Folk Art
Folk Art For Sale
Color: Black
Black Round abstract Painting , Tar and melted Pewter
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
Black round TAR painting with melted pewter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art
Materials
Acrylic
Art Deco Tin Cranes and Flowers, 1930s, The Netherlands
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black Art Deco tin with crane birds and flowers in Asian style.
This Art Deco storage tin with cranes dates from the early 1930s and was made by the Dutch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Peruvian Cuzco Colonial Painting St Michael Oil on Canvas 19th C
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century full length portrait of St Michael standing with his sword raised.
South American Cuzco school 19th century and earlier.
Unsigned
Oil on canvas, 56 by 78cms. Fram...
Category
Mid-18th Century Peruvian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Vintage Concrete Champagne Bottle
Located in Houston, TX
Large, concrete, Brouilly French Sparkling Wine bottle replica. Possibly used as an advertisement or in a prominent spot in the vineyard itself. Would make a great conversation piece...
Category
20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Concrete
James Shay Navajo Sterling Silver Native American Concho Belt, Marked JS
By James Shay
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This Concho belt was created by Navajo silversmith James Shay.
It features 8 sterling silver Conchos, including the buckle, with hand stamp work.
The buckle is clearly hallmarked "JS STERLING...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Cane
Set of 4 Majolica Shells Cups & Saucers Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 4 Majolica Shell cups & saucers Circa 1950.
All different colors inside.
Saucers / 5.2 by 4.2 inches
Cups / 4.5 by 3 inches.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Antique Vintage French Double Sided Glass Pharmacy Chemist Apothecary Sign
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful and rare double sided glass 'Pharmacie' sign mounted in its original frame, France circa 1930.
- The sign is of exceptional quality and has glass to both sides, light w...
Category
Early 20th Century British Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Antique Sign for Bicycles Delta, Belgium, 1934
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Art Deco tin advertising sign for bicycles of the Belgian Brand Delta.
This Belgian tin sign is dated 1934.
It's a lithographic tin store sign - agency display sign - billboard - wall sign - old advertising sign
for bikes - bicycles - cycles - wheels of the brand Velos Delta.
A black with green and gold sign made from pressed tin - pressed metal with relief.
Awesome wall decoration even if you have nothing to do with old or antique bikes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th century french gusseted glove box or case
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Late 19th century French glove box or case, probably made by Louis Ducat, successor to the Smal firm. This firm was located on the Place du Palais Roy...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Iron + Ceramic Wall Sculpture, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s French brutalist wall sculpture created with patinated iron. This piece has rich textures and raw edges. It has beautiful inlaid ceramic detailing in pink and blue hues. Unsi...
Category
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Medieval European Castle Gothic Forged Iron Processional on Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular early European castle altar processional / torchiere stand. circa 1730 or earlier.
Born in Continental Europe in the early 18th century or earlier, some later elements, most likely Germanic, Medieval Gothic style, hand forged iron sculptural cross form mounted with primitive push-button panel opening to reveal heraldic coat of arms embossed brass plaque, with The Nelsons family banner, royal crown crest with cross, standing mythical goat and stag heraldic supporters, shield escutcheon castle, fleur-de-lis, three diamonds and eagle shield...
Category
Early 18th Century European Gothic Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Polished Steel Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of polished and lacquered ships port and starboard lanterns with clear glass Fresnel lenses, vented chimney tops, carry handles and sliding rear doors. Mounted to mahogany bases...
Category
1930s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Vintage Men's Cloth in Blue and Yellow Stripes, Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ivory coast, Vintage
Men’s cloth.
Measures: H 325 x W 190 cm.
Category
20th Century Ivorian Folk Art
Materials
Textile
A Trio of Antique Wooden Pestles from the 19th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Trio of Antique Wooden Pestles from 19th Century Scandinavia
Discover the essence of simplicity and beauty through our exquisite set of three ...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Vintage French Christian Dior Advertising Statue, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful and intriguing advertising statue for Christian Dior.
This would have been used on a shop counter or to draw attention in a shop windo...
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
Antique Colorful and Story-Filled Tree of Life Rug with Hunting Scene
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Rare Drawing Colorful and Story-Filled Serpent & Feline Tree of Life
Size: 4.6 x 6.5
Age: Antique
Pile: Low/Med with great age-related patina, one small spot can be re...
Category
1910s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Dog Handle Brienz Black Forest Wood Carved Umbrella Austria Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Black Forest Brienz wood carved umbrella with handle in form of a dog. The dog has glass eyes. Nice addition to your collection or just for use. Made of hand carv...
Category
1910s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mother-Child Boteh Village Antique Malayer Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Joyous Mother- Daughter Boteh Village Antique Rug
About: When you think of old village rugs woven in remote lands - you think of women working on thi...
Category
1910s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Hand Written Persian Book
Located in London, GB
19th century oil on board of a Blacksmith
Of rectangular form, the papier Mache and ebonised cover is finely painted, covered in flowers and a circular motif to the central section...
Category
1850s Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Iconic Rug in Velvety Soft Plush Wool Cypress Tree of Life Bakhtiar Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Iconic Cypress Tree of Life Velvety Soft Plush Wool with over 60 Trees
Size: 4.5 x 6.8
Age: Antique
Pile: Low/Med with supple and soft velvet wool. This is an incredi...
Category
1910s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Toshiko Takaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Glazed Pottery Chawan Yunomi Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous and wonderful chawan tea bowl / yunomi cup by famed Japanese American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The work features a rich, matte black tenmoku glaze with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Silver Cuffs, Hazara Triba, Afghanistan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century silver tribal cuffs, Hazara tribe, Afghanistan
A pair of silver cuffs worn by women of the Hazara tribe in Afghanistan. Very good workmanship and condition. Weight ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1930-1950s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1930s-1950s
Asafo flag “The train is always ready to go” in cotton applique patters. Trains were a dramatic expression of power, regularity and reliability and as such were ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Cane
Antique Toy Steamroller C1940 Style of Buddy L
By Buddy L. 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large Steamroller toy from the forties. In the style of Buddy L. Repainted and some hardware replaced. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Can be...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Ceramic Stoneware Abstract Sculpture in Black and White by Keavy Murphree
Located in Nashville, TN
This reduction fired, ceramic stoneware, abstract sculpture titled "Scorpion" by Keavy Murphree is a stunning piece of art that showcases the beauty and uniqueness of handcrafted ceramics. Created through a reduction firing process, this sculpture has undergone a specialized firing technique that results in a distinct, one-of-a-kind satin finish in black and white.
Measuring approximately 7" in length and 9.5" in height, this abstract scorpion sculpture...
Category
2010s American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel constructi...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up jeep car is an original vintage metal toy.
Unknown manufacturer and age.
Functioning but lightly damaged mechanisms.
Not in p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century Original Painted Ram Cast Iron Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Original painted cast iron Hubley doorstop of a ram.The painted surface is amazing and all original.Wonderful form & painted surface.
Category
1880s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th C 1847 French Oil on Canvas, Gent & His Four Legged Companion Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming mid 19th century French oil on canvas of a Gentleman and his doggy, dated 1847 and signed P.Bisson
A small section of restoration under his left arm, but done some time ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
William Wyman Signed Massachusetts Midcentury Herring Run Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by East Coast/ Massachusetts master potter William Wymann. This piece features a fantastic texture and rich, sumptuous, deep ocean-like blue crackle glaze that chang...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Native American Navajo Handwoven Wool Geometric Rug Mat
Located in Studio City, CA
A nicely woven wool mat/rug in a geometric pattern which the Navajo tribe is famed for. In fantastic vintage condition. Originally acquired some years ago and placed in storage for good keeping. From a large collection of Native American artifacts...
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce large vintage African tribal beaded ceremonial crown altar headdress, the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, Mid-20th Century, featuring intricate sculptural form decorated in polychrome beads and nassa sea shells, depicting central warrior figure mounted on figural horse or donkey animal, flanked by four standing figures, atop cylindrical crown, adorned with lizards and mask.
Many people refer to this type of altar item...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Beads
Marble Chess Set
Located in Denton, TX
Black and white marble chess board. A classic for chess lovers that also looks great as a home decoration.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Marble
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Cane
Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, whimsical diminutive Yunomi tea cup by famed Polish-American master potter/artist Polia Pillin featuring a deep, rich cobalt blue glaze with streaks of green swirling ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror, Austria circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary rustic wall mirror from the 19th century around 1870 in Austria. An unusual piece of a Black Forest mirror that has been elaborately handcarved out of basswood in an ex...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Selection of Connecticut Subway or Bus Signs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Connecticut Subway or Bus Signs, American, circa 1950's, possibly earlier. These signs would have rotated through a window at the front of the bus or subway, showing the...
Category
1950s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug - 19th Century Design Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Bidjar rug designed in the 19th century from the Bidjar region, also known as Bijar, which is a region in northwestern Iran known for producing some of the finest and most ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Chromed Pewter Prancing Horses Door Stops
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A pair of prancing horse door stops made from pewter with a chrome,
made in around 1920 the finish in original distressed condition showing great patina.
Category
20th Century English Folk Art
Materials
Chrome, Pewter
Tall Brass and Iron Shoehorn Mid-Century Modern
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a nice tall shoehorn. It was made from iron which has been painted black, embellished with brass elements and a bright red leather wrapping on the handle. It is represent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana
By John Dawson
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and polychromed wood; retains original painted surface. Glass Eyes.
Attributed to John Dawson, Trenton, New Jersey, 1900-1925.
Dawson worked as a ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Shona Stone Sculpture "Sheltering Soul" Norbert Shamuyarira (Zimbabwe, b. 1962)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An African Shona Stone Sculpture titled "Sheltering Soul" by Norbert Shamuyarira (Zimbabwean, Born 1962), depicting an abstract polished Shona stone figure of a crouched and bowing h...
Category
Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Black Carousel Horse, Wood Horse Sculpture on Metal Base, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wooden Carousel Horse - Fairground horse - Merry-go-round Horse.
Smaller model, so easy to be placed.
This Mid-20th century hand carved Animal Sculptu...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vertical Sculpture Castaña Black Clay Burnished Clay Fired with Wood Removable
Located in London, GB
Castañas (chestnuts) is a sculpture made of a series of cups.
The individual pieces can be rearranged to create different shapes, and can also be us...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Vintage Hanging North African Hanukkah Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage hannukah menorah. This piece is cast brass that has aged beautifully with an ornate design that is beautiful and inspiring. The pati...
Category
1960s Central African Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Joseph Talbot La Borne circa 1930 20th Century Blue and Brown Ceramic Vase
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Joseph Talbot
Signed under the base
Original XXth century design large stoneware ceramic vase
Perfect condition
Blue and brown stoneware ceramic glazes colors
Circa 19...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Still Life Oil Painting, America 1928
Located in Culver City, CA
Still Life Oil Painting
America 1928
Oil on board, signed
Measures 16.75”w x .75”d x 22.25”h
Category
1920s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Eric Leaper Newlyn Studio Pottery Orange Glazed Tray or Shallow Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish studio pottery tray or shallow dish decorated in bright orange glazes by Eric Leaper, Newlyn and dating from around 1960. The pottery tray is of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Signed Wayang Kulit Painting from Indonesia on Rich Palette
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a "remarkable" Indonesian Wayang Kulit painting. The color pallette is fantastic on a deep blue background with touches of beige, green and deep b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
Peter Shire Signed Memphis Milano California Studio Pottery Wall Sculpture, 1981
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and rare/scarce wall relief sculpture by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore ...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pottery, Paint
Sculpture with Wings in Black Glazed Stoneware, Jean-Pierre Bonardot, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture with wings in black glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot.
Artist signature under the base « JP Bonardot ». Unique piece. 2022.
H : 11.4’ x 11.02’ x 7.9’ inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Miniature Mica Paintings C.1830
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Miniature Mica Paintings C.1830
Indian Company School
A pair of 19th Century Indian mica gouache paintings on mica.
Depicting the water carrier and of a Purdah bullock...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Black Forest Hand Carved Walnut Figural Traveler Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-634 Black Forest German hand carved walnut traveler figural sculpture.
Category
1920s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Toy, Wind up Drummer Panda, Made in China, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up drummer panda is a vintage toy.
Vintage toy representing a panda playing the drum.
Made in China in 1970s.
The original clockwork w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Illustrated Ceramic by Mathew, Spain, 2021
Located in Madrid, ES
Handcrafted ceramic bowl by Mathew. Handpainted in brown over light blue background. "Colorfull nature".
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Rolf Palm Signed Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandanavian Vase for Mölle Sweden
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and darkly glazed vase by Swedish master ceramicist/designer Rolf Palm for Mölle, Sweden. This gem features a classic shape with a rich glaze that radiates and changes co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
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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