Folk Art Statues
FOLK ART STYLE
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.
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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Folk Art
Period: 19th Century
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Angel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Impressive wood carved angel with amazing detail. Certainly the work of a master carver. Found among the entire contents of a Catholic Church in the Midwest which was said to have cl...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Statues
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
19th Century German Carved Polychrome Carousel Horse by P. Schneider
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique, circa 1890s, German hand carved and painted wood carousel horse carnival fair ride by Peter Schneider (famous for making the first double decker carousel in 1898).
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Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Statues
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carved Brownstone Recumbent Lions in the American Folk Art Style
Located in Katonah, NY
A rare pair of carved brownstone American Folk Art lions, in recumbent pose with full manes and tails curled to opposing sides, their expressive...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art Statues
Materials
Stone
Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large, rare, and most impressive antique hand carved and painted wood and metal stylized antelope African folk art sculpture with beautifully aged distressed patina.
Handmade in East Africa, dating to around the late 19th / early 20th century, possibly earlier, this scarce, one-of-a-kind, museum quality work, features a richly detailed patinated bronze head and tail with etched textural elements, tall ears and faux ringed...
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Late 19th Century African Antique Folk Art Statues
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indonesian Carved Deer Architectural Temple Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and incredible Indonesian hand carved and painted red deer architectural salvaged temple ornament.
Dating to the 19th century or earlier, hand-...
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19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Folk Art Statues
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Carved and Polychrome Pair of Continental Laplander Painted Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Continental Laplander (19th Century) carousel style carved and painted life-size figures.
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Statues
Materials
Wood
19th Century Cast Iron Fiske Cherub Boy Garden Statue
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cherub garden statue attributed to Fiske Foundry, circa 1870s. Great original black surface with traces of old white paint surface. Holes in feet ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Statues
Materials
Limestone, Iron
Late 19th Century Fiske Foundry Cast Iron Dog
Located in Santa Monica, CA
J.W. Fiske foundry attributed cast iron Whippet dog. Incredible white paint surface with many different layers of white paint.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Statues
Materials
Iron
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19th Century Classical Stone Bust
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Pair of 19th Century Sandstone Lions
Located in Essex, MA
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
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Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Wood Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century Italian carved wood figures. Originally polychromed and now aged to a shabby chic look.
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Wood
18th-19th Century Italian Wood Carved Angel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely angel, his right hand extended as if to touch something or hold
something. He appears very calm and peaceful, clothed in a partial shroud
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Statues
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Pair of Lion Figures
Located in Bronx, NY
A pair of cast lion figures. Great finish.
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Statues
Vintage Monumental Carved Wood Tiki Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a large vintage 1960s carved wood Tiki sculpture.
Classic style, giving you the feel of the tropics.
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art Statues
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Wood
Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality antique carved marble recumbent lions after models by Antonio Canova. Architectural elements most likely part of a larger element or grouping.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Statues
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Carved Statue of a Saint
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved statue of a saint with great patina on newer stand.
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Folk Art Statues
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Vintage Hand Painted Stone Stork
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Hand painted reconstituted stone and metal stork. Your garden or even your interior will evoke wonder and whimsy with the addition of this stork. The scale is just right, making a st...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Folk Art Statues
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Cast Stone
Stone Head from Cambodia, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Imposant Stone Head from Cambodia, 19th Century.
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Italian Marble and Alabaster Statue of "Three Graces". Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian marble and alabaster statue of "Three Graces" resting on floral and ribbon swag oval plinth.. The Three Graces were the daughters of Zeus. They were said to represent beauty...
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19th Century Nepalese Sculpture of a Bengal Tiger
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Solid two-piece wooden sculpture of a tiger on wooden base. Authentic live size carving with original and untouched paint.
Provenance; Nepalese consulate in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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19th Century Nepalese Antique Folk Art Statues
Materials
Wood
Wooden Cigar Store Indian
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent piece of Americana, this marvelous cigar store chief, possibly by master carver Samuel A. Robb, is a wonderfully preserved example of the time-honored art of American wood carving. Dressed in a red and gold tunic and wrapped in a stylized fur cloak, this figure carries the emblems of the 19th-century tobacconist's trade, cigars and a plug of tobacco, as well as other items. Once the most effective and familiar forms of advertising, many of these American icons have suffered the ravages of time, weather, thieves and even fireplaces and only a small fraction remain, seldom appearing on the open market. A superior example such as this, on its original base, is a remarkable find. The figure stands upon its pedestal marked "Tobacco."
Statue: 58" high x 16" deep
Pedestal: 12 ½" wide x 16 ½" deep x 12" high
Perhaps the most distinct and recognizable form of American folk art, the cigar store Indian...
Statue: 58" high x 16" deep
Pedestal: 12 ½" wide x 16 ½" deep x 12" high
Perhaps the most distinct and recognizable form of American folk art, the cigar store Indian...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Statues
Materials
Wood
Carved Stone Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Carved stone bust of a man's head with a carved date of 1856. Found in the southern United States. Great facial character worn in from many years o...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Statues
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Late 19th century Lifesized Religious Angel Saint Statues
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great pair of lifesize religious angel statues. Very nice facial expressions. Found in the southwestern US. Priced for the pair. Please note that one ...
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19th Century Antique Folk Art Statues
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Folk Art statues for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art statues for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage statues created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art statues made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original statues, popular names associated with this style include and Gerald DiGiusto. 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 statues differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $6,000.
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