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Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Wrought Iron Candleholder, circa 1930
Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Wrought Iron Candleholder, circa 1930

Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Wrought Iron Candleholder, circa 1930

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient wrought iron candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...

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1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Applique Quilt with Swag Border
Antique Applique Quilt with Swag Border

Antique Applique Quilt with Swag Border

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing autumn leaf applique quilt is in pristine condition and has a very unusual swag border. It comes to us from Southern Ohio from the family -mother that made the quilt. Th...

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

African Carved Wood "Tree of Life" Sculpture
African Carved Wood "Tree of Life" Sculpture

African Carved Wood "Tree of Life" Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful, impressively sized and elaborately carved "Tree of Life" sculpture from Tanzania, Africa. These carvings are created from a single piece of wood and feature "Ujamma" or ...

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19th Century Tanzanian Tribal Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Curious Grandpa" head resembles a man with white hair and curious facial expression, sadly the ...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Black Forest Rabbit Bunny Hunt Hunting Trophy Bag Wall Catchall Antique, 1890s
Black Forest Rabbit Bunny Hunt Hunting Trophy Bag Wall Catchall Antique, 1890s

Black Forest Rabbit Bunny Hunt Hunting Trophy Bag Wall Catchall Antique, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Rare antique large German metal hunt scene on a wooden wall plaque trophy depicting a Rabbit, a dog and a bag with a champagne bottle. Wonderful Trophy of the Hunt for your Black For...

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1890s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Swallow Nest Black Forest Catchall Holder Wall Mount Antique Folk Art 1900s
Swallow Nest Black Forest Catchall Holder Wall Mount Antique Folk Art 1900s

Swallow Nest Black Forest Catchall Holder Wall Mount Antique Folk Art 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A lovely catchall made of hand carved wood, made in the black forest area in Germany. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked. A nice addition to your collect...

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century

Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century

Located in CA, CA

With a beautiful dark patina, this early 20th century wooden mask shows a naturalistic human face, flattened, with the forehead, open mouth and stylised teeth in light relief; the ri...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th C Iron Chicago Trains
19th C Iron Chicago Trains

19th C Iron Chicago Trains

$716Sale Price / set|20% Off

19th C Iron Chicago Trains

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of cast iron trains marked Chicago Rook Island & Pacific R. R. Good condition.

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model

Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! So...

Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century Cowden Wilcox Decorated Stoneware Jug
19th Century Cowden Wilcox Decorated Stoneware Jug

19th Century Cowden Wilcox Decorated Stoneware Jug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine blue 19th century decorated stoneware two gallon Cowden & Wilcox jug is in fine condition. This heavy flower design is quite unusual. Condition is mint. This was made in Ha...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Firehouse Windsor Armchairs
19th Century Firehouse Windsor Armchairs

19th Century Firehouse Windsor Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of natural surface Firehouse Windsor chairs are in good sturdy condition. They are the look of the 18th century Windsor chair rail chairs f...

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Moroccan Leather Rectangular Pouf in Red and Black
Vintage Moroccan Leather Rectangular Pouf in Red and Black

Vintage Moroccan Leather Rectangular Pouf in Red and Black

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage red and black hand tooled leather Moroccan ottoman. Rectangular shape pouf in red and black leather embroidered with black and white silk threads. Handcrafted by skil...

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Leather

19thc Pennsylvania Log Cabin Quilt
19thc Pennsylvania Log Cabin Quilt

19thc Pennsylvania Log Cabin Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc fancy calico fabric log cabin quilt. This barn raising quilt is in fine condition.

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane

19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine 19th c patinaed eagle weather vane was found in New England. The iron base is a custom made stand. The condition is very good on this ear...

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

Large Moroccan Glazed Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy Turquoise Writing Fez
Large Moroccan Glazed Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy Turquoise Writing Fez

Large Moroccan Glazed Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy Turquoise Writing Fez

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is call...

Category

20th Century Moroccan Islamic Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

19Thc Postage Stamp Chain Mounted Crib Quilt
19Thc Postage Stamp Chain Mounted Crib Quilt

19Thc Postage Stamp Chain Mounted Crib Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19Thc postage stamp Irish chain crib quilt is in fine condition and mounted on stretcher frame.It was found in Pennsylvania and is in red chain on a buttery yellow ground.

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Deer Head with Glass Eyes, 19th Century
Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Deer Head with Glass Eyes, 19th Century

Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Deer Head with Glass Eyes, 19th Century

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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

Category

Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

20Thc Antique Quilt, Hole in The Barn Door Quilt
20Thc Antique Quilt, Hole in The Barn Door Quilt

20Thc Antique Quilt, Hole in The Barn Door Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fun hole in the barn door pattern quilt is in butter cup yellow and mint green colors.The condition is very good and mint.These fun spring colors are really wonderful.Notice the...

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Folky Hand Carved & Painted Decoy
Folky Hand Carved & Painted Decoy

Folky Hand Carved & Painted Decoy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This hand carved & painted decoy from New England. Fine original painted with a great patina.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Navajo Saddle Blanket Bolster Pillows
Pair of Navajo Saddle Blanket Bolster Pillows

Pair of Navajo Saddle Blanket Bolster Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These saddle blanket weaving's have red stars pattern in the end corner of each pillow. There are two pairs in inventory. The backing is in a black cotton linen. Condition is very go...

Category

1930s American Native American Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19Thc Hand Carved Gentleman Sculpture / Whirlygig
19Thc Hand Carved Gentleman Sculpture / Whirlygig

19Thc Hand Carved Gentleman Sculpture / Whirlygig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing 19thc hand carved sculpture of a gentleman with a top hat and rotating arms.This is a very early carving from the Southern states of the mid 19thc.

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Spanish hand painted Retablo Art
Spanish hand painted Retablo Art

Spanish hand painted Retablo Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Retablo is a devotional painting, especially a small popular or folk art one using iconography derived from traditional Catholic church art. Depicting a Saint and a child painted o...

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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Collection of Four Pueblo Ceremonial Indian Drums
Collection of Four Pueblo Ceremonial Indian Drums

Collection of Four Pueblo Ceremonial Indian Drums

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Four native American Ceremonial Drums Largest Drum - 15 high x 12 diameter Second Largest - 8 diameter x 10 high Third Largest - 6 high 4 diameter smallest drum - 3 high x 2...

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Middle Eastern Dallah Islamic Arabic Brass Coffee Pot
Middle Eastern Dallah Islamic Arabic Brass Coffee Pot

Middle Eastern Dallah Islamic Arabic Brass Coffee Pot

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Middle Eastern traditional Arabian brass Dallah coffee pot. Islamic Arabian Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased Moorish brass with riveted brass finish an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Omani Islamic Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Green Drip-Glazed Ceramic Bowl  Vintage Mid-Century Studio Pottery Pot
Antique Green Drip-Glazed Ceramic Bowl  Vintage Mid-Century Studio Pottery Pot

Antique Green Drip-Glazed Ceramic Bowl Vintage Mid-Century Studio Pottery Pot

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Add a soulful touch of Mediterranean charm to your space with this hand-thrown Italian ceramic bowl, masterfully crafted in the Puglia region. This vintage drip-glazed bowl features ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Clay, Paint

1930s Broken Star Patriotic Quilt
1930s Broken Star Patriotic Quilt

1930s Broken Star Patriotic Quilt

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

1930s Broken Star Patriotic Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This finely quilted and pieced broken star quilt is in fine condition. It’s most unusual with the pink trailing color. Really works well with the red...

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Ceramic Egg Shape Native American Hand Decorated Seed Pots, Set of 2
Antique Ceramic Egg Shape Native American Hand Decorated Seed Pots, Set of 2

Antique Ceramic Egg Shape Native American Hand Decorated Seed Pots, Set of 2

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of ceramic egg shape Native American seed pots. Each pot is ovular and egg-like in shape and features a small hole at the base of each pot. Pots like these were used to store ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Stylized Art Deco, , W P A Bronze, , Woman bust, signed
Stylized Art Deco, , W P A Bronze, , Woman bust, signed

Stylized Art Deco, , W P A Bronze, , Woman bust, signed

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stylized Art Deco,,W P A Bronze,,Woman bust, signed but wasn't able to identify? Powerful image! Extremely well executed.. I believe it is German..

Category

1930s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Ohio
19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Ohio

19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Ohio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc velvet crazy quilt with embroidery and ties. This quilt is in pristine condition. The backing is a blue calico backing with ties.

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Velvet

Signed Dated Patriotic American Flag Painting
Signed Dated Patriotic American Flag Painting

Signed Dated Patriotic American Flag Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Signed B. Donahue and dated 1969 Patriotic Flag painting. On the left side a cemetery honoring fallen heroes in war. To the Right of the flag is a seemi...

Category

1960s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Early Original Painted Shore Bird on Wood Base
Early Original Painted Shore Bird on Wood Base

Early Original Painted Shore Bird on Wood Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine early 20th century original painted and carved shore bird on wood log base. The bird has a coat of wax or something like varnished.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19Thc Flying Geese Quilt
19Thc Flying Geese Quilt

19Thc Flying Geese Quilt

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

19Thc Flying Geese Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc flying geese or birds in flight quilt in bars format. This quilt is made from such amazing calico and bandana fabrics. The condition is mint with mi...

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Lady Blessingtons Sailors Donation Momento Plaque
Lady Blessingtons Sailors Donation Momento Plaque

Lady Blessingtons Sailors Donation Momento Plaque

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Repro trade sign from New England with a weather protector varnish for bad weather protection.Wired for hanging inside or outside.

Category

Late 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Highly Decorative 19th Century European Italian Cleaver, Kitchen Utensil
Highly Decorative 19th Century European Italian Cleaver, Kitchen Utensil

Highly Decorative 19th Century European Italian Cleaver, Kitchen Utensil

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique 19th century European cleaver. Made from hand-wrought iron with wood handle. Great as a graphic wall decoration. Found at an estate sale in Bolzano; Italy. Nice to display wi...

Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Copper Stag Sculpture Signed & Dated Cushing & Company
Copper Stag Sculpture Signed & Dated Cushing & Company

Copper Stag Sculpture Signed & Dated Cushing & Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This very folky hand crafted stag sculpture is signed Cushing & dated 1955 not sure if that's a date or a makers number.This stag has an amazing untouched surface ! Fantastic wall art.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Copper

19thc Original Painted Game  Board From New England
19thc Original Painted Game  Board From New England

19thc Original Painted Game Board From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original mustard painted on a black painted base trimmed in red pin striped.The condition is very good and a undisturbed surface.

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Paint

20Thc Canadian Goose Copper  Weather Vane on Mount
20Thc Canadian Goose Copper  Weather Vane on Mount

20Thc Canadian Goose Copper Weather Vane on Mount

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Copper & brass flying geese weather vane.This Canadian goose weather vane is a latter version of the 19thc weather vane.

Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Framed Hand Sewn Patriotic Sham Made from a Flag and Ship Ribbons
Framed Hand Sewn Patriotic Sham Made from a Flag and Ship Ribbons

Framed Hand Sewn Patriotic Sham Made from a Flag and Ship Ribbons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Great framed Folk Art sham with 48star flag and ship ribbons is a great patriotic item. The top left corner as well as the bottom right corner are scraps of a 48 star linen flag and in between them are ribbons of ships names that are sewn together in a collage. The American ships span three centuries of ships ribbons, from late 19th century to present day ships. As well as the "USS Utah" which was sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor. This great and proud sham is not only a great American item but is a Symbol of hope and unity throughout the ages. Serves better as a hanging Folk Art...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Plexiglass

19th Century Large Oval Papago Indian Basket
19th Century Large Oval Papago Indian Basket

19th Century Large Oval Papago Indian Basket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine papago Indian weaving basket isin good condition with minor wear on the top trim area in two spots. See pics. This is quite unusual the oval shape.

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Hemp

1930s Czechoslovak Art Deco Men’s Travel Shaving Kit in Leather Case
1930s Czechoslovak Art Deco Men’s Travel Shaving Kit in Leather Case

1930s Czechoslovak Art Deco Men’s Travel Shaving Kit in Leather Case

Located in Praha, CZ

A rare and stylish Art Deco men’s travel shaving set, produced in Czechoslovakia circa the 1930s. The kit is presented in its original textured leather case and includes a selection ...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Chrome

19thc Sponge Ware Butter Crock With Lid
19thc Sponge Ware Butter Crock With Lid

19thc Sponge Ware Butter Crock With Lid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Butter Crock in sponge ware with Lid. lid Sits inside of the bowl. Wonderful deeper blues contrast to the white background. Great age and great wear from use. butter crock 6....

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Small Shell Encrusted Owl, Philippines
Small Shell Encrusted Owl, Philippines

Small Shell Encrusted Owl, Philippines

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A small shell encrusted owl created by hand from seashells. This piece depicts a bird, sitting upon a perch, with small eyes and plumage decorated from different color seashells. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Shell

19thc Runner Rag Rug
19thc Runner Rag Rug

19thc Runner Rag Rug

$716Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Runner Rag Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand woven runner rug is in fine condition and has been prof. cleaned and is ready for your home.The fringe is in good condition as well.

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Bogolan Mud Cloth from Mali, Cotton, Tribal Design
Handwoven Bogolan Mud Cloth from Mali, Cotton, Tribal Design

Handwoven Bogolan Mud Cloth from Mali, Cotton, Tribal Design

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handwoven Bogolan mud cloth textile from Mali, Africa, Bambara. It is a handwoven tribal cotton fabric traditionally dyed with fermented mud. Woven Afr...

Category

20th Century Malian Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Mughal Moorish Gold and Red Embroidered Leather Shoes
Mughal Moorish Gold and Red Embroidered Leather Shoes

Mughal Moorish Gold and Red Embroidered Leather Shoes

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Amazing vintage Moorish Middle Eastern gold and red leather embroidered shoes. Ceremonial Royal leather wedding slippers, embroidered with gold thread. Aladdin, Ali Baba Arabic geni...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Rug
Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Rug

Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Rug

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This hand Woven Navajo Indian weaving rug is most unusual with the circles and geometric pattern almost looks Mid-Century Modern. The condition is very good.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Black Antique Danish Folk Art Tobacco, Tea Box with Sliding 'Door'
Black Antique Danish Folk Art Tobacco, Tea Box with Sliding 'Door'

Black Antique Danish Folk Art Tobacco, Tea Box with Sliding 'Door'

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This personalized tramp / Folk Art tobacco box has two Chambers. One for waste tobacco/tea and one for unused. It is made from repurposed wood from Old Danish cigar containers. It ha...

Category

1890s Danish Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Talavera Pitcher Ceramic Glazed Vase Handcrafted in Spain
Talavera Pitcher Ceramic Glazed Vase Handcrafted in Spain

Talavera Pitcher Ceramic Glazed Vase Handcrafted in Spain

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Glazed polychrome ceramic Talavera pitcher or flower vase with blue, green and white design. Hand painted Talavera ceramic pitcher, handcrafted by skilled artisans in Spain in the P...

Category

20th Century Spanish Moorish Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Hand-Crafted Postage Stamp Quilt, Adirondack Style, USA
19th Century Hand-Crafted Postage Stamp Quilt, Adirondack Style, USA

19th Century Hand-Crafted Postage Stamp Quilt, Adirondack Style, USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C Postage stamp crib quilt on a stretcher. This is wired on top and the side.

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Signed Early 19th Century Silhouette of Colonial Gentleman
Signed Early 19th Century Silhouette of Colonial Gentleman

Signed Early 19th Century Silhouette of Colonial Gentleman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Silhouette portrays the 19th century colonial gentleman plantation owner. This item has been well taken care of and has minor wear consistent with its age. This item is signed o...

Category

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

Materials

Paper, Wood, Glass

Traditional Ethnic Woven Ajat Basket Borneo Indonesia
Traditional Ethnic Woven Ajat Basket Borneo Indonesia

Traditional Ethnic Woven Ajat Basket Borneo Indonesia

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handmade ethnic aged Borneo Ajat basket made from natural Rattan. Motifs of Burung Kenyalang / Hornbill Bird. Traditional ethnic Borneo woven natural organic fiber rattan basket A ...

Category

1950s Indonesian Folk Art Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Geometric Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillow
Geometric Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillow

Geometric Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large eye dazzler bolster pillow has a black cotton linen backing. This brown and grey with black trim eye dazzler is in good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Native American Black Pottery Bowl
Early 20th Century Native American Black Pottery Bowl

Early 20th Century Native American Black Pottery Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Native American Indian pot or bowl has a very unusual geometric design. The condition is very good with wear consistent from age and use to the base.

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Handcrafted Natural Coastal Sea Shell Encrusted Anchor Wall Hanging
Handcrafted Natural Coastal Sea Shell Encrusted Anchor Wall Hanging

Handcrafted Natural Coastal Sea Shell Encrusted Anchor Wall Hanging

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A natural hand-crafted sea shell encrusted anchor wall hanging. Created from wood, this piece is in the shape of a boat anchor, and features applied natural sea shells of all colors....

Category

20th Century American Victorian Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows, Pair
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows, Pair

Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These black and white with a grey ground are so unusual for Navajo weaving's. These pillows have a black cotton linen backing. The condition are pristine. Sold as a pair.

Category

1940s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Linen, Wool

Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s
Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s

Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s

Located in Vienna, Austria

What a wonderful discovery, rare Pierrot doll faces from the 1920s . All three pieces are in very good condition with minor age related flaws. These fabri...

Category

1920s French Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Textile

Rare 19th Century Sponge Ware Luncheon and Dinner Plates, Set 12 Pieces
Rare 19th Century Sponge Ware Luncheon and Dinner Plates, Set 12 Pieces

Rare 19th Century Sponge Ware Luncheon and Dinner Plates, Set 12 Pieces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 19th century matching set of six sponge ware luncheon plates 8.5" in. diameter all in mint condition. Set of six sponge ware dinner plates 9" diameter all in mint condition. Sol...

Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.