Folk Art Clocks
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
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage hand carved and hand painted musical clock is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in or near Austria in circa 1950 in a Folk Art style. The carving depicts a male f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Metal
Swedish Long Case Clock with Dating and Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Long case clock with red original paint from the mid 1800s. The clock is dated with the year 1847. Originates from Hälsingland, Sweden.
The glass in the ring was changed during the ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Pine
Antique French Clock Dial Face Wall Clock, Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A charming antique French comptoise clock dial, beautifully naïve repoussé work surround with peacocks and swans, porcelain enamel dial with brass hands. Originally with a large weig...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Iron, Brass
Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face, Bird, Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique iron clock dial circa 1830 in its original enamel, charmingly decorated with a bird and flowers. With ancient craquelure, marks of a long life and its original handc...
Category
19th Century British Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Super Old Folksy Painted Wooden Clock
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming antique painted clock with chippy faded patina. Includes two weights and a pendulum. No idea if this can be made to work, but looks like the mechanism is there.
Category
19th Century American Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Wood
World War 2 / WWII Era Wooden Airplane Propeller Folk Art Mantel Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This wooden Folk Art made propeller clock is presumed to have originated in England and fashioned into a mantel clock in North America in circa 1960. The propeller has been cut and a...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Wood
Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face, Sailor Departs Ship Lyre, Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique iron clock dial dating from 1840 featuring the beautiful folk tale of a woman singing and playing a lyre for her lovers safe return from sea. Charming squirrels and ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wall Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk Art wall clock made during the first half of the 19th century. The clock is in untouched condition and with original paint. The mechanism is the same as it is in classic mora cl...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Pine
Original Acrylic on Wood Painting of Two Cardinals Nesting by A. Rangel Hidalgo
Located in Mexico, DF
Original signed acrylic painting on wood depicting a pair of Cardinals nesting by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo. The painting was commissioned (and hence the name of the person that did) ...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Unusual Swedish Provincial 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Rare and unusually large Provincial Swedish 19th century tall case clock in it's original finish. Dated 1867, Sweden.
Category
19th Century European Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Pine
Copper Tone Owl Sculptural Timer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage electric owl timer. Copper-painted metal red jewel style eyes. This piece is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 4.5" H x 2" W x 2" D
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Metal
Staffordshire Prattware Long Case Clock Model
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire pottery Prattware model which features a long case clock with cherubs above the clock face, stood directly on the ground, no base. Flatback, decorated only to the front...
Category
1820s English Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century French Comtoise Tall Longcase Painted Pine Clock
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very tall rustic painted pine longcase clock having Folk Art floral decoration and pretty enamel face with ornate pressed brass figural top. Round piece of glass has been replaced,...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian 18th Century Folk Art Carved Watch Holder
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very beautiful and original painted Folk Art watch holder, made for the pocket watch when you were not wearing it.
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Wooden Clock Face
Located in Surrey, BC
Authentic clock face salvaged in the 1960s from a four-sided clock tower in France. Retains its original undisturbed first surface. Acquired from a private collection.
Dimensions: 3...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Wood
Staffordshire Prattware Long Case Clock Model
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire Pottery Prattware model which features a long case clock with floral decoration to the front, stood directly on the ground, no base. Flatback, decorated only to the fro...
Category
1820s English Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Pottery
Folk Art Sailor-Made Vintage Seashell Long Case Clock
Located in Downingtown, PA
Folk art Sailor-made vintage seashell long case clock
Early 2nd half of 20th century
The shell-decorated clock consists of two pieces the hood and the body of the clock-both with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Shell, Wood
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Antique Styled Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Figure Hanging Sheriff Study
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from possibly the Victorian period, this Folk Art styled carved and hand painted wooden sculpture depicts an effigy of a Wild West Sheriff hanging with his hands behind his ba...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 56 in. W 14 in. D 9 in.
Vintage ANRI Folk Art Hand Carved and Painted Sculpture "Old Habitant" by Duquet
By ANRI
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage Folk Art hand carved and polychrome painted sculpture is missing the paper label from its base, but being attributed to the ANRI group of carvers from Italy and done in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Softwood
H 9.5 in. W 4.75 in. D 3.25 in.
Vintage ANRI Folk Art Hand Carved & Painted Sculpture "The Lumberjack" by Duquet
By ANRI
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage folk art hand carved and polychrome painted sculpture is signed with the maker's label of the ANRI group of cavers from Italy and done in circa 1960. This carving was bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Softwood
H 8.75 in. W 4.50 in. D 3 in.
Antique Folk Art Carved & Painted Cane or Walking Stick with Exotic Bird Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This unique and whimsical Folk Art walking stick is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1930. The handle of this cane has been hand painted...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Fruitwood
H 32 in. W 2 in. D 5 in.
Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Bust or Sculpture of a Religious Monk or Friar
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed hand carved bust is unsigned, but believed to have been done in England in circa 1900 in the period Edwardian style. The sculpture is composed of solid oak and dep...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Oak
Antique Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Wooden Double Handled Pitcher
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved wooden folk art pitcher is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Scandinavia, likely Denmark, is approximately 1890 in a period Folk Art style. The pit...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Softwood
Large European Folk Art Carved Wooden Standing Man Carrying a Basket Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Folk Art wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe and most likely Italy in circa 1920 in a Folk Art style. This large wooden carved sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Softwood
H 22.5 in. W 6.25 in. D 7 in.
Antique Carved Folk Art Wooden Wall Hanging Commemorating The Royal Mail
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique folk art hand carved wall hanging is unsigned but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1880 in the Victorian style. The wall sculpture commemorates the R...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Circular Wall Plaques
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique folk art carved wall plaques are unsigned, but believed to have originated from Greece in approximately 1920. These circular wall plaques are done with a softwoo...
Category
Early 20th Century Greek Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Softwood
Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Bronze Ornately Cast Figural Wall Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Signed Tiffany & Co. antique Victorian solid bronze French wall clock with an elaborate figural cast bronze case depicting at the top, a maiden holding a wreath from an outstretched ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Folk Art carved figures is believed to have been made by a Japanese immigrant to Canada either while or after being interned by the Canadian government during the Second...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Softwood
H 15.5 in. W 4 in. D 2 in.
Antique Folk Art Carved Wooden Sculpture of the 'Old Grand Dad' Whiskey Logo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Folk Art carved wooden sculpture is initialed on the base, but the artist is unknown. It is presumed this carving was done in the United States in 1945 in a Folk Art sty...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Hardwood
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Folk Art Sailor-Made Vintage Seashell Long Case Clock
Located in Downingtown, PA
Folk art Sailor-made vintage seashell long case clock
Early 2nd half of 20th century
The shell-decorated clock consists of two pieces the hood and the body of the clock-both with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Shell, Wood
Unique Hide and Stag Heads Custom Wall Clock
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique and interesting large custom wall clock. This custom made clock is beautifully covered in a brown hide in the entire face, with 4 brass stag heads located at points of th...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique French Clock Dial Face Wall Clock, Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A charming antique French comptoise clock dial, beautifully naïve repoussé work surround with painted decoration, porcelain enamel dial with brass hands. Originally with a large weig...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face, Swan, Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique iron clock dial circa 1830 in its original enamel, charmingly decorated with a swan and romantic folly ruins. With ancient craquelure, marks of a long life and its o...
Category
19th Century British Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Irish Bog Ash Desk Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely piece of Irish Folk Art, namely, an irish bog ash desk clock over 3000 yeas old !!
This is a piece of bog ash …….. petrified ashwood preserved by being submerg...
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20th Century Irish Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Ash
Amusing Figural Advertising Bronze Clock with Bears, ca 1920's
Located in Petaluma, CA
You can be the only one on the block to have this neat figural clock. Note the play on words, as it advertises for The Baer Company. This is a chunky and well made piece of collectib...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Gustavian Painted Wooden Clock Face
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative clock face in original Gustavian paint on wood, Sweden, 1820s.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Wood
Antique English Clock Dial Face, Country Garden, Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique iron clock dial circa 1830 in it's original enamel, charmingly decorated with country garden flowers. With ancient craquelure, marks of a long life and it's original...
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Long case clock from northern Sweden. The clock has carved wooden decorations and is dry scraped to original paint. Dated 1822. Original mechanism, pendulum and weights. The clock fa...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Clock Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Clock cabinet form Västerbotten in northern Sweden. Combination furniture with a writers flap and clock. The furniture can be split by lifting off the clock. Touched - upped original...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish long case clock from the area around Dalarna and south of Hälsingland. The clock is manufactured in a Classic more clock model. The paint is original and the clock has a pain...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Pine
Mid-19th Century Northern Swedish Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish long case clock. Manufactured during the mid-19th century from Swedish pine. The clock was renovated and repainted in 1925. The clock comes with the original clockwo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Clocks
Materials
Pine
