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Folk Art For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: Early 1900s
Guatemalan Carved Wood Altar Figure of Angel (Gabriel), 18th century
Located in Austin, TX
Symbolism and craftsmanship aside, this Guatemalan Carved Wood Altar Figure of the Angel Gabriel from the 18th century holds within it an immense...
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18th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pre-Columbian Nazca Stepped Textile Poncho, Nazca Peru, 200-400 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nazca Tunic/Poncho of stepped design and fringe in yellow ocher, burgundy and brown. Perfect condition, museum quality.
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Textile

Peruvian Cuzco Colonial Painting St Michael Oil on Canvas 19th C
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century full length portrait of St Michael standing with his sword raised. South American Cuzco school 19th century and earlier. Unsigned Oil on canvas, 56 by 78cms. Fram...
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Mid-18th Century Peruvian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Wrought Iron Decorative Arched Grill
Located in Round Top, TX
Wrought iron decorative arched grill. With cool design.
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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pre-Columbian Ceremonial Inca Tokapu of Multicolor Geometric Diamond Shapes
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent Ceremonial Inca Tokapu of Multicolor Geometric Diamond Shapes. Tokapu were textiles worn by the Inca elite consisting of geometric figures enclosed by rectangles or squa...
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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Folk Art

Antique French Duck Decoy
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice early 20th century French Duck decoy made from carved wood then hand painted.
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Early 1900s French Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Very Rare and Early Carved Vessel in the Form of a Hedgehog
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare and Early Carved Vessel in the Form of a Hedgehog Alabaster Near Eastern 3rd Millenium BC SIZE: 9.5cm high, 9.5cm wide, 15.5cm deep - 3¾ ins high, 3¾ ins wide, 6 ins ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Folk Art

Materials

Alabaster

Charming Italian 19th-20th Century Carved Alabaster Figure of a Fisher Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming Italian 19th-20th century carved alabaster figure of a fisher boy. The young boy wearing a blouse, with his pant legs rolled up to his knees and ...
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Early 1900s Italian Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Alabaster

Decorated Dutch Antique Copper Bowl / Pot with Lid, 18th Century, Dated 1750
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique copper bowl with lid, 18th century Beautiful and richly decorated antique copper pot with lid with a very attractive decorated dec...
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18th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Metal

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Red, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage American hand hooked rug was handcrafted in the early 1900s in the New England Area of the United States. It has a floral pattern with flowers in brilliant vintage colors including ivory, green, blue, and red. The Antique Hooked Rugs are a combination of Folk Art Creativity and Simplicity. When it comes to true simplicity and artistic creativity Antique Hooked Rugs have some of the best representations. The tradition of Hooked Rug started in New England. “Hooking” is the term used to describe the technique of hand crafting these rugs started as a hobby for the farmers in the long and dark cold winter nights of North East States in the US in the early 1800s. Hooked rugs were made as functional pieces for the home either as a table decoration or a wall art. Antique Hooked Rugs are a combination of Folk Art Creativity and Simplicity. When it comes to true simplicity and artistic creativity Antique Hooked Rugs have some of the best representations. Dimensions: 3’ x 4’ 9” Date of Manufacture: Early 1900s Place of Origin: America Material: Rag wool and cotton pile on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use American Hooked Rugs, Vintage Hooked Rugs, Early American Hooked Rugs, American Rag Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Vintage Distressed Rugs, Allover Design Rug, Mid Century Modern Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs...
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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

English Medieval Stone Head Mounted onto Steel Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A medieval stone carving of a female head dating form the 16th century. Reclaimed from Northern England and mounted on a modern steel stand. Additional...
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15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Folk Art

Materials

Stone, Steel

Vibrant Pre-Columbian Nazca Textile Poncho, Peru 200-600 AD, Ex Guillot-muñoz
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent Pre-Columbian Nazca Textile Poncho with a Geometric Step Design in Vibrant Ochre, Red, Green and Brown colors with its Original Fringes. Moun...
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Textile

Native American Pipe and Bag
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American pipe bag. Original catlinite pipe bowl and stem. Comes in a buffalo hide pouch. Pipe bag and attached early Canadian silver trade brooch and elk ivories...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Stone

76.80 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Carving Gemstone From Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
76.80 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline carving gemstone From Africa Weight: 76.80 Carats Dimension: 3.5 x 3.0 x 0.7 Cm Origin: Africa C...
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique Folk Art

Materials

Crystal

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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Folk Art

Materials

Enamel, Wrought Iron

Natural 44.30 Carat Bi Color Combined Tourmaline Crystal from Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Bi-Color Combined Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan WEIGHT: 44.30 Carat DIMENSION: 3.6 x 1.4 x 0.9 Cm ORIGIN: Afghanistan COLOR: Mint Green And Green...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Folk Art

Materials

Crystal

Gorgeous 53.65 Carat Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprok Mine Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Bi Color Tourmaline crystal from paprok mine Afghanistan WEIGHT: 53.65 Carat DIMENSION: 5.7 x 1.0 x 0/9 Cm ORIGIN : Paprok Mine, Afghanistan COLOR: Pink And Green TRE...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Folk Art

Materials

Crystal

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...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

18th century English Chippendale Mahogany Mirror with Inlay Medallion
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century English fancifully carved Chippendale mahogany mirror featuring fruitwood inlay medallions. Original finish, lovely contrasting wood tones on carved medallions. See meas...
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1790s English Chippendale Antique Folk Art

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Antique Amber Necklace Yemen Afghanistan 18/19th Century Islamic Art silver
Located in Leuven, BE
Unique And Exceptional Antique Yemen Afghanistan Amber Necklace A museum quality jewellery piece which I never have seen before and even in museum collec...
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18th Century Yemeni Antique Folk Art

Materials

Silver, Other

Incredible 20.30 Carat Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen from Kunar Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Incredible 20.30 Carat Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar Afghanistan WEIGHT: 20.30 grams DIMENSION: 2.8 x 1.2 x 0.9 Cm ORIGIN : Kunar Afg...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Folk Art

Materials

Crystal

Scandinavian Late 17th Century Baroque Angel Candleholder
Located in Copenhagen, K
Late 17th Century Baroque Angel Candlestick, Scandinavian Amazing carved wood and polychrome candleholder.
Category

Late 17th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

38.50 Carat Elegant Tourmaline Flower Shape Carving From Madagascar Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
38.50 carat elegant tourmaline flower shape carving from Madagascar Africa Weight: 38.50 Carats Dimension: 2.3 x 2.1 x 0.8 Cm Origin: Africa Color: Red & Green Shape: Carving Qualit...
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique Folk Art

Materials

Crystal

Antique Wooden Santos With real Human Hear
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Santos ' Jesus Christ' From The Philippines, Late 18 th Century, beautifuly sculpted with a fantastic old patina and shine of the Polychromed Wood,great articulation of...
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Late 18th Century Philippine Antique Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Pre-Columbian Chancay Gauze Panel with Figures, Ex-Kate Kemper Estate
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A large, rectangular panel composed of a large diamond pattern grid, each grid contains a stylized human figure with arms raised. A few very minor imperfections, overall excellent condition. Backed and stretched on a brown linen, it has been stabilized and sealed in a very thick and rigid plexiglass. Estate of Miss Kate Kemper, London. Kate Kemper, of London and Switzerland (1908-2004) was an early collector of Andean art, forming an important collection of ceramics and textiles after...
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

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...
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Early 1900s English Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cork

Late Naive English School "Bull Broke Loose" Bull Baiting Oil on Canvas
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A late 18th century oil on canvas depicting a bull baiting scene In England during the time of Queen Anne, bull-baiting was practised in London at Hoc...
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Late 18th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Maple, Canvas

Expedition ro Brazil and capture of St. Tomas by admiral Van der Does
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: EN ALTERA QVÆ VEHAT ARGO, the ship the Argo seen from the side, a standing soldier on the prow, the large sail with the name of Jehovah, the golden fleece hanging from the p...
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16th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

LARGE 138X114CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait on the ori...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

18th C. Painting on Canvas of King James I Visit to Hoghton Tower
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18th-century oil painting captures the historic moment of King James I visit to Hoghton Tower during his return from Scotland on August 15, 1617. The scene is richly d...
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18th Century English Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

A 17th/18th century English apothecary’s oak and wrought iron mounted crusher
Located in Central England, GB
A 17th/18th century apothecary’s oak and wrought iron mounted crusher This very rare and beautifully made early oak and wrought iron or apothecary’s chemists open ended crusher simi...
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Early 18th Century English Other Antique Folk Art

Materials

Oak

French Made Brass Yachting Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highly polished and lacquered French made yachting binoculars by Lemaire of Paris. With center focal knob. Small dent on barrel. Weight is 2 pounds. X-122
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Early 1900s Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

24.10 Carat Lovely Loose Water Melon Color Tourmaline Carving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lovely Loose Water Melon Color Tourmaline Carving From Africa WEIGHT: 24.10 Carat DIMENSIONS: 2.1 x 1.8 x 0.7 Cm ORIGIN: Madagascar, Africa TR...
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique Folk Art

Materials

Crystal

"The Adoration of the Magi" Oil on Panel Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
"The Adoration of the Magi"oil on wooden panels painting depicting a religious scene.
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ferdinand van Collen, administrator of WIC, mayor of Amsterdam
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: FERDIN. VAN. COLLEN.TOPARCH. DE. GUNTERSTEIN. DOM. IN. TIENHOVEN. PRAETOR. ET. SENATOR. AMSTEL, armoured and draped bust of Ferdinand van Collen Reverse: AD. CONFOEDERATOR. ...
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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Statue of Lady
Located in Round Top, TX
Fantastic carved statue of saint with original paint.
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18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

AR drachm Mithradates I, Hekatompylos
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: head left in bashlyk Reverse: archer seated right on omphalos, three line legend, H Not known to Sellwood, unpublished coin of Hekatompylos mint Weight: 3.95 g Grade: Abou...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Folk Art

Materials

Silver

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...
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Early 1900s American Native American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Other

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...
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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Noblewoman's Ceremonial Overskirt, Kuba People
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Noblewoman’s Ceremonial Overskirt Shoowa People, DR Congo First half 20th century Raffia, palm fiber, stem stitch and cut pile embroidery 49 x 23 ins. (124.5 x 58.5 cm) The eroded ...
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Early 1900s Congolese Tribal Antique Folk Art

Materials

Raffia

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

An Anatolian Marble ‘Star Gazer’ Figure
Located in London, GB
An Anatolian Marble ‘Star Gazer’ Figure Marble Anatolian Early Bronze Age / Circa 2700 - 2100 BC Size: 5cm high, 3cm wide - 2 ins high, 1¼ ins high The highly stylised oval head wi...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Turkish Antique Folk Art

Materials

Marble

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...
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Early 1900s English Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Framed Pre-Colombian Peruvian Textile, 900 to 1470 AD
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Peruvian Pre-Colombian (Chancay) textile panel of camelid wool embroidered on cotton with three birds, each holding a lizard in its beak.
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pre-Columbian Chancay Gauze Textile with 12 Animals, Ex-Kate Kemper
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large, rectangular section of loosely woven cotton in an open, net pattern weave. Bears three complete selvedges and has 12 square sections, each containing a horned animal with curled tail surrounded by a meandering, geometric border. Excellent condition. Backed on black cotton. Kate Kemper, of London and Switzerland (1908-2004) was an early collector of Andean art, forming an important collection of ceramics and textiles after visiting Peru. Her comprehensive collection was formed in Europe and exhibited in various museums including Ancient Peruvian...
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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Folk Art

"The Binding of Issac" An Italian 17th century Polychrome Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A masterful example of religious storytelling rendered in sculptural form, this Italian 17th century polychrome relief sculpture depicts the powerful biblical scene of The Binding of...
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17th Century Italian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

130.60 Carat Stunning Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal from Paprok Mine Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stunning Tri-Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprok Mine Afghanistan WEIGHT: 130.60 Carat DIMENSIONS : 5.1 x 2.4 x 1.7 Cm ORIGIN: Nooristan, Afghanistan TREATMENT: None Tourmaline...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Folk Art

Materials

Crystal

Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Filmont, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta bulldog Bavent signed Filmont, circa 1900.
Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Rouen Faience Corpus
Located in Kent, Dover
A French faience corpus manufactured in Rouen. The cross now missing and with historic damage to the wrists and ankles.
Category

1760s French Louis XV Antique Folk Art

Materials

Faience

Natural 29.70 Gram Lovely Purple Appetite Bunch Specimen From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural lovely purple appetite bunch specimen from Pakistan WEIGHT: 29.70 grams DIMENSIONS: 2.4 x 1.7 x 1.4 Cm ORIGIN : Pakistan TREATMENT None The Fluorite meaning comes from the L...
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Folk Art

Materials

Rock Crystal

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 ...
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Early 1900s Ivorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Primitive Side Table, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1600s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Rare antique Norwegian primitive side table, circa 1600s. Made from black alder. Wear consistent with age and use showing beautiful patina. Newer legs.
Category

17th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Original French advertising poster Curacao Mirabelle
Located in London, GB
Antique Original French advertising poster Curacao Mirabelle Hand coloured Lithographic print Framed in a simple photo frame gold with plexiglass ...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

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...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bone, Leather, Hickory

Pair of Carved Oak Musicians
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of carved oak musicians. Includes new custom iron bases. Great quality.
Category

Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Group of Mounted Natural Sea Stone Specimens from Denmark
Located in New York, NY
A delightful grouping of natural sea stone specimens of flint and chalk from the shores of Denmark. Each stone is unique with the result of years of ero...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Danish Primitive Antique Folk Art

Materials

Stone, Metal

Antique Scandinavian Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in High Point, NC
With her mouth open in excitement, with her eyes glowing with enthusiasm, with her sleek body depicted in motion — this vintage rocking pony hand-carved in Scandinavia circa 1900 rad...
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Early 1900s Scandinavian Rustic Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

13.70 Carat Glamorous Rubellite Tourmaline Drilled Craving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Glamorous Rubellite Tourmaline Drilled Craving From Africa Weight : 13.70 Carats Dimensions : 2.8 x 1.4 x 0.5 Cm Origin : Madagascar Africa Clarity : SI Color: Pink The rubel...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique Folk Art

Materials

Crystal

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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