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Folk Art For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Gothic
19th Century Hand Carved Prisoner of War 'POW' Domino Set
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a mid-19th century hand carved Prisoner of War (POW) domino set. Made from mutton bone and hand carved with a detailed and carved motif b...
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19th Century German Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

19th Century Complete Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality Games Compendium, complete with over 8 individual games, all in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid. All the pieces are well made and complete. The box is made of a jointed hardwood, possibly red walnut and is a high quality piece in its own right. The box has developed a lovely color and patination from use and wear. The box lid has two brass hinges and two brass loop catches to secure it closed. The interior is sectioned into different sub compartments by hardwood dividers. Many different games are included within the compendium, including; Horse racing game...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Silk Embroidered Hand Painted Seascape by Thomas Willis, circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century silk embroidered and hand painted oil on canvas seascape by Thomas Willis (1850 - 1925), depicting a schooner-rigged racing yacht closely ha...
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Silk

Antique 19th Century Victorian German Porcelain China Head Doll Molded Hair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mid 19th century German china doll with painted porcelain bust, feet and hands, cloth body and green dress. Measures: 18”.   
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Paint

Stunning Victorian Large Scaled Dutch Oil Painting of a Winter Scene by R Tuey
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Dutch oil painting of an elderly man in a winter scene by R Tuiy A very good looking and decorative oil painting, this is ...
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1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Pine, Paint

19th Century Victorian Period Black Painted Canterbury or Magazine Rack
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Victorian period, late 19th century ebonised or black painted Aesthetic three division Canterbury or magazine rack standing on turned feet ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

American Large Pony Pull Toy Carved Wood, Horsehair Hide and Saddle Circa 1900
Located in Wells, ME
American Early 20th century large pony pull toy, carved in wood and covered in horse hair hide, with horse hair mane and tail. This delightful pull toy retains his original platform...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Child Dressing Mannequin, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original child figure mannequin on a wooden fully adjustable stand in a very good original condition, France, 19th century. Beautiful children's mode...
Category

1890s French Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early-20th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Swagger Stick
Located in London, GB
Early-20th Century English folk art gentleman’s swagger stick An unusual early-20th century hand crafted English gentleman’s swagger stick. Made from...
Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Articulated Wooden Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated wooden figure We are proud to offer a rare survivor from the 19th century, in the form of a hand carved pine figure of a soldier. With a polychrome painted...
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1870s Italian Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

2 Antique German Porcelain Wood Framed Wall Plaque Sign Congratulations
Located in Dayton, OH
Two rare miniature wood framed antique German porcelain wall plaque signs, one in black with a design of grapes, leaves and a harp around a scroll reading Herzlichen Glückwunsch (Con...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Porcelain

Antique Schutz-Marke Celluloid Head Leather Body Boy Doll Scotch Bonnet
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1903 antique doll by Schutz-Marke Germany with celluloid head and jointed leather body, composite hands and dressed in a burgundy leather suit and Scotch bonnet...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Leather, Plastic

Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's, Yellows
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes A rare and delightful pair of leather early 20th Century hand crafted apprentice shoes. One of the smallest examples we have seen to date. ...
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1930s British Victorian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
English Country style Victorian diorama in oak case of sail/steam ship with small lighthouse.  
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Oak

19th Century Reverse Painted English Glass Games Board
Located in London, GB
19th Century Reverse Painted English Glass Games Board We are proud to offer a highly decorative 19th Century reverse painted glass games board. Depicting some delightful floral ...
Category

19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Paint

Antique 19th Century CM Bergmann Simon & Halbig Bisque Composite Girl Doll
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German bisque head doll by CM Bergmann with composite body and articulated jointed limbs, sleep eyes, marked “CM Bergmann Simon & Halbig ...
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Sewing Stand with Mother of Pearl and Stenciling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful 3 legged sewing stand in black lacquer with Mother of Pearl inlay. Gold stenciling on the base. Fabulously decorated. A mirror on the inside of the top lid. Lots of storage...
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1880s American High Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Fully Restored Victorian Rocking Horse
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, fully restored Victorian rocking horse complete with a studded leather saddle, blue saddle blanket and leather reins and stirrups....
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

French Weathered Stone Statue of a Sleeping Putti, Baby Cherub with Wings
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French weathered stone statue of a sleeping putti, baby cherub with wings Sleeping in the sunshine with his head on his arms and dainty wings on his back This charming little pie...
Category

Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cast Stone

Unique Early 19th Century Artists Lay Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century artists lay figure We are proud to offer an early 19th century artists lay figure, whom we have lovingly named Jean Claude. With ...
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1820s French Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

American Child's Sampler, Circa 1845 by "Julia Ellen Painter Aged 9 Years Old"
By Julia Ellen Painter
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely American Sampler with family register by "Julia Ellen Painter aged 9 Years Old" under the tutelage of "Sarah Potter Plymouth" with the date sti...
Category

1840s American Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Linen, Thread

Fine 19thc Botannical Watercolour Drawing - Two Red & Green Apples & Branch
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: English School, 19th century, indistinctly signed lower corner. Title: botannical study of two apples with a branch next to them. Medium: watercolour drawing on...
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Other

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course. This beautiful example has an octagonal case made from oak with brass fittings and removable copper dome...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Crandalls John Gilpin Toy
Located in London, GB
19th century Crandalls John Gilpin toy We are proud to offer a rare survivor from the late 19th century. In the form of a fully articulated child’s toy. Made from pine, detailed ...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

English Rocking Horse Ride On 19th Century
Located in East Hampton, NY
This antique rocking horse is an antique English straw stuffed painted canvas ride on horse. Some of the paint has been touched up over the long...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Goat Hair, Canvas, Wood, Paint

Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolor painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, Eng...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

2 x Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
Two very fine original antique English botanical watercolor paintings depicting these beautiful depictions of flower/ plant. The works came to us from a private collection in Surrey,...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Small 19th Century French Elm Bowl
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A small 19th century French Elm bowl. Lovely grain and patina.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Elm

Antique Gothic Carved Limestone Model of a Madonna or Venus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique limestone carving. Modeled as a Madonna. With her head slightly tilted, holding an orb in one hand, and with her other hand resting on her breast. By repute ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Gothic Antique Folk Art

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Young Girl
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century oil on canvas portrait of a young girl A Delightful portrayal of a young girl she is seated wearing Purple and Lace with a Gold Locket, going by the costume we can ta...
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Fine 1860's Botannical Watercolour Drawing - Painted in 1867 on the Cote D'azur
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: English/ French School, 19th century, dated 1867. The location given is on the Cote d'Azur, though the style and writing possibly more likely English. Title: Indis...
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Other

Staffordshire Cottage Still Bank, English, circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very attractive and well-made decorative and colorful Staffordshire porcelain money box or savings bank; made in England, indicative of the style potters from that region employed, circa 1880. Nicely detailed with green floral facie, orange double pane windows and front door, and a white painted cottage with brown steps and green fauna at entry. There were no "coin traps" or provisions for coin removal so banks such as these are rare since smashing or breaking the bank was the only method by which the money could be retrieved. The bank is in very good all original condition with only a minor "hairline" repair to one of the chimney stacks (see image). It is very sound and done a long time ago and is hardly noticeable. Being a cross collectible, this would be a very unique addition for a Staffordshire collector indeed (the subject being a money box), or a welcome compliment to any still bank...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's Pink & Green
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Set of Two Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Paintings, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
Two very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey,...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Late 19th Century French Victorian Carved Polychrome Wooden Crown Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian red, white, and gold painted and carved crown wall plaque with fleur de lis design.
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Gold

Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

4x Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Paintings, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
Set of four very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Fine Antique British Botannical Plant Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Fine 1860's Botannical Watercolour Drawing - Rubus Spectabilis Painted 1867
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: English/ American School, 19th century, dated 1867 Title: Rubus Spectabilis, (which originated from America). Medium: watercolour drawing on paper, with ink wri...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Other

Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Fine Antique British Botannical Flower Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Set of Two Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Paintings, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
Two very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey,...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Set of Two Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
Two very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey,...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

4x Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
Set of four very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Fine 19thC Botannical Watercolour Drawing, Ne Plus Meuris, Dated 1863, Kent
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist / School: English School, 19th century, dated 1863 Title: botannical study 'Ne Plus Meuris' Medium: watercolour drawing on paper, with ink inscription below Size: ima...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Other

Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's Red Flowers
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Pair of 19th Century Candlesticks
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A pair of French 19th century ebonized oak candlesticks. Skillfully turned in a faux bamboe.
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Brampton Early Victorian Salt Glazed Stoneware Dog Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare antique English, Brampton salt glazed dog bowl molded with setter like dogs and leaves and dating from the mid 19th century or possibly slightly earlie...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare and genuine 19th century English Victorian brass telescope on tripod stand. Features amazing optics and a large adjustable base with spi...
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century German CM Bergmann Bisque Composite Doll Sleep Eyes
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German bisque head doll by CM Bergmann with articulated jointed limbs and composite body, non-original human hair, sleep eyes, marked “Ma...
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

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Other

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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