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19th Century Japanese Antique Low Display Stand with Drawers Okidoko-Style Tansu
19th Century Japanese Antique Low Display Stand with Drawers Okidoko-Style Tansu

19th Century Japanese Antique Low Display Stand with Drawers Okidoko-Style Tansu

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique "Okidoko"- wooden low display stand with drawer made of Keyaki & Japanese Red Pine (Akamatsu). Estimated to date from the late Edo to early Meiji period, circa 1850s–1880...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cedar, Pine

Vintage Men's Sheepskin coat from USSR: Timeless Yugoslavian Elegance, 1J91
Vintage Men's Sheepskin coat from USSR: Timeless Yugoslavian Elegance, 1J91

Vintage Men's Sheepskin coat from USSR: Timeless Yugoslavian Elegance, 1J91

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Step into the timeless world of Yugoslavian elegance with this exquisite vintage men's sheepskin coat from the USSR. Crafted with a blend of sophistication and style, this coat epitomizes the fashion essence of an era that continues to inspire and captivate even today. Made in Yugoslavia, this sheepskin coat exudes a sense of artistry and craftsmanship that is synonymous with Yugoslavian fashion. With a size of 52, the coat ensures a comfortable fit, boasting a sleeve length of 63cm, chest circumference of 63cm, and a coat length of 100cm. Adorned with both leather outside and fur-lined inside, this sheepskin coat provides not only a luxurious touch but also exceptional warmth and comfort. Despite its vintage nature, this coat is in original good condition, akin to a new garment, showcasing its enduring quality and timeless appeal. Perfect for men seeking a statement piece that exudes elegance and style, this vintage sheepskin coat complements modern-day fashion as well. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of fashion history that seamlessly blends with contemporary trends. Add this men's sheepskin coat to your collection and let its timeless Yugoslavian allure elevate your style. Celebrate the artistry of Yugoslavian craftsmanship and enjoy the experience of wearing a coat that embodies the essence of vintage elegance. Embrace the allure of authentic vintage fashion...

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1970s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Sheepskin

American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer
American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer

American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer

Located in Downingtown, PA

American Portrait Miniature: Woman in a White Gown Thomas Story Officer (1810–1859) Watercolor on Ivory, Gilded Frame Circa 1830–1836, Philadelphia This exquisite American portr...

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1830s American American Empire Antique Folk Art

Materials

Ivory

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.

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1950s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and quite engaging sumptuously glazed relatively large Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The fired bowl features a drip ...

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

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Antique Natural History Wall Chart
Antique Natural History Wall Chart

Antique Natural History Wall Chart

Located in Oakville, CT

Johnsons Illustrations of Natural History by Professor C. Gilbert Wheeler, University of Chicago. Distributed by AJ Nystrom & Co. Overall Dimensions: 45" x 53" Materials: Wood ...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Indigo & White Hickory Leaf Appliqué Quilt, c. 1885–1895
Antique Indigo & White Hickory Leaf Appliqué Quilt, c. 1885–1895

Antique Indigo & White Hickory Leaf Appliqué Quilt, c. 1885–1895

Located in Amsterdam, NY

This antique Hickory Leaf Appliqué Quilt, dating to approximately 1885–1895, is an excellent example of late Victorian blue and white appliqué work. Measuring 77” x 84”, it features ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Art Deco French Hand Painted Wood Duck Decoy
Art Deco French Hand Painted Wood Duck Decoy

Art Deco French Hand Painted Wood Duck Decoy

Located in Austin, TX

Art Deco French Hand Painted Wood Duck Decoy.

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1930s French Rustic Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Glazed earthenware medaillon, with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.
Glazed earthenware medaillon, with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.

Glazed earthenware medaillon, with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.

By Jerome Galvin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Glazed earthenware medaillon, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2025. Unique piece. H: 12.9 × 12.9 x 2.2 inches. - Born in 1975 i...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Vintage Painting by Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997) Titled "Zetn Now"
Vintage Painting by Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997) Titled "Zetn Now"

Vintage Painting by Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997) Titled "Zetn Now"

By Black Joe Jackson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage outsider painting on plywood by American Folk artist Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997). The painting is titled "Zetn Now" and it depicts a woman sitting down on a tree trunk ...

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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi,  Italy 1960s
Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi,  Italy 1960s

Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi, Italy 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi, Italy 1960s A beautiful Aldo Londi designed Koala bear in the shape of a savings box. The Koala is made of heavy ceramics - pottery,...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pre Columbian Ancient Pedestal bowl Charci / Nariño Latin American Antiques
Pre Columbian Ancient Pedestal bowl Charci / Nariño Latin American Antiques

Pre Columbian Ancient Pedestal bowl Charci / Nariño Latin American Antiques

Located in London, GB

PRE COLUMBIAN ANCIENT SOUTH AMERICAN FINE NARINO CARCHI PEDESTAL BOWL CIRCA 1100-1400 COLOMBIA  ECUADOR A HAND MODELED POTTERY BOWL FROM THE CARCHI / NARINO  BORDER REGIONS OF  ECUAD...

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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

African Hand-Carved Wood Bust of Mandinka Woman, 20th Century
African Hand-Carved Wood Bust of Mandinka Woman, 20th Century

African Hand-Carved Wood Bust of Mandinka Woman, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

The African wood female bust figurative sculpture of a Mandinka woman is a striking piece of art that encapsulates the cultural heritage and craftsmanship of West Africa. Hand-carved...

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20th Century Gambian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Alpine Blue Painted Folk Art Chairs 19th Century
Alpine Blue Painted Folk Art Chairs 19th Century

Alpine Blue Painted Folk Art Chairs 19th Century

Located in Hastings, GB

A rare and beautifully preserved examples of late 19th-century Alpine folk art chairs, most likely originating from the Tyrol or southern Bavaria regions. This pair retains a str...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...

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1970s African Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early Medieval Gold Brooch Inlaid with Red Garnet, Blue and Green Glass
Early Medieval Gold Brooch Inlaid with Red Garnet, Blue and Green Glass

Early Medieval Gold Brooch Inlaid with Red Garnet, Blue and Green Glass

Located in London, GB

This dazzling gold brooch, inlaid with red garnet, and blue and green glass, is a fine example of one of the most striking emblems of the early medieval elite. Its rich colours, expe...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Antique Folk Art

Materials

Gold

Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film
Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film

Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film

Located in Forney, TX

Own a piece of Hollywood history, this Batman Returns (Warner Bros., 1992), circus strongman barbell movie prop is sure to start a conversation while ma...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Paint

Pair of Large Black Swans
Pair of Large Black Swans

Pair of Large Black Swans

Located in New York, NY

A pair or large Italian carved wood swans with painted details and glass eyes. 1960’s. Measurements: Height: 20" Length: 30" Width: 10

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1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail
Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail

Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail

Located in London, GB

Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail This striking vintage Tibetan gau box necklace is a beautifully crafted statement piece that blends cultural heritage...

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

21st Century Penelope Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton
21st Century Penelope Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton

21st Century Penelope Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Part of Penelope's collections, this laundry basket is designed and crafted exclusively by Pinetti. The elegant and practical round silhouette is beautifully finished with an ecru...

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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Leather

19th Century Decorated Stoneware Blue Decorated Crock
19th Century Decorated Stoneware Blue Decorated Crock

19th Century Decorated Stoneware Blue Decorated Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine double handled blue decorated stone ware crock is in good condition with minor chip on interior. There is an embossed three above the hand painted and decorated flowers on ...

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1850s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Large and Well-Preserved Neanderthal Stone Tool with Blue-White Patina and Old L
Large and Well-Preserved Neanderthal Stone Tool with Blue-White Patina and Old L

Large and Well-Preserved Neanderthal Stone Tool with Blue-White Patina and Old L

Located in London, GB

A beautifully preserved and notably large neanderthal stone tool, crafted by our early ancestors from a flint nodule. Almost ionic of the Neanderthals of the Middle Palaeolithic, thi...

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15th Century and Earlier French Prehistoric Antique Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Pair of Small Antique Georgian Portraits Provincial Folk Art Oil Paintings 18thC
Pair of Small Antique Georgian Portraits Provincial Folk Art Oil Paintings 18thC

Pair of Small Antique Georgian Portraits Provincial Folk Art Oil Paintings 18thC

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL PAINTINGS DEPICTING A NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUPLE, OIL ON CANVAS LAID TO BOARD Whilst not technically classed as portrait miniatures in the true sense these portraits a...

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18th Century British Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Art Deco Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Art Deco Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Art Deco Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

A radiant example of early American textile artistry, this monumental antique hooked rug, circa 1900, captivates with its romantic floral composition and exuberant color palette. Han...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Set of Rustic Hunters Cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles
Antique Set of Rustic Hunters Cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles

Antique Set of Rustic Hunters Cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique set of rustic hunters cutlery with chamois horn handles A rustic set of six knives and forks. The handles are made of genuine chamois horn and feature a decorated silver kno...

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Early Pennsylvania Wool and Velvet One-Patch Quilt
Early Pennsylvania Wool and Velvet One-Patch Quilt

Early Pennsylvania Wool and Velvet One-Patch Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century one-patch quilt from Pennsylvania. This fun and colorful quilt is made from wool and velvets. The back is a polished cotton and has cotton ties through out. This w...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Velvet

Vintage Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Centerpiece
Vintage Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Centerpiece

Vintage Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Centerpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a LOVELY piece of reproduction Native American Antiquity, namely, a Vintage Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Centerpiece. We are of the opinion that this was made circa the ea...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Decoy Duck, Denmark, 1910s
Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Decoy Duck, Denmark, 1910s

Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Decoy Duck, Denmark, 1910s

Located in Odense, DK

This evocative early 20th century Danish folk art decoy duck dates to the 1910s and exemplifies the honest craftsmanship and sculptural charm of Scandinavian coastal traditions. Hand...

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1910s Danish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th C. Stoneware Children's Savings Pig Bank. England, Circa 1880
19th C. Stoneware Children's Savings Pig Bank. England, Circa 1880

19th C. Stoneware Children's Savings Pig Bank. England, Circa 1880

Located in Incline Village, NV

In the late 19th century the concept of thrift became a principle by which parents encouraged their children to safe money by putting their pennies into a "piggy bank", thus the proliferation of these items by pottery manufacturers, this particular example marked "SS" on the underneath indicating "A Smith Ltd.", Longton, England whose ceramic, china, and pottery business began in 1846 by Sampson Smith. Nicely molded and in excellent condition, this proverbial pig themed penny bank is painted overall white with a multiplicity of green "spatter" spots, the pig standing on all fours has a twisted tail in back. The original finish is beautifully glazed resulting in a lovely patina to this completely original bank with no restoration or touch up paint of any kind and all of it's original hand paint intact. Since these type of antique banks typically were made without a coin removal trap, the only way to extract the coins would have been the old "knife in the slot" method and retrieving the pennies one by one; or the more simpler method of smashing and breaking the bank, which is why locating these banks is very difficult, rendering a fine example particularly rare. This example is a wonderful addition to a collection of authentic still banks, folk art, or for those who accumulate pig items. This recently came from an estate collection of pig still banks. A similar example is referenced as #633 "Two Toned Pig" in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" written in 1984 when collecting pottery banks...

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1880s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Carafe, Early 20th Century - 2Y593
Vintage Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Carafe, Early 20th Century - 2Y593

Vintage Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Carafe, Early 20th Century - 2Y593

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This unique antique ceramic carafe from the 20th century is a one-of-a-kind decorative piece, featuring a charming hand-painted floral decor. Its unusual flattened gourd shape and ha...

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20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Turkish Medallion Cream Beige Carpet - c. 1920
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Turkish Medallion Cream Beige Carpet - c. 1920

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Turkish Medallion Cream Beige Carpet - c. 1920

Located in New York, NY

A radiant example of early 20th-century Anatolian artistry, this 1920s Antique Turkish Oushak rug exemplifies the timeless grace and softness for which Oushak weavings are globally c...

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1920s Turkish Oushak Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

"Washington Bicentennial 1732-1932" Parade Flag, Printed, circa 1930
"Washington Bicentennial 1732-1932" Parade Flag, Printed, circa 1930

"Washington Bicentennial 1732-1932" Parade Flag, Printed, circa 1930

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a George Washington Bicentennial parade flag from 1932. The flag is printed with blue, white, and red stripes, with a prominent bust portrait of George Washington at cen...

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1930s American Federal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Charming Bird Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Folk Art Austria
Charming Bird Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Folk Art Austria

Charming Bird Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Folk Art Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Charming Austrian 20th-century carved wooden bird mounted on its original stand, designed for wall hanging or standing. This delightful folk art piece belongs to the long-standing tr...

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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Impressive Rooster Weathervane
Impressive Rooster Weathervane

Impressive Rooster Weathervane

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 19th century full-bodied overscale copper weathervane of a rooster on a sphere in having wonderful form and personality, and showing superb color and verdigris patination. Fran...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper

20Thc Mounted Amish Lancaster Co., Pa. Bars Crib Quilt
20Thc Mounted Amish Lancaster Co., Pa. Bars Crib Quilt

20Thc Mounted Amish Lancaster Co., Pa. Bars Crib Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This late 20thc Amish Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania all wool bars in a square crib quilt is in fine condition and nice tight quilting.This crib quilt has been professionally mounted...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Early 20th century papier Mache carnival mask of a German soldier
Early 20th century papier Mache carnival mask of a German soldier

Early 20th century papier Mache carnival mask of a German soldier

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century papier Mache carnival mask of a German soldier An early example of a French carnival mask in the form of a German soldier. With hand crafted detail included pain...

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1930s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Sally Morgan Signed Australian Aboriginal Art Original Painting Marble Bar Pool
Sally Morgan Signed Australian Aboriginal Art Original Painting Marble Bar Pool

Sally Morgan Signed Australian Aboriginal Art Original Painting Marble Bar Pool

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, large original acrylic painting on canvas by Australian Aboriginal artist/author/ activist/dramatist Sally Morgan titled "Marble Bar Pool." The work is signed, dated (...

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1990s Australian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Giant Think Big Eraser, 1980s USA
Giant Think Big Eraser, 1980s USA

Giant Think Big Eraser, 1980s USA

By Think Big

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made for massive mistakes this isn't your average eraser — it's a giant-scale replica of the iconic Eberhard Faber Pink Pearl No. 101, blown up to statement-piece proportions. Same i...

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1980s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Rubber

Ancient Cypriot Black-Polished Ware Miniature Bowl with Geometric Decoration
Ancient Cypriot Black-Polished Ware Miniature Bowl with Geometric Decoration

Ancient Cypriot Black-Polished Ware Miniature Bowl with Geometric Decoration

Located in London, GB

A charming, miniature blackware bowl with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The simple banding and geometric de...

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15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Archaistic Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Vintage French ELF 15W40 Oil Can, 1970s - 2Y601
Vintage French ELF 15W40 Oil Can, 1970s - 2Y601

Vintage French ELF 15W40 Oil Can, 1970s - 2Y601

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage French ELF 15W40 Oil Can, 1970s This is an authentic vintage ELF 15W40 oil can from the 1970s, a unique and decorative piece of automotive history. This original metal can, s...

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1970s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine
Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine

Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming antique sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells in a star form with a rocky coastline image under a convex oval lens.

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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Organic Material

21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy
21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy

21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

This masterfully hand-woven basket belongs to our iconic Almeria collection. Made of eco-friendly leather, that is washable, resistant to light and water, it's suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well. This small size perfectly works as a magazine holder. Perfect also as a blanket, shoes holder...

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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Weather Vane Sailboat Copper Three-Dimensional, Italy
Early 20th Century Weather Vane Sailboat Copper Three-Dimensional, Italy

Early 20th Century Weather Vane Sailboat Copper Three-Dimensional, Italy

Located in Nicolosi, IT

An early 20th century copper weather vane featuring a beautifully detailed three-dimensional sailboat subject. This rare decorative piece stands out for its sculptural construction a...

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1920s Italian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Early 19Thc Wooden Carved Dough Bowl
Early 19Thc Wooden Carved Dough Bowl

Early 19Thc Wooden Carved Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Hand carved dough bowl from New England in great condition. The patina is amazing condition.

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ancient Cedar Wood Sweet Refined Large Egyptian Mummy Mask
Ancient Cedar Wood Sweet Refined Large Egyptian Mummy Mask

Ancient Cedar Wood Sweet Refined Large Egyptian Mummy Mask

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Elegant ancient cedar wood sweet large Egyptian mummy mask, 13 Inches high. Soft weathered surface and great expression. Areas of chips, erosion an...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Tribal Antique Folk Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

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

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.