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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

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Fir

1950s Racing Car Model or Toy ''No. 7'' Oldtimer Ferrari 500 by Geobra, Germany
1950s Racing Car Model or Toy ''No. 7'' Oldtimer Ferrari 500 by Geobra, Germany

1950s Racing Car Model or Toy ''No. 7'' Oldtimer Ferrari 500 by Geobra, Germany

By Old Timer Ferrari

Located in Andernach, DE

Mid-20th century classic kids toy or model by German toy makers Geobra. The well played model is shaped after the classic racing car Ferrari 500 from 1952, created by Aurelio Lampred...

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

Materials

Plastic

Parachico Mask from Chiapas – Mexican Folk Art
Parachico Mask from Chiapas – Mexican Folk Art

Parachico Mask from Chiapas – Mexican Folk Art

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Authentic traditional Parachico mask from Chiapas México, hand-carved in wood and hand-painted, associated with one of the most iconic festive traditions of southern Mexico. The piec...

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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Indigenous Native American Indian Navajo Handwoven Biil Two Panel Rug Blanket
Indigenous Native American Indian Navajo Handwoven Biil Two Panel Rug Blanket

Indigenous Native American Indian Navajo Handwoven Biil Two Panel Rug Blanket

By Native American Art

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, highly engaging, intricately hand woven antique Native North American Indian Navajo tribe wool rug/dress/blanket featuring a Diné. Bill two panel geometric design with a...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Ancient Cypriot Pedestal Bichrome Pottery Bowl with Geometric Decoration
Ancient Cypriot Pedestal Bichrome Pottery Bowl with Geometric Decoration

Ancient Cypriot Pedestal Bichrome Pottery Bowl with Geometric Decoration

Located in London, GB

A striking and well-preserved pedestal-footed bowl, with vibrant painted decoration typical of early pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Flourishing during the ...

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15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Prehistoric Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak
Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak

Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Yoruba male figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak. an Ibeji or twin figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with very...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

British Crown & Anchor Iron Hanging Tavern or Pub Sign
British Crown & Anchor Iron Hanging Tavern or Pub Sign

British Crown & Anchor Iron Hanging Tavern or Pub Sign

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A rare hanging British "Crown and Anchor" pub or tavern sign constructed out of iron and wood. The sign is crafted with a forged iron frame having two hanging loops. The sign feature...

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20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Illuminated Letter E , 1980s
Vintage Illuminated Letter E , 1980s

Vintage Illuminated Letter E , 1980s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial illuminated letter E was made in Italy during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a vhite metal body and a white plexiglass cover....

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1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Iron

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

33 star Antique American Parade Flag with Stars in a Double Wreath Configuration
33 star Antique American Parade Flag with Stars in a Double Wreath Configuration

33 star Antique American Parade Flag with Stars in a Double Wreath Configuration

Located in York County, PA

33 STARS IN A DOUBLE-WREATH CONFIGURATION, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG DATING IMMEDIATELY PRE-CIVIL WAR THROUGH THE WAR'S OPENING YEAR, REFLECTS THE ADDITION OF OREGON TO THE UNION, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Whimsical Cast Iron kinetic Figural Folk Art Toy with Knight and Dragon Motif
Whimsical Cast Iron kinetic Figural Folk Art Toy with Knight and Dragon Motif

Whimsical Cast Iron kinetic Figural Folk Art Toy with Knight and Dragon Motif

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A highly decorative and whimsical cast iron figural andiron, featuring a dramatic narrative scene of a medieval knight poised in combat with a stylized dragon. The composition is ric...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Three-Face Sculpture · Hand-Carved and Polychrome Wood
Three-Face Sculpture · Hand-Carved and Polychrome Wood

Three-Face Sculpture · Hand-Carved and Polychrome Wood

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Mexico, circa 1940 · Solid carved and polychrome wood · 50 × 44 cm It depends on where you look from. And that is exactly the point. This large-format sculpture — 50 cm tall, 44 cm...

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1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large African Face Shield
Large African Face Shield

Large African Face Shield

Located in Norton, MA

It's a completed solid wood piece carved by hand with a very simple tool. The end result shows the process of hard work during the making period.

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Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Japanese Okimono Bronze Crab Sculpture
Japanese Okimono Bronze Crab Sculpture

Japanese Okimono Bronze Crab Sculpture

Located in Malibu, CA

Japanese Okimono bronze sculpture of a crab from the Meiji period. Late 19th-early 20th century. Solid heavy bronze with the well-articulated anatomy of a real crab. The surface has ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Large Rare Herters Co. Vintage Antique Folk Art Wood Black Swan Decoy Sculpture
Large Rare Herters Co. Vintage Antique Folk Art Wood Black Swan Decoy Sculpture

Large Rare Herters Co. Vintage Antique Folk Art Wood Black Swan Decoy Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, exceptionally rare large hand-carved Herters (Herter's) Company black swan decoy sculpture that features a beautiful, natural wood grain patina that comes with age. T...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

Vintage Coastal Folk Art Fish Painting – Framed Fish Study Painting of a rout
Vintage Coastal Folk Art Fish Painting – Framed Fish Study Painting of a rout

Vintage Coastal Folk Art Fish Painting – Framed Fish Study Painting of a rout

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A fantastic vintage hand-painted fish study depicting a trout, painted on artist board and set in its original thin brass frame. Each piece in this series was created by the same uni...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970

Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage Totemic Figure, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Tribal Art
Vintage Totemic Figure, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Tribal Art

Vintage Totemic Figure, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Tribal Art

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage totemic figure. A South American, carved crystal and gilt metal decorative tribal ornament, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Fascinating tribal figure ...

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

Materials

Metal

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, Folk Art, Circa 1900
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, Folk Art, Circa 1900

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, Folk Art, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it i...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

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

Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Those carpets were woven in Egypt, following the paper cartoons pro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool

21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy
21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy

21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Our brand new Mahjong, a complete restyling for one of the most popular and played games worldwide. Entirely covered in genuine calf leather, our Mahjong comes in a luxurious woo...

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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Antique Hand Painted Carretto Siciliano - Smaller Working Child’s Cart
Antique Hand Painted Carretto Siciliano - Smaller Working Child’s Cart

Antique Hand Painted Carretto Siciliano - Smaller Working Child’s Cart

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Sicilian cart, also known as a Caretto Siciliano, which is a traditional, ornate goat or donkey-drawn cart from Sicily. The hand-crafted, wooden market cart dating back to the 19th...

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19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top
Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top

Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top

Located in High Point, NC

19th century sword cane from England with a metal top, which opens to reveal a snuff compartment. The can itself is made from bamboo. The handle...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

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 Ingraham, Emerson Radio Corporation

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...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite, Birdseye Maple

Early American Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box, 19th Century, Folk Art
Early American Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box, 19th Century, Folk Art

Early American Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box, 19th Century, Folk Art

Located in New York, NY

Early American Folk Art Cherry wood firkin with original varnish finish and a sewing box interior 19th Century The name firkin originated from the Dutch word "viedikkijn" which mean...

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Vintage Beige Buttoned House Phone - Retro Elegance from France - 2C02
Vintage Beige Buttoned House Phone - Retro Elegance from France - 2C02

Vintage Beige Buttoned House Phone - Retro Elegance from France - 2C02

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Step into the retro era with our Vintage Beige Buttoned House Phone, a delightful relic that combines classic design with modern convenience. Measuring 13c...

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1960s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and quite engaging relatively large sumptuously glazed bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The high-fired porcelain bowl features a v...

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

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Native American Indian Large Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Amazon Pottery Jar Vase
Native American Indian Large Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Amazon Pottery Jar Vase

Native American Indian Large Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Amazon Pottery Jar Vase

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful geometric patterned and designed hand painted and glazed Native American large earthenware jar/vase/pot made by the Shipibo-Conibo people, an indigenous people along the ...

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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Paint

Swiss alp painted box
Swiss alp painted box

Swiss alp painted box

$784Sale Price / item|43% Off

Swiss alp painted box

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp painted box

Category

1840s Swiss Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted  Hardwood American Duck Decoy
Mid-Century Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted  Hardwood American Duck Decoy

Mid-Century Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted Hardwood American Duck Decoy

Located in Germantown, MD

An Mid Century, large, Hand-crafted and Hand-Painted American life size Duck Decoy measuring 20" in width, 9" in depth and 13" in height.

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Antique Amoeba German Wall Chart
Antique Amoeba German Wall Chart

Antique Amoeba German Wall Chart

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique Educational Wall Chart by Quelle & Meyer, Leipzig Germany Overall Dimensions: 49 1/2" x 62" Materials: Wood & Paper

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Horace Elliott London Arts & Crafts Studio Pottery Blue Glazed Flower Vase
Horace Elliott London Arts & Crafts Studio Pottery Blue Glazed Flower Vase

Horace Elliott London Arts & Crafts Studio Pottery Blue Glazed Flower Vase

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very rare and stunning Arts & Crafts studio pottery vase of twisted floral shape made in London by Horace Elliott (British, 1851-1938) dating from the...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Tonala Mexico Large Decorative Tile Wall Decor, 1960s
Tonala Mexico Large Decorative Tile Wall Decor, 1960s

Tonala Mexico Large Decorative Tile Wall Decor, 1960s

By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Large square ceramic wall decor or tile features hand-painted Folk Art style decor with charming detailed motif of two white birds standing next to large flowering plants and red gra...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

20th C Papago Indian Baskets Set of 3
20th C Papago Indian Baskets Set of 3

20th C Papago Indian Baskets Set of 3

$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off

20th C Papago Indian Baskets Set of 3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Measurements are as follows - Measures: Large basket - 9.25 x 5.5 Medium Basket - 6.5x3.5 Small basket - 2.5x4.5.

Category

20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask
African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask

African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful hand carved wood Kifwebe mask created by the Songye and Luba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kifwebe mask are used by the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secret socie...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Gianni Versace Silk Rug: Mandarin's Garden Collection by Atelier Versace
Vintage Gianni Versace Silk Rug: Mandarin's Garden Collection by Atelier Versace

Vintage Gianni Versace Silk Rug: Mandarin's Garden Collection by Atelier Versace

By Gianni Versace

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

This vintage Gianni Versace collection rug, titled "Mandarin's Garden Silk", was designed and manufactured by Atelier Versace circa 1980. Measuring 200 x 200, this luxurious silk rug...

Category

1980s Italian Chinese Export Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Antique East Anatolian Long Rug
Antique East Anatolian Long Rug

Antique East Anatolian Long Rug

$14,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique East Anatolian Long Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique East Anatolian long runner rug. A great antique village rug from Eastern Turkey with considerable age and a highly unusual and intriguing design. The pile of the rug is knotted in angora (mohair), rather than wool, another unusual feature. Fantastic color palette with superb natural dyes. A top-flight collectible item that should be of interest even for the seasoned connoisseurs. Well preserved and complete after minimal professional repairs. As a valuable antique...

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Angora

Six Folk Art Carved and Painted Canes
Six Folk Art Carved and Painted Canes

Six Folk Art Carved and Painted Canes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Six folk art carved and painted canes. They measure from 35-39" in length.

Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Rings Silver Pectoral Necklace
Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Rings Silver Pectoral Necklace

Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Rings Silver Pectoral Necklace

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Rings Silver Pectoral Necklace Miao Tribe, Northern Vietnam, Laos & Southwest China, Mid 20th Century An exquisite Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Ri...

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20th Century Chinese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil Painting: Virgin of Mercy
18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil Painting: Virgin of Mercy

18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil Painting: Virgin of Mercy

Located in London, GB

18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil Painting on Board A characterful Spanish Colonial devotional painting, oil on board, dating to the 18th century. The work depicts the Virgin of Mer...

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Mid-18th Century Peruvian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A cylindrical and contemporary silhouette with subtle detail. Our round metal bin with tilting lid is perfectly sized for use in the bathroom. More than 30 harmonious shades can be paired with our modern bathroom...

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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Ancient Mortar from the Pomo Indigenous Peoples of Northern California
Ancient Mortar from the Pomo Indigenous Peoples of Northern California

Ancient Mortar from the Pomo Indigenous Peoples of Northern California

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Massive granite mortar from the Healdsburg, California region, close to Lake Sonoma. The mortar was carved from a nearby block of granite, expertly shaped and carved deep.. Identifie...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Folk Art

Materials

Granite

Victorian Sailor's Woolwork, Royal Navy Ship of the Line, Padded Trapunto Sails
Victorian Sailor's Woolwork, Royal Navy Ship of the Line, Padded Trapunto Sails

Victorian Sailor's Woolwork, Royal Navy Ship of the Line, Padded Trapunto Sails

Located in Downingtown, PA

Victorian Sailor's Woolwork, Royal Navy Ship of the Line, Padded Trapunto Sails Circa 1865–1885 This British sailor's woolwork, worked in colored wools, presents a port-broadside vi...

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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Large Scale 19th Century Guatemalan Carved Wood Diablo (Satyr Figure)
Large Scale 19th Century Guatemalan Carved Wood Diablo (Satyr Figure)

Large Scale 19th Century Guatemalan Carved Wood Diablo (Satyr Figure)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking 19th-century Guatemalan large scale (52 inches tall) carved wood figure of a Diablo or satyr, rendered in bold red pigment with expressive features, pointed horns, and anima...

Category

19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Blue Turquoise Concho Belt 1950
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Blue Turquoise Concho Belt 1950

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Blue Turquoise Concho Belt 1950

By Navajo

Located in Portland, OR

A very good Vintage sterling silver & blue turquoise Native American Navajo Concho belt, circa 1950. This very attractive Navajo belt is made up of oval silver discs with tooled & pr...

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1950s American Native American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s
Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s

Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s A pair of finely carved wooden sculptures of a chamois and an ibex. Carved in naturalistic style by th...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set Solingen, Germany
Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set Solingen, Germany

Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set Solingen, Germany

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set Solingen, Germany A rustic carving set consisting of fork and knife. The handles are made of genuine stag horn and feature ...

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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Set of Danish Teak Viking Figures, Attributed to Kay Bojesen – Denmark, 1960s
Set of Danish Teak Viking Figures, Attributed to Kay Bojesen – Denmark, 1960s

Set of Danish Teak Viking Figures, Attributed to Kay Bojesen – Denmark, 1960s

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Set of Danish teak Viking figures, attributed to Kay Bojesen, Denmark, circa 1960s, emblematic of Scandinavian modern design and playful wooden objects of the mid-20th century. These...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Teak

Ceremonial Jaguar Mask Mexico.
Ceremonial Jaguar Mask Mexico.

Ceremonial Jaguar Mask Mexico.

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this extraordinary large-scale Mexican ceremonial mask, hand-carved in wood, depicting the powerful figure of the jaguar—one of the most ancient and sacred symbo...

Category

1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Quibor Lara Hand Painted Folk Art Ceramic Pot - Venezuela - Late 20th Century
Quibor Lara Hand Painted Folk Art Ceramic Pot - Venezuela - Late 20th Century

Quibor Lara Hand Painted Folk Art Ceramic Pot - Venezuela - Late 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage Quibor Lara folk art terracotta pot - three color poly-chrome hand painted design - unsigned - Venezuela - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no cracks - no ch...

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Late 20th Century Venezuelan Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Vintage Copper Grasshopper Weathervane Sculpture, Late 19th Century
Vintage Copper Grasshopper Weathervane Sculpture, Late 19th Century

Vintage Copper Grasshopper Weathervane Sculpture, Late 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional vintage copper grasshopper weathervane sculpture with a richly aged verdigris patina and striking sculptural form. Handcrafted from copper and mounted on a custom blac...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

Orange and Pink Resin Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle
Orange and Pink Resin Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle

Orange and Pink Resin Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle

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

Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat Head with Scarab Beetle Detail
Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat Head with Scarab Beetle Detail

Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat Head with Scarab Beetle Detail

Located in London, GB

A finely cast ancient Egyptian bronze cat head crowned with a scarab. The triangular face, elegantly modelled with tapering muzzle, incised whisker...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

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.

Questions About Folk Art

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.