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Folk Art For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1930s
Lane Gordon Thorlaksson Canadian Studio Pottery Vase with Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Canadian studio pottery vase decorated in light blue glazes with an associated pottery stand by Lane Gordon Thorlaksson (Canadian, 1...
Category
1970s Canadian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Magazine/Review: F1 Scratch No. 10 - November 1973 - 2Y102
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is a vintage issue of the "F1 Scratch" magazine, issue number 10 from November 1973. A must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of Formula 1 history, this magazine captures the ...
Category
1970s French Empire Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Cordell Cordaro Modernist Abstract Painting "Smoking at a desk"
By Juliano Cordano
Located in Buffalo, NY
Cordell Cordaro Large Modernist Abstract Painting titled "Smoking at a desk" Wonderful use of color and negative space.
Cordaro was born and raised in Rochester NY. He is a father ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Art Deco Marx Tin Litho Charlie McCarthy Mortimer Snerd Reversible Coupe 1933
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous tin litho car toy from Louis Marx, circa 1930. Fabulous paint with some paint chips and scrapes but no rust or dents. Clockwork mechanism works ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Small cigar box made of teak covered with Galuchat and ebony 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Small cigar case galuchat-coated teak wood with ebony side profiles, 1970s manufacture.
Wooden teak base masterfully veneered in Galuchat, pedigree leather light blue tint with glo...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Shagreen
Winchcombe Studio Pottery Slip Ware Baking Dish
By Michael Cardew
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage Winchcombe press-molded baking dish decorated with trailed slip designs attributable to Michael Cardew (British, 1901-1983) and probably ...
Category
1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Stoneware vase - pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decorations.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 17.3 x 12.6 x 16.5 inches.
Category
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Wood Framed Glass Two-Sided Electric Sign, circa 1930
Located in Surrey, BC
This is a very rare one of a kind automotive collector item.
Cantilevered cast iron sign for Brighton Garage. Two-sided, electrified sign with its lettering reverse-painted on glass...
Category
1930s Canadian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Cup, 1979
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and extremely rare/scarce early work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore S...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Lane Gordon Thorlaksson Canadian Studio Pottery Bowl with Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Canadian studio pottery miniature bowl decorated in yellow glazes with an associated pottery stand by Lane Gordon Thorlaksson (Canadian, 1937-2009) dated 1976.
Lane Gordon Thorlaksson was born in 1937 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to Vancouver as a child. In his twenties, he represented Canada in the 1959 Chicago Pan-American Games, running alongside Henry 'Harry' Winston Jerome in both the 100 yard and 220-yard dash. Following this, he attended San Jose University of California and in 1966 received a BFA in Ceramics.
Working with clay was Thorlaksson’s passion. He was fascinated with Asian ceramics, in particular the Song dynasty Chinese pot forms and glazes. In 1985, the Mayor of Vancouver, Mike Harcourt, visited China on a goodwill mission for the twinning of Vancouver with Guangzhou China. As gifts, he took with him several of Thorlaksson’s ceramics and presented them to Cao Yun-ping, Secretary-General of the People's Municipal Government of Guangzhou. The pieces were well received and local Chinese potters were interested to learn about his glazing techniques.
In 1987, Thorlaksson was invited to visit China’s Guangzhou University to exhibit more of his work. He was aided in this exchange by Joanne Mah, the Director of Intercultural Training and Educational Consultants (ITEC), who had worked with the Harcourt exchange. In 1988, she and her husband sponsored a pre-gallery showing of Thorlaksson’s ceramics at the ITEC’s Hong Kong office, prior to an exhibition at Alvin Gallery in Hong Kong. Thorlaksson was celebrated and introduced to academics and the media, including the head of ceramics at the Guangzhou Institute of Fine Arts. Local Chinese potters were eager to learn about his firing techniques, which used multiple firings to create special glaze characteristics. They were also intrigued to understand how he designed his own stands as an integrated part of his presentation. Unlike Asian potters who used wooden stands, Thorlaksson produced his stands in clay, matching each stand in aesthetic and tone to its pot. This two-part process elevated his pieces to sculpture. He believed that ceramics should be viewed as fine art and not craft. He was inspired by the female form and was quoted as saying 'Most potters make pots; I make parts of people'.
The bowl is of wide squat rounded form with a fold over rim and is decorated in pale yellow glazes over a brown ground and stands on a narrow round unglazed foot. The design is probably based and inspired by a Chinese brush washer...
Category
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Navajo Indian Striped Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vibrant yet simple striped pattern Indian weaving saddle blanket pillows. Sold as a pair. Great condition.
Category
1930s American Navajo Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wool
An Impressive Primitive Ceramic Mask by Les Potiers D'Accolay France 1970's
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An Impressive Primitive Ceramic Mask by Les Potiers D'Accolay France 1970's
Rare piece of this size.
Nice colors.
Signed " Accolay " in the back.
In good condition.
Category
1970s French Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Signed French Ceramic by Adrée and Michel Hirlet
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century signed French ceramic by Adrée and Michel Hirlet
The artistic journey of Andrée and Michel Hirlet was born of an unwavering comp...
Category
1970s French Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Five Papago Indian Woven Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful collection of fantastic and unusual Papago Indian baskets come from a estate in California. They are all in very good condition and all have geometric designs. Sod as...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Straw
Vintage California Highway Seatbelt Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage California road sign warning people to wear their seatbelt. White steel reflective sign with black outline of a person sitting down with a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Fantastic and Colorful Mounted Hand-Hooked Rug from Lancaster, PA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful variations of PA. Dutch colors and typical of Lancaster Co. colors. Super geometric hand-hooked rug sewn on linen stretcher frame. The colors of salmon, orange, tan and gre...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Illuminated Letter I, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated facade letter I was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black bakelite body and a white plexigl...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Bakelite, Plexiglass
Mid-Century Doll, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of ffabric, plastic
Original condition.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Outsider Art Hand-Carved "Shotgun Wedding" Tableau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crude hand-carved and painted wedding party figures (bride, groom, officiant - likely a preacher, and witness - presumably the father of the bride)...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Paint
Pair of Vintage Sculptural Primitive Hand Weights/Dumbbells
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of circa 1930s American hand-carved dumbbells, each from one continuous piece of wood retaining its original deep mahogany stain.
Perfectly aged with rich patina and finish loss...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980.
H : 6.3 x 6.1 inches (ceramic only).
Sold with a European electrical system.
Category
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware covered pot by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware covered pot by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration.
Artist monogram on the base.
Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
H : 21.2 x 10.6 x 10.6 inches.
Category
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 14.2 x 9 x 11.4 inches.
Category
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Masonic Shriner Burgundy Ceramic Vase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
AL Malaikah vintage Masonic Shriner iconic burgundy Fez hat design ceramic planter or vase.
Vintage fez hat from Los Angeles Al Malaikah Shriner mason...
Category
1970s American Moorish Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980.
H : 13.8 x 9.8 x 9.8 inches.
Category
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair Of John Bauer Wooden Carved Wall Sculptures
By John Bauer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of wooden carved and hand painted birch wood panels representing a moose and a troll with a child. These figures were taken from the famous Swedish painter and illustrator Joh...
Category
1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Birch
Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter N, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “n” was made during the 1970s in France and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 0,7 kg.
Category
1970s French Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Woman Coat with Karakul Collar: Classic 1970s Elegance, 1J88
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the 1970s with this exquisite vintage woman coat from the USSR. Crafted with woolen perfection and adorned with ...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mural, Oil on Canvas, P. Comstock, "Linger Longer Bar, " 1935
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fantastic and extraordinary artwork with historical and artistic importance. Mural titled "Linger Longer Bar" signed and dated by artist P. Comstock on bottom right. Depicting a multitude of well known cartoon characters of the era including Mickey and Minnie, Popeye and Olive Oyl, Little Orphan Annie and a virtual Who’s Who of early 20th Century Cartoon...
Category
1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980.
H : 8.7 x 6.7 inches (ceramic only).
Sold with a European electrical system.
Category
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 24.4 x 7.1 x 8.3 inches.
Category
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Six Medium Size Vintage Breyer Horses (Box 4)
Located in Redding, CT
Set of Six Medium Size Vintage Breyer Horses. The set consists of four brown toned horses and two whiter toned horses, one having appaloosa spots. Sizes vary by inches. Not all are e...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
Chenet en forme de lion surmontant un écusson bronze
Located in Cantù, IT
Chenet en forme de lion surmontant un écusson bronze
Category
1970s Baroque Revival Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage Japanese Women's Jacket: Timeless 'Supreme' Brand by Nisho Iwai, 1J89
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into a realm of Japanese elegance with this exquisite vintage women's jacket, a true gem from the 1970s. Originally purchased in the USSR, this white light jacket bears the prestigious "Supreme" brand by Nisho Iwai, synonymous with quality and sophistication.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this jacket exudes a timeless allure that transcends fashion eras. The option to remove the sleeves adds a touch of versatility, allowing you to adapt your style effortlessly to various occasions and seasons.
In original good condition, this vintage treasure showcases the enduring craftsmanship of the renowned Nisho Iwai brand. The jacket's sleeves measure 61cm in length, the jacket itself measures 51cm, and the chest circumference is 39cm, ensuring a comfortable and flattering fit.
Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of Japanese fashion history, combining the allure of Japanese design with the charm of a 1970s vintage find. Relish the feeling of slipping into a garment that carries the legacy of "Supreme" craftsmanship, representing the pinnacle of style and quality.
Whether you're a collector of vintage fashion, a connoisseur of Japanese design, or someone seeking a one-of-a-kind fashion statement, this women's jacket is a coveted addition. Let the "Supreme" brand take you on a journey through Japanese artistry, bringing a touch of elegance and sophistication to your wardrobe.
With this vintage Japanese women...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
Brutalist Hand-Made Iron Sculpture by M. Di Giovanni, Italy 1970s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It is made in iron entirely worked by hand.
This sculptural panel of great scenographic impact unfortunately it is not signed but it is certainly by M. Di Gio...
Category
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Inuit carved dark green soapstone seal hunter. The sculpture is signed and dated 1974 on the bottom by an unidentified artist.
Category
1970s Canadian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Soapstone
Tribal Wooden mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A tribal Wooden mask from Papua New Guinea, Sepik region,
good patina and wear of the mask,
the mask is decorated with small shells and shell parts,
powerful object
Category
1970s Asian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Cast Iron Spittoon with Perfect Volcanic Glaze Patina in the Style of Lucie Rie
By Lucie Rie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron Spittoon with perfect volcanic glaze patina in the style of Lucie Rie
"time has transformed this utilitarian item into an amazing piece of art"
Category
1930s American Other Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Richard Rohac Austrian Vienna Bronze Stylized Wading Bird Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Austrian Art Deco stylized bronze figure of a wading bird by Richard Rohac (Austrian, 1906-1956) made in Vienna in the early 1930’s. Rohac ...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Everidge Stevens Celtic Pottery Newlyn Blue Medallion Funnel Shaped Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Cornish Celtic studio pottery vase decorated in the blue Medallion design by Everidge Stevens and Maggie Fisher and dating from around 1970. Made in Newlyn the vase of tall funnel or chimney shape has a wider rounded base and narrows slightly to a simple rounded open top. The lower body is decorated in matt black with a raised band separating the base from the continuous decorative pattern applied around the body with abstract incised lines decorated in mottled blue coloring with matt black around the upper rim. The vase has an incised D mark to the base along with an original Celtic Pottery...
Category
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
"Washington Bicentennial 1732-1932" Parade Flag, Printed Gold and Blue, c. 1932
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a George Washington Bicentennial parade flag from 1932. The flag is printed with gold, white, and blue stripes, with a prominent bust portrait of George Washington at ce...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hand-Carved Painted Wooden Figure of Pippi Longstocking
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish Folk Art polychrome carved figure of the well-known young female children's hero, Pippi Longstocking. From the tales and also tv sh...
Category
1970s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 16.5 x 13.8 inches.
Category
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large Hand Painted Double Sided Arrow "Radio Trade In" Folk Art Trade/Store Sign
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Hand Painted, Double Sided Arrow "Special" Radio Trade In sale,,,,Folk Art Trade/Store Sign,,Wonderful size,,amazing crackle paint, patina..Great subject.
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Masonite, Paint
R M Evans Signed Limited Edition Bronze Wall Relief Plaque Sculpture Lone Buck
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully crafted and intricately detailed relatively large bronze wall relief plaque sculpture by American artist R. M. Evans. The work titled "Lone Buck" features a solitary de...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Collection of Three Carnival Shooting Gallery Target Knockover Birds
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nice collection of three carnival midway knockover shooting gallery targets. Nice chunky pieces. Great original layers of white paint surface.
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
1930s Amish Wool Doll Quilt in Plexy Frame in a Zig Zag Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very interesting pattern wool doll quilt. It has the zigzag pattern or streak of lighting within a black and grey one patch through out. The entire quilt is made from the s...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Other
Ceramic plate of Sant'Andrea Faenza decorated in 24 carat gold
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic plate with 24-karat gold decoration.
Production Sant'Andrea Faenza.
Defect as per photo.
Thank you
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Big stoneware vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration.
Artist monogram on the base.
Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
H : 23.6 x 6.1 x 7.5 inches.
Category
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Wall Hanging or Tabletop Lamp, Small and Functional Beauty - 2C04
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Illuminate your space with the charm of a bygone era with this Vintage French Lamp from the 1970s. This versatile piece is not only a functional lighting solution but also a decorati...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980.
H : 7.3 x 4.1 inches (ceramic only).
Sold with a European electrical system.
Category
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Modern , Surrealist Oil Painting by Barton Lidice Benes
By Barton Lidice Benes
Located in Buffalo, NY
Barton Lidice Benes (November 16, 1942 – Hackensack, New Jersey – May 30, 2012 – New York) was an artist who lived and worked in New York City. He studied at Pratt Institute, Brookly...
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Green Yellow Lava Glazed Studio Ceramic Pottery Table Lamps
Located in Studio City, CA
A pair of fabulous Mid-Century Modern green and yellow lava-glazed ribbed ceramic table lamps. Quite fantastic, beautifully colored, and designed. Caught o...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Raised Fist Wood Carving, 1977 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique work of folk art is a spirited profession of solidarity and resistance. Hand-carved from a solid piece of wood revealing the bust of a man. His right arm is raised, beari...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Alain Douillard (1929-2017), Totem sculpture, unique piece, circa 1970.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Alain Douillard (1929-2017),
Totem sculpture,
unique piece,
brazed gold metal with two patinas,
circa 1970, France.
Height 111 cm, diameter 28 cm.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel
By Doug Ayers
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made and sculpted wood-turned weed vase by famed American (Mendocino, California) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers. The natural, organic wood grain is quite spectacular...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Walnut
American Cast Iron Red Bus w/Passengers by Kenton ca. 1930's
By Kenton
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful bus was made by the Kenton Co. The passengers really add to the look. Generally nice condition with the tired in good order and most of all really good paint. Origina...
Category
1930s American Other Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron
1930s Folk Art, Wood and Metal Airplane / Fan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Folk Art, wood and metal airplane / fan... amazing design, working motorized fan blade, hand build and hand painted.
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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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