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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
Recognized Seller Listings
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

Pair of Carved Brownstone Recumbent Lions in the American Folk Art Style

Pair of Carved Brownstone Recumbent Lions in the American Folk Art Style

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 Carved and Polychrome Pair of Continental Laplander Painted Figures
19th Century Carved and Polychrome Pair of Continental Laplander Painted Figures

19th Century Carved and Polychrome Pair of Continental Laplander Painted Figures

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Antique Terracotta Recumbent Lions, Continental, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
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Located in Hollywood, FL
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Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
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Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

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Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Angel

Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Angel

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By Antonio Canova
Located in Norwood, NJ
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Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions

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H 8.5 in W 12.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Carved White Marble Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
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19th Century French Carved White Marble Angel
19th Century French Carved White Marble Angel

19th Century French Carved White Marble Angel

H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
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Painted Cement Deer, France, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
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Magnificent Carved Deer
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Magnificent Carved Deer

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H 68 in W 23.5 in D 79.5 in
Cast Iron Garden Gnome
Located in Sagaponack, NY
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Cast Iron Garden Gnome

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H 27 in W 14 in D 7 in
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

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Wooden Cigar Store Indian

Wooden Cigar Store Indian

H 70 in W 12.5 in D 16.5 in
Indonesian Deer
Located in Katonah, NY
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Indonesian Deer

Indonesian Deer

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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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