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Monumental Los Angeles 101 Freeway Sign, 1988 USA
Monumental Los Angeles 101 Freeway Sign, 1988 USA

Monumental Los Angeles 101 Freeway Sign, 1988 USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool Los Angeles freeway sign retired from the 101 freeway. Made in the the 1980s. This freeway takes you north/ south along the entire west coast of the United States from San Diego...

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1980s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Steel

African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900

African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Folk Art

Materials

Iron

1970s Decorative Glazed Stoneware Wall Panel
1970s Decorative Glazed Stoneware Wall Panel

1970s Decorative Glazed Stoneware Wall Panel

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this superb vintage wall plaque from the 1970s, crafted from thick grogged stoneware and adorned with an abstract, stylized motif evoking vegetal or solar patte...

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1970s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Ohio Amish Blue & Pink Star Quilt
Ohio Amish Blue & Pink Star Quilt

Ohio Amish Blue & Pink Star Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ohio Amish blue & pink broken star quilt in pristine condition. Very fine quilting and piece work. Notice the fine hand stitched saw tooth binding.

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1940s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19Thc Marbleized Stone Ware Piggy Bank
19Thc Marbleized Stone Ware Piggy Bank

19Thc Marbleized Stone Ware Piggy Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very early stone ware glazed piggy bank from New England. This is a handmade piggy bank in very good condition.

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1870s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th C Original Paint Decorated Tall Blanket Chest
19th C Original Paint Decorated Tall Blanket Chest

19th C Original Paint Decorated Tall Blanket Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C Original paint decorated design and wonderful undisturbed surface.This tall blanket chest is in fine condition and came from a private estate in Pennsylvania. This original pa...

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Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

PUERTO RICO Antonio Aviles Carved Wood "Santos De Palo" of The Three Kings
PUERTO RICO Antonio Aviles Carved Wood "Santos De Palo" of The Three Kings

PUERTO RICO Antonio Aviles Carved Wood "Santos De Palo" of The Three Kings

Located in Miami, FL

A Puerto Rico vintage carved santo of Three Kings. This is a vintage Puerto Rico santo carved in fine wood and hand decorated with colored oil paintings. The carving represents the Spanish and Puerto Rico tradition of the “The Three Kings” in horses. These kinds of figures are from the local folklore, art & craft and are highly collectable. Santos de Palo Puerto Rican Santos...

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20th Century Puerto Rican Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

California Design Studio Stoneware Weed Pot / Vase Signed
California Design Studio Stoneware Weed Pot / Vase Signed

California Design Studio Stoneware Weed Pot / Vase Signed

Located in San Diego, CA

California design studio stoneware weed pot / vase, circa 1970s. The pot is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.7"D x 6.5"H. The piece is signed on the underside. #3805

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Steiff Teddy Bear, England 20th C.
Steiff Teddy Bear, England 20th C.

Steiff Teddy Bear, England 20th C.

Located in Culver City, CA

Steiff Teddy Bears England, 20th C. Steiff '1920 Classic' limited edition collectors teddy bear, with boxes and badges. 9”w x 6”d x 16”h Ref. O2221

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20th Century English Folk Art

Materials

Faux Fur

Early 20th century mahogany bollard with a pi shape used to stop a line
Early 20th century mahogany bollard with a pi shape used to stop a line

Early 20th century mahogany bollard with a pi shape used to stop a line

Located in Milan, IT

Early 20th century mahogany wood cleat or castanet in the shape of pi used to stop a line, from a fishing boat in northern France. Generally secured by strong through-bolting scre...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

African Benin Bronze Sculpture
African Benin Bronze Sculpture

African Benin Bronze Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight...

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20th Century Beninese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Decorative Seashell Vase – France, 1970s
Decorative Seashell Vase – France, 1970s

Decorative Seashell Vase – France, 1970s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A striking example of French popular craftsmanship from the 1970s, this vase is entirely composed of natural seashells meticulously strung on wire, creating a sculptural yet decorati...

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1970s French Bohemian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Shell

American Antique Arts Crafts Pyrography Bees And Flowers Chest, Signed 1907
American Antique Arts Crafts Pyrography Bees And Flowers Chest, Signed 1907

American Antique Arts Crafts Pyrography Bees And Flowers Chest, Signed 1907

Located in South Burlington, VT

Lovely American Arts and Crafts Pyrography lidded shirt chest with depictions of charming honey bees and blossoming poppies, early 20th century. Signed and dated under the top lid...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Pine

Large African Bronze Currency on Base
Large African Bronze Currency on Base

Large African Bronze Currency on Base

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural African bronze currency piece forms a powerful circular silhouette, crowned by two elongated, crossing points that meet like a ...

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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Green Vintage Coat Rack
Green Vintage Coat Rack

Green Vintage Coat Rack

$540Sale Price|20% Off

Green Vintage Coat Rack

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage coat rack, powder coated in bright green. Six hooks resembling a swimmer prior to diving, make this a cheerful functional item. Though we al...

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20th Century European Folk Art

Materials

Iron

A large painting by Moacir Andrade, Brazil, 1960s "A Lenda Do Pacu"
A large painting by Moacir Andrade, Brazil, 1960s "A Lenda Do Pacu"

A large painting by Moacir Andrade, Brazil, 1960s "A Lenda Do Pacu"

By Moacir Andrade

Located in London, GB

A large stunning painting from the legendary Amazonian artist Moacir Andrade "A Lenda Do Pacu" (The legend of the Pacu) Acrylic on canvas depicting a central Pacu which is a lar...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

Fine Hand Carved Folk Art Zodiac Sign, Charles Pizzano, 1950
Fine Hand Carved Folk Art Zodiac Sign, Charles Pizzano, 1950

Fine Hand Carved Folk Art Zodiac Sign, Charles Pizzano, 1950

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a beautiful blue and gold hand carved and hand painted zodiac sign crafted by Charles Pizzano, circa 1950. The 32 inch octagonal shaped sign was just one of Pizzano's prolif...

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1950s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania
19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania

Located in Barrington, IL

This exquisite American appliqué quilt, hand-stitched in Pennsylvania during the late 1800s, is a remarkable example of 19th-century textile artistry. Featuring a charming “Floral” pattern, the quilt showcases delicate red and pink blossoms with graceful green stems and leaves, all set against a soft ivory background. Each element of the design was individually hand-cut and appliquéd with meticulous care, framed within panels that speak to the quilter’s precision and patience. The result is a visually stunning composition that radiates warmth, craftsmanship, and heartfelt dedication. Quilts of this era—especially those entirely hand-stitched—are increasingly rare and highly collectible, prized for their historical value and timeless beauty. Due to its delicacy and artistic appeal, this quilt is especially well-suited for use as a wall-hung tapestry, where it can be appreciated as a piece of early American folk art. A true labor of love, this quilt offers both visual serenity and a deep connection to America's rich quilting heritage. Dimensions: 71” x 72” Date of Manufacture: Late 1800s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton, Applique Condition: Excellent The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1905 American Applique Quilts, Vintage Pennsylvania Quilts, Antique Applique Quilts, Applique Quilts, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Salampasu Mask
Salampasu Mask

Salampasu Mask

Located in Chicago, IL

This ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Salampasu masks...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

Rare 1970s Adult Peep Show, Books & Magazines, Large Plastic Embossed Sign XXX
Rare 1970s Adult Peep Show, Books & Magazines, Large Plastic Embossed Sign XXX

Rare 1970s Adult Peep Show, Books & Magazines, Large Plastic Embossed Sign XXX

By Terry Richardson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Large 1970s sign with embossed letters, Adult Peep Show - Books & Magazines. Sold without its original aluminum frame, can be back lit with LED. Small star crack to top of Red "S", minor loss of paint and scuffs. Subject matter is in the style of photographer Terry Richardson...

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

The Riace Warriors, A Fine Pair of Cold-Cast Copper and Resin Replica Figures
The Riace Warriors, A Fine Pair of Cold-Cast Copper and Resin Replica Figures

The Riace Warriors, A Fine Pair of Cold-Cast Copper and Resin Replica Figures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Riace Warriors, a fine pair of cold cast copper and resin figures of the Riace Warriors, reduced replicas of the original bronze sculptures currentl...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and unusual English 19th century sailors valentine handcrafted with exotic seashells. Around images with figures and architecture. Under a convex lens.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Original Signed John Houston "Mussel Gatherer" Framed Oil Painting
Original Signed John Houston "Mussel Gatherer" Framed Oil Painting

Original Signed John Houston "Mussel Gatherer" Framed Oil Painting

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful original framed abstract oil painting Entitled "Mussel Gatherer" Signed by Scottish artist John Houston Scotland, 2001 Measures: 9.5"W x 1.25"D x 10.25"H (in frame)....

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Early 2000s Scottish Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Attic Red-Figure Neck Amphora, by the Painter Of The Louvre Centauromachy
Attic Red-Figure Neck Amphora, by the Painter Of The Louvre Centauromachy

Attic Red-Figure Neck Amphora, by the Painter Of The Louvre Centauromachy

Located in London, GB

The Classical Greek amphora with glossy black glaze and elegantly twisted handles. Depicting on one side an Athenian youth resting on a staff and wearing a himation with his right a...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Hellenistic Marble Head of a Goddess, probably Aphrodite
Ancient Greek Hellenistic Marble Head of a Goddess, probably Aphrodite

Ancient Greek Hellenistic Marble Head of a Goddess, probably Aphrodite

Located in London, GB

The head carved in luminous marble, likely depicts Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty. Shown with her smooth oval face with deeply set eyes, and slightly open lips, her hair centrally-parted with a diadem, and a chignon at her neck. The head would originally have been from a full length figure of the goddess, depicted either entirely nude, or semi-nude with folds of drapery around her hips. Such figures are often known as 'Anadyomene' which means 'rising from the sea'. The tilt of the head and the hair arrangement is seen in other Hellenistic Greek marble heads...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Hellenistic Antique Folk Art

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century American Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Early 20th Century American Double Wedding Ring Quilt

Early 20th Century American Double Wedding Ring Quilt

Located in Barrington, IL

This beautifully preserved early 20th century pieced cotton quilt, hand-stitched in the classic Double Wedding Ring pattern, is a timeless example of American quiltmaking tradition. ...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Wooden Wheelchair
Antique Wooden Wheelchair

Antique Wooden Wheelchair

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1900. We offer this rare Wooden Wheelchair. Crafted in wood and Iron, the wheelchair showcases impeccable workmanship that speaks to the heart ...

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1890s American Industrial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage 20th Century "Campo Piano Orezza at Lava" Pitcher - 2Y486
Vintage 20th Century "Campo Piano Orezza at Lava" Pitcher - 2Y486

Vintage 20th Century "Campo Piano Orezza at Lava" Pitcher - 2Y486

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage 20th-century pitcher, labeled "Campo Piano Orezza at Lava," is a striking example of craftsmanship. Measuring 9.4 inches (24 cm) in height, 8.3 inches (21 cm) in diamete...

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20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Sculpted Wooden Artwork
Unique Sculpted Wooden Artwork

Unique Sculpted Wooden Artwork

Located in Nijlen, BE

This beautiful craftwork by an unknown creator is a beautiful interplay of three-dimensional cubes in recycled wood. The sculpted cubes stand on a wooden plate. Earthy warm color to...

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1980s French Minimalist Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Vintage 1976 American Bicentennial Bennington "76" Flag
Vintage 1976 American Bicentennial Bennington "76" Flag

Vintage 1976 American Bicentennial Bennington "76" Flag

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original 1970s Bicentennial-era reproduction of the historic Bennington Flag, which famously commemorates the American Revolutionary War and the spirit of 1776. Crafted duri...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart
Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart

Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A superb Folk Art sailors valentine Tramp Art keepsake box. Wide in form, this beautiful Primitive wood carved box features the letters S and M with a heart between on both sides. Tw...

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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Fang-Style African Painted Mask
Fang-Style African Painted Mask

Fang-Style African Painted Mask

Located in Chicago, IL

Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, e...

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Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Rainbow Mosaic Glass Disco Ball, 1970s USA
Rainbow Mosaic Glass Disco Ball, 1970s USA

Rainbow Mosaic Glass Disco Ball, 1970s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great vintage disco ball made of mosaic glass tiles. Rare example with rows of different colors of glass. Yellow, mirror, blue, red and green throug...

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

American "Human Effigy" Female Stone Sculpture, Tennessee, 1000 AD
American "Human Effigy" Female Stone Sculpture, Tennessee, 1000 AD

American "Human Effigy" Female Stone Sculpture, Tennessee, 1000 AD

Located in South Burlington, VT

A Native American Human Effigy female statue, Holliston Mills Site, Tennessee , sandstone, circa 1000 AD Dimensions: 11.75 inches tall and 3.75 inches width 5.75 diameter All stone carvings from America's Prehistoric past are scarce. The majority of known carved stones come from the far western Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas cultures. This sculpture is unique. Quality: fine original condition with varigated patina as found. Notice the detail of the carved ear spools...

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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Sandstone

Ancient Greek Apulian Red-Figured Skyphos, 4th Century BC
Ancient Greek Apulian Red-Figured Skyphos, 4th Century BC

Ancient Greek Apulian Red-Figured Skyphos, 4th Century BC

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Finely potted, this lovely skyphos stands on a small disc foot, with the bulbous body swelling upwards. Central figures on either side are framed by a band of dotted ovolo above and...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane
Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane

Large Antique Early American Banner Weathervane

Located in Forney, TX

A large and remarkable 4' long early PA American scrollwork bannerette weathervane / wind directional. Pennsylvania, first half of the 19th century, cut sheet metal, copper tubing,...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Copper, Zinc

19thc Sponge Pitchers With Bands -Pair
19thc Sponge Pitchers With Bands -Pair

19thc Sponge Pitchers With Bands -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Sponge ware pitchers in very good condition.These barrel pitchers are banded and one is different in sizes from another. They are most unusual and nice colors. !) smaller pit...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Set of 7 Silver-Plated Spoons with Blazon Design – French Origin - 2Y446
Vintage Set of 7 Silver-Plated Spoons with Blazon Design – French Origin - 2Y446

Vintage Set of 7 Silver-Plated Spoons with Blazon Design – French Origin - 2Y446

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage set of 7 silver-plated spoons features an elegant blazon design, adding a touch of sophistication to your tableware collection. Each spoon is an original piece from 20th...

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20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

19th Century Cuzco School Oil Painting Of Saint Rose Of Lima
19th Century Cuzco School Oil Painting Of Saint Rose Of Lima

19th Century Cuzco School Oil Painting Of Saint Rose Of Lima

Located in Hastings, GB

19th Century Peruvian Cuzco School Oil Painting on Canvas of Saint Rose of Lima. Later Frame. Wear commensurate with age, some crackle to the surface. The Cuzco or Cusco school was...

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1870s Peruvian Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Hand Crafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle
Hand Crafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle

Hand Crafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A well crafted wooden Folk Art Mortar and Pestle. The piece is used for crushing everything from herbs and spices, to medicines. While the piece is practical, the wooden craftsmans...

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20th Century Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Green and White Customizable Chess Board
Green and White Customizable Chess Board

Green and White Customizable Chess Board

Located in Westwood, NJ

This exquisite piece combines timeless design influenced by the European countryside. Shown in our hand-painted lightly distressed Vintage Willow Green and harvest white finish. The...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Primitive Floral Painting on Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Italian Primitive Floral Painting on Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Italian Primitive Floral Painting on Reclaimed Wood

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Vintage primitive floral still life on reclaimed wooden panels having a lovely curved top. Found in an antique store in Calabria about 30 years ago.

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1940s Italian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Egyptian Limestone Stele Fragment, 19th Dynasty, Deir el-Medina
Egyptian Limestone Stele Fragment, 19th Dynasty, Deir el-Medina

Egyptian Limestone Stele Fragment, 19th Dynasty, Deir el-Medina

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A dazzling and dynamic composition, this brightly illustrated limestone stele fragment is dedicated to 'Penbuy,' a noted craftsman working in the Valley of the Kings and part of the ...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Limestone

Set of Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass 'Internalite' Illuminated Signs. C.1920
Set of Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass 'Internalite' Illuminated Signs. C.1920

Set of Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass 'Internalite' Illuminated Signs. C.1920

Located in London, GB

Quality pair of illuminated glass and brass directional signs made in England. c.1920. Brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass etched with 'LADIES'...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Hand Embroidered Cushion or Pillow, English circa 1940s
Hand Embroidered Cushion or Pillow, English circa 1940s

Hand Embroidered Cushion or Pillow, English circa 1940s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative cushion or pillow with hand embroidered stylised flowers, which we date to the mid-20th century, circa 1940. The pillow is about 15 inches square. The...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Nouveau Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

19thc Blue and White Wool Coverlet - Circa 1850
19thc Blue and White Wool Coverlet - Circa 1850

19thc Blue and White Wool Coverlet - Circa 1850

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid 19thc Blue and white coverlet. The condition is very good and the fringe is in perfect condition. Signed liberty with an eagle above and two of the corners. Image of coverlet i...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

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.