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Folk Art For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Baroque
Style: Medieval
Cardboard Cubist Study of Womans Head
Located in Peekskill, NY
I found this interesting cardboard study in a New York Flea Market almost 50 years ago. It been on the shelf all that time and never gave it a 2nd thought. Its unsigned and I have no idea if its important or not... It is what it is...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Bill Haskell Signed Carved Wood Turned Maple Burl Wood Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful work with elegant shape by California master woodturner artist Bill Haskell.
The piece is signed and noted "Maple Burl" on the base.
Wo...
Category
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Maple
'Mis-Shapes' Custom Rug with Combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca Blue
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
CUSTOM RUG for Heather SIZE 210 x 240 cm
Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug
A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades ...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Frame with Floral Motifs and Acanthus
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful frame with elaborate acanthus leaves and intertwined floral motifs in golden tones.
Dimensions: 91 cm x 80 cm x 12 cm
Inside: 60 cm x 49 cm
Category
20th Century European Baroque Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Original Alakh Niranjan Bollywood Movie Poster
Located in Pasadena, CA
Filmmaking is a reflection of the culture it arises from, and Bollywood cinema has been forever intertwined with the Indian identity. The posters from the 1970s, especially the 1975 Alakh Niranjan, resonate with a formative period in the evolution of Bollywood, where the socio-political landscape was continuously shaping the narratives portrayed on screen. The film industry began to explore more complex character representations, especially those of women by integrating them as central figures. During this period, Bollywood began to solidify its role as a cultural touchstone that mirrored the aspirations and anxieties of Indian society. The presence of the panther that the actress holds on a leash is not only a stylistic choice; it reflects themes of power, dominance, and the connection between nature and human emotion, frequently explored in the films of that era.
In Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma today), Alakh Niranjan is a term commonly used to refer to the Creator. It is also referenced to describe the qualities of both God and the Self, known as the Atman. The word Alakh translates to “that which cannot be perceived or seen,” while Niranjan means “free from blemishes or impurities.”
Similar to Ghanaian horror posters that reflect the unique cultural fears and narratives of their society, Bollywood posters...
Category
1970s Indian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Signed Jan Il Yang Visual Abstract Wall Art with Gold Frame
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful signed Jan Il Yang visual abstract art piece. In its original gorgeous gold frame in great condition. Jan Yang uses a metallic gold foil in his artwork which gives it a ve...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Italy Sicily Late 19th Century Set 7 Kitchen Wooden Tiles with Rural Scenes
Located in Brescia, IT
This particular set of wooden tiles, was handmade with colorful rural scenes, to decorate the sides of the Sicilian carts used during popular folks.
Thes...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Contemporary sandstone ceramics by french artist
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Contemporary ceramic sculpture by French artist Véra Rybaltchenko. Made from chamotte stoneware with a patina before firing and fired in the kiln. Véra is a prolific artist who has e...
Category
2010s French Modern Folk Art
Materials
Sandstone
Modernist Dan Peoples Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic modernist early 20th century Dan Peoples stool from Ivory Coast, carved from one piece of wood with a simple hourglass form, and the most wonderful p...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes
A set of three paintings depicting two noble ladies and a noble man in Rococo costumes. Handpainted with enamel paint o...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Gothic Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Russell Biles "Wee Baby" Black & Pink Porcelain Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine porcelain figurine.
In the form of a black back doll with pink geometric patterns to the torso that is reminiscent of magma cracks in stone.
By Russel Biles.
A self-d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Norwegian Tankard
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and important Norwegian tankard in birch burl wood with carved lion motif on top of lid, thumb piece and feet. Beautiful color, ceremonial mar...
Category
Early 18th Century Norwegian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Oil On Canvas. Old Master, South-german Master App. 1780s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Oil on canvas. OLD MASTER, South-german master app. 1780s. Biblical scene titled "Die dienenden Engel", the servant angel. A museum´s quality work with fine details.
Condition repor...
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Antique Folk Art
Maple wood photo frame by Giglio Florence Italy
Located in Lugo, IT
Maple wood photo frame signed Giglio Florence Italy
Note the assembly technique (photo)
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1997 Geometric Painting Hexagonal Frame Signed E. Powell, Victor Vasarely Style
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A one of a kind geometric op art painting featuring nested triangles within a hexagon. Bold blue, green, and red stripes alternate in direction to create depth and movement, evoking ...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Otto Natzler Signed Volcanic Glaze California Studio Pottery Oval Vessel Vase
By Otto Natzler
Located in Studio City, CA
Sublime in its simplicity, oval form, and design. Pale color with distinctive volcanic crater glaze. This is a truly amazing piece. Will give aesthetic pleasure for years to come.
...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Wall Painting ''Yellow Flower'' Stay
By Malerba
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wall Painting “Yellow Flower” Stay by Malerba
The “Yellow Flower” wall painting from the Stay collection by Malerba is an elegant decorative accessory suitable for the livin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Serenity Symphony White & Ebony 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse your space in the elegance of this modern hand-knotted rug meticulously crafted in rural India. With a soothing tone-on-tone palette, this rug effortlessly uplifts the mood o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Norwegian Baroque Box, Carved Mythical Creatures + Figurative Scenes, Circa 1740
Located in New York, NY
Very special Baroque box with carved decorations of mythical creatures and figurative scenes
Carved monogrammed initials "HPP" + Family Crest, origin: Gudbrandsdal, Norway, circa 174...
Category
18th Century Norwegian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Materials
Softwood
Alma Ibacache 3D Debossed Painted Copper Metal Wall Art Brazilian Lumberjack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(Believed to be) Alma Ibacache 3D Debossed Painted Copper Metal Wall Art "Brazilian Lumberjack". Believed to be Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H x 27.5" W x 2" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Serenity Cascade Mushroom & Dark Taupe 180X270 Cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Have you checked this hand-knotted rug , meticulously handmade in rural India? With a tone-on-tone palette, featuring a mushroom ground color and a dark taupe border, this modern rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Inside Painted Crystal, "Scholars in Jiangnan" Snuff Bottle by Li Yingtao 2016
By Li Yingtao
Located in Tainan, TW
Li Yingtao, an owner of Yizhenzhai, was born in Hengshui City in 1963. He was praised as a Chinese master of splashing color in inside painting, a Master of Arts and crafts in Hebei Province, and the founder of splashing color techniques in inside painting. By now, he has been teaching and passing down this technique to his students.
Mr, Li Yingtao is one of the most outstanding disciples of the master of Chinese arts and crafts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Folk Art
Materials
Rock Crystal
Resin Egg with Clock Parts on Pierre GIRAUDON Sculpture /Ornament / Paperweight
By Enzo Mari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful resin egg with clock parts inside, remind us to some the resin Oierre Giraudon , the resin is coloring with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Folk Art
Materials
Resin
Martin Sumers (1922-2012), Untitled, 1999 Figural Oil on Board
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Martin Sumers, “Untitled”, 1999.
Vibrant and electric Teals, Greens, Blues, Oranges and Peaches set within a Gold frame.
Oil on Board
Dimensions:
Frame: 26”H x 16.25”w x 2”D
Sit...
Category
1990s American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Sandstone Contours Soft Beige Natural Gray 240x300 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the realm of modern chic with this exquisite handmade rug from our Aprezo collection, where contemporary elegance meets comfort in every thread. The standout feature of thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Urban Zen Marble & Cola 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a world of refined aesthetics with this handwoven rug from our Aprezo collection. The defining feature of this wool rug is its subtle yet engaging pattern, creating a visua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Mural of the Szechenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest Hungary
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous large painting, wall mural of the Chain Bridge in Budapest Hungary. 10 feet x 4 feet with all the trimmings that surrounds the Danube River. Bridge was mostly destroyed by f...
Category
1960s Hungarian Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1950's Modernist Painting, Landscape of a French Town
Located in Cirencester, GB
French town.
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso.
Original watercolour/gouache painting on paper.
Overall size: 9.5 x 12.5 inches.
Condition: very good and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
Ghidini 1961 Mirror with Little Vase in Brass by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Mirror with decor and brass frame. A classic Renaissance monofora is the form that inspired the mirror. The arc is defined by brass profile rounded at the bottom, just like on a wind...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Abstract Turkish Handmade Striped Flat-Weave in Persimmon Coral, Blue
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flat-woven Kilim rug handmade during the mid-20th century. 3 offset sections with variating colors in persimmon, orange, coral, and dark blue are attached together ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Exceptional Life Size Wicker and Bamboo Racing Motorcycle
By Tom Dixon
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb sculpture in the form of a racing motorcycle, using wicker rattan and bamboo the detailing on this piece is fantastic, even down to the rear inter...
Category
1980s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wicker
Untitled 37 by Neshka
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled 37 by Neshka
Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 55 cm
Material: Charred cedar and wenge wood stand
Neshka ( Agnieszka Krusche ), is a native of Kraków, ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Wenge
1980 Ceramic Weed Pot
Located in Denton, TX
Hand crafted weed pot with scribble design and green and orange glaze. signed J.bock80.
Category
20th Century North American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Clay
1990s Michael Graves Chess and Checkers Postmodern Set Maplewood Board Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1990s Michael Graves Chess and Checkers Postmodern Set Maplewood Modern Board. Item features a maplewood board with black and white resin chess pieces, ...
Category
1990s Modern Folk Art
Materials
Maple
17th Century Italian Polychrome Carved Wood Statue Of Saint Florian
Located in Bilzen, BE
A fine quality 17th century Italian polychrome carved wood Saint Florian Saint Florian (Latin: Florianus; 250 – c. 304 AD) was a Christian holy man a...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Large Abstract on Canvas by Samuel C. Englander
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large and colorful abstract, 49 x 72 full of organic and beautiful color. Layers of paint with alot of symbolism. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Gabriele Puetz Pillow Pillar 'Nichts' Vintage German Art Pottery Sculpture # 5/7
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Gabriele Pütz vintage abstract realism ceramic artwork made in Germany, 1982. This work is made of a round clay tower / pillar with pillow edge details. On the body of the tower is w...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Original Framed Acrylic Painting on Wood Panel by K. Hall
Located in Malibu, CA
Original work of art, framed, acrylic painting on wood panel. "The Mistress", by artist Kimball Hall. Incorporates primary colors in a highly stylized cubist work of art. Created in ...
Category
1990s American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène
Located in Salzburg, AT
The famous painter, Marcel Gotène (Icon of the contemporary Bantu art)
combines surrealistic impressions with modern tapisserie elements.
Born in 1935 in Yaba, Republic of Kongo,...
Category
1980s Congolese Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Long Lost" Is a Unique Spiritual Icon Painting Created in 2007
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An original signed acrylic painting on canvas by Danish-Grenadian artist Boris de Freitas (1969-) titled "long lost", 2007.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Folk Art
Materials
Acrylic
Distressed Desert Spice Brown & Snow White 150x240 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Ever dreamt of owning a mosaic masterpiece for your floor? Look no further! This hand-knotted rug by reimagines classic Moroccan tile motifs in a contemporary, distressed style, its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Turkish Folk Rug with a Distressed Appeal in Charcoal
Located in New York, NY
A handmade vintage Turkish Sparta rug that has been over dyed charcoal black and given a distressed appeal with hand knotted raised plush piles to form the quirky offset medallion an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
"Mosaic" Rug by Keith Pillow: DAAA Haus in Ebony/Cherry, from Jaipur Rugs.
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite hand tufted area rug is a modern masterpiece that seamlessly blends artistry and functionality. Crafted from a luxurious blend of 60% wool, 20% cotton, and 20% viscose...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
100% Silk Green Rug Imported by Carini Lang - Joseph Carini Carpets 10x14 ft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a finely-woven Nepalese Rug, designed by Joseph Carini and Aurelie Lang for Carini NYC in the 2000s. Carini NYC is one of the last of the modern rug makers in the world to us...
Category
Early 2000s Nepalese Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Folk Art Copper Sculpture Man In Row Boat By S.J. Rossbach Circa 1966
Located in Toledo, OH
Unique Folk Art copper sculpture of a man in a rowboat by S. J. Rossbach circa 1966.
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Albert Chubac Painting, Mixed-media on paper, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac Painting,
Mixed-media on paper,
circa 1960, France.
Measures: Height 88 cm, width 62 cm, depth 1 cm.
Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying decorative...
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Abstract Sculptural Carved Stone Figures by Artist Louise Abrams
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic carved stone depicting multiple configurations of a couple embracing. Handmade and carved by outsider artist Louise Abrams. Beautiful green...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Abstract Harmony Rose Smoke & Nickel 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Celebrate the allure of imperfections with us! Inspired by the intersection of nature and machinery, our rug transforms misprints and interruptions in mechanical duplication into a u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
"Vijay Path" Ghanaian Movie Poster
Located in Chicago, IL
Vijaypath was a Bollywood action hit in 1994. It's critically acclaimed soundtrack topped charts across the world and became one of the most recognizable in India's history. The film's international success is evident in this hand-painted advertisement...
Category
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
Dimensional Delight Ashwood & Antique White 160X243 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Ever wondered how art could seamlessly blend with functionality? Behold this modern hand-tufted rug, a captivating masterpiece handmade in rural India. This bold creation is a playfu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Orange Branch Patterned Moschino Area Rug
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary hand-knotted wool area rug by Paolo Moschino with a orange and salmon background and a light, golden branch pattern (9.8 x 8')
Please note: used condition
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
21st Century Undism Mirror in Wood by Gumdesign
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Doors and windows to the imagination, concrete fragments, visionary passages. Leaning on the wall or on a console, Undism mirror shows itself as a simple form of altered perspective...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Contemporary Colorful Nude Woman Chalk Sketch on Gray circa 1960 Signed Ball
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Portrait chalk sketching of a woman reclining nude. This piece features bold greens, blues, oranges, blacks and yellows. Woman is reclining on a fainting sofa, arms behind her head a...
Category
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Tall Abstract Cubist Portrait Painting of a Woman in Pink and Black, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking skinny portrait painting of a woman. This piece is tall and skinny and depicts a woman in pink and purple on a matte black background. The lines are cubist or abstract in ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
21st Almeria Wireless Small Table Lantern
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Inspired by our iconic Almeria baskets collection, Pinetti introduces a brand new family of lanterns.
Wireless and USB rechargeable these lamps are made with hand-woven plastic modu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Plastic
21st Almeria Wireless Tall Floor Lantern
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Inspired by our iconic Almeria baskets collection, Pinetti introduces a brand new family of lanterns.
Wireless and USB rechargeable these lamps are made with hand-woven plastic modu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Beige and Brown Spider Web Area Rug
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary area rug with a tan background and a beige spider web pattern (11.75 x 9')
Please note: used condition
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
1950's Modernist Signed Painting, Peaceful French Church Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Church landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), signed and dated 1985 , stamped verso
Original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
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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