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Folk Art For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Rococo
Australian Aboriginal Painting Rain Dreaming Ronnie Tjampitjinpa
By Ronnie Tjampitjinpa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary painting by Australian Aboriginal artist Ronnie Tjampitjinpa (1943-). Entitled "Rain Dreaming", the artwork was acrylic on canvas and painted in 1999 Fully documented: originally purchased in 1999 from Kimberley Australian Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, cat. no. KA 708/99; The in the collection of The Kelton Foundation, Santa Monica; It was exhibited in: "G'Day LA" Australia Week, in partnership with the Australian Consulate Los Angeles, Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood, CA, 15-25 January 2004. It is housed in a black thin wood frame. Ronnie Tjampitjinpa was born in Pintupi land at Muyinnga, about 100 kilometres west of the Kintore Range, just across the Western Australian border. He is the son of Uta Uta Tjangala’s older brother, Minpuru Tjangala (c.1899–1976). Artist's Biography (Courtesy of Art Gallery NSW) After his initiation into Pintupi law at the site of Yumari, Tjampitjinpa and his younger brother Smithy Zimran Tjampitjinpa walked into the Aboriginal community of Yuendumu. They later joined their parents and other siblings – who had come in to Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff) in 1956 from the Dover Hills/Yumari area – at the new settlement of Papunya. Tjampitjinpa worked as a labourer, assisting with the fencing of the aerodromes at Papunya and Ikuntji. He was one of the youngest of the group of men who began painting at the start of the Western Desert art movement in 1971, and was a founder of Paunya Tula Artists. During the 1970s, Tjampitjinpa was preoccupied with returning to his traditional lands and became a strong advocate for the outstation movement, travelling between meetings in Papunya, Yuendumu, Wirrimanu (Balgo) and Mount Doreen Station. His goal was finally achieved with the establishment of the Walungurru (Kintore) settlement in 1981. Tjampitjinpa moved there with his young family in 1983, establishing an outstation at Ininti (Redbank) and serving as chairman of the Kintore Outstation Council. During this period, he emerged as one of Papunya Tula Artists’ major painters, pioneering the bold, scaled-up, linear style that came to dominate many of the Walungurru painters’ work during the 1990s. His distinctive aesthetic preoccupa-tion is exemplified in the untitled works of 1994 and 2001. Now one of the last founding members of Papunya Tula Artists, Tjampitjinpa’s career spans more than 40 years. He has had six solo exhibitions since 1989 in Australia, most recently at Utopia Art, Sydney. Throughout the 1980s Tjampitjinpa worked devotedly on a land claim for Ininti, holding meetings in Darwin, Warmun (Turkey Creek...
Category

1990s Australian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

21st Century Italian Leather Chess Board with Brass Pieces Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Two in one. A bicolour game board with an interior storage tray that houses the set’s pearled checkers and black and brass-finished chess pieces. The class of a noble material such as walnut wood perfectly matches with the timeless beauty of genuine leather. A full chess and checkers set...
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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Chroma Chic White Medium Fawn 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a world of understated elegance with this exquisite rug from our Shudd collection, a testament to the beauty found in simplicity. The design of this hand tufted rug strikes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made and sculpted wood-turned weed vase by famed American (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers. The natural. organic wood grain is quite spectacular in this...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ed Edward Moulthrop Signed Large Turned Figured Tulipwood Centerpiece Art Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A magnificent work by 20th century master wood-turner/artist Ed Moulthrop who is recognized as the father of modern woodturning, and credited with moving woodturning from a simple cr...
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20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood

21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This masterfully hand-woven basket belongs to our iconic Almeria collection. Made of eco-friendly leather, that is washable, resistant to light and water, it's suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well. This small size perfectly works as a magazine holder. Perfect also as a blanket, shoes holder...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Urbane Curve Light Coral Pink Tint 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse your space in the enchanting allure of this beautiful rug from our exclusive Aprezo collection. The streamlined pattern unfolds like a visual journey, drawing the eyes in wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Nebulous Twilight Mauve & Treetop 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever imagined turning your living space into a canvas of contemporary expression? Introducing our modern hand-tufted rug, a masterpiece meticulously handmade in rural India....
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

W. Beaupre Chain Mail Bust
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic android bust with hand applied chain mail and vintage jewelry findings and tiara from New York artist W. Beaupre. Signed.
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20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Antoñio Pineda Silver and Moonstone Brooch, Taxco, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Antoñio Pineda (1919-2009) Silver and Moonstone Brooch, Taxco, Mexico This beautifully crafted silver brooch contains eight oval-cut moonstone cabochons set in a curved row above six stylized leaves. The marks on the back of the pin are: TAXCO SILVER BY TONO, Made in Mexico, with a 17 eagle stamp...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Small ceramic vase by Ruelland, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
small ceramic round vase by Ruelland, signed
Category

1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Barbara Davidson Scottish Studio Pottery Abstract Decorated Shallow Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Scottish studio pottery shallow dish decorated with abstract designs by Barbara Davidson and dating from the early 1970's. The small ro...
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1970s Scottish Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

21st Century Canaria Medium Basket Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Another style, another iconic weave. Canaria is our brand new family of baskets available in different sizes able to meet several uses. A magazine holder, a blanket or shoes holde...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Modern Oil on Canvas Cubist “Boy with Rooster” Painting
Located in San Marino, CA
A modern cubist style painting in the manner of Vicente Manansala (1910-1981) of the Philippines. Heavy texture, paint on canvas. 36" x 36" fr...
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20th Century Philippine Modern Folk Art

Andrew Hull Cobridge High Fired Trial Art Pottery Baluster Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Superb high fired Cobridge trial art pottery Baluster vase designed by Andrew Hull and dated 2004. The heavily made stoneware vase is of baluster shape wit...
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Early 2000s English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Merging Ripples Vanilla & Ebony 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rugs
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a visual journey with this wool rug from our Aprezo collection. The rug's aesthetic is a testament to artistry, with a pattern that delicately intertwines, resembling the p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Timeless Twirl Natural White & Deep Espresso 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
This handknotted wool rug, crafted in rural India, reimagines timeless motifs with an undeniably contemporary twist. The rich, natural white ground becomes a canvas for an eclectic t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Sinopia di un Sottosera di Agosto' Coral Abstract Mixed Media Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixed media painting by Italian artist Mauro Fornari. This layered abstract features coral and soft peach hues with charcoal accents. Signed ‘Mauro Fornari MMXXIII’ on the bottom l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Irregular Shape Wool Rug Pink Blush, Blue, Green 'IRO-IRO' by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Hey Archie rug is made with a combination of pink blush, blue, green a touch of maroon Original Designed by RAG Home Jakarta Hand-tufted Carpet with...
Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

21st Century Nadia Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A stylish all-rounder, bringing sophisticated storage indoors. That's why we can't get enough of these new storage baskets. Nadia is the new family of our laundry baskets, made in recycled leather...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Contemporary Sculptural Concave Round Mirror in Blue, Made in France
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Modern sculptural beautiful concave French mirror. Wall hanging artwork handmade in blue molded glass and colored lenses. Finished with bronze finial details on the back to hang on t...
Category

2010s French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Indonesian Stone Coin, Extra-Large
Located in New York, NY
A large hand-carved stone coin from Indonesia, round center. Smooth finish in flat white. Mounted on a 18" x 8" black metal stand.
Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Small Agua Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

21st Century Demetra Round Laundry Basket Handwoven with Leather in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Strictly hand woven with meticulous care, Pinetti baskets are made with eco-friendly, washable, and resistant material. Part of the Demetra collections, our short basket comes in a ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

3L Shatranj Chess Set by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
3L Shatranj chess set by Madheke Dimensions: W 54.8 D 54.8 H 9.5 cm Materials: Leather, Metal, Wood Inspired by the Bentley 3-Litre, the 3L Shatranj pays homage to the engineeri...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Nelson Chess Set by A. Andreucci
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by A. Andreucci, the spectacular board of this dynamic Nelson Chess Set has been crafted in mirrored glass and polished black lacquered wood and measures 40 x 40 cm. Perfect...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Horn, Wool, Glass, Mirror

Ceramic pitcher Madoura Picasso, limited edition "d'après Picasso", stamped
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic pitcher by Picasso, model created in 1949 and limited production by Madoura until 1970 Zoomorphic owl design Authentical multiples, 200 pieces Official stamp "D'après Picasso...
Category

1950s French Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Derek Clarkson Brush Decorated Porcelain Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good and finely made studio pottery stoneware bottle vase of small size decorated with a repeat brush pattern of stylized insect like designs by Derek Clarkson...
Category

1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

21st Century Leather Playing Cards Holder Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
The ideal gift for poker players or card collectors. A wooden box covered with a luxurious grained leather with hand stitched details. This travel set comes in a wide range of colors...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Matt Moor Head Vase, Handmade in Sicily, Gold Leaf, Colors Customizable
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Karen Ann Wood Studio Pottery Red Glazed Spot Design Lidded Teapot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and stylish English studio pottery teapot and cover decorated in red glazes with blue spot designs by Kent based potter Karen Ann Woo...
Category

1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Modern Design Style Hand-Tufted Rug 'Zen Garden' by Rag Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Modern Design Style Hand-tufted Rug 'ZEN GARDEN' by RAG HOME A rug inspired by currents of Serene, peaceful, balanced, simple words that describe the zen garden. RAG under this br...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Floral Echoes Abstract Irregular Shape by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Floral Echoes is a textured mix of colors and shapes that feel like petals, leaves, and landscapes woven together. Soft blues and greens resemble flowing rivers and lush fields, whi...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

"Can of Perfume, Tribute to Chanel" by the French Street Artist Was, 2021
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
« Can of perfume, Tribute to Chanel» by Was Immaculate white lacquer with airbrushed rose gold decoration. Anti-UV bodywork lacquer finish Dimension: Can of 60 L "I wanted to thi...
Category

2010s French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Large Camel Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind large square room size with a happy-go-lucky large camel sitting on an ivory ground. The wool on this is phenomenal. it's soft on the feet. The hump on the camel has a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Warwick Parker English Salt Glazed Studio Pottery Bottle Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality salt glazed studio pottery bottle flagon shaped vase by Dorset based potter Warwick Parker (b.1940) dating from the 20th century. Th...
Category

20th Century English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

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

21st Century Tata Italian Magazine Holder in Wood & Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This masterfully hand-woven basket belongs to our iconic Almeria collection. Made of eco-friendly leather, that is washable, resistant to light and water, it's suitable for indoor an...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Walangkura Napanangka
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking abstract painting by Australian Aboriginal painter Walangkura Napanangka (1940-2014), one of the matching pair painted in 2007 in Alice Spring. Entitled "Kutungka", acrylic on Belgium linen, inscribed on reverse with gallery catalog no. "Kutungka" depicts the landscape of a country where an old woman named "Kutungka" travelled from Malparingya to Kaltarra in Western Desert during the Dreamtime creation. The highly abstract forms are the dreamtime memory of the land features, such as rock piles and waterholes. Provenance: Grasstree Gallery, Australia. It comes with a COA from the gallery as well as progressive photos taken during the creation of this painting by the artist in 2007. Brief biography From Australian Art Gallery...
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Early 2000s Australian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Linen

21st Century Mill Leather Game Set Board Game Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
We are glad to welcome aboard our leisure collection the Mill game. This new brilliant strategy board game is crafted with a luxury field covered in soft calf leather embellished ...
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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

21st Century Italian Dominoes in Walnut Wood and Real Calf Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
One-of-a-kind gift for board games enthusiasts. The impressive elegance of this Dominoes set is as always in the details. The handcrafted leather box opens to reveal two storage a...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1950's Modernist Painting, Portrait of Figure on Gold
Located in Cirencester, GB
Gold man by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso original watercolor/gouache painting on paper overall size: 111.75 x 8.5 inches condition: very good and ready...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

Taupe & Navy Blue Leather and Walnut Wood Backgammon Set Handcrafted in, Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Our backgammon set, a must of board games. Expertly crafted with canaletto walnut wood and dressed on the outside with a textured calfskin leather covering, its interior delivers ...
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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Walnut

21st Pet Bed Large in Walnut Wood & Calf Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Pamper your furry friends with our new Pet bed. A wooden structure masterfully handcrafted covered in leather with precious canaletto walnut wood base and so...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood, Foam, Walnut

Yankel Ginzburg, Acrylic Star Mezuzah Judaica Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and rare artist proof (42/50) by renowned artist Yankel Ginzburg, this acrylic lucite mezuzah is a mesmerizing fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry. The sculptura...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic

Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kumberai Mapanda (1940-) Small head. circa 1970. Carved serpentine stone 5 1/4" in. (13.4 cm.) high, excluding base. Shona sculpture is the name given to a modern move...
Category

Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Tom Dixon for Habitat Wicker Rattan Bamboo Harley Davidson Motorcycle Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Incredibly true-to-life replica Harley Davidson motorcycle made of wicker. Designed by Tom Dixon for Habitat, the sculpture is crafted from wicker, rattan, and bamboo. The mechanics ...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Set of 3 Small Elemental Spinning Tops in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Susan Bennett English Glazed Thrown Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish thrown and glazed stoneware studio pottery vase with a ribbed body attributed to Susan Bennett (b.1954) and dated 1977. The vase has a bell sha...
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1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

21st Century Leather Rectangular Tissue Box with Chrome Profile Made in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Masterful artisanal craftsmanship. Pinetti rectangular tissue box, made in ABS with chrome or gold finishing is covered with genuine waterproof leather and is available with gold ...
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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Chrome

21st Century Penelope Washcloth Holder in Canvas & Leather Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Penelope collection now has its own wash clothes holder. Perfect also for sunglasses and sunscreen, the resistant and waterproof leather joined with the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Mid 19th Century French Landscape With Castle Ruins
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid 19th Century French Landscape With Castle Ruins. Gorgeous oil on linen piece. See detailed photos. Contact us for more information.
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Folk Art

Materials

Linen, Paint

Moor Heads Vases "Venus with gold", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Australian Aboriginal Painting Tjukurla Country Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning abstract painting by Australian Aboriginal artist Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa (also known as Mrs. Bennett; 1935-2013). Entitled "Tjukurla Country", this work was acrylic on Be...
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Early 2000s Australian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Paul Northmore Jackson Abstract Colorful Hand Painted Studio Pottery Mug, 1993
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
From an extensive collection of studio pottery we are pleased to offer this fine abstract form studio pottery mug by Cornish based potter Paul Northmore...
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1990s English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Small Cairn Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was Wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Pablo Picasso Woman with Guitar Limited Edition Vintage EGE Art Line Rug Denmark
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and hard to find vintage EGE Art Line Scandinavian (Denmark) Pablo Picasso rug based on his work "Woman With Guitar". This work was part of...
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1990s Danish Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Chelsea Pottery Studio Pottery Figural Courtroom Scene
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and unusual studio pottery model of a Courtroom scene by Chelsea Pottery, London and dating from the 20th century. The courtroom is modeled a...
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20th Century English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

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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