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Folk Art For Sale
Antique Boule Set, Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boule balls underwent significant developmen...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Olive
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Trapunto Sails
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie, circa 1860, a sailor's folk art woolwork picture of a British frigate with white trapunto sails, the ensign of the White Fleet at the stern, and the fle...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A large one-of-a-kind European antique hand carved polychrome painted silver-gilt religious altar niche with beautifully aged warm distressed patina.
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Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint, Glass
American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern
Located in grand Lancy, CH
American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Andean Peruvian Fine Large Manta Cloth South American Textiles Decor
Located in London, GB
Vintage Andean Peruvian Manta Cloth South American Vintage Textiles.
A very fine Vintage Manta cloth from the High Andes region of Peru Woven in came-lid fibre (Llama wool )beautiful...
Category
1960s Indonesian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
A vintage statue of a Swabian hallic country pig. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue is made ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Marroquin Arab 1870 Koummya Dagger With Sheath In Wood Silver And Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Marroquin forged steel dagger with sheath.
Beautiful koummya dagger with a sheath from the region of Morocco, circa 1870. The blade was created with forged steel, mounted in wood an...
Category
1870s Moroccan Islamic Antique Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Steel
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner ...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Staff Top Hoe with 3 Turtles, Ghana
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ashanti cast bronze ceremonial staff top in the shape of a hoe with 3 cast turtles, from Ghana.
It is in good condition with a deep patina and polish from traditional use, appropria...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Signed Portrait Painting, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the second half of the 20th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting a portrait of an elderly beggar with plate and jug of good pictorial quality. Painting si...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Antique Swedish Hand-Painted Decorative Three-Panel Glass Screen
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Antique Swedish Hand-Painted Decorative Three-Panel Glass Screen
Exquisite antique Swedish hand-painted decorative three-panel screen. Crafted with finely carved and intricately det...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Ushabti for Imenmes
Located in London, GB
A mummiform ushabti in blue faience. Four registers of hieroglyphic characters are painted around the lower half of the ushabti, with a vertical column of hieroglyphs in the centre o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Faience
Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wooden Wabi Sabi Root bowl from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Ford Falcon Friction C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Ford Falcon Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car C1960. In excellent vintage condition with minimal, if any wear. Came from a large lot of toys that were properly wrapped up...
Category
1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Small Swedish Folk Art Painted Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish allmoge folk art painted little box with a combination lock most probably from the region of Dalarna in central Sweden. Hand carved and origi...
Category
1920s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief
Located in New York, NY
A vintage opal Indian head carving, weighing 32.10 carats, featuring an intricate piece of lapidary artistry. Crafted from opal, a gemstone known for its iridescent play of colors, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art
Materials
Opal
Vintage Black and White Highway One Road Sign, Enamel on Metal, Oversize
By US Government Printing Office
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage American road sign for Highway One has a striking graphic impact in look, texture and size. Measures 2 feet x 2 feet and has definitely seen some usage. Great patina and most...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Enamel, Sheet Metal
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Cabinet Circa 1810 Circa
Measurements: H. 185 cm – L. 120 (129 at the frames) cm – D. 46 (51 at the frames) cm
Period: approximately 1810
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
De...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Rustic Antique Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Mid-Century Prison Art Box from Cigarette Packs
Located in Forney, TX
A rare vintage prison art box, mid-20th century, colorful round folk art box with removable lid, handmade from a large tin can and cigarette packs.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Vintage Hand Stitched Crib Quilt in Red, Green, Peach, Blue Framed as Wall Art
Located in Barrington, IL
17.5” x 18.5” x. .1” Charming vintage hand stitched small quilt depicting a house in red, peach, green blue, and ivory from the mid 1900s. The quilt is beautifully mounted and is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Art Glass, Hardwood
Antique Blue Chinese Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Chinese pictorial throw-size rug
Measures: 2'8' x 5'.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1950s
A vintage barber shop children chair. With rotatable height adjustment and a wooden horse head which is attached to the front of...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Southern Quilt in Wedding Ring Pattern in Pale Green, Ivory, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Early 20th century hand-stitched southern quilt top from SE United States most likely North Carolina. It has a “Double Wedding Ring” quilt pattern set on a lime green background w...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Lacquered Wood Bowls 19th Century Asian Antiques 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair Japanese Lacquered Wood Bowls 19th Century Meiji
Beautiful and elegant example of Japanese lacquer ware with and gold gilt, Rice bowls with leaf motives in gold
Circa / 19t...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Traditional 19th century painted kitchen rack
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Traditional 19th century painted kitchen rack circa 1880.
Beautiful piece of rustic european woodenware from hungary.
This piece when fixed to the wall was originally used for stor...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
A pair wonderful inlayed nutwood chairs decorated with inlayed and painted sceneries depicting chamois, goat, hare, hunter, ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modernist Welded Rebar / Steel And Animal Bone Abstract Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Welded Rebar / Steel And Animal Bone Abstract Sculpture .. Amazing use of space, Well executed,, balanced.. Artist unknown.Purchased from estate filled with high end art an...
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful pendant made out of 3 different Shell species,
from Papua-New-Guinea from the 1960 ies,
the shells have a good and old patina and shine,
the pendant was used during ceremon...
Category
1960s Papua New Guinean Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Shell
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
A rare paper mache Mickey Mouse with bobble head manufactured ca. 1930s. With stamp on the base: "Made with the consent of Walt...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Large Oil Paint on Masonite Surrealist Abstract Painting signed Adolphus "66
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 54" x 54" Oil on Masonite Surrealist Abstract Painting signed Adolphus "66... Amazing use of colors.. space,, Modernism,, abstraction,, surreal. Show-stopper for sure,, Statem...
Category
1960s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Superb Large Antique South Indian dowry box Interior Design Décor
Located in London, GB
A Superb Large Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box
This Fine example shows a vast amount of patinated brass ornamentation decoration . internally there is one sub division. The m...
Category
1880s Indian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Plains Tribe American Flag Motif Ceremonial Beadwork Strips
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 4 Plains Tribe American Flag Motif Ceremonial Beadwork Strips
USA, Circa 1900s
A rare collection of four Plains Tribe American Flag motif ceremonial beadwork strips, dating b...
Category
20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beads
Original Fashion Design Illustration Watercolor Painting Laura Ashley Designer
Located in Cirencester, GB
Original fashion design illustration
by Roz Jennings, British
watercolor and ink on card, unframed
size: 12 x 8.25 inches
condition: very good
A beautifully colorful and chara...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Oil Painting by Arne Heuser, 1966
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Oil Painting by Arne Heuser, 1966
Additional Information:
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Dimensions (W x H): 98 x 148 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition, with signs of usage
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Travel Set Wicker Backgammon Set, 1960s
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful wicker portable backgammon board. Brass hardware and wooden frame completely wrapped in wicker. Brown felt interior and brown and cream triangles for gameplay. Board includ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Late 20th Century Pastry Shop Sign Patisserie Fine Pies and Pastries
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 20th century reproduction wood hand-painted pastry shop sign Patisserie Fine Pies and Pastries. This is a fun colorful sign perfect for any home or bu...
Category
Late 20th Century English Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Station Wagon C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Japanese tin litho toy car from the mid to late fifties. A Chevrolet Station Wagon in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, practically unplayed with. Friction mot...
Category
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Azeri Arts & Crafts Turkey Hand Knotted Large Rug, 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rug made in Turkey, circa 1980.
Hand knotted Azeri 218 x 280.
Category
1980s Turkish Heriz Serapi Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
A large garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1920s. The gnome has a pipe and an walking stick in his hands. Good used vintage co...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Neo Classical Bronze Statue of Hebe The Greek Goddess of Youth A handsome piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Neo Classical Bronze Statue of Hebe The Greek Goddess of Youth
A handsome piece made in bronze and is set on a square plinth, the statue is fully 3 dimensional and looks very attra...
Category
19th Century Classical Greek Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Poker Game Set
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate the poker nights with the exclusive Poker set, housed in a luxurious wooden box with a magnetic closure lid. Crafted entirely from genuine calf leather, this professional set...
Category
2010s Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century figurine is hand-carved of bone to depict an Indian soldier holding a musket rifle. Modeled after Sowar cavalrymen who served under the British East India Com...
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Bone, Paint
Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Copper, brass and aluminium Toucan on a hoop hanging stand by Sergio Bustamante, circa 1960.
Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. He began with paintings and papier ...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
21st Pet Bowl Small in Wood & Calf Leather
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A rigid structure fully covered with premium calf leather with removable and washable stainless steel bowls. Our Pet bowls are available in two sizes.
A brand new collection designe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Cufflinks
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Cufflinks
A pair Bavarian cufflinks from the middle of the 20th century. A beautiful piece of historical Bavarian folk art jewelry, a re...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Silver
20thc Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow. This is made from a saddle blanket weaving. The backing is a brown cotton linen. The insert is down & feather insert.
Category
2010s American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Industrial Art Deco 'Bar' Illuminated Glass Sign, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated directional sign made in England. c.1920.
Original black painted brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass deep etched with ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Small Moroccan "Boucherouite" or Azilal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Small Moroccan "Boucherouite" or Azilal rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven with cut-up pieces of fabric from old clothes, etc. - boucherouite means rag or t...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
69th Battery Royal Field Artillery Framed Commemorative Embroidery
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
69th Battery Royal Field Artillery Framed Commemorative Embroidery
A stunning piece, in fine detail applied and embroidered tapestry, showing the counties and campaigns from 1855 ...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook
By Black Forest
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, stunning, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, whip hooks which has the original paint
This is a fine exa...
Category
1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection American Hooked Scatter Size Rug dated 1938
Located in New York, NY
An American hooked mini square-size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
Details
rug no. j3878
size 2' 6" x 3' 3"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
Category
20th Century Congolese Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Contemporary unique pool table in American Walnut (customisable) by Tim Vranken
Located in 1204, CH
Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture designer who focuses on solid, handmade furniture. Throughout his designs the use of pure materials and honest natural processes are paramount. The...
Category
2010s Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Antique European Carved & Painted Folk Art Table Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Charming antique Scandinavian folk art tables.
These have an old world feel to them.
Hand carved with painted floral design.
Not signed or marked. Approx circa 1930's or earlier.
24...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
21st Century Euclide Coffee Table in Wood & Calf Leather
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new collection joined the Pinetti family.
Euclide with its geometric look is an elegant side table crafted with wood structure and entirely covered in recycled leather. This lovel...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Turner, William Lakin - Original Oil on Canvas - Applethwaite, Underskiddaw
Located in Heathfield, GB
A fine original oil on canvas by William Lakin Turner (b. 1865 – d. 1936)
Turner was born to George Turner, a fine artist known as the Derbyshire Constable, and his wife Eliza.
Wil...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Two Carved Mayan Deity Limestone Architectural Carvings or Elements
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two carved Mayan deity limestone architectural carvings or / elements, 19th century or older
The larger measures 7" W x 5.5" H x 4.5" D with a 2.5" protrusion
The smaller measures ...
Category
19th Century Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Limestone
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
A pair wonderful inlayed nutwood chairs decorated with inlayed and painted sceneries depicting chamois, goat, hare, hunter, ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
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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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
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Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.
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