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Folk Art For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Nathan Cobb Jr Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hollow-carved Canada Goose decoy by Nathan Cobb Jr, with applied neck and head circa 1880-1895. This decoy features a 33” L x 7 ½” W two-piece hand-scooped and drilled hollow body, c...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Navajo Germantown ZigZag Blanket
By Navajo
Located in Sharon, CT
A Germantown (late 19th century) consisting of vertical zig-zag narrow lines in green, white violet and black, on a dark red ground. 72x48".
Category
Late 19th Century American Tribal Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Wooden Csrved Male Head Gentleman Bust Art
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully carved wooden head of a male.
Age unknown, but super decorative and skillfully carved from a single piece of heart wood. Heavy and solid and in as found condition. S...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Yellow Flat Weave Rollakan Rug with Tulips, Sweden 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage rectangular flat weave wool rug from Sweden. Beautiful pale yellow hue.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Dimensions: 190 cm / Width 140 cm
Condition: G...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Sculpture Panthère rugissant by Thomas Cartier
Located in Ibiza, Spain
An impressive sculpture of Thomas François Cartier (1879-1943), of a lioness, roaring. The sculpture is made of bronze patinated and is signed T. CARTIER on the terrace.
Every item ...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Abstract Pink High Pile Wool Rug, Sweden 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage high pile wool rug in pink-purple-blue-orange hues.
Additional information:
Origin: Sweden
Period: 1960s
Dimensions: W 70 cm x D 130 cm
Condition: After professional cleani...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Monalisa handmade painted replica.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Painted during 1972 and 1976. We offer this Antique Monalisa handmade painted replica signed by Lourdes Cúe.
Category
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Linen
Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Copper, brass and aluminium Toucan on a hoop hanging stand by Sergio Bustamante, circa 1960.
Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. He began with paintings and papier ...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue
Located in Ibiza, Spain
A most elegant Italian 19th century white Carrara marble. This stunning statue depicts the elegant Venus caught in a momentary pose, as if surprised in the act of emerging from the s...
Category
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Materials
Carrara Marble
Traditional 19th century painted kitchen rack
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Traditional 19th century painted kitchen rack circa 1880.
Beautiful piece of rustic european woodenware from hungary.
This piece when fixed to the wall was originally used for stor...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Italian painting from the first half of the 18th century. Oil artwork on canvas depicting a religious subject, the Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, of good pictorial quality. Altar...
Category
1730s Italian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
20th Century Oil on Masonite Italian Still Life Vase of Flowers Painting, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the mid-20th century. Artwork oil on masonite depicting an elegant still life, vase with flowers, of good pictorial quality. Painting of good size and pleasant ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Masonite
Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief
Located in New York, NY
A vintage opal Indian head carving, weighing 32.10 carats, featuring an intricate piece of lapidary artistry. Crafted from opal, a gemstone known for its iridescent play of colors, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art
Materials
Opal
Orange Blue Wool Wall Decoration Rug, Sweden 1960S
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage wool wall decoration carpet or a small rug but with a fringe on one side.
Additional information:
Origin: Sweden
Period: 1960s
Dimensions: W 53 cm x D 105 cm
Condition: Good...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
White Brown High Pile Wool Rug Sweden, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage small high pile wool rug in gray-black-white-blue-brown hues.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Period: 1960s
Dimensions: 72 W x 127 D cm
Condition: Goo...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
1807 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Tyrolean Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Antique Blue Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1807
Origin: Tyrol (Northern Italy - Alpine Region)
Essence: Fir
Period: 1807
Measurements: H. 175 cm – L. 109 cm (118 cm at the frames) – D. 47...
Category
Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Vintage Southern Quilt in Wedding Ring Pattern in Pale Green, Ivory, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Early 20th century hand-stitched southern quilt top from SE United States most likely North Carolina. It has a “Double Wedding Ring” quilt pattern set on a lime green background w...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Wood Working Chisels, 1950s France
By Blanchard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing set of 3 wood working gouges and chisels. Numbered 2 (long), 3 (medium) and 4 (short). Maple pommel on each with a steel tang running through the handle. Each tool also has a...
Category
1950s French Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Steel
20th Century Oil on Canvas French Grisaille Painting Cherubs, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French painting from the first half of the 20th century. Artwork oil on canvas depicting cherubs with grisaille style garland, of good pictorial quality. Painting adorned with a wood...
Category
1920s French Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Novelty High Pile Rug, Sweden 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage high pile wool rug with a novelty motif.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Period: 1960s
Dimensions: W 55 cm x D 130 cm
Condition: After professional cl...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Painting Episode from the life of Diogenes
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the 18th century. Good quality non-coeval copy of a painting by Salvator Rosa exhibited at the National Art Museum in Copenhagen. Oil artwork on canvas ...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
A vintage statue of a Swabian hallic country pig. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue is made ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Flat Weave Rollakan Rug, Sweden
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage rectangular flat weave wool rug from Sweden. Beautiful earthy colors.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Dimensions: 155 cm / Width 75 cm
Condition: Good...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Boule Set, Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls, France, late 19th century.
In the 19th century, antique metal boules balls experienced a renaissance that took the game of boules t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Pair of Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandeliers for L. Poulsen of Dk with Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61.
Titled “Cherry Blossom”
The art work is acrylic paint w...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Boule Set, Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boule balls underwent significant developmen...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Large vintage Shiva lingam stone Indian Asian Art Sculpture Interior Décor
Located in London, GB
A multi-coloured stone Shiva Lingam, a elongated egg shaped stone used for Shaivite worship in Hindu rituals These heavy stones are sacred and come from the Narmada River in In...
Category
1880s Indian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Antique Boule Set, Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th Century.
Fantastic colour and patina!
In the 19th century, antique metal boules balls experi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
A pair wonderful inlayed nutwood chairs decorated with inlayed and painted sceneries depicting chamois, goat, hare, hunter, ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants
A Bavarian Charivari from the middle of the 20th century. A beautiful piece of historical Bavarian folk ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Silver
Vintage Hand Stitched Crib Quilt in Red, Green, Peach, Blue Framed as Wall Art
Located in Barrington, IL
17.5” x 18.5” x. .1” Charming vintage hand stitched small quilt depicting a house in red, peach, green blue, and ivory from the mid 1900s. The quilt is beautifully mounted and is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Art Glass, Hardwood
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Trapunto Sails
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie, circa 1860, a sailor's folk art woolwork picture of a British frigate with white trapunto sails, the ensign of the White Fleet at the stern, and the fle...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Modernist Welded Rebar / Steel And Animal Bone Abstract Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Welded Rebar / Steel And Animal Bone Abstract Sculpture .. Amazing use of space, Well executed,, balanced.. Artist unknown.Purchased from estate filled with high end art an...
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Cabinet Circa 1810 Circa
Measurements: H. 185 cm – L. 120 (129 at the frames) cm – D. 46 (51 at the frames) cm
Period: approximately 1810
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
De...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Rustic Antique Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Oil Painting by Arne Heuser, 1966
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Oil Painting by Arne Heuser, 1966
Additional Information:
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Dimensions (W x H): 98 x 148 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition, with signs of usage
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern
Located in grand Lancy, CH
American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
18th Century Oil on Panel Flemish Antique Religious Painting Saint Peter, 1780
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Ancient Flemish painting from the second half of the 18th century. Work oil on panel depicting a religious subject, St. Peter, of good pictorial quality. Painting of limited size, fo...
Category
1780s Dutch Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Signed Portrait Painting, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the second half of the 20th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting a portrait of an elderly beggar with plate and jug of good pictorial quality. Painting si...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Large Oil Paint on Masonite Surrealist Abstract Painting signed Adolphus "66
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 54" x 54" Oil on Masonite Surrealist Abstract Painting signed Adolphus "66... Amazing use of colors.. space,, Modernism,, abstraction,, surreal. Show-stopper for sure,, Statem...
Category
1960s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Staff Top Hoe with 3 Turtles, Ghana
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ashanti cast bronze ceremonial staff top in the shape of a hoe with 3 cast turtles, from Ghana.
It is in good condition with a deep patina and polish from traditional use, appropria...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
A large garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1920s. The gnome has a pipe and an walking stick in his hands. Good used vintage co...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Folk Art carved and painted owl decoy, USA 1900's
A decorative barn owl carving decoy
Original paint with even wear.
Mounted over a new iron stand.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wooden Wabi Sabi Root bowl from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Zabihi Collection American Hooked Scatter Size Rug dated 1938
Located in New York, NY
An American hooked mini square-size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
Details
rug no. j3878
size 2' 6" x 3' 3"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
A rare paper mache Mickey Mouse with bobble head manufactured ca. 1930s. With stamp on the base: "Made with the consent of Walt...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Superb Large Antique South Indian dowry box Interior Design Décor
Located in London, GB
A Superb Large Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box
This Fine example shows a vast amount of patinated brass ornamentation decoration . internally there is one sub division. The m...
Category
1880s Indian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1950s
A vintage barber shop children chair. With rotatable height adjustment and a wooden horse head which is attached to the front of...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful pendant made out of 3 different Shell species,
from Papua-New-Guinea from the 1960 ies,
the shells have a good and old patina and shine,
the pendant was used during ceremon...
Category
1960s Papua New Guinean Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Shell
Bronze bull by sculptor Emilio Musso
Located in Torino, IT
Bronze sculpture depicting young bull made by Emilio Musso.
Vigorous young bull, sculpted in all his massive, muscular beauty.
The bull figure towers above a plinth honoring the ci...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Ford Falcon Friction C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Ford Falcon Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car C1960. In excellent vintage condition with minimal, if any wear. Came from a large lot of toys that were properly wrapped up...
Category
1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Neo Classical Bronze Statue of Hebe The Greek Goddess of Youth A handsome piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Neo Classical Bronze Statue of Hebe The Greek Goddess of Youth
A handsome piece made in bronze and is set on a square plinth, the statue is fully 3 dimensional and looks very attra...
Category
19th Century Classical Greek Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Plains Tribe American Flag Motif Ceremonial Beadwork Strips
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 4 Plains Tribe American Flag Motif Ceremonial Beadwork Strips
USA, circa 1900s
A rare collection of four Plains Tribe American Flag motif ceremonial beadwork strips dating ba...
Category
20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beads
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Station Wagon C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Japanese tin litho toy car from the mid to late fifties. A Chevrolet Station Wagon in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, practically unplayed with. Friction mot...
Category
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Patchwork "Center Star Delectable Mountains" Quilt, USA, 1850s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
USA, 1850s
Center star ‘Delectable mountains’ antique quilt.
Measures: H 214 x W 197 cm.
Category
1850s American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Rare Gold Ashanti Royal Bracelet from Jacaranda Tribal
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent gold bracelet was made for Ashanti royalty.
The Ashanti Kingdom's wealth was significantly based on gold-mining and trading in gold, as well as agriculture. The ki...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art
Materials
Gold
Early to Mid-20th Century Bamboo Rooster Effigy, Terai, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century bamboo rooster effigy, Terai, Nepal.
A charming rooster made from the root of a bamboo from the Rai people of Terai, Nepal. He stands 8" high and his form ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Industrial Art Deco 'Bar' Illuminated Glass Sign, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated directional sign made in England. c.1920.
Original black painted brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass deep etched with ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art
Materials
Steel
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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