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French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

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...

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18th Century French Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage 20th Century German Beer Stein – Made in Japan - 2Y476
Vintage 20th Century German Beer Stein – Made in Japan - 2Y476

Vintage 20th Century German Beer Stein – Made in Japan - 2Y476

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage 20th-century German beer stein, made in Japan, is a charming addition to any collection. Measuring 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) in height and 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) in diameter, th...

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20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime
19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime

19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime

Located in Milan, IT

Figurehead in carved oak depicting a female figure whose body has the shape of a siren, symbol of fertility and protection, with female features in the upper part and fish tail inste...

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1870s Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Ladies & Gents Toilet Illuminated Sign, C.1920
Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Ladies & Gents Toilet Illuminated Sign, C.1920

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Ladies & Gents Toilet Illuminated Sign, C.1920

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of illuminated glass toilet signs made in England by Burnham & Co, Deptford. c.1920 These original Art Deco-era signs feature solid brass frames with their origina...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron Folk Art Tulip Candleabra
Wrought Iron Folk Art Tulip Candleabra

Wrought Iron Folk Art Tulip Candleabra

Located in Riverdale, NY

Charming hand wrought iron Folk Art Tulip Candleabra from the 1930's. Heavy enough to use as doorstop as well. Beautifully rendered. 1930's USA. Measures: Height 20", width 17", bas...

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1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

J Platt Great Wheel Spinning Wheel
J Platt Great Wheel Spinning Wheel

J Platt Great Wheel Spinning Wheel

Located in Bradenton, FL

A large wheeled walking spinning wheel designed to be operated while standing, also known as a Great Wheel. Made by J.Platt, as marked on the end of the oak base or table, who made w...

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Late 18th Century American Rustic Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Ash, Oak

American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century
American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century

American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

A 19th-century American full-bodied running horse weathervane by E. G. Washburne & Co. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this weathervane showcases the remarkable arti...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze, Zinc

Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century
Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century

Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A rare and superb pair of rat de cave candleholders, hand-forged in wrought iron with wooden elements, Normandy, France, 18th century. Crafted by hand, featuring the traditional spir...

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

1930's  Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Runner Rug
1930's  Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Runner Rug

1930's Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Runner Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Navajo Indian Weaving runner rug.This eye dazzler has been prof. cleaned and in pristine condition.

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1930s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Square Antique Gabbeh Rug
Zabihi Collection Tribal Square Antique Gabbeh Rug

Zabihi Collection Tribal Square Antique Gabbeh Rug

Located in New York, NY

rare square shaped tribal Persian Gabbeh rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. The signature reads "order by reza" and dated 1940 in farsi. It must have been custom made duri...

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20th Century Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Reverse Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Restaurant Trade Sign. c.1920
Antique Reverse Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Restaurant Trade Sign. c.1920

Antique Reverse Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Restaurant Trade Sign. c.1920

Located in London, GB

A vintage French Café double sided trade sign. c.1930 Constructed from reverse painted glass, with crinkle foil lettering reading Café - Casse‑Croûte - Restaurant. Framed in its ori...

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1930s French Industrial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

United State Marine Corp Banner, ca 1941-1950
United State Marine Corp Banner, ca 1941-1950

United State Marine Corp Banner, ca 1941-1950

Located in York County, PA

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS PENNANT OF NOTABLE WEIGHT & QUALITY, IN THE OLD COLOR SCHEME, MADE DURING OR IN THE WAKE OF WWII Marine Corps pennant, made of heavy felt with a dark blue ground, with a flocked (Silvet-painted) device and lettering in harvest gold, with an applied, gold felt binding and blue felt ties. The colors used to represent the Marine Corps changed over time. Though the present combination of scarlet red and gold were formally adopted in 1925, American military traditions die hard, tending to be as difficult to extinguish as the men and women of their ranks. In this regard, the Corps was far from an exception. 14 years would, in fact, pass before the official change caught up with Marine Corps flags...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Felt

Vintage 20th-Century Japanese Brass Crane Sculpture - 2Y382
Vintage 20th-Century Japanese Brass Crane Sculpture - 2Y382

Vintage 20th-Century Japanese Brass Crane Sculpture - 2Y382

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This elegant Japanese crane sculpture from the 20th century is crafted from brass and offers a sophisticated accent to any decor. Perfect for collectors of vintage Asian art or anyon...

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20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Elva Nampeyo Signed Native American Indian Hopi Tewa Pueblo Pottery Bowl Vase
Elva Nampeyo Signed Native American Indian Hopi Tewa Pueblo Pottery Bowl Vase

Elva Nampeyo Signed Native American Indian Hopi Tewa Pueblo Pottery Bowl Vase

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed, large, hand-crafted Hopi-Tewa Pueblo/Hopi First Mesa pottery bowl by famed Native American potter/artist Elva Nampeyo (1926–1985) (also known as Elva Tewaguna...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Exquisite Roman Marble Foot, ex-Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection
Exquisite Roman Marble Foot, ex-Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection

Exquisite Roman Marble Foot, ex-Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection

Located in London, GB

This evocative Roman marble foot is a timeless remnant of the sculpture it was once part of. Sensitively carved and polished, it reveals the hand of a master sculptor, and hints at t...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Folk Art

Materials

Marble

1930s Hand Woven Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving
1930s Hand Woven Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving

1930s Hand Woven Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930s Hand Woven Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving. Wonderful Earth toned Color pallet. Nice tight weave. The binding is still in good condition. Some areas are slightly worn from a...

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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Hand-Carved Wooden Bull Head, circa 1970
Hand-Carved Wooden Bull Head, circa 1970

Hand-Carved Wooden Bull Head, circa 1970

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Sculptural wall-mounted bull head, hand-carved in wood and polychromed in a matte black finish with natural accents on the horns and facial details, circa 1970. Defined by its clean ...

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1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Welsh Love Spoon and Fork 1920s
Hand Carved Welsh Love Spoon and Fork 1920s

Hand Carved Welsh Love Spoon and Fork 1920s

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

A set of Welsh love spoon and fork.   Hand crafted with very nicely whittled pierced carving to the handles and initials T S G carved into the rear of the fork.  Made from Sycamore....

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20th Century Welsh Folk Art

Materials

Sycamore

Large Egyptian Limestone Round-Topped Stele for INKU and ISIS-EN-EM-HET
Large Egyptian Limestone Round-Topped Stele for INKU and ISIS-EN-EM-HET

Large Egyptian Limestone Round-Topped Stele for INKU and ISIS-EN-EM-HET

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This magnificent and large Late Period round-topped stele is deftly carved in shallow sunk relief. Below the arching top we find a winged solar-disk flanked by two uraei, and two sym...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Limestone

Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture
Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture

Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

A sculpture in precious white Carrara marble reproducing the Torso Gaddi, the famous fragmentary sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Museums in Florence, which inspired many great arti...

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2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th C Applique Quilt from Pennsylvania
19th C Applique Quilt from Pennsylvania

19th C Applique Quilt from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C Applique quilt from Pennsylvania in good condition with swag floral border.This is quite unusual and unique.

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1860s American Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D

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 , ...

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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Fine Vintage Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara Asian art
Fine Vintage Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara Asian art

Fine Vintage Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara Asian art

Located in London, GB

Fine Vintage Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara Early–Mid 20th Century Height 28 cm 11 inches This finely cast Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, ...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Pair of Santa Muerte Figures, Guatemala
Pair of Santa Muerte Figures, Guatemala

Pair of Santa Muerte Figures, Guatemala

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking pair of Guatemalan skeletal figures—male and female representations of Santa Muerte—embody the reverent and complex relationship between death, protection, and healing ...

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Mid-20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Folk Art

Materials

Wire

Scandinavian Folk Art Silvered Rabbit and Birds Candleholder/Centerpiece
Scandinavian Folk Art Silvered Rabbit and Birds Candleholder/Centerpiece

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

Testa Venere di Milo Sculpture
Testa Venere di Milo Sculpture

Testa Venere di Milo Sculpture

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

Inspired by the internationally-celebrated sculpture of Venus found in 1820 in the Greek Island of Milos and nowadays exhibited at the Louvre Museum of Paris, this gorgeous bust will...

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2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

Antique Wooden Springerle Mold Hand-Carved, German Folk Art, 1870s
Antique Wooden Springerle Mold Hand-Carved, German Folk Art, 1870s

Antique Wooden Springerle Mold Hand-Carved, German Folk Art, 1870s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming 19th-century wooden mold, dating to the 1870s or earlier. It is hand-carved from solid wood, reflecting the craftsmanship and utilitarian beauty of traditional kitchen too...

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1870s Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ancient Cypriot Blackware Jug with Incised Geometric Decoration
Ancient Cypriot Blackware Jug with Incised Geometric Decoration

Ancient Cypriot Blackware Jug with Incised Geometric Decoration

Located in London, GB

A charming, handmade blackware jug with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before the invention of the potters wh...

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15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Prehistoric Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th C Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Pillow
19th C Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Pillow

19th C Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C amazing Navajo Indian weaving bolster large pillow in the storm pattern. The backing is in homespun linen and down & feather fill.

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel
Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel

Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century carnival / fairground game panel Dimensions in inches: H 29” x W 21” x D 4” Age: 1920 Origin: England Condition: Fair Overview A highly decorative example of an early 20th century English fairground / carnival shooting target...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Folk art wedding chest from 1849
Folk art wedding chest from 1849

Folk art wedding chest from 1849

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A pine wedding chest from 1849. The illustrations are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would have been in the clean room of th...

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1840s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Bookbinding Press Screw Nipping Press
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Bookbinding Press Screw Nipping Press

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Bookbinding Press Screw Nipping Press

Located in Tyler, TX

EXCELLENT Antique Victorian Cast Iron Book Press~~c. 19th century Beautiful decorative Victorian era green book press nipping press 13" tall x...

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Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Handpainted Folk Art Wedding Chest by Peter Hunt, Provincetown, D. 1948
Handpainted Folk Art Wedding Chest by Peter Hunt, Provincetown, D. 1948

Handpainted Folk Art Wedding Chest by Peter Hunt, Provincetown, D. 1948

By Peter Hunt

Located in Peabody, MA

A handpainted folk art wedding chest by the noted maker Peter Hunt of Provincetown, Massachusetts. Hunt was a charismatic figure who sold his colonial and Dutch revival decorated fou...

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Folk Art Polychromed Double Cat Head Stool
Folk Art Polychromed Double Cat Head Stool

Folk Art Polychromed Double Cat Head Stool

Located in Astoria, NY

Folk Art Polychrome Painted and Carved Wood Double Cat Head Stool. 16" H x 20" W x 8.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Private Collection.

Category

20th Century Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19thc Original  Blue Dated 1913 Cutting Board
19thc Original  Blue Dated 1913 Cutting Board

19thc Original Blue Dated 1913 Cutting Board

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19thc Original blue painted round cutting board was signed and dated as it was given to someone in 1913 ! It is in very good condition and painted on the front and unpainted on ...

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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Original Art The Marshland by Lee Reynolds
Vintage Mid Century Original Art The Marshland by Lee Reynolds

Vintage Mid Century Original Art The Marshland by Lee Reynolds

By Lee Reynolds

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful original landscape scene by acclaimed artist Lee Reynolds. This piece titled “Marshland” from the 1960s showcases a sunset marshland landscape done in a vivid, expressiv...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest

Located in Vo', Veneto

Tyrolean painted chest H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69 Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood. The surface has been decorated with a dark brown background color, semi-covering, ...

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Mid-18th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Fir

Misshapes Organic Shapes Rug in Blush Color by RAG home
Misshapes Organic Shapes Rug in Blush Color by RAG home

Misshapes Organic Shapes Rug in Blush Color by RAG home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Misshapes Dune Form explores the beauty of unstructured design through an organic, free-form silhouette inspired by nature’s slow transformations. This sculptural rug blends soft des...

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2010s Asian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico
Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico A lively pre-Columbian Colima dog vessel sitting back on its haunches, with one foot slightly lifted off the ground as i...

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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage 20th Century Handmade Sensitive Tactile Mushroom Lamp - 2Y507
Vintage 20th Century Handmade Sensitive Tactile Mushroom Lamp - 2Y507

Vintage 20th Century Handmade Sensitive Tactile Mushroom Lamp - 2Y507

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage 20th-century handmade mushroom-shaped lamp is a charming and functional piece of decorative art. Measuring 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) in height and 5.5 inches (14 cm) in diam...

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20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Plastic

1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet
1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet

1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet

Located in Vo', Veneto

Painted Wardrobe dated 1808 Measurements: H. 173 cm – W. 128 (140 to the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 to the frames) cm Period: 1808 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description Beautiful painte...

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Early 1800s Austrian Directoire Antique Folk Art

Materials

Fir

A vintage kinetic balance object of a small rowboat/Vintage iron balance toy
A vintage kinetic balance object of a small rowboat/Vintage iron balance toy

A vintage kinetic balance object of a small rowboat/Vintage iron balance toy

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This unique iron balancer appears to have been manufactured overseas. It depicts a man wearing a hat paddling a small boat. This delicately balanced piece sways back and forth thanks...

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Late 20th Century Dutch Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Fine America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Figure
Fine America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Figure

Fine America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Figure

Located in South Burlington, VT

Pre-Columbian style , Hispaniola, Arawak Peoples, Taino Native Indians This is a finely carved Taino Cacique Chief's hand carved hard wood figure- a superb ancestor style ceremonial...

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20th Century American Pre-Columbian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Painted Horse  Windmill Weight on Base
19thc Original Painted Horse  Windmill Weight on Base

19thc Original Painted Horse Windmill Weight on Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing Fisk made original painted heavy iron windmill weight is in fine condition.It has been placed on a wood base mount,custom made of course.The surface of the paint is the ...

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Important Ancient Hawaiian Aumakua Stone Sculpture with Provenance
Important Ancient Hawaiian Aumakua Stone Sculpture with Provenance

Important Ancient Hawaiian Aumakua Stone Sculpture with Provenance

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare and monumental Hawaiian hand carved stone "Aumakua" abstract sculpture of a male carved from Vesicular Basalt. An Aumakua is a Hawaiian ancestral spirit guardian—a family de...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Red Floral Painted Cabinet, 1790, Central Europe
Red Floral Painted Cabinet, 1790, Central Europe

Red Floral Painted Cabinet, 1790, Central Europe

Located in Vo', Veneto

Sideboard, antique Tyrolean red painted cabinet - 19th century, Central Europe Measures: H. 192 cm – L. 87 cm – P. 50 cm (82 cm to the frames) ...

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1780s Italian Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Fir

Vintage Brass & Hardwood Ships Wheel C1950
Vintage Brass & Hardwood Ships Wheel C1950

Vintage Brass & Hardwood Ships Wheel C1950

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Brass ships wheel with hardwood handles. Cast in pieces and assembled. Castings are precise and the brass has mellowed. Great nautical themed decoration.

Category

1950s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Vintage Framed Bulldog on Settee Oil painting
Vintage Framed Bulldog on Settee Oil painting

Vintage Framed Bulldog on Settee Oil painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage bulldog resting at the edge of a settee or bench posing for a painting. a masculine canine companion bulldog. Notice the muscular features of the chest and leg area. Detail...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Art Deco Birdeye Maple Petite Radio by Emerson - Cabinet by Ingraham C1930
Art Deco Birdeye Maple Petite Radio by Emerson - Cabinet by Ingraham C1930

Art Deco Birdeye Maple Petite Radio by Emerson - Cabinet by Ingraham C1930

By Emerson Radio Corporation, Ingraham

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and rare, timeless and very cool in original as found condition this Emerson radio is a petite model and the likes of which i have not seen before. Back of cabinet is missi...

Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite, Birdseye Maple

Vintage 1991 African Wooden Mask "Jambo Kenya" - 2Y361
Vintage 1991 African Wooden Mask "Jambo Kenya" - 2Y361

Vintage 1991 African Wooden Mask "Jambo Kenya" - 2Y361

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage African wooden mask, titled "Jambo Kenya 1991," showcases a rich cultural design and intricate craftsmanship. Carved in Kenya, this mask is a unique representation of Af...

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1990s French Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Arts And Crafts Antique Pyrography Portrait Zodiac Figure Signed
Arts And Crafts Antique Pyrography Portrait Zodiac Figure Signed

Arts And Crafts Antique Pyrography Portrait Zodiac Figure Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

A sensitive and superb antique Arts and crafts pyrography portrait of an elegant Victorian lady holding a branch. This unique work of art was hand incised likely in the early 20th ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship

British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

A Victorian Merchant Ship Woolie British, Circa 1875 This large and dramatic sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," dates to circa 1875 and depicts a striking starboard view of a three-mas...

Category

1870s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Art Deco Large Limoges Porcelain Plate by D.R.B - 2Y445
Vintage Art Deco Large Limoges Porcelain Plate by D.R.B - 2Y445

Vintage Art Deco Large Limoges Porcelain Plate by D.R.B - 2Y445

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage Art Deco large Limoges porcelain plate by D.R.B is a stunning piece that will add elegance to any dining setting or collection. Measuring 12.2 inches (31 cm) in diameter...

Category

20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

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.