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Folk Art For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Expressionist
Collectible Hand Carved Vintage Wood Rococo Gilt Wall Hangar
Located in Lomita, CA
Beautiful gilt touches and an intricate carved theme with griffins and other mythical creatures from heraldry make this wall hangar reminiscent of a dramatic opening from Game of Thr...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls "3", "V", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century.
Decorated with the numer "3" on each ball and with a "V" on one of the Boule balls.
In the 19th century, the manufactur...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Olive
19th Century Hand Carved Ludovic Gavioli Organ Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand Carved Ludovic Gavioli Organ Figure
Quite simply, she is beautiful and graceful. This amazing example of a late 19th century hand carved sectioned pine organ figure was produced by the world-renowned Ludovic Gavioli. The detail and expression on her face is what makes this example so delightful, an air of beauty and lifelike appeal in her expression. Personally, we have seen a few figures by Gavioli in the past but this one is special. The detail is of the finest quality and the late 19th century was most certainly when Gavioli produced some of his finest work.
Giacomo Gavioli (1786-1875) was considered the greatest of all band organ...
Category
19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Quirky Country House Fire Escape
Located in London, GB
19th century English country house fire escape
We are proud to offer a rare example of a 19th century quirky county house fire escape, once of the Fasque House, Fettercaine Estate, ...
Category
1890s British Early Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Boule Balls Set "9", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Expressionist Framed original Painting, Late 20th Century
Located in View Park, CA
“TWO FIGURES,” a wonderfully expressive painting in tones of fuchsia and lavender, late 20th century. Acrylic on paper, mounted on black linen and framed behind glass. Late 1980s but...
Category
Late 20th Century American Expressionist Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Acrylic, Paper
Unknown - Painting Fallow Deer with Doe in the Alps, Oil on Canvas 19th century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Unknown - Painting Fallow Deer with Doe in the Alps, Oil on Canvas 19th century
A lovely Biedermeier style oil painting depicting a fallow deer family in the alpine landscape. Oil on canvas 1st halve of the 19th century. Framed with antique gilded frame, stretcher frame replaced. A marvelous wall decoration for each rustig log cabin.
The Biedermeier period runs parallel to the Romantic period and both are characterized by similar features. Domesticity, closeness to nature, folksiness and need for harmony are buzzwords of this time. The focus is on the simple, the conservative and the tried and tested. There is little experimentation and more observation and enjoyment. The art style is kept very realistic and shows great similarity to photography. Domestic idyllic representations, beautiful landscape and impressive portraits are the most popular topics for oil paintings...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Early Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Boule Ball With Circle Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair and one target ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Boule Ball Brass Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th C. William Salter "The Waterloo Banquet at Apsley House" Framed Engraving
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"English, Mid 19th Century. "The Waterloo Banquet," after William Salter (English, 1804-1875), engraved by Wm. Greatbach, printed by McQueen, depicting an interior banquet scene wit...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Boule Balls Set "B", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Antique Boule Ball With Star Decor And C, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Boule Ball "7", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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.
...
Category
1930s British Victorian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls Circle, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair and one target ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Antique Boule Ball "62", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Gold Frame Hans Volkmann Art Print Little Princess Girl Lord Seaham Boy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gold Frame Hans Volkmann Art Print Little Princess Girl and Lord Seaham Boy. Item features prints of young boy and young girl in what appears to be...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Gesso, Paper
Vintage Porcelain Statue with Playing Bears, Germany, ca 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Porcelain Statue with Playing Bears, Germany, ca 1950s
Item e7267
An vintage porcelain statue depicting playing bears, decorated with polychrome colors. Made in Germany ca. 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Boule Ball "6", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Boule Ball "D F", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Boule Ball "C" With Star Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming antique box dates to the late 19th century and is a Victorian-era travel kit with sewing and grooming tools, also known as an etui or nécessaire. The compact travel cas...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Victorian Brass Magazine Rack, Lion Feet, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Quality Antique Victorian brass and mahogany revolving magazine stand having a shaped brass handle to the centre, four sections for magazines with b...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique Boule Ball "G", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Very Rare 19th Century Italian Trompe L'oeil Panels
Located in London, GB
19th century Italian trompe l'oeil panels
We are proud to offer a spectacular pair of highly decorative 19th century Italian trompe l'oeil panels, each depicting an architectural b...
Category
1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Boule Ball "J P", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
19th Century Bone Shoe Horn with Button Hook
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English bone shoe horn and button hook most likely for high button shoes in the Victorian period. There is a monogram which appears to be the letters S H. Wonderful de...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Large Antique 19th Century Genre Portrait of a Boy by Adolf Heller, Oil Painting
By Adolphe Keller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large antique 19th century Genre Portrait of a boy by listed artist Adolf Heller, (German , 1874 -1914) A beautifully executed portrait that captures the ...
Category
Early 1900s German Early Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 40 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Oil Landscape with Church in White and Gold Frame
Located in Madison, MS
A lovely 20th century oil painting of an English landscape with a church in the background. The contrast of the muted colors of the painting and the bright white frame really make th...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 44 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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
Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould
An unusual piece of early 20th century theatrical costume, recently obtained from a Paris (Franc...
Category
1920s French Early Victorian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Tom Brittain Original Signed Sepia Etching Victorian House
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tom Brittain Original Signed Sepia Etching Ltd Edition A/P (Artist Proof) Victorian House
Tom Brittain's original signed sepia etching of a Victorian house is a piece of artwork that...
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Portrait Decorated Game Board
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th century hand made and decoratively painted game board, circa 1890s to 1910, a checker or chess board with squares individually hand painted with miniature watercolor portra...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire".
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepl...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century miniature oil on board painting of edelweiss
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century miniature oil on board painting of edelweiss circa 1880.
Fine quality desktop painting of edelweiss, presented on a wooden easel.
Minor losses to paintwork.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Enthroned Figure, Cast Iron, 35 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful pair of andirons with throned figure.
France, late 19th century.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepla...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century Staffordshire Cottage Bank
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Staffordshire pottery penny bank from England in the form of a cottage with flocked details. The coin slot has a few nicks from age and use.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Plain Cast Iron, Brass Globe, 38 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons in a plain style with a brass globe on top.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fi...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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
Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots, Scottish
Located in Downingtown, PA
British pottery pearlware sponged spirit flasks modeled in form of boots,
Scottish, circa 1840-1850.
Wonderfully folky pair of unusual flasks sponged in mottled colors of blue, pin...
Category
Mid-19th Century Scottish Early Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
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
Sunset over the Sea, French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, GB
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002)
watercolor/gouache
size: 7.75 x 11 inches
Beautifully colorful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French paint...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Folk Art
Materials
Other
French 19th Century Toleware Bath / Planter
Located in San Francisco, CA
French 19th century Toleware bath / planter
Fantastic old tin tub that could also be a nice planter on your patio.
Painted with Americana style Arts & Cr...
Category
Late 19th Century French High Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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
Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign circa 1900
Stunning piece of shop front signage from Sweden, gold bevelled effect let...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Early 20th Century Auntie Sally English Parlour Game
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Auntie Sally English parlour game
A rare early 20th Century example of an English hand-crafted Aunt Sally parlour game. Made from pine wood this item has 22 wooden throwing sticks, 1 aunt sally figure, several clay pipes...
Category
1920s British Late Victorian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pine
William Gordon Burn-Murdoch (British, 1862 - 1939) European Street Scene
Located in Philadelphia, PA
William Gordon Burn-Murdoch (British, 1862 - 1939) Busy European Street Scene with horse drawn carriage, many people, oil on canvas, signed lower left W.G. Burn-Murdoch circa 1902, ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
19th century danish carved walnut barometer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century danish carved walnut barometer circa 1890.
Beautifully carved from a solid piece of wood. Thermometer set in the top. Barometer with paper dial in danish.
Some losses ...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, 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
Alfred Reneloeau Palissy Crab & Lobster Wall Pocket
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Alfred Renoleau French Palissy Majolica wall pocket which features a lobster and a crab on a basketweave ground. Colouration: yellow, grey, brown, are predominant. The piece bears ma...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Late 19th Century Gold Gilt Zinc Weathervane
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century gold gilt zinc weathervane
A true working example of a late 19th century zinc weathervane in the form a rooster. With its original gold gi...
Category
1890s French Early Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
Hand Carved Folk Art Figure of a Naked Lady
Located in London, GB
Naked Lady, circa 1920
We are proud to offer a unique example of an early 20th century Folk Art hand carved figure. The figure stands in her underwear spor...
Category
1920s Unknown Victorian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
Scottish Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots
Located in Downingtown, PA
British pottery pearlware sponged spirit flasks modeled in form of boots, Scottish, circa 1840-1850.
Great fun & so decorative!
The pair of unusual flasks are sponged in mottled ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Scottish Early Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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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