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Folk Art For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Georgian
1950's French Modernist Painting Signed, Figures on Horseback in Village
Located in Cirencester, GB
The Roadside Tavern by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper board, unframed size: 11 x 13.75 inches condition: very good...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

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Other

1950's Modernist Signed Painting, Figures in French Town
Located in Cirencester, GB
French buildings by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), signed, stamped verso original watercolor/ gouache painting on paper , overall size: 19.75 x 16.5 inches condition: ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

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Other

1950's Modernist Painting Signed, Milan Cathedral Cityscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Milan Cathedral by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, unframed size: 16.5 x 11.75 inches condition: very good and rea...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

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Other

1950's Modernist Painting, Bright Blue Town Landscape with Horse and Figures
Located in Cirencester, GB
Blue Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso original oil painting on paper overall size: 22 x 14.5 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoy...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

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Other

”Evidence” Bascketball Sculpture made by Alexandre Arrechea
By Alexandre Arrechea
Located in Madrid, ES
“Evidence” sculpture made by Alexandre Arrechea (Trinidad, Cuba 1970). Sculpture made of resin. Signed and numbered 8/35 dated 2006. Includes lacquered wooden base and methacrylate u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Folk Art

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Plastic

Fusion Echo Natural 150x240 cm Flatweave Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Embrace simplicity and elegance with our Flatweave rug, featuring minimal and unembellished patterns transitioning into subtle gradients. The rug's natural color scheme effortlessly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Jute

"Vijay Path" Ghanaian Movie Poster
Located in Chicago, IL
Vijaypath was a Bollywood action hit in 1994. It's critically acclaimed soundtrack topped charts across the world and became one of the most recognizable in India's history. The film's international success is evident in this hand-painted advertisement...
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Late 20th Century Ghanaian Modern Folk Art

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Fabric

Tribal Ceremonial Silver Ornament/Neckrings, Sculpture, Miao, Guizhou, Plus Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great and important ceremonial neck rings ware by the people of the Minorities of China, the Golden triangle ,Mongolia and Tibet. These pieces were made of low content of s...
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20th Century Chinese Modern Folk Art

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Metal

Abstract Harmony Rose Smoke & Nickel 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Celebrate the allure of imperfections with us! Inspired by the intersection of nature and machinery, our rug transforms misprints and interruptions in mechanical duplication into a u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Silk

Wonderful, Massive Orthoceras Granite Sculpture Tower
Located in Greven, DE
Unique granite sculpture with embedded fossils that are more than 280 million years old. This beautiful, black granite tower with its beautiful Orthoceras fossils is a sculpture that captivates every viewer. The fossils come from the Cretaceous period and then fossilized in granite. At some point, this unique sculpture was carefully cut out of a black granite block...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Folk Art

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Granite

African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène
Located in Salzburg, AT
The famous painter, Marcel Gotène (Icon of the contemporary Bantu art) combines surrealistic impressions with modern tapisserie elements. Born in 1935 in Yaba, Republic of Kongo,...
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1980s Congolese Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Gold Leaf

Peachy Cascade Light Peach & Clay 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
In the realm of modern style designer rugs, this piece from our Aprezo collection emerges as a testament to the blend of minimalism and luxury. This exclusive rug design epitomizes c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Modern Backgammon Travel Game Handmade Epoxy Resin Handpainted Limited Edition
Located in Milan, IT
The Backgammon Board is a handmade limited edition collection (100 pieces) designed by the young Milan based Valeria Molinari for Dilmos. The project, composed of four boards inspire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art

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Epoxy Resin

Raoul Raba, yellow sculpture, light wall panel, circa 1970, France.
By Raoul Raba
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Raoul Raba, yellow sculpture, light wall panel, gold lacquered metal, circa 1970, France. Height 144 cm, diameter 124 cm.
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1970s French Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Metal

Black Geometric Sculpture by Ursula Meyers Conceptual Artist
Located in Manhasset, NY
Black geometric sculpture by Ursula Meyers conceptual Artist. Ursula Meyer (1915-2003) American sculpture signed and dated. This monumental geometric form sculpture is one the first work of art ever offered for sale, only at Greenwich Living, by renowned artist Ursula Meyer. Provenance: From the Estate of Ann Pollon Re: The Collection of Ursula Meyer. Descendant. Acquired from the Artist Studio. Ursula Meyer was a German-born American sculptor, art-focused academician, and fine art critic, who proved an influential player in the transmission of and appreciation for European born Modernism to the United States in the post-World War II era. At first a ceramicist beholden to the teachings of 1930s Germany’s Bauhaus and Italy’s Futurists, she eventually became a creator and exponent of a crisp, geometry-focused sculptural lexicon in ceramics, and later wood and metal sculpture. Her legacy includes a decades-long exploration of Minimalism, as well as experimentations in creating and deciphering Conceptual and Expressive genres. Born in Hanover, Germany in 1915 to Ernst Josef Meyer and Elsa Katzenstein, Ursula Meyer is recorded as having “studied with former Bauhaus masters after the Bauhaus itself had closed under threat of National Socialism” in 1933. Spanning the years 1934 through 1937, Ursula’s Bauhaus tutorial is not fully documented, but it may well have included at least brief study with the French-born Marguerite Friedlaender Wildenhain (1896-1985), the first woman to earn the Master Potter certification in Germany, and who worked with Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, Max Kehan and Gerhard Marcks (1889-1981). Meyer is recorded as having directly worked with Marcks, as well as with Otto Lindig...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art

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Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Silk Embroidery Folk Art Animals Elephant & Leopard
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A exceptional pair of hand embroidered silk animals (leopard & elephant), housed in faux rosewood frames and original marble paper backings. Very much in the naive, folk art aesth...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Folk Art

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Textile, Silk, Pine

Medium Sculpture in Olive Wood by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Sculpture in olive wood by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: 23 x 23 x 33 cm Materials: Solid Olive Wood It is collected from the roots and branches of different olive trees i...
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2010s Turkish Modern Folk Art

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Olive

Vivid Mirage Startling Orange & White 150X210 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a journey through contemporary elegance with our hand-knotted Moroccan-inspired rug. A fusion of tradition and modernity, this plush masterpiece unveils distressed tile mot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Global Essence Light Peach & Light Peach 150x240 cm Flatweave Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Experience the epitome of refined elegance with our Flatweave rug. Its understated patterns effortlessly flow into subtle gradients, creating a minimal and unembellished design. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Jute

New Jersey Lottery Tickets Lottery Clover Club Advertisement Stand Kiosk Counter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage New Jersey Lottery Tickets "NJ Lottery Clover Club" Advertisement Stand Kiosk Counter. Item features 0riginal advertisement decals on front and ...
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1970s Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Wood, Paint

Set of 24 Painted Papier Mache and Metal Snuff Boxes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This diverse set of early 19th-century English painted snuff boxes, of various shapes and sizes, are finely decorated with a variety of subjects, inc...
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1830s English George IV Antique Folk Art

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Metal

16 piece miniature modernist furniture set, Netherlands 1920s
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 16 highly original miniature furniture. It consist of a dining table with 4 chairs, 2 beds with night stands and an occasional chair an a l...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Folk Art

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Wood, Paint

Mystique Fusion Dark Ivory & White 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever envisioned the allure of Moroccan designs seamlessly blending with modern aesthetics? Behold the epitome of this fusion in our hand-knotted wool rug, meticulously craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Silk

Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904_1993), painting on wood panel, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904_1993), paint and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel, imaginary theater set, circa 1960, France. Height 1m29, width 1 m.
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1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Paint

"Mosaic" Rug by Keith Pillow: DAAA Haus in Ebony/Cherry, from Jaipur Rugs.
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite hand tufted area rug is a modern masterpiece that seamlessly blends artistry and functionality. Crafted from a luxurious blend of 60% wool, 20% cotton, and 20% viscose...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Deserted Ripples Snow White & Indian Tan 180x270 cm Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Presenting an exquisite masterpiece from our stunning Aprezo collection, this handmade rug seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, offering a visual nar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Handmade Ceramic Accessories Grasshopper Green
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Folk Art

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Brass

Inside Painted Crystal, "After Rain" Snuff Bottle by Fu Guoshun, 2014
Located in Tainan, TW
Fu Guoshun was born at Hebei in 1954. He was complimented as a Master of Chinese arts and crafts in 2012. It is the highest honor for an inside painting artist. There are only ten artists who earned this glory. He is also the director of China International Painting and Calligraphy Association, vice chairman of China Snuff Bottle Professional Committee, and vice-chairman of Hebei Inside painted snuff bottle Association. Since 1977, he has been studying the art of inside painting under Wang Xisan. Fu Guoshun is one of the best artists in Ji school. Mr Fu Guoshun's inside paintings are exquisite. His works include landscapes, figures, animals, flowers, and birds to calligraphy with comprehensive skills. In addition, his professions are known for their elegance, flexibility, and light. With the three superb skills of poetry, calligraphy, and painting, there are only a handful of artists who can match up in the field of snuff bottles. It is difficult to find other artists who could compare his paintings from an artistic perspective when it comes to inside painted snuff bottles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Folk Art

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Crystal

Ivory Cascade Cloud White & Cloud White 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Indulge in the luxurious embrace of this handwoven rug from our Manifest collection, a true testament to elegance and sophistication. The rug's aesthetic is a masterpiece, with a pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Ceramic mask by Accolay, France, active between 1947 and 1983
Located in Paris, FR
Mask by Accolay Pottery, active between 1945 and 1983, signed
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20th Century French Modern Folk Art

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Ceramic

African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
The famous painter, Marcel Gotène (Icon of the contemporary Bantu art) combines surrealistic impressions with modern tapisserie elements. Born in 1935 in Yaba, Republic of Kongo - d...
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1980s Congolese Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Gold Leaf

Misty Meadows Light Paprika & Light Paprika 150x240 cm Handloom Rug
Located in Milano, IT
A masterpiece tailored to leave an indelible first impression while enduring through time! Crafted with precision and artistry, its design captivates with simplicity, elegance, and l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Hand-Tufted Wool Rug in Classic Gray and Liquorice, Artistic Abstract Design
Located in Milano, IT
This 5' x 8' hand-tufted wool and viscose rug from Jaipur Rugs presents a refined blend of classic gray and liquorice tones, offering a contemporary yet timeless look. The artistic a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Other

Mask by Accolay pottery, France, between 1947 and 1983
Located in Paris, FR
Mask by Accolay pottery, active between 1947 and 1983, signed
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20th Century French Modern Folk Art

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Ceramic

Hand-Knotted Jaipur Wool Rug in Ebony and Charcoal Slate, Ombre Textured Pattern
Located in Milano, IT
This hand-knotted 9' x 12' Jaipur wool rug in deep ebony and charcoal slate exudes a modern, understated elegance. Crafted by skilled artisans, the rug's subtle textural pattern adds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Misty Dawn Antique White & Shale 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a journey of modern elegance with our rugs exquisite hand-knotted masterpiece, skillfully crafted in the heart of rural India. Enveloping your space in contemporary allure,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Still Life by Oris Robertson
By Oris Robertson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Still Life in Oil by Oris Roberstson 1970s Still life of ceramics in a neutral palette by Texas artist Oris Robertson. Oris Robertson was a prolific visual artist, he started...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Paint

Cast Bronze Sculpture of Lounging Woman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cast bronze sculpture depicts a woman, captured in a moment after she just finished a swim at her favourite lake. She’s gazing upon the view, reclining on a rock as she air drie...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Folk Art

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Bronze

Vintage Warren Fischer Figurative Abstract Painting On Linen Canvas
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Warren Fischer Figurative Abstract Painting on linen canvas Offered for sale is a figurative abstract painting on linen canvas by ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art

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Canvas, Wood, Linen, Paint

Barefoot Bliss Undyed White & Undyed White 300x420 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
What if ancient Moroccan motifs met modern minimalism? This captivating rug, hand-knotted by skilled artisans in rural India, unveils the answer. It reimagines classic Moroccan desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Unrushed Odyssey Cumin & Silver Gray 170x240 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever longed for a moment of stillness in a whirlwind world? Imagine stepping onto a haven of warmth and tranquility, hand-woven from the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Silk

Early 19th C George III Folk Art Shell Work China Man Sailor Maritime Naval
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderfully detailed and intricately decorated early 19th century shell work figure. Depicting a traditionally dressed Chinese gent, with his wispy beard, hat and holding his bask...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Folk Art

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Natural Fiber

Luminescent Prism Ashwood & Frost Gray 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Experience the dance of light with this hand-knotted rug inspired by patterns cast by a candle on glass. Handmade in rural India, this modern marvel captures constantly evolving form...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Albert Chubac, Composition, Mixed-media on paper, Stamped, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac, Composition, Mixed-media on paper, Stamped, circa 1960, France. Measures: Height 1m73, width 70 cm, depth 1 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying decorative...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Paper

Modern Backgammon Board Game Handmade Epoxy Resin Handpainted Limited Edition
Located in Milan, IT
The Backgammon Board is an handmade limited collection (100 pieces) designed by the young Milan based Valeria Molinari for Dilmos Edizioni. The project, composed of four boards inspi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art

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Epoxy Resin

Artisanal Inceptions Natural Beige & Natural Mushroom 240X300 cm Handtufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Can a rug be more than just a floor covering? Meet this Handtufted rug, a contemporary and livable piece of art, meticulously crafted from naturally dyed wool. The natural beige grou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Untitled 37 by Neshka
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled 37 by Neshka Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 55 cm Material: Charred cedar and wenge wood stand Neshka ( Agnieszka Krusche ), is a native of Kraków, ...
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2010s Canadian Modern Folk Art

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Wood, Cedar, Wenge

Distressed Desert Spice Brown & Snow White 150x240 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Ever dreamt of owning a mosaic masterpiece for your floor? Look no further! This hand-knotted rug by reimagines classic Moroccan tile motifs in a contemporary, distressed style, its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Nordic Enigma Ashwood & Mauve 300x420 cm Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
This hand knotted rug transcends the ordinary, becoming a statement piece that redefines the aesthetic of your living space. The color palette of Ashwood and Mauve sets the stage for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Serenity Symphony White & Ebony 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse your space in the elegance of this modern hand-knotted rug meticulously crafted in rural India. With a soothing tone-on-tone palette, this rug effortlessly uplifts the mood o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Silk

Artisan Alchemy Cloud White & Soft Beige 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Indulge in the allure of our hand-knotted rug, a harmonious blend of wool and silk curated to elevate your living space. Like a tranquil canvas, the serene cloud-white base effortles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Ethereal Strokes Natural White & Medium Taupe 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Indulge in the allure of artistic complexness with this luxury rug from our Entropy collection, transforming your space into an exquisite canvas of intrigue, beauty, and comfort. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Lattice Haven Cool Gray Terracotta 180X270 cm Handmade Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Step into luxury with hand-knotted masterpiece – a tone-on-tone palette that adds warmth and comfort to your floors. Crafted with precision, the tightly knitted lattice pattern seaml...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Silk

Serenity Cascade Mushroom & Dark Taupe 180X270 Cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Have you checked this hand-knotted rug , meticulously handmade in rural India? With a tone-on-tone palette, featuring a mushroom ground color and a dark taupe border, this modern rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Silk

Urban Zen Marble & Cola 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a world of refined aesthetics with this handwoven rug from our Aprezo collection. The defining feature of this wool rug is its subtle yet engaging pattern, creating a visua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Enigma Nebula Classic Gray & Antique White 150x240 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Capturing the essence of the cosmos, this modern masterpiece is a hand-tufted rug, a celestial interpretation of unseen worlds. Like a painting, pastel hues and enigmatic shapes conv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Neptune Tides Marine Blue & Marine Blue 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Dive into the mesmerizing allure of this luxury rug from our Manifest collection. Imagine the deep, rich hues of marine blue creating a gradient of flowy serenity, evoking the calmne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Silk

Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Sage Green and Al Fresco, Modern abstract design
Located in Milano, IT
This 5' x 8' Jaipur hand-tufted viscose rug in soft sage green and al fresco features a contemporary abstract pattern that brings a refreshing, natural aesthetic to any space. Crafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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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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