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Folk Art For Sale
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting, 1680
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the 17th century. Artwork oil on canvas depicting a religious subject, Delivery of the rosary to Saint Dominic of Guzmán, of good pictorial quality. Pai...
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1680s Italian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting, 1680
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting, 1680

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting, 1680

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Pair Inuit Seal and Whale Scrimshaw Walrus Ivory Tusks
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of antique Alaskan walrus tusks with scrimshaw decoration, one with three different whales the other with three different seals. Alaska, United States Length: 29.5 Inches. ...
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Early 1900s American Tribal Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bone

Pair Inuit Seal and Whale Scrimshaw Walrus Ivory Tusks
Pair Inuit Seal and Whale Scrimshaw Walrus Ivory Tusks

Pair Inuit Seal and Whale Scrimshaw Walrus Ivory Tusks

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Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010
By A. Andreucci, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
A modern interpretation of the iconic game of chess, our Nelson chess set will delight generations of players or collectors. Artisan crafted from Corno Italiano and crowned with pall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010
Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010

Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010

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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)
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20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL PAPER PEINT WITH VENUS
Located in Firenze, FI
Wonderful papier peint painted in lean tempera on paper, applied on canvas, with carved wooden frame, painted with tempera and gold paste. The papier peint represents Venus as if she...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint, Paper

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL PAPER PEINT WITH VENUS
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL PAPER PEINT WITH VENUS

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL PAPER PEINT WITH VENUS

Mid-Century Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Mirror

Mid-Century Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Mid-Century Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

Mid-Century Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

Chaffinch 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...
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1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chaffinch Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Chaffinch Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Chaffinch Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

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, accented by a dusty pea...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt
C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt

C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Rough Seas
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Rough Seas, Circa 1875 The British sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard view of a three-masted Royal Navy ship flying the ...
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Textile, Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Rough Seas
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Rough Seas

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Rough Seas

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

Woodpecker Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s
Woodpecker Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s

Woodpecker Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s

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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

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

New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

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...
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19th Century English Other Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

English 19th Century Painting of Racing Pigeons
English 19th Century Painting of Racing Pigeons

English 19th Century Painting of Racing Pigeons

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. .
Category

20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Fine Long Vintage Native American graduated Navajo Silver bead Necklace 30 inch
Fine Long Vintage Native American graduated Navajo Silver bead Necklace 30 inch

Fine Long Vintage Native American graduated Navajo Silver bead Necklace 30 inch

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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

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

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

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...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Birch

Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850
Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850

Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850

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Early 20th Century Antique High Wheel Bicycle
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous high wheeler bicycle, I believe from the Early 20th century circa 1920s. It seems to be a size smaller than a Penny Farthing and larger than a chil...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Antique High Wheel Bicycle
Early 20th Century Antique High Wheel Bicycle

Early 20th Century Antique High Wheel Bicycle

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Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Latin American Antiques Art
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima Ancient Mexico C 200 BC –400 AD A attractive seated Colima dog v...
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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Latin American Antiques Art
Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Latin American Antiques Art

Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Latin American Antiques Art

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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...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Large Hooked Rug with a Seated Cat, ca 1880-1910
Large Hooked Rug with a Seated Cat, ca 1880-1910

Large Hooked Rug with a Seated Cat, ca 1880-1910

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...
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Early 1800s Austrian Directoire Antique Folk Art

Materials

Fir

Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe
Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe

Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe

"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
By Houghton Mifflin & Co.
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Paper

"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill

"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill

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

Extraordinary Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s
Extraordinary Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s

Extraordinary Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s

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

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

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...
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20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945
Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945

Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945

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...
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1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Crossbill Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Crossbill Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Crossbill Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

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...
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Early 1800s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809
German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809

German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809

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

Blue Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Blue Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Blue Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

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

Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850
Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850

Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Akstafa Kazak Rug - 19th C. Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Akstafa Kazak Rug - 19th C. Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Akstafa Kazak Rug - 19th C. Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

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

Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy
Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy

Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy

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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...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carpenter’s Workbench – Early 20th-Century Oak and Ash Worktable
Antique French Carpenter’s Workbench – Early 20th-Century Oak and Ash Worktable

Antique French Carpenter’s Workbench – Early 20th-Century Oak and Ash Worktable

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3L Shatranj Chess Set by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
3L Shatranj chess set by Madheke Dimensions: W 54.8 D 54.8 H 9.5 cm Materials: Leather, Metal, Wood Inspired by the Bentley 3-Litre, the 3L Shatranj pays homage to the engineeri...
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2010s Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Nickel

3L Shatranj Chess Set by Madheke
3L Shatranj Chess Set by Madheke

3L Shatranj Chess Set by Madheke

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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

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s

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...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

Antique Vintage Rustic Bird Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Vintage Rustic Bird Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target A superb original steel fairground shooting target. A one off folk art piece of nostalgic fairground fun. It is useab...
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Mid-20th Century English Rustic Folk Art

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique Vintage Rustic Bird Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target
Antique Vintage Rustic Bird Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target

Antique Vintage Rustic Bird Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target

Stoneware Chess Game, Andrée Hirlet, Paris c. 1960
By Andrée Hirlet-Albrieux
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional achievement in modeled stoneware with great attention to details giving each piece an intrinsic decorative value. Handwritten signature on the back of the chessboard. M...
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1960s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Stoneware Chess Game, Andrée Hirlet, Paris c. 1960
Stoneware Chess Game, Andrée Hirlet, Paris c. 1960

Stoneware Chess Game, Andrée Hirlet, Paris c. 1960

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...
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse

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...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace
Located in London, GB
Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Turquoise Coral Necklace A beautiful necklace of Tibetan Turquoise beads interspersed with natural red coral and silver beads with silver clasp Period 2nd ...
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20th Century Tibetan Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace
Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace

Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace

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...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint

Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint

Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian late 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 cent...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1890s
Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1890s

Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1890s

Cute 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

Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Marble Solitaire Game Hardwood Board with 34 old Glass swirl Marbles, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Marble Solitaire game, having a very good hardwood board and a complete set of 34 glass swirl marbles, all dating to the first half of the 20th century. The circular ...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Marble Solitaire Game Hardwood Board with 34 old Glass swirl Marbles, Circa 1930
Marble Solitaire Game Hardwood Board with 34 old Glass swirl Marbles, Circa 1930

Marble Solitaire Game Hardwood Board with 34 old Glass swirl Marbles, Circa 1930

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 ...
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Early 20th Century New Zealand Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian
Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian

Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian

19th Century Middle Eastern Copper and Silver Ve
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Middle Eastern Copper and Silver Vessel with copper chain handle. Richly decorated with hand-hammered peacocks and Arabic lettering. A captivating 19th-century Middle E...
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19th Century Persian Moorish Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Silver, Copper

19th Century Middle Eastern Copper and Silver Ve
19th Century Middle Eastern Copper and Silver Ve

19th Century Middle Eastern Copper and Silver Ve

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...
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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Clay

Pre Columbian Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America
Pre Columbian Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America

Pre Columbian Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America

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...
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19th Century Unknown Pre-Columbian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Pre-Columbian Moche Erotic Vessel
Pre-Columbian Moche Erotic Vessel

Pre-Columbian Moche Erotic Vessel

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Vintage Italian Lapiz Lazuli Chess Board 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embark on a journey of opulence with our Vintage Italian Lapis Lazuli Chess Board, a striking piece from the 1980s. This exquisite chess board, meti...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Vintage Italian Lapiz Lazuli Chess Board 1980s
Vintage Italian Lapiz Lazuli Chess Board 1980s

Vintage Italian Lapiz Lazuli Chess Board 1980s

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1900s, Gilt Framed Madonna of the Chair Painting Print on Wood
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Germantown, MD
The Madonna Della Sedia commonly known as the Madonna of the chair is a painting by an Italian artist Raphael dating back to 1513 -1514. It is currently hou...
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood

1900s, Gilt Framed Madonna of the Chair Painting Print on Wood
1900s, Gilt Framed Madonna of the Chair Painting Print on Wood

1900s, Gilt Framed Madonna of the Chair Painting Print on Wood

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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...
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1970s Haitian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting
E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting

E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting

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 ...
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20th Century Unknown Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame
Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame

Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame

Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas'
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas' – Circa 1890 Discover the captivating history behind this early 20th-century metal hanging amulet, known as '...
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1890s Brazilian Tribal Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas'
Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas'

Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas'

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...
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Late 19th Century Welsh Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Slate

Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century
Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century

Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century

Young Male Nudes At Water Fall Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Young Male Nudes At A Forest Waterfall" Vibrant Colored Hand Painting A rare and unique oil painting by self taught outsider surrealist folk artist Gloria Antoinette Laposka (1922...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Young Male Nudes At Water Fall Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Young Male Nudes At Water Fall Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Young Male Nudes At Water Fall Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Pair of Stools Made in Wood in Dice Form
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Pair of Stools Made in Wood in Dice Form, circa 1970. Made in Mexico Fully restored. Ready to use as stools or side tables.
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1970s Mexican Other Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Stools Made in Wood in Dice Form
Pair of Stools Made in Wood in Dice Form

Pair of Stools Made in Wood in Dice Form

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...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art

Materials

Fir

Early 19th Light Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Early 19th Light Blue Floral Painted Cabinet

Early 19th Light Blue Floral Painted Cabinet

Double Sided Vintage Marlboro Light Up Cigarette Pack, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the perfect Americana statement piece to add interest to any interior. This incredible vintage advertising light up box by Marlboro is eye-catching showpiece. These lights we...
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1990s American Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Double Sided Vintage Marlboro Light Up Cigarette Pack, 1990s USA
Double Sided Vintage Marlboro Light Up Cigarette Pack, 1990s USA

Double Sided Vintage Marlboro Light Up Cigarette Pack, 1990s USA

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

Large Anri Carved Wooden Sculpture Last Supper By Osvaldo Moroder 1980s or older
Large Anri Carved Wooden Sculpture Last Supper By Osvaldo Moroder 1980s or older

Large Anri Carved Wooden Sculpture Last Supper By Osvaldo Moroder 1980s or older

Scrimshaw of whale tooth with whaler named Fox and engraved Greek vase 1850s
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth, datable to around the mid-19th century, of fine workmanship length cm 12.5, depicting on one side whaling ship with islands and birds in the ba...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bone

Scrimshaw of whale tooth with whaler named Fox and engraved Greek vase 1850s
Scrimshaw of whale tooth with whaler named Fox and engraved Greek vase 1850s

Scrimshaw of whale tooth with whaler named Fox and engraved Greek vase 1850s

1834 Alpine Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
1834 Alpine Floral Painted Cabinet Measurements: H. 170 cm – W. 100 (107 to the frames) cm – D. 53 (57 to the frames) cm Period: 1834 Origin: B...
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1830s German Neoclassical Antique Folk Art

Materials

Fir

1834 Alpine Floral Painted Cabinet
1834 Alpine Floral Painted Cabinet

1834 Alpine Floral Painted Cabinet

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...
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Pre-Columbian Chimu Avian vessel ancient south America Circa 10 -15th century AD
Pre-Columbian Chimu Avian vessel ancient south America Circa 10 -15th century AD

Pre-Columbian Chimu Avian vessel ancient south America Circa 10 -15th century AD

18th Century Oil on Canvas French Antique Painting Landscape with Dog, 1750
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique French painting from 18th century. Oil on canvas framework depicting landscape with hunting dogs with partridges of good pictorial quality. Painting of great measure and impa...
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1750s French Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Oil on Canvas French Antique Painting Landscape with Dog, 1750
18th Century Oil on Canvas French Antique Painting Landscape with Dog, 1750

18th Century Oil on Canvas French Antique Painting Landscape with Dog, 1750

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Solid Oak Workshop Workbench
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This workbench is a real work table. The base and the thick top are made of oak. The tray is pierced with holes for the « valet » (metal piece in the shape of a sign which is used t...
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1930s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Workshop Workbench
Solid Oak Workshop Workbench

Solid Oak Workshop Workbench

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"The Adoration of the Magi" Oil on Panel Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
"The Adoration of the Magi"oil on wooden panels painting depicting a religious scene.
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

"The Adoration of the Magi" Oil on Panel Painting
"The Adoration of the Magi" Oil on Panel Painting

"The Adoration of the Magi" Oil on Panel Painting

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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...
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1910s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
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

1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century American Navajo blanket rug Details rug no. r5834 size 1' 4" x 3' 1" (41 x 94 cm)
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket

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

Large Vintage Mexican Blue and Ivory Talavera Pottery Bowl
Large Vintage Mexican Blue and Ivory Talavera Pottery Bowl

Large Vintage Mexican Blue and Ivory Talavera Pottery Bowl

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...
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19th Century Seychellois Antique Folk Art

Materials

Coconut

Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor
Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor

Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor

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...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art

Materials

Fir

1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet
1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet

1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet

Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a spectacular specimen of a Vintage Blue Ridge Coral. Blue corals are some of the only corals to retain their color within their skeletons. They ar...
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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Coral

Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral
Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral

Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral

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...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs
Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs

Vintage Brionvega R126 Radiophonograph by Achille Castiglioni, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Brionvega RR126 Radiophonograph realized by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. The RR126 model was designed by the Castiglioni brothersin 1964, commissioned and then subs...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brionvega R126 Radiophonograph by Achille Castiglioni, 1980s
Vintage Brionvega R126 Radiophonograph by Achille Castiglioni, 1980s

Vintage Brionvega R126 Radiophonograph by Achille Castiglioni, 1980s

Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.

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A Giant Wedding Cake Has Us Looking at Portuguese Tiles in a New Light

At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.

Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster

The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.

Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns

Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.

Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art

The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.

The 13-Star American Flag Had More Variations Than You’d Think

Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.

Tramp Art, America’s Most Misunderstood Art Form, Is Trending in Interiors

Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.

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