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Folk Art For Sale
17th Century Primitive Religious Carving Oak Panel 1631
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Primitive religious carving oak panel 1631
This rare piece comes from France, the somewhat Primitive carving shows the Madonna and Child sitting on the Devil who is depicted as a li...
Category
17th Century Medieval Antique Folk Art
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
Iron Shooting Target of a Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique shooting target made from cut steel and iron in the shape of a pig. The piece is quite rusty and weathered from all it's years in use.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Steel
19th Century Blue & White Irish Chain Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Blue & white Irish chain quilt with fine quilting.This quilt is in great condition.
Category
1870s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Japan Rare Pair Old “Moon Gazing" Rabbits Blue Patina
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden spot - rare pair Moon Gazing Rabbits from Japan!
This is a harder to find matching pair (2) of solid and finely cast effigies of tall "moon gazing" garden...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Amish Holmes Co. Ohio Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20t century Holmes County, Ohio Amish crib quilt. Ready for hanging horizontal or diagonally.The condition is very good with minor fade in the lower bottom of the quilt.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Equestrian Circus Poster by Ringling Bros Ca. 1971 Featuring "Miss Helen Girard"
Located in Incline Village, NV
There is a lot going on in this equestrian themed, bright and colorful circus poster portraying famous early 20th century circus performer "Miss Helen Girard". She is in a horse draw...
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century American Burl container from the mid west and in good condition.This could be American Indian.The condition is very good.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Huge Hand Carved Folk Wooden Art Rabbit, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Coming from an American Folk art collection of animal sculptures- only one.
A fine huge, signed, and heavily hand carved charming erect rabbit measuring 21 inches tall and 9 inche...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros, circa 1971 "Buffalo Bill’s Wild West"
Located in Incline Village, NV
This bright and colorful, action packed circus poster portrays the quintessential Buffalo Bill images with Indians and western scenes, characters in full regalia that were used in hi...
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Important Vase in Glazed and Engobed Stoneware, Jean-Pierre Bonardot, 1999
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important vase in glazed stoneware and engobed by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Artist signature under the base « JP Bonardot 99 ». Unique piece. 1999.
H : 19.7’ x 27.5’ x 5.9’ inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Nice Rare Set of 19th C Oak Hand Carved Belgian Carousel Wooden Panels / Mirrors
Located in Southampton, GB
Nice rare set of 19th c oak hand carved Belgian Carousel wooden panels .
These have been salvaged and pinned together on the reverse ( see photos of the back )
Would look amazing ...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Louis Welden Hawkins '1849 and Died in 1910', Watercolor Drawing on Paper
By William Hawkins
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Louis Welden HAWKINS est un artiste né en Allemagne en 1849 et mort en 1910. Ses œuvres sont passées en vente aux enchères publiques à 299 reprises, majoritairement dans la catégorie...
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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Rare 1982 Curtis Jere Americana Carved Folk Art Uncle Sam Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
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
19th Century Antique Moroccan Hand Painted Wood Berber Chest
Located in New York, NY
This 19th century Moroccan Berber chest is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Made from pine wood, it features beautifully painted sides and top, showcasing intricate patterns and vibra...
Category
19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns
Located in Incline Village, NV
This bright and colorful circus poster depicts six seated clowns with their backs to the audience and an alphabet letter on their back spelling out the word "Circus". It is a reissue...
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"
Located in Incline Village, NV
This highly animated, bright and colorful circus poster portrays a fabulous looking clown in white frilled garb with red stripes, welcoming everyone to see the "Greatest Show on Eart...
Category
1970s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
18th Century Carved Coconut "Bugbear" with Gentleman Hunting Scene
Located in New York, NY
This 18th century carved bugbear coconut flask is a fascinating artifact that showcases both artistic craftsmanship and historical significance. The flask is adorned with a relief-ca...
Category
18th Century French Other Antique Folk Art
Materials
Coconut
Large Early 20th Century Sun King Carved Wooden Emblem Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Large Early 20th century Sun King Hand Carved Painted Wood Emblem Sculpture. This magnificent wall hanging captures the elegance and grandeur of the Sun King era. It is hand carved f...
Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Oil on Canvas
Located in San Antonio, TX
This 20th Century French Oil on Canvas is a captivating piece of art that beautifully depicts a vibrant flower bouquet. Painted with skill and attention to detail, this artwork captu...
Category
20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Mahogany
Large William De Morgan Ewer
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5395
Impressive, Large Jug by William De Morgan.
This exhibition quality piece is in a Ruby Lustre Glaze against a smokey ground and features 14 Mythical B...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Black Gustavian Writing Desk with 5 Drawers, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish office writing desk in Gustavian black paint with five drawers, red leather embossed top and the original brass hardware.
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Leather
Roger Vivier, Collage, France, circa 1970
By Roger Vivier
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
Collection of Tibetan Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional collection of Tibetan Money, exchange currency in shell
all of them with little holes to adjust them to a belt or object to hold them togeth...
Category
1920s Tibetan Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Shell
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...
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Helmet
Located in Paris, FR
Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Helmet with wrought Iron
and with details in solid brass. With fabrics and prints
on fabric pieces, mustache with real bear hair ...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Elegant French Antique Color Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Vintage Deco
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enhance your space with a captivating antique color paper garland sculpture. This exquisite piece, crafted in France circa 1930, showcases the timeless artistry of yesteryear.
Met...
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
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
Minimalist Handcrafted Travertino Classico Marble Chess Board by Tarek Elkassouf
Located in Porto, PT
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Minimalist Handcrafted Travertino Classico Marble Chess Board by Tarek Elkassouf
Design by Tarek Elkassouf
Game Boards
Materials:Carrara Marble, Basalt Marble, Travertino...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Folk Art
Materials
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
19th Century Original Painted Camel on Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Original painted sheet metal on mounted base.The surface is very good.
Category
1890s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
19th Century Original Painted Hubley Cat Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Original painted Hubley cat doorstop in amazing original paint.
Category
1890s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage Garden Snail Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Large vintage garden snail sculpture from France. Hand-made circa 1950-1969 from concrete with ceramic "Pique assiette" type mosaic decoration.
Category
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Moroccan Kilim with Silk Highlights Soft Light Gold Color Soft Texture 5'5"x8'9"
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent handmade bamboo silk and pure silk blend have perfect texture, style and design. These Moroccan kilims are made by berber women in the Atlas Mountains. These one-of...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Kilim Folk Art
Materials
Bamboo
Proteo Uno by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Proteo Uno by Andres Monnier
Dimensions: height: 10 - 20 cm, width: 3 - 8 cm, length: 5 - 10 cm
Materials: Nero Marquina
Different dimensions availab...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
Proteo Dos by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Proteo Dos by Andres Monnier.
Dimensions: height: 10 - 20, width: 3 - 8, length: 5 - 10 cm.
Materials: nero marquina.
Different dimensions available....
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
Sympleglades Set of 2 by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Sympleglades set of 2 by Andres Monnier
Dimensions: Height: 10-20, Width: 8-12, Length: 5-10 cm
Materials: Nero Marquina
Different dimensions available.
Variant of the origina...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade one of a kind American Hooked Rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with an irregular checkerboard pattern
Measures: 3' x 5'7''.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' Copper & Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper, Silver
Antique Navajo Carpet, Handmade Wool, Neutral colors, Ivory, Beige, Gray & Brown
Located in New York, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly rega...
Category
Late 19th Century American Navajo Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century Hand-Carved and Lacquered Wood Italian Feet
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two wood feet part of an antique mannequin in wood and padded hemp. the wood parts are only the feet, the hands and the head. These feet in original ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Other Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Bram Bogart, Painting on Cardboard, Belgium, 1990
By Bram Bogart
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Bram Bogart,
Painting on cardboard,
Signed and dated '90 in the bottom right corner,
Belgium, 1990.
Measures: Width 40 cm, Height 35 cm.
Bram Bogart (July 12, 1921 – May 2, 2012) w...
Category
1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paint
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, Set of Two Nesting House Sculptures in Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is created from salvaged 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
18th Century, Willem Muys, Rebekka and Eliëzer at the Water Source, Oil on
Located in Leuven , BE
Rotterdam-born painter Willem Muys (1720-1763) specialized in wallpaper paintings. Little is known about his work, as not many paintings can be attributed to him. His children Cornelia, Robbert and Nicolaes were trained by him and have all made a career as artists. In the story of Rebecca (Gen. 24: 46-67) the servant...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Collection of 20 Decorative and Expressive Bembe Mudzini Reliquary Heads DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
These heads allowed the relatives to always have a link with the deceased, second half of the 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Folk Art
Materials
Textile
Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea yam festival masks from the mid 20th century. These vintage ceremonial masks, also referred to as a baba mask, originate from the Abelam people, along the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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
Wicker Kitty Hamper
Located in New York, NY
Wicker Kitty Hamper
Measures: 15" x 31".
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Candlestick in Silver Plated, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of Candelabras
Sign: Made in France
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have an...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner ...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
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
Ray Brown Scottish Hand Turned Wooden Agate Mounted Lidded Pot Pourri Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely hand-turned Scottish hard wood lidded pot pourri bowl the lid mounted with a polished agate by Ray Brown and probably dating from the late 20th cent...
Category
20th Century Scottish Modern Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Wooden Pot, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia, Early 1900s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wooden Wabi Sabi Pot from Scandinavia from 1901. Dated underneath. This beautiful unique piece makes a perfect pot or just a decorative element as is.
...
Category
19th Century Swedish Romantic Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Cornish Carved Serpentine Stoneware Model of a Lighthouse
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Cornish carved red serpentine stone ware model of a lighthouse dating from the early to mid 20th Century. The lighthouse is carved from a single piece of stone with the bas...
Category
20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Serpentine
Vintage Rya Carpet, Swedish Rug, Colorful
Located in New York, NY
1960s Swedish Rya rug with a colorful, plush wool pile. Size: 4'6" X 6'7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles, tribal leaders would rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and concave rest gives these function...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Naive Folk Art Bench with Woven Seating, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk Art; Naive Art; Wabi-Sabi; Brutalist; Robust; Bench; Woven; Rattan; Organic; Rural; 1920s; Chestnut;
Naive folk art bench that exudes both rust...
Category
Early 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 figure leaning against a post mounted Black Forest styled clock. The carving is quite detailed and well executed on all sides and has been hand painted in a realistic style. Both the clock and the music box are currently not working as both have been over-wound and would require servicing. The head of the carving should turn slightly left to right while the music box is playing, but in its current state it is unknown whether the mechanism functions and/or what tune the music box may play. In addition, there is currently no key for the clock, but these normally use a standard small music box...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art 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.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
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