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Folk Art For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: Early 1900s
Georgian Painted Mirror Hall Mirrors 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian style decorative painted mirror.
Circa 1900
This mirror having a decorative carved pine painted frame and features a carved architectural pediment.
Presented in good condition.
Category
Early 1900s Georgian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Appliqué Poppy Quilt with Scallop Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Appliqué poppy quilt with fantastic scallop border. The appliqué and quilting work is very good. Condition is very good as well.
Category
1940s American Country Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Painting of British Steamship S.S.Thornaby
Located in Norwell, MA
Gouache painting showing snowing the English built Cargo Steamer S.S. Thornaby. The ship was built by Ropner Shipbuilding at Stockton on tees in 1889. She hit a mine and sank in 1916...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Ohio Amish Blue & Pink Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ohio Amish blue & pink broken star quilt in pristine condition. Very fine quilting and piece work. Notice the fine hand stitched saw tooth binding.
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
English Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of Anderson and Gyde port and starboard ships lanterns with Fresnel glass lenses, brass badges, vented chimney tops. Both have been wired with ...
Category
1940s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Stag Horn Handle American Walking Stick Circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly figured stag horn handle, turn of the 19th century walking stick with a round walnut shaft in original finish and wide 1 3/16" silver banded collar wrapped around the upper sh...
Category
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Knud Kjhn, Little Donkey, prod. Royal Copenhagen, 1940s
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rare glazed stoneware donkey prod. Royal Copenhagen
Stamped to base
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Tole Flowers Bunch Decoration, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Interesting French tole decoration bunch of flowers in a basket, maybe a dummy board.
Category
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Tôle
Candlestick in Iron, France, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Candelabra
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disp...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Amazing Navajo Indian Weaving / Lg. Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving large bolster leather / suede backing.This big pillow is down & feather fill.
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
John Cole Rye Pottery Brown Glazed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Early Rye Pottery individual brown glazed studio pottery vase by John Cole (British, 1908-88) and made around 1947. The heavily made stoneware vase is of w...
Category
1940s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Iron and enamel Deco sculpture, Salome dancing for Herod, Austria early 1900s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Very elegant sculpture created in Austria in the early 1900s, depicting Salome in the dance of the seven veils, in honor of Herod, on chromes by Klimt. The sculpture is three-dimensi...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Folk Art
Materials
Enamel, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1944 Large Signed and Numbered Lithograph – Landscape by Leonard - 2Y175
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite vintage lithograph, dating back to 1944, captures a serene landscape scene, beautifully rendered and signed by the artist, Leonard (though the exact name is uncertain). The piece is also numbered, adding to its uniqueness and value as a collectible item. This lithograph is a testament to mid-20th-century artistry, making it an ideal addition to any collection of vintage art...
Category
1940s French Empire Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Antique French Duck Decoy
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice early 20th century French Duck decoy made from carved wood then hand painted.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
French Faience Heart Secouette Flask / Hand Warmer HB Quimper, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Heart Secouette Flask / Hand Warmer HB Quimper, Circa 1900.
Douardenez.
Category
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Folk Art
Materials
Faience
Circa 1900 Pair of Northwest Coast Totems
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matching pair of Northwest Coast carved model totem poles. Polychrome decorated with carved humanoid and bird figures. Each twice signed "Betty Sanners" back and bottom. Provenance Hudson Bay Fur Company, Seattle, Washington. 29"H
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: Northwest Coast
Size: 29" base 4 1/2 x 3 1/2
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Personal Service
Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Native American carvings & totems native American Indian native American totem poles n.
Category
Early 1900s American Native American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cedar
Antique Pond Boat
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A beautiful antique pond boat, original paint and antique finish. Made of a very light wood and is very light in weight. The finish and colors are a...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
French Weathered Stone Statue of a Sleeping Putti, Baby Cherub with Wings
Located in Godshill, 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 h...
Category
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cast Stone
African Chief’s gilt Crown and Sceptre in the form of a Pith helmet and pipe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A splendid Bouelé Chief’s gilt-wood crown and sceptre in the form of a Pith helmet and pipe
Ivory coast, late 19th/early 20th century
H. 13 x L. 33.5 x D. 26 cm (crown)
L. 14 cm ...
Category
Early 1900s Ivorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
Knud Kjhn, Deer, prod. Royal Copenhagen, 1940s
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rare glazed stoneware deer prod. Royal Copenhagen
Stamped to base
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
English Newlyn Attributed Arts & Crafts Hand Beaten Copper Plaque with Heron
By Newlyn Industrial School
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish English Arts & Crafts hand-crafted beaten copper plaque or dish with a heron attributed to renowned Cornish workshop Newlyn and dating from around 1900. The dish is ha...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Art
Materials
Copper
1940s Navajo Single Saddle Blanket
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo single saddle with eye dazzler design. Trunk piece, unused condition.
Period: circa 1940
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Size: 28" x 29".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery d...
Category
1940s American Native American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Other
1940s Coney Island Amusement Park Kiddie Car Fire Engine in Original Condition
By Pinto Brothers Mfg.
Located in Savannah, GA
Produced by Pinto Bros Mfg of Coney Island, New York, this all-original 1940s firetruck was part of a circular ride at the famed Coney Island Amusement Park. Featuring lucky Number 4...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Lillooet Lidded Storage Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Lillooet lidded storage basket with polychrome imbricated design. Pedestal style. Traded for food in Washington, 5 miles from the Canadian border...
Category
Early 1900s American Native American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Other
French Carved Wood Platter with Grapes and Vine Leaves, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French carved wood bread or for fruits platter with grapes and vine leaves, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Zenith Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Zenith, Co 4-leaf clover leather and stud cowboy/cowgirl cuffs (not maker marked).
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Colorado, United States
SIZE: 6 1/4" x 3 3/4" Dia
Family Owned...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Mid-20th century sheet metal shoemakers trade sign
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century sheet metal shoemakers trade sign
A sculptural sheet metal mid-20th century English boot makers shop trade sign. Still with its original loop hanging and side supp...
Category
1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Palace Size True Kelleh Nomadic Karabagh Caucasian or Southwest Persian Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Kelleh Palace Size True Nomadic Karabagh Rug
About: What an incredible piece this is. You simply won't find another like this; rare size antique rug that is an in-between size of an...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
English Edwardian Riding Crop, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
English Edwardian riding crop made from hickory. The handle is made from bone and is cross hatched in design for easier gripping to the rider. The horn is attached to the handle wi...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bone, Leather, Hickory
French Faience Nautical Pattern Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th French decorative plate with nautical pattern (boats, fishs baskets, lighthouse), circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
English Edwardian Riding Crop, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Edwardian riding crop from England with a handle made from bone and a leather whip. The bone handle is attached with a silver collar to the crop, giving it a lovely dimensional look...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bone, Leather, Hickory
Nude Theme and Roses Straight Razor, Germany 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly desirable barber shop collectible item consisting of a German straight edge razor with a molded cream, red, and green colored celluloid hand...
Category
Early 1900s American Craftsman Antique Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice
Located in London, GB
A collection of 19th century bone dice
This collection of 19th century hand carved bone dice consists of 62 units of various shapes and sizes. With a few p...
Category
Early 1900s British Early Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Circa 1907 riding Crop with Sterling Collar
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1907 English riding crop made from hickory. The handle is made from horn, and is joined to the hickory shaft with a sterling collar. The collar...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sioux Child's Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux child's moccasins. 5 1/2" brain tanned elk. Classic Sioux buffalo hoof design with yellow crosses with red faceted beads and commercial tanned elk hide.
Period: circa 1940.
Or...
Category
1940s American Native American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Turn of the Century American Lithographic Framed Prints
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 turn of the century American Lithographic framed prints.
Controversial and illustrated in the typical turn of the Century American fashion. A set of four vibrantly coloured lithographic prints, framed in unusual Gothic pine frames. With brass hooks still attached, the reverse clearly show that these images have never been removed or replaced since they would have been framed in the 1900s. Depicting life’s process of the Afro American, from courting to creating a family. We have never seen the like and in this collection/condition, you are unlikely to see the same ever again.
Dimensions in inches: H 14.5 x D 11.5 x W 1
Origin: America
circa: 1900 - 1920
Condition: Aged
Completely solid in structure and form, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina across all areas. No breaks but the frames and prints are discoloured and faded as you would come to expect of item of this Material and age.
The House of Antiques...
Category
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paper
Early 20th Century "Store" Gilded Cast Iron Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century "Store" gilded cast iron sign on wooden board.
Category
Early 1900s North American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron
German Majolica Wire Basket Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely German wire basket aqua plate with swallows, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Country Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wire
Miniature Dogon Ladder: A Path to Personal Growth and Spiritual Enlightenment
Located in Stockholm, SE
Symbolically, miniature ladders like the Dogon ladder can hold various meanings depending on the context in which they are used and their cultural or historical background. For example, a miniature ladder can be a metaphor for ambition and personal growth, representing the desire to reach new heights or overcome obstacles. In spiritual contexts, a ladder can symbolize a path to wisdom or enlightenment, reflecting a personal quest to achieve higher consciousness or insight.
The interpretation of its design is multifaceted and may reflect a combination of traditional, cultural, and personal values. It serves as a beautiful symbol for those seeking inner guidance, a personal altar...
Category
1940s Malian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Make do Stool
Located in Seattle, WA
Muslin covered barrel trimmed in tape measure. Great little Folk Art piece that was used as giant pincushion and stool for home seamstress.
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Fabric
"Saint George slaying the dragon" by Raymond Vaillant
By Raymond Vaillant
Located in Paris, FR
This sculpture by Breton sculpter Raymond Vaillant depicts the famed Saint George slaying the dragon, thereby demolishing an evil force that ...
Category
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Granite
Set of Five Small American Folk Art Fish Decoys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of five Folk Art fish decoys composed of painted tinned iron sheet metal or aluminum fins and tails and carved wooden weighted lead bodies, some with ...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Lead
Antique Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Water Canteen, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pottery Canteen
Acoma
1900
6 inches Height x 5.50 inches Diameter.
Clay, mineral pigments, twined fiber cordage, corn cob.
A wonderful example of an antique polychrome Acoma Pueblo...
Category
Early 1900s American Native American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Other
Vintage 1940s Pink Ceramic Table Lamp with Floral Shade - 2Y463
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage pink ceramic table lamp from the 1940s, featuring a charming floral shade and a dimmer, is a beautiful addition to any decor. Measuring 28.3 inches (72 cm) in height, 5....
Category
1940s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Tramp Art Jewelry Box with Pincushion Top
Located in NYC, NY
A handcrafted dresser or jewelry box with hinged pincushion lid and applied, chip-carved decoration. The interior with framed mirror on underside of lid and papered in a purple and w...
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Mirror
19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure
A rare piece of fairground art, in the form of an oversized hand carved painted polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground knock- down figure. Made from sectioned wooden and dressed in hand made clothing. A larger than normal example which makes this quite rare and highly collectable in its quirky and characteristics look.
A fairground game from France, the jeu de massacre was a common game in French fairgrounds...
Category
Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Signed Pintail English Hand Carved Decoy, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Signed Pintail Decoy, circa 1900
We are proud to offer a unique hand carved circa 1900 working decoy, representing a pintail in original paint, and signed with makers initials and owners mark. This example shows some lovely aged detail which makes it a highly decorative and collectable artifact...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Folk Art Wood Basket
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand carved Folk Art wood basket depicting fruit. We had the wood professionally refinished. Basket measures 15" wide, 3.5" deep and 16.75" high.
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
A pair of late 19th Century polychrome painted wooden Indian figures
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th Century polychrome painted wooden Indian figures.
It’s likely that these figures were brought back to Britain from India as ...
Category
Early 1900s Indian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Toy Children's American "Flag Blocks" by The Embossing Co. New York Circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fabulous set of children's blocks (54 in all) stenciled, hand painted, and decorated on all sides, but featuring the 48 star American Flag (created in 1912 with addition of New Mexic...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Magazine Collection "Le Musée des Annales" – 1896 to 1904 Edition - 3Y08
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This rare vintage collection of Le Musée des Annales magazine spans from 1896 to 1904, capturing an era of political and literary history through numerous engravings and musical scor...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Folk Art
Materials
Paper
19th Century Folk Art Branch Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Branch Figure
This unusual sculptural object is made from sections of branch wood which have been joined together to create a man riding a galloping horse. Sup...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Diorama nautico raffigurante il mezzo scafo Rosina Siele Trapani Sicilia 1908
Located in Milan, IT
Diorama nautico raffigurante il mezzo scafo in navigazione a vele spiegate del veliero trapanese Rosina Siele varato nel 1908 e alloggiato nella sua originale teca in legno e vet...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage 60's Enamel Metal Hanging Lamp – Retro Suspension Light - 2Y05
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 60's enamel metal hanging lamp is a charming piece from the mid-20th century. With its classic design and durable materials, it adds a touch of retro style to any interi...
Category
1940s French Empire Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1940s Wooden Magazine Rack – Classic Storage for Newspapers - 2Y196
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage wooden magazine rack from the 1940s is a stylish and functional addition to your home or office. Designed to hold newspapers,...
Category
1940s French Empire Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Reproduction of "Aquarelle de Didier Boulais – Le Port de La Rochelle" - 2Y65
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This beautiful reproduction of an original watercolor by Didier Boulais captures the serene and picturesque view of the Port of La Rochelle. Signed by the artist, this piece exudes t...
Category
1940s French Empire Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
English Cork Antique Mallard Decoy Duck, Original Paint Early 20th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint.
Hand crafted in England.
Lightweight, with impressionistic shape and form.
Circa early 20th century.
Tip of...
Category
Early 1900s English Early Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cork
Ships Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
Located in Norwell, MA
Large British Ships Binnacle with brass hood, brass compensating ball brackets, brass nameplate, and gimbaled compass, from John Lilley of North Shields Eng...
Category
1940s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Brass
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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