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"Movement" White Composite Material by Joan Carl Strauss
Located in Pasadena, CA
This sculpture is crafted from a white composite material by Joan Strauss Carl. This art piece, whose main influence is abstract expressionism, prompts the viewer to explore the interplay between form and expression. If you spend every day a little moment staring at this stunning unfinished sculpture, you will discover little by little the incredibly strong work of Strauss, which can express in the same sculpture following the angle you look at it, the strength, softness, and movement. Allow your gaze to wander, uncover more of its versatile character, then witness the interplay of forces within this piece. Such is the marvel of this creation, that every perspective yields a facet of freedom's expression. Like the chronicle of a liberated soul, this sculpture tells a tale, its form a testament to the spirit of an independent woman. Joan Strauss Carl was a Los Angeles artist, teacher, and humanitarian activist. She was a past president of the Los Angeles Art Association and has left a formidable body of her work and commissions in private collections, museums, and houses of worship. She was a prolific sculptor and painter. After studying art in Cleveland and at the Art Institute of Chicago, she traveled West. Her decision had proved smart as she quickly had six one-man shows and was consistently accepted in the very important invitational, juried exhibitions from San Francisco to San Diego. A quote from her exhibition: Joan Carl...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Composition

Oaxaca Black Clay Tzinacan Decorative Burnished Polished Fired Oxygen Reduction
Located in London, GB
Tzinacan is the Nahuatl word for bat, and it is our gift for the bats represented in many ceramic pre-hispanic pieces. Bats have been part of the mythology of the cultures of pre-Hi...
Category

2010s Mexican American Colonial Folk Art

Materials

Clay

Papau New Guinea Sentani Mounted Nephrite Axe, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Large and exceptional vintage tribal carved green jade/nephrite axe from Sentani, Papau New Guinea. The Axe is mounted in a custom made bronze base and is...
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Antique American Folk Art Mirror with Exotic Wood Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique American Folk Art Mirror With Exotic Wood Inlay. This antique folk art mirror is heavily inlaid with several exotic wood specimens crafted into hearts, stars and other geome...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage French Blue Tones Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Antique Decor
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the allure of vintage charm with this exquisite antique paper garland sculpture in mesmerizing blue tones. Crafted in France circa 1930, this piece is a testament to timeless...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Large WWII Era 48 Star American Flag
By Defiance Sales Corp
Located in San Antonio, TX
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the history of World War II with this remarkable and very large American flag made by Defiance. This flag, dating back to the WWII era, is b...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Ink and Watercolor Signed Charles Levier Young Woman in Port
Located in ARGENTEUIL, FR
Ink and watercolor of beautiful dimensions signed Charles LEVIER (1920 - 2003) to frame. On the back, a futuristic pencil sketch. Young woman with bouquet of flowers at the port ...
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Zygmunt Sokolowski '1857-1888', the Bandjo Player, Oil on Canvas
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Zygmunt Sokolowski (1857-1888), The Bandjo Player, Oil on canvas, circa 1950, Poland. Height 92 cm, width 59 cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Zabihi Collection Masculine Turkish Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size Turkish Kars Rug dated 1993 in brown, charcoal, and ivory Details rug no. j2431 size 9' x 12' 2" (274 x 371 cm).
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Archaistic Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Laurent Martin Lo, Bamboo Sculpture, circa 2005-2015, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Laurent Martin Lo, Bamboo Sculpture, circa 2005-2015, France Height 3 m, diameter 1 m. Exhibitions: 1955-1998 I was born, I graduated ENSAD (Paris) and I dealt on visual communica...
Category

Early 2000s French Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Navajo Weaving Large circa 1890 to 1900
Located in Hudson, NY
Navajo crystal weaving with Greek key border creating a very elegant and modern design. Nice mottling in the natural brown field. This is a usual weaving with emblem-ism of the spide...
Category

Late 19th Century American Navajo Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Hermes Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder, 'Side Museum' No:3
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Hermes is the messenger god in Greek mythology. He is the quickest and most clever of the gods. The original is displayed in the Side Museum. Measure: height: 11.8'' / Weight: 2 k...
Category

2010s Turkish Classical Greek Folk Art

Materials

Statuary Marble

Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Parrot on Stick Tropical Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage brightly painted carved wood figurine of a parrot, perched on a dowel rod.
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

"Untitled" by Moshe Katz Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in San Diego, CA
Highly textured portrait of a jewish man. This piece is fascinating, original and signed. Moshe Katz was born March 2, 1937 in Bucharest, Romania. With his parents, he fled the Nazis...
Category

1960s Israeli Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Tree of Life Candelabra by Aurelio Flores, 1960s
By Aurelio Flores
Located in Portland, OR
Grand scale Mexican folk art traditional “tree of life” candelabra by Aurelio Flores. Hand painted ceramic construction with all sorts of wonderful details and embellishments. Really...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Painted Wood Design Blocks
Located in New York, NY
Painted wood design blocks. Multiple diverse and amusing design variations available from painted 1” wood blocks in yellow, red, white blue, and coloured stripes United States, mid...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Ginger Jar
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
170 Very Large and Rare Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Ginger Jar decorated in the “Argus Pheasant / Phoenix” Design. Designed by Daisy Makeig Jones. This ...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 1982 Curtis Jere Americana Carved Folk Art Uncle Sam Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage hand carved and painted folk art style sculpture of Uncle Sam in his traditional red, white, and blue top hat and tails with paper bunting bow-tie, one arm raised in a salut...
Category

1980s American Classical Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Roger Vivier, Collage, France, circa 1970
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Roger Vivier (1907-1998), Collage, Signed in the bottom left corner, France, circa 1970. Measures: 48.5 x 63 cm. Roger Vivier (1907-1998) was a French stylist specialized in...
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Floral Tree of Life Ceramic Art Wall Decoration, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade folk art Mexican tree of life inspired ceramic wall decoration. Shiny mustard ochre colored organic plant shaped base with dark brown, al...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Ararat Rugs Shirvan Rug, 19th C. Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an unusual stylized version of the Caucasian shield-like palmettes design rug from the late 19th century, Shirvan region, Caucasus area. Shirvan is one of the principal weavi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Caucasian Revival Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Mid-20th Century Silver Repoussé Bracelet, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century silver repoussé bracelet, China A beautifully made silver repoussé bracelet from China, with the Shòu symbol for long life...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Green Opaque Abstract Oval Shape Hand Tufted Wool Rug Pastel Colours by Rag Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Green opaque rug To fly away like a kite in the sky? Ain't that the fantasy. To have a piece of said fantasy in technicolor? This rug will fulfil that dream to your imagination - ...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

'Mis-Shapes' Custom Rug with Combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca Blue
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
CUSTOM RUG SIZE 7 x 8 with combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca and Blue 'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug A combinatio...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Beige Black Moroccan Hallway Runner Beni Ourain Rug North African Tribal
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large beige black Moroccan Amazigh Beni Ourain rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection Berber rugs and carpets are mainly made in Morocco, Tunesia and Algeria. Larg...
Category

2010s Moroccan Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Japanese Style Scenic Bird Canvas Print
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese Style Scenic Bird Canvas Print Dimensions. 44 W ; 22 H
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibran...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibran...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

' Pink Opaque ' Abstract Irregular Round Shape Hand-Tufted Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
' Pink Opaque ' contemporary irregular round shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug by RAG Home Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya from RAG Home Hand-tufted with mixed Methods and Colo...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

American Bronze & Iron Locomotive Railroad Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze and iron locomotive railroad bell.  
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Max Blondat, Donkey and Flowered Fascinator, Bronze, circa 2000, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Max Blondat (1872-1926), Donkey and flowered fascinator, from the original located in the park of the Château de La Versine belonging to the Rothschilds, Bronze with brown patina, ...
Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Damascene Moorish Bone Inlaid Mirrors With Floral Motif 52" H. A Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish Syrian style Damascene Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Mirrors with floral motif 52" H. A pair. Large 52" height gorgeous floral motif Syrian mirrors with intricate mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. Vintage Middle Eastern mid 20th century handcrafted Syrian style mother of pearl inlaid wood framed mirrors. Gorgeous handcrafted pair of Moorish mirrors featuring an intricate hand-carved and reticulated solid walnut wood with remarkable and elegant mother-of-pearl floral inlay and carving in a geometric pattern inlaid metal embellishments in color silver. Two Levantine wall mirrors with intricately carved wood is inlaid with geometric ornate Moorish design pattern and floral designs in very detailed mother of pearl shell and and intricate bone inlaid on natural walnut. Great Islamic Art craftsmanship finished with a detailed crown, the crown and sides are very finely handcrafted in floral and geometric Moorish design. The mirrors are offered individually or as a pair. They are in very good condition and ready to adorn your walls with a taste of the exotic. Some mother of pearl has been replaced and restored, new mirror. DIMENSIONS: 52ʺH x 27ʺW × 1ʺD. These stunning mirrors are a stellar example of the intricacy and superb craftsmanship of this Centuries old traditional Middle Eastern Syrian style craftsmanship. Will looks great in living room on top of a matching mother-of-pearl chest, in a bathroom or as an entryway statement definitely a conversation piece. Inspired by the Byzantine, Ottoman era made of walnut wood and inlaid with natural mother of pearl and bone. Moroccan Moorish style handcrafted mother of pearl inlaid wood wall mirror frame, Syrian Islamic design furniture, Arabic wooden frame, Middle Eastern wall decor, Levantine mirrors.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Folk Art

Materials

Bone, Walnut

Sculptural Tramp Art Double Sided Frame and Candleholder
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A magnificent and elaborate hand-carved wood sculptural frame. It is mirror image double sided. The base reads "1945" & "SOUVENIR" on both sides. The frame is a heart shape with intr...
Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Albert Chubac Painting, Signed, circa 1960, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert CHUBAC (1925-2008), signed, circa 1960, France, mixed media on paper. Height: 100 cm, width: 145 cm, depth: 5 cm. Last painter of the school of Nice. This is an importan...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Downing Street Years, Signed by Margaret Thatcher, First Edition, 1993
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Thatcher, margaret. The Downing Street Years, New York: Harper/Collins, 1993. First Edition. Signed by Margaret Thatcher in blue pen on the publisher’s ...
Category

1990s American Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Three Petite Wood Carved Cherub Musician Angels, Vintage ANRI, Italy, 1980s
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of three beautiful petite hand carved cherub angels, found at an estate sale in Verona Italy. Made by a woodcarver in the South Tyrollean Area in Italy, this area is well-known...
Category

1960s German Baroque Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 21 inches tall including the custom made iron base this Shona head is carved in Serpentine stone originating in Zimbabwe. It is carved in a strikingly modern way stylizing a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Hand Painted Middle Eastern Lacquer Box with Camel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand painted Middle Eastern red and black lacquer box in rectangular shape with lid decorated a camel and palms. Great decorative box with miniature painting of a camel...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Moorish Folk Art

Materials

Paper

1970s Piaget Lady Watch in Gold and Jade
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Piaget lady gold watch, with the face watch in Jade, with original watch strap in alligator signed by Piaget. In excellent condition, it works p...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Jade, Gold

Carved Natural Plover by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, circa 1970
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved Natural Plover by Pat Gardner, Nantucket, circa 1970, a carved wooden plump plover in natural wood finish, with wire legs, mounted on a driftwood base. This style is well known on Nantucket and is typically unsigned, but unmistakably Pat's work and is 100% guaranteed. The sculpture is in excellent condition. Mary Patricia Gardner was born and lived her whole life on Nantucket. She studied under Frank Swift Chase, Ruth Haviland Sutton and Earl S. Ray, and was influenced by her grandfather Wallace Gardner, who was a trained sculptor. She became a member of the Artists Association of Nantucket in 1947. She was best known for her shorebird carvings, but also worked in watercolor and printmaking. She is viewed as one of the greater talents of her generation on Nantucket. Her work is highly sought after but only rarely appears on the market. This bird is from the personal collection of the late Nantucket antiques...
Category

1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Maple

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Folk Art Mosaic Bottle
Located in Garnerville, NY
A beautiful and complex folk art mosaic bottle. Clear glass milk bottle that is covered in countless fragments, broken porcelain, jewelry, Bakelite, g...
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper watering can with great green patina, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Great to use as a decorative object in or outside. Might have...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Mid 20th Century African Folk-Art Carving of a Woman
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Beautiful African rustic folk carving of a woman, probably mid-century, hardwood, the nose has been rubbed many times for good luck!
Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Political Debates Between Abraham Lincoln & Stephen A. Douglas, Limited Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Lincoln, Abraham and Stephen A. Douglas. Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, In the Celebrated Campaign of 1858, in Illinois, Including the Preceding Speeches of Each, at Chicago, Springfield, Etc.; Also, the Two Great Speeches of Mr. Lincoln in Ohio, in 1859. Cleveland: The Burrows Brothers Company, 1894. Limited edition printing, No. 168 of 750. Presented in ¼ leather and cloth binding, with gilt titles and raised bands to spine, with a new archival cloth slipcase. This is a special limited edition printing of the political debates of Lincoln and Stephen Douglas...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
Category

15th Century and Earlier African Primitive Antique Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Indigo Feathered Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
The pattern, quilting and fabrics all combine to make this Feathered Stars quilt an outstanding example. The twentyfive stars are surrounded by beautifully quilted wreaths and feathe...
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs
Located in Izegem, VWV
Authentic hand carved African low chairs with geometric patterns. Constructed by hand and assembled with dowels. These were made in the Mid-1960s ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Cast Iron Dog on Wooden Base
Located in Stamford, CT
German or Austrian curiosity-antique cast iron dog figurine. The muzzle has a spring jaw hinge mechanism- can hold pen or pock watch. Please note of wear cons...
Category

19th Century Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Wicker Kitty Hamper
Located in New York, NY
Wicker Kitty Hamper Measures: 15" x 31".
Category

20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wicker

Hand Carved Wood Cowboy Bust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved wood cowboy bust. Excellent workmanship and detail. An ominous face. Slightly scary appearance. Very well done. Signed N Weisman.
Category

1980s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Moorish Glasses with Gold Overlay Design Set of Six
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish glasses with gold design set of six. Set of six Moorish drinking glasses with gold raised overlay design. Set of tumblers, de...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Mosaic Glass Disco Ball, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great retro disco ball made out of individually cut square pieces of glass. Great condition. Illuminates beautifully. Has a metal ring at the top which is connected to a 3 foot long silver chain...
Category

1970s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Small Vase, Meiji Period, 1750-1850
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an old Japanese pottery. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It was used as a fire extinguishing pot. This piece has beautiful color and texture. It is very rare...
Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite 'Engaged' Illuminated Sign, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated 'Internalite' sign made in England by K.F.M Engineering, circa 1930. Designed to be hung from a ceiling, the brass frame housing the internal illuminations ...
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mosaic Disco Ball, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1970s disco ball made out of small individually cut square pieces of glass. In very good original condition with no missing pieces. Illuminates beautifully. Has a metal ring ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

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.

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