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Folk Art For Sale
Rare Antique Distressed Carousel Horse on Iron Stand Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fantastic antique found unpainted carousel horse form having distressed wood, amazing character, and handsome custom iron stand. Makes a stunning folk art sculpture with monochromat...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$2,555 Sale Price
30% Off
American or French Folk Art, Portrait of a Lady with a Dove, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 19th-century oil painting presents a delicately rendered half-length portrait of a young woman, executed in a refined provincial manner aligned with American or French fol...
Category
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Vintage Vienna Dressmaker Mannequin Doll 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Baldessari Vintage model / dressmaker mannequin 1930s, Austria Vienna, good condition.
Category
1930s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage 20th Century "B.B Margaritta" Floral Decor Metal French Teapot - 2Y436
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century metal teapot, labeled "B.B Margaritta," is a charming piece that embodies the elegance of French design. Measuring 7.7 inches (19.5 cm) in height, 4.5 inche...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Vintage Binoculars on a Leather Case, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique nautical binoculars in a leather strapped case. Made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1950. In original condition, with some visible si...
Category
1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
$312 Sale Price
77% Off
Folk art painted cup dated 1862
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Folk art painted cup dated 1862
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century New England Original Painted Two-Door Wall Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing mustard painted wall cupboard has the best painted surface and is in sturdy condition. This heavy cupboard is a great storage unit for collection of dishes or clothing. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Swiss alp painted box
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted box
Category
1830s Swiss Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique French Art Nouveau Stained Leaded Glass Windows with Birds - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Art Nouveau Stained Leaded Glass Windows with Birds in More Recent Wooden Frames - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 25" W x 1" D. Stained Glass:...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Folk Art
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Antique 20th Century Oil on Canvas Floral Still Life Painting - 2Y429
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique 20th-century oil on canvas painting features a captivating floral still life bouquet, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your home decor. Measuring 21 inches (53 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Vintage 20th Century Ceramic Cheese Platter – Perrette et le Pot au Lai - 2Y497
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century ceramic cheese platter, titled "Perrette et le Pot au Lait," is a charming and functional piece of French tableware. Measuring 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) in heigh...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Blue and White Faience Sauce Boat – Elegant Gravy Boat, 16.5 cm - 2Y338
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of classic charm to your table with this beautiful vintage blue and white faience sauce boat. Crafted with an elegant design and timeless color palette, this piece brings a vintage sophistication to any dining setting. Although the gilding has worn off with time, it remains in great overall condition, showcasing the durable quality of faience pottery.
Product Details:
Type: Vintage Sauce Boat / Gravy Boat
Material: Faience
Color: Blue and White
Dimensions:
Length: 16.5 cm (6.5 in)
Diameter: 11.5 cm (4.5 in)
Height: 7.5 cm (3 in)
Weight: 463 g (1.02 lbs)
Condition: Good vintage condition with faded gilding (see photos)
Origin: Unknown
This piece is perfect for collectors of vintage ceramics or as a statement piece for holiday dinners or elegant gatherings. Despite the fading of its gilded accents, this sauce boat remains both functional and decorative, embodying the charm of vintage tableware.
This listing includes:
Type: Vintage blue and white faience sauce boat
Material: High-quality faience pottery
Dimensions: Length 16.5 cm (6.5 in), Diameter 11.5 cm (4.5 in), Height 7.5 cm (3 in)
Weight: 463 g (1.02 lbs)
Condition: Well-preserved with original blue and white design, minimal gilding remaining
Features: Classic blue and white faience, elegant design, ideal for vintage-inspired table settings
This charming faience sauce boat is a timeless addition to any collection of vintage ceramics...
Category
20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Faience
$173 Sale Price
65% Off
Small Shell Encrusted Owl, Philippines
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small shell encrusted owl created by hand from seashells. This piece depicts a bird, sitting upon a perch, with small eyes and plumage decorated from different color seashells.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Shell
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Quilt Postage Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine masterpiece postage stamp chain in small pieces is in pristine condition with fine piecework. The quilting is fine as well.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Jacquard Woven Coverlet with Fringe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This multicolored handwoven 19th century coverlet with the original fringe in fine condition.
Category
1860s American Country Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Cylindrical Art Glass Chess and Wood Lathed Table
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
This Board Games edition presents classic games and decorative pieces like Backgammon, Chess and Tic Tac Toe, made out of wood and glass.
Since 2000, Orfeo Quagliata offers a remarkable consistency based in design and a fine technical work in glass. He creates custom interior design projects, as well as furniture, jewelry and decorative elements.
Orfeo takes his most interesting glass techniques to apply them in the inserts of the table. The "Barcodes" technique is a fine linear design with schemes of different colors that contrast with the wood. For the chess pieces, Orfeo applies the exclusive "Jimmiz...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
$5,220 / item
African Art by Luzolano, Oil Painting, 1978
Located in Delft, NL
African Art by Luzolano, Oil Painting, 1978
African Art , oil painting
Signed by Luzolano, 1978,
A scene of two African woman
The measurement is 60.5 cm ...
Category
20th Century Angolan Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug Antique Revival Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This offset pattern is composed of palmettes and flowers, one has the impression that it is only part of a larger scheme designed 19th-century rug from the Bidjar region, Eastern Kur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
19th Century Hand Stitched Crazy Quilt in Turquoise, Yellow, Navy, Green, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
A remarkable example of American textile folk art, this late 19th-century Society Crazy Quilt is hand-pieced, hand-stitched, and richly embroidered. Constructed in a 7x7 block structure, each 11" x 11" square was created by a different individual—likely members of a sewing society or women’s group—making this quilt not only a masterwork of craftsmanship but a collaborative historical artifact. The vibrant color palette includes striking combinations of turquoise, pink, yellow, navy, and green, giving the quilt dynamic visual appeal. Elaborate herringbone embroidery connects each block, showcasing both unity and individuality in the design. Backed with cotton and discovered in New England, this piece was possibly crafted in Pennsylvania in the early 20th century. Crazy quilts like this were traditionally used as decorative throws and are now highly collectible for their artistic composition and cultural resonance. Ideal for wall display, it embodies both bold aesthetics and a profound communal legacy.
Dimensions: 77” x 77”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: United States
Material: Wool, Cotton
Condition: Good
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2136
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Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug Yastik Size Doormat Entrance Mat Carpet Natural
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This lattice pattern is composed of palmettes and leaves filling the various compartments against the imposing ground. One has the impression that it is only part of a larger scheme ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Poker Game Set
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate the poker nights with the exclusive Poker set, housed in a luxurious wooden box with a magnetic closure lid. Crafted entirely from genuine calf leather, this professional set...
Category
2010s Folk Art
Materials
Leather
$3,025
Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Decorative swan decoy carved from a barn beam. Glass eyes, original paint. Carver unknown. Original cream white paint.
Period: Mid-20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 25" x 10"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,700
Banthrico inc Chicago Metal Santa Coin bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Metal Santa bank. Santa Sitting on a Wing Seat after a hard day Sleigh Ride. Original painted coin bank. Wonderful patina to the body Great color.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Metal
18th Century Tall Butter Churn from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This all original 18th century butter churn with the original lid and original hardware and cut nail construction. Take a close look at the fingers and early nails with the original ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Ceramic Vase from Fez Blue and White with Silver Filigree
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous handcrafted antique Moroccan ceramic vase in Moorish style adorned with Fine filigree silver nickel work overlaid.
The color of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Darling Late 19th C Original Cottage Store Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Darling original painted cottage door stop. Great old patina.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Oil / Canvas Painting
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century gilt wood framed oil on canvas painting featuring basket of fruits and flowers. The painting is in good antique condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. Ar...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Rare and Vibrant Painted Blanket Chest
Located in West Chester, PA
A rare and bright blanket chest in brilliant reds contrasted with blacks. The decoration is nicely painted with urns and flowers flanked by pillars and ...
Category
1780s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Antique French Limonaire Frères Signed Carved Painted Wood Carousel Donkey Ride
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, important and most charming French carousel amusement ride by important Parisian craftsmen Limonaire Frères / Limonaire Brothers (France; 1839-1932)
Hand-crafted in Paris, France in the late 19th century, exceptionally executed near life-size form depicting a standing donkey figure with the rare unique feature of a nodding head. Finished in country fair taste, hand-carved solid wood construction, the menagerie merry-go-round ride presents splendidly, with the original layered polychrome paint finish, enhanced by beautifully aged heavily worn patina acquired over many years of carnival use.
Signed, retaining the original manufacturer's brass plaque that reads: "Sculptures Pour Forains, Chevaux De Bois Etc, Limonaire Freres, Paris, 166 Avenue Daumesnil"
The extremely rare, museum quality example is one of the very few surviving Limonaire Frères wooden carousel fixtures, one of only a handful imported to the United States, and quite possibly the last surviving donkey!
DIMENSIONS: (approx)
44" High, 52" Wide, 10" Deep
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Schultz Auctioneers, Clarence, New York. Important Antiques & Decorative Arts catalog
HISTORY:
Limonaire Frères were an amusement ride and later street organ...
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Luneville France Teapot – Brown Ceramic with Colorful Accents - 2Y505
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming vintage ceramic teapot from Luneville, France, is a delightful addition to any tea set or collection. Measuring 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) in height, 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) in ...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
"Cantonese Iron Kung Fu" Ghanaian Movie Poster, c. 1985
Located in Chicago, IL
Starring Bryan Leung, "Cantonen Iron Kung Fu" was a martial arts film from Hong Kong made in 1979. Frequently, theaters in Ghana were unable to import off...
Category
1980s Ghanaian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
Adire Eleko Yoruba Textile
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Adire Eleko Woman's Wrapper
Yoruba People
Nigeria
Circa 1960s-1970s
Cotton) (2 panels), starch-resist and stencil dyed with indigo
74 x 67 3/4 ins (188 x 172 cm)
"IRANA RDLEN " w...
Category
1960s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Eye Dazzler Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of eye dazzler pillows. Feather and down insert. Zippeted casing.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$950 / set
The Pine Furniture of Early New England by Russell Kettell, 1st Limited Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Pine Furniture of Early New England by Russell Hawes Kettell. Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1929. First Limited Edition. Hardcover. No Jacket. Exhaustive coverage of the subject; n...
Category
1920s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
10 Carpet Lawn Bowling Hand Carved Wood & Stone Balls Antique Office Gift Idea
Located in West Hollywood, CA
10 Carpet Lawn bowling hand carved wood & stone balls antique office gift idea. A Beautiful Decorative Antique collection of 9 + 1 boules balls Carved Wood and a Jack Carved Stone ba...
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Folk Art
Materials
Stone
$4,600 Sale Price / set
22% Off
20th Century Swedish Toy Horse
Located in Huntington, NY
A solid Swedish wooden toy horse in original grey paint with remnants of leather bridle and jute mane and tail.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Jute, Wood, Paint
"Long Island Sailing Grounds" Watercolor by Cappy Hjalmar Amundson
By Cappy
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is a unique Water color by the famed nautical painter C. Hjalmar Amundson. Born to the name Casper Hjalmar Emerson III, later changed to C. Hjalmar Amundson, he was only ever r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging gorgeously glazed Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The fired bowl features a Tenmoku glaze with an a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Pair of Swedish Pillar Console Tables, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Narrow Scraped Two Pillar Console Tables, Sweden, circa 1830.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug with Bidjar Border Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan: A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002, no. 4. This was an exclusive example of a Mina Khani latt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
A Large Antique Stone Mortar, France, 19th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A large unique stone mortar from France, c. late 1800s. Heavy patina from age and use.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Donna Carmela Head Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished for its deft use of sculptural details and simple colors, this handmade head vase will add dramatic flair to any kitchen, living room or entryway decor...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
$707 / item
Early antique Russian Travelling Icon in bronze, 18th Century or earlier
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early Russian orthodox travelling Icon, hand made of bronze, which we date to 18th Century or earlier.
The bronze icon is cast with a main rectangular slightly curved shape with a smaller rectangular tab section above. The reverse has a hanging spigot cast into the top tab section. This piece has a mix of colours within the bronze with the high points being worn and shiny from wear and use.
This antique bronze icon probably depicts Saint Nicholas as the central image with other figures ( children?) either side of the head, all within a border. There are other details on the icon including letters and numbers towards the top of the main rectangle. The tab section is also decorated.
The reverse also carries decoration but is quite worn.
Overall an early and very interesting Russian bronze Icon...
Category
18th Century Russian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
19th C Oakwood Counter Top Cigar Store Indian Statue, Netherlands
Located in Leuven , BE
The cigar store Indian originated as a tradition, not in the United States but in Europe, where carved “Virginie men,” as Europeans called native Americans, were used for advertising...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Scratch Built Boat, Early 20th C
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian folk art boat of 2 rigged masts - completely scratch built from pine and teak wood. Original paint finish. Handmade and dating from the earl...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a Kalinga shield that is used by warriors who are headhunters from the Northern mountainous region of the Philippines. Art meets utility in this shield which has three prongs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Primitive Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Shoji Hamada Japanese Mingei Pottery Plate with Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, unique plate by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada, a fine early example of his iron pigment brushed and glazed bamboo hakeme motif. The original Hamada stamped or sealed and signed box is included. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such impeccable condition with its original signed box.
This work is sure to shine in any collection or setting.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's highest artistic award the Order of Culture. His work can be found in collections and museums worldwide including Tokyo’s Japan Folk Art Museum and The Tate Museum...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
African Mask, Angola, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
African mask in hand painted wood, 20th century Angola.
Category
20th Century Angolan Folk Art
Materials
Wood
California ROADSIDE BUSINESS Freeway Sign, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Take a trip drown memory lane with this 1950s California freeway sign. Taken down from Nothern California decades ago, the sign features a black background with white lettering and c...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Stoneware Glazed Ceramic Vase circa 1980 French Handmade
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French handmade ceramic vase with ceramic glaze colors,
circa 1980.
Perfect condition.
Signed under the base.
Dimensions: 23 x 19 x 19cm.
Category
1980s French Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Charming 20th Century Watercolor by M. Duriez – "In the Auxerre Region" - 2Y302
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This beautiful 20th-century watercolor by M. Duriez, titled "In the Auxerre Region," captures the serene beauty of the French countryside with delicate brushstrokes and attention to ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
$177 Sale Price
65% Off
1950 Vintage American Folk Art Band Stand Hand Painted Goofy Jazz Music Stand
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand painted band stand folding music stand, circa 1950s. Great folk art design and Goofy dog painted. Possibly from the Jazz Mill in Phoenix. Great wall han...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Composition, Metal
Old Cedar Wood Sweet Refined Egyptian Mummy Mask
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Elegant old cedar wood sweet Egyptian mummy mask, 8 3/4 Inches high. Soft weathered surface and great expression. Areas of chips erosion and little bits mis...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Tribal Antique Folk Art
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful folk art rectangular shellwork table featuring a top with foliate polychrome sand design around shells under glass, with the entire surface of the sides and legs covered with small seashells set...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Glass, Wood
Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed and sealed b...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Folk Art
Materials
Wood
WWI Era Military Trunk Painted by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing folk art military radio trunk with a painted bust of an native American Indian by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). WWI era canvas covered trunk used to store radio parts...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Collection of 8 Vanity Fair “Spy” Prints, etc.
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Collection of 8 Vanity Fair “Spy” Prints, etc.
A good collection of coloured prints including one of the King dating from the beginning of the...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
$1,693 / set
Vintage French Ceramic Duck-Shaped Trinket Box – 10 cm (4") - 2Y393
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming vintage ceramic duck-shaped trinket box is a decorative and functional piece from 20th-century France. Its adorable duck design makes it perfect as a jewelry box, pillbox, or catchall dish, adding a whimsical touch to any vanity or display.
Key Features:
Material: Glazed ceramic, smooth and glossy finish.
Design: Duck-shaped with removable lid, ideal for storing small treasures, jewelry, coins, or pills.
Origin: Made in France, a unique vintage find.
Period: Mid-to-late 20th century decorative design.
Size:
Length: 10 cm (4")
Height: 8 cm (3.1")
Thickness: 6 cm (2.4")
Weight: 140 g (4.9 oz)
Condition:
Overall: Good vintage condition with some minor wear.
Details:
Some small chips or surface imperfections, consistent with age.
Slight wear on the bottom (see photos for details).
Why You’ll Love It:
Whimsical & Collectible Design – A delightful addition to any ceramic, duck, or animal-themed collection.
Versatile & Practical – Great for jewelry, pills, trinkets, or as a display piece.
French Vintage Charm...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique and Fine Quality Hand-Carved Wooden Picture Frame with Horse Theme
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly elegant and finely carved antique wooden picture frame.
This horse theme picture frame will make a great gift for yourself or any ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Iron and wood horse shaped food chopper, England, 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Iron and wood horse shaped food chopper.
The iron slab has been cut with a horse silouette, The superior and inferior edges have been slightly grinded, while the curved lower...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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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Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster
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