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Folk Art For Sale
Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Latin American Antiques Art
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima Ancient Mexico C 200 BC –400 AD A attractive seated Colima dog v...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

An antique large padlock & skeleton key - France - Early XXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Steel

19th Century Russian Icon of Christ Pantocrator with Gold Metal and Gilt Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 19th-century Russian icon depicting Christ Pantocrator, symbolizing his role as the Almighty and ruler of the universe. The central figure of Christ is exquisitely deta...
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19th Century Russian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20Thc Full Body Fish Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This full body copper fish weather vane is mounted on a wood block and is in fine condition with a wonderful aged patina. This is a custom made base and the Cod fish vane is in copp...
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Pair of Stools Made in Wood in Dice Form
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Pair of Stools Made in Wood in Dice Form, circa 1970. Made in Mexico Fully restored. Ready to use as stools or side tables.
Category

1970s Mexican Other Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Scene Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Tabriz rug with a pictorial scenery design rug no. j3838 size 10' x 12' 10" (305 x 391 cm) Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Papier Mâché Folk Art Oversized Cockatoo Sculpture on a Stand, circa 1970s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-287 papier mâché oversized cockatoo sculpture set on a custom wood perch from the workshop of Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970.
Category

1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Paper

Patinated and Oxidized Equestrian Dexter Antique Copper and Zinc Weather Vane
By Cushing and White
Located in Leesburg, VA
Beautifully Patinated and Oxidized Full Bodied Equestrian Dexter Antique Copper and Zinc Weather Vane Probably Cushing & White ca. 1867-72; Waltham, MA, USA Copper, zinc Approximat...
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1860s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Galatea Head Vase
Located in Milan, IT
This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in Mauve and Mud colors. The piece is inspired by ancient Sicilian legends of love and revenge between a Moor and a Mai...
Category

2010s Italian Other Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century American Navajo blanket rug Details rug no. r5834 size 1' 4" x 3' 1" (41 x 94 cm)
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Turkestan Old Yomut Turkoman Central Asian Yomud Cejim Jijim Kilim Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Yomut Kilim from the West Turkestan and Iran region with a rare and beautiful color composition. The Yomut are to be found in north-east Iran, and acro...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Lot of Five Vintage Swedish Dala Rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of five Swedish Dala rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson. Each is hand carved painted wood. Nice display item for every room. Th...
Category

1970s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare Domed Wiener Werkstaette Vienna Art Nouveau Enameled Advertising Sign
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare, domed, black and white enameled Art Nouveau advertising sign for Wiener Werkstätte, founded by Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser and Fritz ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

1960S Italian Chess set in Patinated Bronze.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking Italian bronze chess set was modeled after Etruscan bronze sculptures produced in the Umbro-Sabellian area around the 5th century BC. The figures are fully armored and read...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Golden Pheasant Vichtauer Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful rare large size Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to th...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Motor Rythm Tin Litho Advertising Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1940s; R. M. Hollingshead Corp. - Camden, NJ Vintage tune-up fluid advertising sign. This piece advertises Whiz's "Motor Rythm", a now-defunct line of tune-up fluids. The sign m...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Tin

19th Century French Cast Iron Butcher's Shop Trade Sign in the Form of a Cow
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French cast iron butcher shop trade sign retaining old paint and cast in low relief in the form of a steer wearing a tasseled blanket and with it's head turned. The blanked cast with...
Category

Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Once Known as the Fish People 1986 Folk Art by Pat Mervis Schwartz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Quite charming folk art assemblage by the noted artist Pat MMervis Schwartz. Dated 1986, signed and titled “Once Known as the Fish People”. It is i...
Category

1980s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

Fauno Torso Bronze Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This bust is part of a limited edition of only six pieces created in 2011 from an original model by the sculptor Raffaello Romanelli. Inspired by the famous Torso Gaddi displayed in ...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian late 19th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cent...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Andean Peruvian Fine Large Manta Cloth South American Textiles Decor
Located in London, GB
Vintage Andean Peruvian Manta Cloth South American Vintage Textiles. A very fine Vintage Manta cloth from the High Andes region of Peru Woven in came-lid fibre (Llama wool )beautiful...
Category

1960s Peruvian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

21st Century Canaria Magazine Holder Handmade in Italy with Regenerated Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Canaria, our brand new storage solution. A unique texture made with regenerated leather resistant to light and water and perfectly suitable for indoor as well for outdoor use. Mas...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Yellowthrows Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ancient Greek Red-Figure Terracotta Pelike (Jar), 5th–4th Century BCE
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exquisite ancient Greek red-figure terracotta pelike (storage jar) standing 10.5 inches tall. This piece embodies the timeless artistry of Classical Greece, featuring h...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

"Maternidad" Oil on Canvas by Jesus Mariano Leuus, Mexico 65, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of warmth and beauty to your space with this exquisite oil on canvas painting titled "Maternidad" by renowned Mexican artist Jesus Mariano Leuus. This stunning piece feat...
Category

1960s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...
Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Round American Hooked Rug Dated 1963
Located in New York, NY
Rare American Hooked rug with a happy colorful motif. Dated 1963 and initialized IEV. Not sure whose name is in the initials Measure: 30'' round.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

17 Artist Mask Collection, Limited Edition of Traditional Carnival Black Forest
Located in Andernach, DE
Extraordinary and complete collection of 17 artist ceramic masks of traditional Black Forest Carnival costumes by Alfred Schladerer, Germany. Ranging from the first 1954/55 unglazed/...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Simon Beer Dimensional Advertising Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1970s/1980s; The William Simon Brewery - Buffalo, NY Vintage embossed composite, faux wood advertising sign. This piece advertises Simon Pure, a regional beer from upstate New Y...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic

Moroccan Tuareg Rug
Located in Hudson, NY
Tuareg rugs are made by the Tuareg tribes of Mauritania. They are decorated with stitched straw and camel embroidered leather. With their unique geometric d...
Category

Early 20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Straw

Native American Plains Indian Ceremonial Chief staff ;
Located in Leuven , BE
Original Ceremonial Chief Staff from beginning 20th C. Feathers have been replaced at a later date.Very rare item;
Category

20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Jorge Flores Mid Century abstract art piece
Located in Houston, TX
Large abstract piece entitled man and paper Jorge Flores has earned several national and international awards and has exhibited in galleries around the ...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...
Category

1970s African Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Nahua Pottery Chililico Hidalgo Mexican Folk Art Animal Candleholders
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming pair of two rare and whimsical indigenous Nahua peoples pottery animal folk art candleholders. Handmade in the village of Chililico, Hidalgo, Central Mexico, primiti...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Wall Mounted Store Prop Coffee Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage store front sheet metal prop sign with finger pointing the reader in the direction of coffee. This is a hand painted sign with great wear and patina.
Category

1940s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Sheet Metal

21st Century Board Game Leather and Walnut Wood Connect Four Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
One-of-a-kind set ready for your enjoyment. Pinetti Connect 4 is something exclusive. Forty two wooden pieces covered in a bicolour soft leather that neatly fit on satin brass bars. Four in a row...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass

21st Century Ovo Towel & Magazine Leather Basket Outdoor Use Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Ovo basket: Compact yet capacious. Fashioned of resistant recycled leather, with tan or black this basket boasts an unstructured silhouette with fl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Scenic Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Tabriz rug with a pictorial scenery design rug no. j3839 size 9'8'' x 12' 11" Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, talent and d...
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand Painted French Patisserie Sign c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage French wooden sign for "Boulangerie Pattisserie, Pain cuit au feu de bois." (Wood fire baked bread). Framed in steel. CR...
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Traiano Bust
Located in Milan, IT
Depicting Traiano, known as one of the most influential Roman emperors, this stupendous bust will elevate the look of any decor style with utmost sophistication. Handcrafted by Roman...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

Scandinavian Folk Art Silvered Rabbit and Birds Candleholder/Centerpiece
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1170 Scandinavian Folk Art hand crafted candleholder/ centerpiece on a rough sawn hardwood base with silver colored metal Artist unknown
Category

1960s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Young Male Nudes At Water Fall Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Young Male Nudes At A Forest Waterfall" Vibrant Colored Hand Painting A rare and unique oil painting by self taught outsider surrealist folk artist Gloria Antoinette Laposka (1922...
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Industrial Iron Wheel 19th Century Original Painted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky Industrial wheel is in fine condition and retains the original red painted surface. The condition is very good.
Category

19th Century American Industrial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Folk Art Artist Made Crain Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1271 Folk Art hand painted Crain sculpture.
Category

1980s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

21st Century Ovo Wood & Magazine Leather Basket with Handle Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Fashioned of resistant recycled leather, Pinetti Ovo basket boasts an unstructured silhouette with flared sides supported by a sturdy rectangular base...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Antique Native American Plain indians Tomahawk , 19th C .
Located in Leuven , BE
This tomahawk is nicely decorated with original copper nails and colourful feather attributes that have been replaced in a later period.Comes with its custom made stand.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Ligtship Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Coast guard lightship Boston model. A lightvessel, or lightship, is a ship that acts as a lighthouse. They are used in waters that are too deep or otherwise unsuitable for lighthouse...
Category

20th Century Folk Art

Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
Located in London, GB
A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A stunning large pottery warrior figure wearing a banded headdress with disco arm ornaments , ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century. 13 Bottles available, sold separately. Different sizes.
Category

1880s French Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Orange and Pink Resin Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Tic Tac Toe is a beautiful, modern and fun take on the classic game. The three dimensional pieces are handmade in pink & orange resin, and board is in white pearl resin. It will ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art

Materials

Resin

Norwegian Folk Costumes 'Norske Folkedragter' 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Norwegian Folk Costumes (Norske Folkedragter) by Einar Lexow and Joh. F.L. Dreiers. Norsk Folkemuseum, 1913. 1st Ed hardcover. Norwegian traditional dress ...
Category

1910s Norwegian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Stag, Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully carved black forest stag with antlers. Clearly carved by a master craftsman, the stag shown in a naturalistic striding pose. The lovely grain of the black walnut adds ano...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Walnut

Antique South American Native Hand Woven Geometric Design Sling Bag
Located in New York, NY
South American native geometric design sling bag with shoulder strap. Finely woven with natural dyed and undyed natural cactus fiber. It has been stored impeccably over the years an...
Category

20th Century South American Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Buttocks Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Butt Baskets Measurements of basket are as follows and are approximate - When looking at the 1st image from top left...
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Hemp

P. VILLENEUVE - 'Les Patineurs' - Framed Watercolor Painting - Canada - C.1993
Located in Chatham, ON
PIERRETTE VILLENEUVE (b.1944 - Aboriginal Metis Huron Wendat) - 'Les Patineurs - Canal Rideau' (The Ice Skaters - Rideau Canal) - Vintage watercolor painting on paper - original meta...
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Native American Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Canvas and Wood Swan Decoy
Located in Leesburg, VA
Vintage Canvas and Wood Swan Decoy Anonymous 20th century; America Wood, canvas, wire Approximate size: 19.5 (h) x 30 (w) x 10.5 (d) Once a utilita...
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art

Materials

Wire

19th-Century English Library Steps with Tooled Leather and Hidden Storage
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century English library staircase is a finely crafted and multifunctional piece, featuring three graduated steps with tooled leather insets and a hidden storage compartment...
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Collection of Seven 19thc Miniature Irons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun collection of 19thc cast iron irons are most unusual and very hard to find. These irons were probably like salesman samples or children's. largest miniature sat iron measur...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Bear Head Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Glass 'Reception' Illuminated Sign. C.1920
Located in London, GB
A large illuminated glass and brass directional sign made in England. c.1920. Brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass ...
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Brass

16/1700s Brass Mortar and Pestle, France, Primitive Antique, Patina
Located in Skien, NO
Antique French Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, Hand Cast Brass / Bronze, 17th / 18th Century. This rare primitive mortar and pestle, handcraft...
Category

18th Century French Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Massive Antique Garage Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
Carved and painted dimensional lettering adorned to a large painted plank to advertise a service station/car repair garage. 145.5" W x 25" H
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Female Kifwebe Mask with old collection label, Luba-Songye People, DR Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
Traditionally, Kifwebe masks were created and worn by members of the secret masking society, Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe, of the Luba and the Songye People living in the central part of the Co...
Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Gustavian Period Rustic Country Farmhouse Pine Cradle Bin
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Gustavian Period (1772-1809) country Swedish farmhouse hand carved pine rocking cradle / bassinet for decorative use only (today, it could be repurposed as a wonderful firew...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

21st Century Penelope Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Part of Penelope's collections, this laundry basket is designed and crafted exclusively by Pinetti. The elegant and practical round silhouette is beautifully finished with an ecru...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Cotton

19th Century American Applique Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
Immerse yourself in the artistry and heritage of early American craftsmanship with this exquisite mid-1800s appliqué quilt, lovingly hand-stitched in Pennsylvania. Featuring a charming “Floral” pattern, the quilt displays delicate pink and orange blossoms with graceful green stems and leaves, all beautifully arranged on a soft ivory background. Each flower was individually cut, placed, and stitched by hand, creating a rich tapestry of color and texture. Framed by meticulously crafted panels, this quilt is a remarkable example of the care and precision that define 19th-century American textile art. This quilt is more than just a coverlet—it is a heartfelt expression of dedication and artistry. As a true antique, it holds immense historical and collectible value. Its timeless beauty and delicate nature make it a stunning candidate for wall display, transforming any space into a gallery of vintage elegance. Whether cherished as a collector’s piece or admired as wall art, this rare floral appliqué quilt is a captivating tribute to America’s quilting legacy. Dimensions: 78” x 81” Date of Manufacture: Mid 19th Century Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton, Applique Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU 2282 American Applique Quilts, Vintage Pennsylvania Quilts, Antique Applique Quilts, Applique Quilts, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log...
Category

19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Mid-Century Rattan & Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Mid-Century Rattan & Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table Audoux Minet, Circa 1960. Painting of wild flowers signed. Height / 19 inches. Size / 37 inches by 20.5 inches.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan

21st Century Nadia Washcloth Holder Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Nadia collection introduced its own wash clothes holder. Perfect also for sunglasses and sunscreen, the resistant and waterproof leather joined with a co...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Fabric

21st Century Hook Tall Laundry Basket with Leather & Cotton Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
An attractive contrast between leather and cotton fabric. Our Hook basket is hand woven, made with eco-friendly, washable, and resistant material suitable also for outdoor use. Th...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Cotton

20th Century Wood Sculptural Stool Brown Free Forme Unique Piece, 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Unique handmade piece Circa 1950 Abstract free form brown wood stool Original condition Measures: Height 30 cm Large 23 cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Original Vintage South American Weaving by Dutch Artist Jan Schreuder Folk Art
Located in London, GB
A Original vintage South American weaving by the Dutch artist Jan Schreuder (1904 - 1964) Wool and cotton 96 x 100 cm 37 x 39 inches Circa 1957 ...
Category

1950s Ecuadorean Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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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