New in Folk Art
Late 18th Century Austrian Rustic Antique New in Folk Art
Fir
Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique New in Folk Art
Metal
1880s American Victorian Antique New in Folk Art
Ceramic, Clay
Early 2000s American Folk Art New in Folk Art
Fabric
1890s British Antique New in Folk Art
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Rustic Antique New in Folk Art
Fir
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern New in Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
1870s Moroccan Islamic Antique New in Folk Art
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Steel
1960s Unknown Folk Art Vintage New in Folk Art
Masonite, Paint
1960s Papua New Guinean Vintage New in Folk Art
Shell
19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique New in Folk Art
Wood
1970s American Folk Art Vintage New in Folk Art
Steel
1880s Indian Antique New in Folk Art
Bronze
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art New in Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Papua New Guinean New in Folk Art
Textile, Organic Material
20th Century Congolese New in Folk Art
Wood
2010s American Folk Art New in Folk Art
Metal, Steel
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage New in Folk Art
Iron
1950s French Vintage New in Folk Art
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Folk Art New in Folk Art
Steel
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau New in Folk Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian New in Folk Art
Glass
Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique New in Folk Art
Metal
1950s Danish Vintage New in Folk Art
Ceramic
1940s French Folk Art Vintage New in Folk Art
Granite
Early 20th Century Meiji New in Folk Art
Pottery
19th Century French Folk Art Antique New in Folk Art
Iron
19th Century American Antique New in Folk Art
Cotton
19th Century American Adirondack Antique New in Folk Art
Cotton, Wool
1880s American Primitive Antique New in Folk Art
Tin
1880s American Country Antique New in Folk Art
Cotton
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique New in Folk Art
Pine
1880s English High Victorian Antique New in Folk Art
Pine
18th Century German Baroque Antique New in Folk Art
Walnut, Pine
18th Century German Baroque Antique New in Folk Art
Wood
Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique New in Folk Art
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.
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