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Folk Art For Sale
Creator: Unknown
Creator: Albert Chubac
Albert Chubac, Oil on canvas, France, circa 1960
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac (1925-2008), Oil on canvas, Signed in the bottom right corner, France, circa 1960. Measures: 162 x 130 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying decorative...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Albert Chubac, Oil on Canvas, France, 1964
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac (1925-2008), Oil on canvas, Framed, Signed and dated 64 in the bottom right corner, France, 1964. Measures: 161 x 96 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Canvas

Shaker Style Oval Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pantry box is in a shaker style with a old natural surface. The condition is good with early copper nails.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

1940s Oil Painting of White Horse by Grace Bassett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s oil painting in board of white horse roaming. This painting is by Grace Loring Bassett Circa 1940s. This is from the illustrated book about a...
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Wall Round Mirror, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of mirror, plastic. Re-polished. Original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Mirror, Plastic

19thc Log Cabin Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc cotton log cabin crib quilt from Pennsylvania. This amazing barn raising quilt is in unwashed and never used.
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Albert Chubac, Airbrush on Canvas, France, circa 1960
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac (1925-2008), Airbrush on canvas, France, circa 1960. Measures: 90 x 206 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying decorative...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Canvas

Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large tall lucky sea shell encrusted elephant statue or figurine. Covered in shells, this elephant stands with its trunk up pointed toward the sky. In Southeast Asia, elephants wit...
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20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Folk Art / Pop-Art Comic Strip Papier Mache Teddy Bear Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine folk-art papier-mache sculpture. In the form of a teddy bear. The papier mache appears to be from various 20th Century Philippine comic books, such as Superkat by L.S. M...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Paper, Plaster

Mirror, Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Elongated mirror made of rosewood of Danish design from around the 1960s. Dimensions in cm: H:97 W:42. Great condition This product will be inspe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 5 Antique Spanish Foam Dolls, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique hand made Spanish foam doll. Manufactured circa 1980 in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Ma...
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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Foam

Richters German Anchor Stone Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Richters German Anchor blocks building toys / Der Geschickte Baumeister Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900. Wooden box with printed paper labe...
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Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Quartz

1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady in Chic Headscarf
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage an...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

Antique Vintage Binoculars on a Leather Case, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique nautical binoculars in a leather strapped case. Made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1950. In original condition, with some visible si...
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1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

19thc Pennsylvania Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc fancy calico fabric log cabin quilt. This barn raising quilt is in fine condition.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Mid-Century Children's Toilet Cabinet with Mirror, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of Mirror, Wood. Mirror have aged patina. Good original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19thc Rooster Sheet Iron Weather Vane Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc original painted sheet iron weather vane on custom iron mount. This folky weather vane came from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania. The condition is good with minor wear and littl...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique Ships Chandler Shop Advertising Sign
Located in Peabody, MA
A relic from Boston’s mercantile history and the seafaring trade. This 19th century shop sign displays a fairly detailed replica of a navigator’s octant (or sextant) and the proprietor’s name and street number...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Yei Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic American Indian weaving is a Yei and is in very good condition.The colors are very subtle and calming.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19thc Mini Postage Stamp Blue & White Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc blue & white postage stamp mounted doll quilt sewn on linen. The condition is very good.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Large MCM Blue and Cream Ceramic Studio Pottery French Jardiniere Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large earthenware ceramic jardiniere or planter. This piece is decorated with a creamy white and blue design. Each side features an applied free-form handle. This would be great in...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

19Thc Patriotic Triple Irish Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Patriotic triple Irish chain quilt in fine condition.The quilting and piecing are very good. Found in Ohio.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

1960s, Green & White Painted Steel 'Two Hour Parking' Street Sign
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage traffic or street sign. With green text and border on a white ground. The text reads: 'TWO HOUR PARKING BETWEEN 7AM - 7PM SUND...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Steel

19th C. Antique Blazing Star Quilt, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic early 19th c blazing stars quilt is from Pennsylvania and in fine condition. Amazing vivid colors from Pennsylvania Dutch country. Berks c...
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1860s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting - Three Figures
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist: Elisabeth Hahn (German 1924-2021), Elisabeth Hahn was born in Dortmund, Germany, where she began her artistic studies. In 1953, she moved to Paris. She continued her stud...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

19Thc Mini Pieced Broken Dishes Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Th c Blue & white mini pieced mounted doll quilt in pristine condition.The doll quilt is in pristine condition. The doll quilt is sewn on white linen and on a framed stretcher read...
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique early 20th century hand painted traditional Spanish rag doll. The doll presents no costume showing the core fabric structure. Manufactured circa 19...
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1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

Kuna Mola Appliqué Brightly Colored Bird Wall Tapestry, Central America
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large brightly colored fabric appliqué collage tapestry of a bird with fish in its mouth. This dramatic fabric piece features carefully cut geometric pieces of fabric, fashioned an...
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20th Century Panamanian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

Mexican Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indian Weaving Bolster pillows. Feather and down insert and Zippered Shams.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Mirror, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Mirror,Wood,plaster Re-polished Original condition.
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Wood

19thc Mini Pieced Bars Quilts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Mini pieced bars quilt in fine condition. The pattern is very unusual and fine quilting.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19thc Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early eye dazzler saddle blanket weaving is so amazing and very geometric. This 19thc Navajo weaving has a bittersweet linen backing & is down & feather fill.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Linen

Vintage Signed Quebec Folk Art Carved Burlwood Wall Sculpture of a Bearded Man
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This folk art wall sculpture is signed by Noel Guay a Quebec wood carver of Canada and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the Quebec folk art styl...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Wood Framed Folk Art Painting Depicting Hound Dogs by River
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Wood Framed Folk Art Painting Depicting Hound Dogs by River. The two dogs are hunting water fowl. Wood framing is modern. United States, 1...
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow. Feather and down Insert.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Yellow & Black Painted Steel 'Slow Children' Traffic or Street Sign
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage traffic or street sign. With graphics of a child running & large block letters spelling: 'SLOW CHILDREN'. Simply a great vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Steel

19thc Sponge Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine large 19thc sponge ware pottery mixing or serving bowl is in fine condition. Its a nice lighter or sky blue color. Great for serving salads or fruit salad at the dinner table.
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

1940's Fashion Illustration, Chic Lady
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter t...
Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady in Blue Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

Mid-Century Era Signed West Coast Cedar Haida Indigenous Canadian Totem Pole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand-carved cedar totem is signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have originated from Canada and dating to approximately 1960 and done in the West Coast Indigenous Haida s...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Cedar

19th C Pineapple Log Cabin Quilt from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th C cotton pineapple log cabin was found in New England and in very good condition. The quilt is made up of very interesting calico prints. The backing is a cream colored cot...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19Thc Gamecock Weather Vane in Original Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine game cock weather vane is in great condition and retains its original gilded surface. It is gilded over copper and comes with a custom made iron st...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Wall Mounted Found Objects Sculpture by Mayer Spivack Dated 1975
Located in Peabody, MA
We recently acquired a collection of mid to late 20th century sculptures by the Newton, Massachusetts artist, psychotherapist and inventor Mayer Spivack. A lifelong innovator and cre...
Category

1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady with Green Eyes in Admiration
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

20th C Tumbling Blocks Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 19th C Tumbling blocks pink and white polished cotton Quilt. Great condition! This fine polished cotton quilt has very nice piecing and quilt...
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Original Painted Iron Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted iron pig.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Pillows 'Pair'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Bolster pillows (Pair). Feather and down insert and zippered casing.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Big Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Stained Wood Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient stained wood candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...
Category

1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Red White & Blue Contained Center Star Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This patriotic star crib quilt is in great condition and very graphic.
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1890s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Cork Construction Set Game, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique cork construction game. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category

1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Cork

Hand Carved Folk Art Chairs by Joseph Deveau, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of folk art hand carved chairs with footstool by Joseph Deveau (1901-1999), made by the artist for himself and his wife. Deveau crafted his furniture each evening over sever...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Pine

in the Style of Bidjar Old Indian Hand Knotted Wool Large Rug
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
In the style of Bidjar old rug from India made in 2013 Persian hand knotted wool stonewashed Measures: 268 x 378 cm.    
Category

2010s Indian Agra Folk Art

Materials

Wool

1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady in Beautiful Green Head Scarf
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

Floral Bouquet and Bow Applique Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floral Bouquet and Bow Applique Quilt. Great Condition.
Category

20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19th c patinaed eagle weather vane was found in New England. The iron base is a custom made stand. The condition is very good on this ear...
Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

A wonderful 1950s signed abstract fibreglass sculpture by Ron Hitchins
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 1950s abstract fibreglass sculpture by Ron Hitchins in Verdigris finish, mounted on wooden stand with carved initials "RH" This piece was from...
Category

1950s English Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady at a Stance in Pink Frill Top
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

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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