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Style: Victorian
19th C Folk Art J.Wheatley Jones Oil on Board Dog & Interior "Inferno" 1887
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming oil on board painting of a pondering dog in a country house kitchen. Age related craquelure to the painted surface, the odd knock and abrasion to the gilt gesso frame. But...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Pine

19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 29 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire". France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepl...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

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 Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould An unusual piece of early 20th century theatrical costume, recently obtained from a Paris (France) theatre collection early...
Category

1920s French Vintage Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Antique Handcarved Lusterweibchen of an Angel ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handcarved Lusterweibchen of an Angel ca. 1900 A lovely antique lusterweibchen chandelier depicting a fanfare playing angel. The sculpture is made of wood with handpainted f...
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Wooden Carved Meermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Meermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900 An antique meermaid lusterweibchen with a hand carved and stained statue of a medieval lady with fish tail. Mounted on a pair of fallo...
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady ca. 1890 An antique lusterweibchen chandelier of a medieval patrician lady holding a handforged latern. The luster is made of wood with a handpainted finish and mounted on a large pair of deer antlers. It comes with handforged iron suspension. Manufactured in Germany around 1890. Very good condition, partly repainted, not electrified. A characteristic example of a lusterweibchen is a wooden female...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Renaissance Lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Renaissance Lady An antique lusterweibchen chandelier of a Renaissance lady holding a heraldig blazon. The luster is made of handcarved and...
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

The Holy Bible With An Abridgement Of The Commentaries Of Scott And Henry
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Holy Bible With An Abridgement Of The Commentaries Of Scott And Henry Bound in full navy Morocco with the covers displaying open-tooled bordering details, an indented central ti...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Gold Plate

19th Century Firedogs, Plain Andirons, Cast Iron, 30 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons in a plain design. France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace. They are also kn...
Category

19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire". France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepl...
Category

19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 44 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx. France, circa 1860. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Plain Design, Cast Iron, 42 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful plain pair of andirons. France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace. They are also know...
Category

19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Men, Cast Iron, 34 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with a bust of a man. France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace. The...
Category

19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century (Maybe 17th?) Tripod Pot Stand, Cast Iron, France
Located in Greven, DE
Antique pot rack, handmade of iron. France, 19th century / maybe 17th century. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. In the 19th century...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 40 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx. France, circa 1860. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

LOVELY PAIR OF ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE VICTORIAN JELLY MOULDS IN COPPEr
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this collectable pair of Victorian copper Jelly Moulds A very good looking and decorative pair, they can be used...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Copper

19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Plain Cast Iron, Brass Globe, 38 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons in a plain style with a brass globe on top. France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fi...
Category

19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign A rare double sided pharmacy trade sign, origins of France, dated to the early part of the 20th century, made from metal ...
Category

1920s Vintage Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Hand Crafted Rattan Rug Beater
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand made, hand woven Rattan Rug Beater... While fully functional and stable, this piece is also very decorative. Could be used as placement on a wall wi...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wire

19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Ornate Design, Cast Iron, 35 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with a plain globe decoration. France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firep...
Category

19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Plain Globe Andirons, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with a plain globe decoration. France, circa 1850. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fire...
Category

19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 39 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx. France, circa 1860. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Enthroned Figure, Cast Iron, 35 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful pair of andirons with throned figure. France, late 19th century. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepla...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Oriental Andirons, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with the shape of an oriental male bust. France, circa 1860. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Sailors Folk Art Naval Maritime Pen & Ink Chess Board
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather wonderful pen and ink on paper sailors chess board, with a aesthetically pleasing geometric pattern and with what appears to be Scottish castles, HMS Alert & Discovery. Hou...
Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Oak, Paper

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady ca. 1900 An antique lusterweibchen chandelier of a medieval patrician lady holding a heraldig blazon which features the bavarian colors an...
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Mi...
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Large Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Large Noah’s Ark A larger than usual example of an early 20th Century hand carved / painted pine Noah’s ark. With lifting roof and sectioned lifting central hul...
Category

1920s British Vintage Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Mermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Mermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900s An elaborate carved antique mermaid lusterweibchen with waving robe. The sculpture is made of handcarved and...
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Hand Painted Portrait Young Girl England C-1840
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely portrait of young Mary Jane Cotteril was made in England circa 1840. Her pose is straightforward, and her hair, styled in elegant ringlets, frames her youthful face, addi...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Paper

19th Century Travelling Marble Solitaire Game with 33 Handmade Clay Marbles
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an original and complete game of travelling marble solitaire from the 19th century with 33 old clay and stone marbles, circa 1870. This two-piece board has a fairly small di...
Category

19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Lady ca. 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Lady ca. 1920 A lovely antique lusterweibchen chandelier of a victorian noble lady holding a ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice
Located in London, GB
A collection of 19th century bone dice This collection of 19th century hand carved bone dice consists of 62 units of various shapes and sizes. With a few p...
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

English Sailor's Woolwork of a Second Rate Battleship with White Ensign
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship, Circa 1865-75. The sailor's woolie depicts a starboard side view of a second rate battleship flying the White ensign under sail. White se...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1880s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1880s A great antique chandelier featuring a medieval noble lady holding a heraldic blazon. The sculpture is made of handcarved a...
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Erwin Kettemann Landscape in the Tyrolean Alps, Oil on Canvas ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Erwin Kettemann Landscape in the Tyrolean Alps, Oil on Canvas ca. 1930 An original antique painting showing alpine meadows with moutains in ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Lady ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Lady ca. 1900 A lovely antique lusterweibchen chandelier of a Victorian noble lady holding a ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Gilt Wood Frame Oil / Canvas Wreath / Flower Still life Painting
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transport yourself to the elegance of the 19th century with this captivating Gilt Wood Framed Oil on Canvas Wreath/Flower Still Life Painting. Meticulously created, this piece encaps...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Antique American Figural Painted Copper Horse Weatherwane with Cast Directional
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This figural antique weathervane is usigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1880 and done in the...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Miniature Staffordshire Pottery Spaniel Dog Figurine with Confetti Fur
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English Staffordshire pottery figurine. Depicting a seated Spaniel. With confetti fur and painted black highlights. Simply a wonderful Staffordshire dog figurine...
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Carved Wood Iron Ship Half Hull Models
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of mirror image antique half hull models crafted in pine, paint decorated, and faithfully rendered in form to early iron ship hull de...
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Antique Wooden Carved Statue of a Young Fisherman
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Statue of a Young Fisherman A large antique wooden carved statue of a fisher presenting his haul. Made in Italy, circa 1880. The hat brim is restored. The tra...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Lignum Vitae Balls, 11 Indoor Carpet Balls, Scotland 1870, H1144
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Lignum Vital Balls, Collection of 11 Victorian Indoor Carpet Balls, Antique Toys, Scotland 1870, H1144 + Scotland 1870 + Solid lignum vitae + Original finish + All in w...
Category

1870s Scottish Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears A great Victorian casted iron candle stick, Germany circa 1860. It is depicting a mother bear holding one cub in her left paw and anoth...
Category

Mid-19th Century German Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Set of Two Victorian Hand Carved & Hand Painted Black Forest Bear Figures
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Set of Two Victorian Hand Carved & Hand Painted Black Forest Bear Figures Befit With Beaded Eyes Largest bear dimensions Height 16cm I Width: 30cm I Depth: 12cm
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19th Century German Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask
Located in London, GB
19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask A Japanese Meiji period Iki mask dated from the late 19th Century, depicting a dynamic expressive human face, with glass eyes and hair and a burn...
Category

Early 1900s Japanese Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Vintage Toy Wooden Spelling Board, American, circa 1890
By The Instructive Toy Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured by "The Instructive Toy Company" of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1890 and "Patented February 16th, 1886" by Alonzo Smith (see image) this alphabet wooden spelling board was u...
Category

1890s American Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century "9-Spot" Dominoe Game 55 Piece Set in Jointed Hardwood Box
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare and original '9 Spot' Dominoe game of 55 individual dominoes, coming complete with its jointed wooden box or case. Dominoe sets are normally six-spot sets giving a to...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Bone, Wood

Collectible Hand Carved Vintage Wood Rococo Gilt Wall Hangar
Located in Lomita, CA
Beautiful gilt touches and an intricate carved theme with griffins and other mythical creatures from heraldry make this wall hangar reminiscent of a dramatic opening from Game of Thr...
Category

19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood

1880s Onion Porch Lantern Rustic Caged Globe Cabin-Modern Nautical Bubble Lamp
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice antique onion lantern, unknown maker. A wonderful rustic decor for tabletop or hanging. Sold as a prop for decor only, the function of the o...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Antique 1747 Mary Campbell of Scotland George II Needlework Sampler
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1747 dated needlework Mary Campbell sampler from Scotland I have three of these samplers for sale, they are dated 1830, 17...
Category

1740s Scottish Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Late 19th Century Original Painted Green Faux Marble Dog Canine Kennel
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming painted wooden dog kennel with pitched roof standing on styled feet. The original green painted body, with a faux marble painted pediment and red roof. The pediment als...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Large Antique Coffee Grinder, Germany circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Large Antique Coffee Grinder, Germany circa 1900s A large antique coffee grinder manufactured in Germany around 1900. Made with nutwood, iron crank and brass container for coffee ...
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Classic Victorian Painting of English Spaniels by Zollikofer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Classic Victorian Painting of English Spaniels by Zollikofer
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Paint

3 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Sad Flat Press Laundry Cloth Irons Trivet
Located in Dayton, OH
1991 California Set of three antique sad irons / flat irons, sized for pressing different items, one “standard” size, one medium narrower with painted accents, and one small one with...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Map Long Island, Southold, Shelter Island, Orient, New York
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Antique map of Long Island, Southold, Shelter Island, Orient, Great details, Names of homes, Roads and Businesses in 1870. Unframed. This is...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Paper

English Countryside Landscape Oil Painting with Gold Frame
Located in Madison, MS
This framed oil painting of an English countryside would make a stunning addition to any room. The dull greens and blues of this painting make for a calm and soothing accent piece. T...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Victorian folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Victorian folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include Staffordshire, A. Lietz Co., Alfred Renoleau, and Beers Atlas Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $115 and tops out at $30,000 while the average work can sell for $1,003.

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