19th Century American Other Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mexican Serape from Mexico
Vintage Mexican Serape from Mexico

Vintage Mexican Serape from Mexico

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A finely crafted and vibrantly hued striped hand loomed wool serape from Saltillo, Mexico.

Category

1920s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Tuareg Leather Camel Saddle from Niger Agadez Africa
Tuareg Leather Camel Saddle from Niger Agadez Africa

Tuareg Leather Camel Saddle from Niger Agadez Africa

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Tuareg leather tribal camel saddle from Agadez, Niger Africa. Finely handcrafted camel saddle formed by stitching brightly colored leather embossed onto a forked wooden base. The sa...

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Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Carved Wooden Milliners Mannequin Head, Vintage Italy, circa 1960s
Carved Wooden Milliners Mannequin Head, Vintage Italy, circa 1960s

Carved Wooden Milliners Mannequin Head, Vintage Italy, circa 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Adorable unique wood carved head. Italy, 1960s to 1970s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Foun...

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1960s Italian Folk Art Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Bear Head Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Bear Head Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century

Bear Head Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19thc Eight Point Star Quilt
19thc Eight Point Star Quilt

19thc Eight Point Star Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine eight point star quilt is in pristine condition with a couple minor tiny spots. Mostly posted on the back side. This is a very large quilt.

Category

Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19Thc Ship Door Stop From New England
19Thc Ship Door Stop From New England

19Thc Ship Door Stop From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Cast iron ship door stop with a fine patina.Fine condition as well.

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Santa Clause Light Bulb
Santa Clause Light Bulb

Santa Clause Light Bulb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Santa Clause large light bulb. The condition is in very good.

Category

20th Century American Other Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Opaline Glass

19th Century Decorated Bird Stoneware Jug
19th Century Decorated Bird Stoneware Jug

19th Century Decorated Bird Stoneware Jug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century decorated stoneware jug with a bird on the face. This is a New York State jug. The condition is very good.

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Rare Set of 19th Century Spongware Kitchen Organizer
Rare Set of 19th Century Spongware Kitchen Organizer

Rare Set of 19th Century Spongware Kitchen Organizer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare set of late 19th century spongeware this complete set comes with 19 pieces. It is very difficult to find a complete set in such great condition. All items have been inspected an...

Category

Early 20th Century American Country Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Poodle Face" head resembles a poodle with a brown fur collar. Traditionally worn in the souther...

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century
Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century

Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...

Category

1860s Austrian Black Forest Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Set Of 2 Shell Door Knobs in Glazed Ceramic by Gazar Studio
Set Of 2 Shell Door Knobs in Glazed Ceramic by Gazar Studio

Set Of 2 Shell Door Knobs in Glazed Ceramic by Gazar Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Shell Door Knobs in Glazed Ceramic by Gazar Studio Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 8,5 x H 7,5 cm. Materials: Glazed ceramic. Dimensions may vary. Please contact us. Ceramic Sh...

Category

2010s Serbian Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Clay

Hubley Original Painted Stage Coach Door Stop
Hubley Original Painted Stage Coach Door Stop

Hubley Original Painted Stage Coach Door Stop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing original aged stage coach door stop has amazing untouched patina. It is in fine condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th C Rag Rug Runner Rug
19th C Rag Rug Runner Rug

19th C Rag Rug Runner Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful antique 19th C rag rug Runner. The rug is in great condition. The rag runner is from the Trish Herr Collection in Lancaster County Pennsylva...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Monumental 19th Century Spongeware Pottery Mixing Bowl
Monumental 19th Century Spongeware Pottery Mixing Bowl

Monumental 19th Century Spongeware Pottery Mixing Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing large spongeware bowl is in pristine condition and has a design sponge pattern or clam shell pattern. It is great as a fruit bowl or center piece bowl on your dining roo...

Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Brass Sleigh Bells for Reindeer
19th Century Brass Sleigh Bells for Reindeer

19th Century Brass Sleigh Bells for Reindeer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of large brass sleigh bells are in amazing condition and retain the original leather strap. Make a fantastic bell sound.

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Untitled 36 by Neshka
Untitled 36 by Neshka

Untitled 36 by Neshka

Located in Geneve, CH

Untitled 36 by Neshka Dimensions: 23 x 23 x 166 cm Material: Charred cedar sculpture with fir and acrylic base Neshka ( Agnieszka Krusche ), is a native of Kraków, Poland, and a...

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic, Cedar, Fir

Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa
Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa

Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso, Africa by anonymous designer in the 1940s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H:...

Category

1940s Burkinabe Tribal Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Crazy Scrap Star Quilt
19th Century Crazy Scrap Star Quilt

19th Century Crazy Scrap Star Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century crazy strip star quilt has a burg calico back round and a homespun blue and white backing. Photos look odd but it is in good condition as found. It does have two li...

Category

1890s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Lady of the Lake Quilt with Chintz Border
19th Century Lady of the Lake Quilt with Chintz Border

19th Century Lady of the Lake Quilt with Chintz Border

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century fine pieced lady of the lake quilt with chintz border in really good condition. This is a new England quilt there is minor wear on the...

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19th Century  Butter Churn Crock With Blue Decoration
19th Century  Butter Churn Crock With Blue Decoration

19th Century Butter Churn Crock With Blue Decoration

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine butter churn has the salt glaze and blue decoration with a number six on the face of the crock. It has the doubled handles in fine condition.

Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Pouf Charaktere Colette by Lyk Carpet
Pouf Charaktere Colette by Lyk Carpet

Pouf Charaktere Colette by Lyk Carpet

Located in Geneve, CH

Pouf Charaktere colette by Lyk Carpet Dimensions: Ø 62 x H 47 cm. Materials: 100% tibetan highland-wool,new pure hand-combed and hand-spun wool, natural vegetable-dyed wool, 100 knot...

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Batter Bowl
19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Batter Bowl

19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Batter Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century pattern sponge ware pottery batter bowl is in fine condition. It is most unusual form and pottery type. This is a handmade pottery bowl.

Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Amish  Lancaster Co. , Pa. Bars Quilt
Amish  Lancaster Co. , Pa. Bars Quilt

Amish Lancaster Co. , Pa. Bars Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing early Amish Lancaster County, Pennsylvania all wool bars quilt is in fine condition.Note the red & blue bars is quite rare and not typical Amish colors.Very fine and int...

Category

1910s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19thc Leather Top Game Board
19thc Leather Top Game Board

19thc Leather Top Game Board

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Fantastic leather covered & painted on wood frame game board box / false book.This fine leather is all original painted interior and exterior.

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crock
19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crock

19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century sponge ware butter crock in very good condition.

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Navajo Weaving Decorative Pillows
Vintage Navajo Weaving Decorative Pillows

Vintage Navajo Weaving Decorative Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful custom made Navajo weaving pillows. Nice bright colors. (red, white, and blue) new down and feather inserts.

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

20Thc Amish Plain Quilt from Ohio
20Thc Amish Plain Quilt from Ohio

20Thc Amish Plain Quilt from Ohio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc Amish Holmes County Ohio plain quilt with double inner borders. This quilt is very nicely quilted & pieced. The cotton sateen fabric stands out with the quilting, This qu...

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Mexican /American Serape Weaving Pillow
Mexican /American Serape Weaving Pillow

Mexican /American Serape Weaving Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mexican /American hand woven serape bolster pillow. The backing is in a natural linen.The insert is down & feather fill.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19thc Original Painted White & Orange Paddle
19thc Original Painted White & Orange Paddle

19thc Original Painted White & Orange Paddle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cool 19thc orange & white painted paddle in fine condition.Great on the wall in a beach house or cottage.

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19thc Decorated Stoneware Jug
19thc Decorated Stoneware Jug

19thc Decorated Stoneware Jug

$956Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Decorated Stoneware Jug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc blue decorated jug from New York State in amazing condition. Minor little chip off the lid and on the side of the jug.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Antique Amish Quilt Holmes Co. Ohio
Antique Amish Quilt Holmes Co. Ohio

Antique Amish Quilt Holmes Co. Ohio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine Ohio Amish quilt is in pristine condition and is made from polished cotton. The fine piecework of the postage stamp nine patch corners and geometric pattern surround. It is...

Category

1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Bent Wood Victorian Sled with Unique Form
Bent Wood Victorian Sled with Unique Form

Bent Wood Victorian Sled with Unique Form

Located in Vienna, Austria

A Victorian wooden sled, the type one often finds on vintage European Christmas cards. Designed for a child, it can be pushed or pulled. You can al...

Category

1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Bentwood

1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture
1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture

1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully hand crafted solid wood totemic sculpture with detailed features highlighting its authentic presence. This unique piece meshes style and art into a eye catching and taste...

Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

20th C Original Painted Bank
20th C Original Painted Bank

20th C Original Painted Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20th C original painted bank from Mexico. The bank is more Gray than the photos.

Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19Thc Decorated Stone Ware From Evan Jones Cake Crock
19Thc Decorated Stone Ware From Evan Jones Cake Crock

19Thc Decorated Stone Ware From Evan Jones Cake Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine 19thc decorated stone ware cake crock is signed by Evan R. Jones and made in Pittston,Pennsylvania.It has two hand applied handles on each side.Th...

Category

1870s American Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Hand Blown Storage Jar
19th Century Hand Blown Storage Jar

19th Century Hand Blown Storage Jar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic hand blown storage jar is in fine condition and has a curled under lip. Lots of bubbles and pontil on base.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Set of three vintage/antique brass/steel optometrist optometry eyeglasses
Set of three vintage/antique brass/steel optometrist optometry eyeglasses

Set of three vintage/antique brass/steel optometrist optometry eyeglasses

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of three vintage/antique brass/steel optometrist optometry eyeglasses. Steel frames come with small plastic frames and measurements circling around the lenses. Marks are presen...

Category

Early 20th Century American Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Steel

Corner Cabinet In Solid Pine & Brass Fittings From 1920s
Corner Cabinet In Solid Pine & Brass Fittings From 1920s

Corner Cabinet In Solid Pine & Brass Fittings From 1920s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique corner cabinet from the 1920s made of solid pine wood with original brass fittings. — Period: 1920s — Material: Solid pine wood, brass fittings — Type: Corner cabinet — Dime...

Category

1920s Danish Other Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Native American Washo Basket
Native American Washo Basket

Native American Washo Basket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Native American Washo basket in very good condition. Great form and patina.

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Monumental 19th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique Austria Decoration Item
Monumental 19th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique Austria Decoration Item

Monumental 19th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique Austria Decoration Item

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Found in Vienna Austria at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector or just as decoration item. Very good condition, made of wood and...

Category

Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bronze Dog Book Ends / Pair
Bronze Dog Book Ends / Pair

Bronze Dog Book Ends / Pair

$716Sale Price / set|20% Off

Bronze Dog Book Ends / Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of bronze dog book ends are in fine condition with a nice patina. They are in very good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

19Thc Decorated Cowden & Wilcox 3 Gal. Crock with Cherries
19Thc Decorated Cowden & Wilcox 3 Gal. Crock with Cherries

19Thc Decorated Cowden & Wilcox 3 Gal. Crock with Cherries

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This three gallon stone ware crock with decorated cherries is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The maker is Cowden & Wilcox and is signed on the front abov...

Category

Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Amish Bars Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania
Amish Bars Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania

Amish Bars Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20th century Hand Sewn Amish bars crib quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in cotton and finely quilted. This cool most unusual colors Amish crib quilt is in great condition. T...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Unknown folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown folk art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown folk art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1,446 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 51 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original folk art by Unknown were created in the folk art style in north america during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $75 and can go as high as $52,726, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $978.

Questions About Unknown Folk Art

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