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Folk Art For Sale
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Austrian in the Manner of Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Moneys Riding on Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming Austrian cold painted bronze depicting three monkeys riding on the back of three running dogs in the manner of Franz Xaver Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936) and dating from ar...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Monsieur Nox Head Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Timeless and stately, this versatile vase of a Sicilian nobleman will be a refined statement piece in a garden, patio, or kitchen decor. Fashioned of terracotta, this piece is marked...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Swiss Two Sided Train Signal Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool and hard to find vintage Swiss two sided train signal sign, circa 1940s. The sign is made of metal and painted yellow with the number "5" in bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Ancient Roman Bronze Leg or Artifact / Element
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Ancient Roman bronze element.
It appears to be a leg or support for a larger structure.
The leg has a hoofed foot that supports a li...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Vase Obice Horse Relief, Gold 24-Karat, in Ceramic, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the 17th century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and kaolin i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1940's PHILCO TV Kids Ride On Toy Truck
Located in San Diego, CA
1940's PHILCO Television metal Ride On Toy Truck.
Beautiful original distressed condition.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century Brass Indian Temple Toy on Wheels
By Rajhastani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large sized (13" height) Indian temple toy. Camel with rider. Very rare to see this size.
India is famous for its brass and copper metal craftsmanship. It ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Yellow Handicap Stencil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage handicap stencil used to mark the handicap spots on the asphalt. Made of plywood. This sign has tons of character with thick, excess paint and splatter around the imag...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Cast Bronze Bust of Artist Mafai
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautifully crafted bronze bust of French Artist Mafai 1900 victorian period. This piece is a stunning replica of the original in the statue garden in France. Cast in bron...
Category
20th Century French Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Italian Chess Game in Metal and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chess game, bronze, metal, glass, Italy, 1970s.
Exceptional game of chess. The board consists of bronze and mirrored cubes. All chess pieces are handmade and can be recognized as a ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19thc Bronze Apple Picker Wall Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc bronze apple picker wall plaque.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Wall Sculpture, Mixed Metals by B. Walters Schreiber After Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Brutalist wall sculpture, mixed metals by B. Walters Schreiber after Paul Evans. Wonderful wall hanging, hand executed, great example of classic Brutalist design.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Copper, Bronze
"Special Delivery" Sculpture by Bay Area Blacksmith William Roan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
2013
Forged steel and cast bronze
Measures: 9 H x 5 W x 16 D in. / 23 x 13 x 41 cm
Hand crafted by William Roan, the blacksmith famous for making the original Bay Bridge Tro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Monumental Antique Roman Bronze Works Gilt American Bald Eagle Sculpture Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Museum quality antique solid bronze 70lb sculpture by Roman Bronze Works of an eagle seated on the base with wings outstretched. Roman Bronze Works, now o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Lucien Gibert Bronze Statue 'The Archer' French Art Deco Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
Master sculptor Lucien Gilbert with his famous “The Archer” sculpture embraces the finest in French bronze detailing of the period. The size, quality...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Cross Rug Yellow & White
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cross is an innovative rug system with intertwinted graphic lines. Inspired by the sailors knots, with a giant crossing of colorful stripes, it is made of different square units whic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Eagle and Flag Bronze Sculpture by Lorenzo E. Ghiglieri, Limited Edition 205/475
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a patinated bronze eagle by Lorenzo E. Ghiglieri. The eagle is depicted landing on a tree stump, with wings dramatically raised. The stump is draped with a polychrome American flag. The bronze is signed "Lorenzo Ghiglieri...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Diminutive Scottish Grained & Yellow Painted Chest of Drawers Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A early Victorian 19th century Scottish chest of drawers of diminutive proportion. Comprising of two short and two long drawers. A rectangular chamfered top with a decorative brown g...
Category
Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Signed Bronze Sculpture of Four Contemplative Men in Park
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a beautiful work with a wonderfully composed design. The work features four men in quiet contemplation standing and sitting closely together in private thought.
Signed an...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Mocha Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl-Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large mocha blue seaweed yellow ware mixing bowl is in fine condition. Has a very nice decoration of blue seaweed pattern on the outside band.
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Lucie Rie & Hans Coper Signed Stamped Yellow Glazed Stoneware Bowl, circa 1950
By Hans Coper, Lucie Rie
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous mustard-yellow glazed stoneware bowl with manganese rim by famed European potters Lucie Rie & Hans Coper.
The bowl is signed with each artist's impressed seals on the b...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The bell of the VOC fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, marked JAFFANAPATNAM Ao 1747 VOC
Cast in Jaffnapatnam or Colombo from Japanese copper, 1747
Measures: Height 44 x diameter 36...
Category
Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Portuguese Handcrafted Wooden Stand Cross with Gilt Bronze Christ
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Vintage handcrafted wooden stand cross with gilt bronze Christ and ornaments on a beautiful carved wooden base, Portugal, 1930-1939.
Measures: Height 19...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Statue of Man Pulling Boat Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
An Art Deco bronze sculpture of a man gripping a rope and pulling a row boat ashore, It is a strong and unusual image, in contrast to the many images of men throwing spears or bendin...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Hand Painted Elephant in Gold Regalia on Paper, India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful hand painted portrait of an elephant in full Indian wedding regalia. The animal is shown mid-stride and is covered in a green, red, and gold cloth. A blue and gold styliz...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Folk Art
Materials
Gold
Roman Egyptian 100 AD Lavender Colored Scarab and 21-Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Roman Egypt lavender colored scarab (circa 100 BC-100 AD) set into a custom 21-karat gold decorative u-drop pendant and bail. This gorgeous purple amethyst scarab...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Bowl Horse, Gold 24-Karat Finish, in Ceramic, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the 17th century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and kaolin i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Monumental Mocha Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine very large Mocha Yellow ware bowl with the blue seaweed pattern throughout.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Don Micio Vase
Located in Milan, IT
A striking piece of functional decor, this anthropomorphic vase of a Moor man is a testament to Sicily's rich crafting history and artistic patrimony. Entirely handcrafted and finish...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vase Obice Horse with 5 Heads, Gold 24-Karat finish, in Ceramic, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the 17th century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and kaolin i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Molten Bronze Casted Sculpture "Andromeda Bronze Sculpture"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
This sculpture is made of bronze that has been casted to create a modern piece of art that will fit in a modern space. This piece emphasizes the raw look of molten bronze.
This is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Bronze of an Edwardian Lady on a Window Seat
By Noel Ruffier
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A bronze of a Mme Sans-Gene (Madam Without-a-Care) by Noel-Rouffier, depicted as an Edwardian lady on a window seat.
Category
1890s French Edwardian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Max Blondat, Donkey and Flowered Fascinator, Bronze, circa 2000, France
By Max Blondat
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
Don Venerando Green Vase
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning vase will stand out in a modern or eclectic interior, where it will provide a one-of-a-kind decoration in any room, while also serving as be a superb vessel for a floral display. Crafted entirely by hand in the Sicilian tradition of Moor sculptures...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Midcentury Brutalist Bronze Abstract Sculpture Signed Robert Cook
By Robert Cook
Located in west palm beach, FL
Exceptional midcentury bronze abstract sculpture. Signed Robert Cook with additional hand written marks on the bottom of the plin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture, Il Cavalino, by Barbara Beretich '1936-2018'
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a signed bronze sculpture of a horse entitled, Il Cavalino, by Barbara Beretich. This is a lost wax cast and the piece is from her home gallery as seen in picture #8. During her younger years in California, Beretich's family raised multiple animals including hogs, cows, sheep and horses. After graduating from the University of Illinois with a BA in art. The following year Beretich spent time in Europe where she met and became lifelong friends with French artist, Francoise Gilot. After Europe, she moved to Claremont CA...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Abstract Gilt Bronze by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Elegant and rare gilt bronze by Tim Orr.
Really precious abstract bronze represanting 2 abstract bodies,
circa 1970
Signed under the base
Dimensions : 12x24x10cm
Category
Late 20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Gilt Tibetan Shrine Temple Sculpture of Deity Bodhisattva White Tara
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a fantastic piece. Perhaps part of a Tibetan temple shrine at one time. Beautiful faded gilt coloring and patina. We believe this is the Tibeat figure of the white Tara, the goddess of great compassion. She is akin to the Chinese figure of Quan Yin.
We are listing as 20th century but could be older.
Nice size and weight.
Would be a great addition to any collection and sure to stand out in any setting. From a large collection of Chinese and Tibetan antiques...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Collection of Three 19th Century Mocha Yellow Ware Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of three nesting yellow ware mocha seaweed kitchen bowls are in fine condition. Its great to find a set of three graduated matching bowls.
1...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Monumental 19th Century Mocha Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gigantic yellow ware seaweed mocha mixing bowl is in fine condition. It has amazing light blue sea weed decoration. Fantastic large bowl!!
Category
1870s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Apollo Belvedere Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This is a reproduction of one of the most famous sculptures of the post-Hellenistic period, the Apollo Belvedere, which is now housed in the Vatican M...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze "Punch" Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Punch doors stop from Punch and Judy. A famous puppeteer show in England since 1662. It is in amazing condition. This door stop is mo...
Category
1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Mocha Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl, Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large mocha yellow ware mixing bowl in pristine condition. This very large bowl is in pristine condition.
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Musidora Tisifone White Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Masterfully handcrafted of white clay, this stunning vase depicts the face of a young woman adorned with a crown and jewels suggesting a noble origin. Her captivating gaze is enhance...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fine Bronze Bust of a Masai Woman by Philip Reeves 'b. 1958'
By Philip Reeves
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Philip Reeves, (Nairobi 1952)
A Massai/Rendille tribe girl from Kenya
Signed P Reeves and numbered 4/8 Foundry mark Luc Harzé, Brussels
Bronze, H. 36 cm
Philip Reeves, born i...
Category
20th Century Kenyan Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze of a Mythical Lion Beast
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An antique unusual cast bronze of a Mythical lion beast.
Bursting with character, the lion standing foursquare with his long tail curled back on itself.
Cast bronze.
Tribal Afric...
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Los Angeles Pedestrian Crossing Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive yellow pedestrian crossing sign from Los Angeles. Great coloring. Dent going through the middle. Still very presentable.
Category
1990s American Folk Art
Materials
Steel
President Dwight D. Eisenhower Commemorative Ceramic Plate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round ceramic commemorative plate of President Dwight Eisenhower. The plate is circular, with gold detail around the edges, and a portrait of Presi...
Category
20th Century North American American Classical Folk Art
Materials
Gold
Musidora Super Star Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Entirely handmade of terracotta, this anthropomorphic vase depicts Musidora (Greek word for "gift of the muses"), a young woman wearing a crown with her hair gathered in a soft turba...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Mocha Seaweed Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century yellow ware bowl with seaweed design pattern in band. The condition is very good and no cracks or chips.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
20th Century Bronze Patine Plaque Portrait Patrie
Located in Sofia, BG
Medallion in bronze Patrie.
The relief portrait has beautiful slightly brown patina.
France, circa 1905
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Yellow Los Angeles Pedestrian Crossing Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive yellow pedestrian crossing sign from Los Angeles. Pedestrian in a crosswalk. Great coloring. Measures: 41" wide.
Category
1990s American Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Elegant Bronze Sculpture Showing a Hoop Dancer Original Patina 1978
Located in London, GB
Elegant Bronze Sculpture Showing a Hoop Dancer Original Patina 1978
A beautiful sculpture in bronze with original patina showing a figure of a hoop dancer performing a very flexible ...
Category
1970s Russian Minimalist Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
South Indian Bronze Dancers Ritual Breast Plate on Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and wonderful antique South Indian bronze breast plate mounted on a purpose made display stand believed to date from the 17th or 18th century. The...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Other Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Acid Yellow Reflective Pedestrian Road Sign from Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great acid yellow reflective road sign from the City of Los Angeles. Depicting a man and woman crossing the road. Good vintage condition.
Category
1990s American Folk Art
Materials
Steel
19th Century Bronze Sheep Handcrafted Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century handmade bronze sheep sculpture. No signature or makers mark.
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Fauno Torso Bronze Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This bust is part of a limited edition of only six pieces created in 2011 from an original model by the sculptor Raffaello Romanelli. Inspired by the famous Torso Gaddi displayed in ...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Yellow Ware in Seaweed Pattern Mixing Bowls, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two yellow ware seaweed pattern mixing bowls are in fine as found condition. There are no chips or cracks and have wonderful blue painted sea...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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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The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
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