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Folk Art For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Rococo
Inside Painted Crystal, "Rainy Day" Snuff Bottle by Zhang Zenlou, 2012
Located in Tainan, TW
Zhang Zenglou was born in Hebei Province in 1956. He is a master of contemporary Chinese inside painted snuff bottle in Ji school. He is cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Folk Art

Materials

Rock Crystal

'Rat Dog' Sculpture in Fiberglass by Finn Stone
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We love this piece! Number 2 from an edition of 2, the other was sold recently on Saatchi online, and honestly we don't mind rat dog hanging around, he eats no...
Category

2010s English Modern Folk Art

Materials

Fiberglass

Beige Circle Patterned Area Rug
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary hand-knotted wool area rug with a beige and taupe abstract circle pattern (9 x 6') Please note: used condition
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Blue and Green Striped Area Rug
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary hand-knotted wool area rug with blue and green irregular stripe pattern (17.5 x 11.5') Please note: used condition
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20th Century Unknown Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

21st Almeria Wireless Small Table Lantern
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Plastic

21st Almeria Wireless Tall Floor Lantern
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Plastic

1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting Signed, Tall French Buildings
Located in Cirencester, GB
Tall French Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, unframed size: 18.5 x 12.5 inches condition: very good an...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

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Other

1950's Modernist Signed Painting, Tranquil View Of French Buildings
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Buildings by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), signed, stamped verso original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, overall size: 19.5 x 25.5 inches condition: v...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

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Other

Stoneware Silhouette Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Stoneware silhouette double sided sculpture.
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1970s Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

1950's French Modernist / Cubist Painting Signed, Bright Colour Shapes
Located in Cirencester, GB
Colourful shapes. by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century). Signed original watercolour/ gouache mounted painting on paper board, unframed Size: 8.5 x 5.75 inches. Condition: v...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

Albert Chubac, Composition, Mixed-media on paper, Stamped, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac, Composition, Mixed-media on paper, Stamped, circa 1960, France. Measures: Height 1 m, width 70 cm, depth 1 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying decorative art, then at the Beaux-Arts in Geneva, he obtained grants to travel to Italy, Algeria, Spain, Egypt and Greece, stages which will mark his work. He settled in 1964 on the Côte d ‘Azur in Aspremont in a very Spartan house, attracted by the light, the sun and the colors of nature. The year 1967 is the year of the establishment of the School of Nice. He will work and exhibit alongside Aman, César, Tinguely, Gilli, Ben, Rayse, etc ... In 1990, it was the consecration with the opening of MAMAC in Nice. Albert Chubac then becomes accessible to the general public. He will use solid primary colors, will develop modifiable structures and then develop the collages in three dimensions. Gradually, he broke away from his classical training and figuration to move towards abstraction through the encounters and influences of contemporary artists. Always in search of simplicity, He will radically limit the plastic means with a reduced palette, geometric shapes and simple gestures to concentrate on minimum conditions of possibility. His work, which lies between constructivism and geometric abstraction, is playful and imbued with the artist's joie de vivre. In 2004, following the major retrospective at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nice, he donated around one hundred works to the City of Nice. Albert Chubac died in 2008 in Tourrette-Levens, near Aspremont. Bibliography: - Albert Chubac, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004. - Albert Chubac, Galerie Harter, 2013. - Albert Chubac, a lifetime of artist, Patrick Boussu and Cynthia Lemesle, South Art éditions, 2021. During the workshop auctions in Nice and Marseille, the Harter Gallery acquired the largest part of his work. Personal exhibitions: - 1950: Personal exhibition in Athens at the Zappéion museum. - 1954: Exhibition at the Arman Gallery in Geneva. - 1956: Exhibition at the Galerie Connaître in Geneva. - 1957: Exhibition at the Galerie La Palette in Zurich. - 1958: Exhibition at the Galerie L’Entracte in Lausanne. - 1960: Exhibition at the World House Gallery in New York. - 1967: Exhibition at the Galerie Loo in Geneva, at the Salon Comparaison in Paris, Aspects in Chexbres in Switzerland. - 1968: “Paintings” exhibitions from March 30 to May 11 at the Galerie Alexandre de la Salle...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paint

"Jungle bar" by KEJO, Unique piece
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
« Jungle bar » by KEJO Airplane trolley turned into an unique Artwork. The trolley has been customized by the french street artist KEJO transforming i...
Category

2010s French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Still Life by Oris Robertson
By Oris Robertson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Still Life in Oil by Oris Roberstson 1970s Still life of ceramics in a neutral palette by Texas artist Oris Robertson. Oris Robertson was a prolific visual artist, he started...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paint

1950's Signed Modernist Painting, Pianist and Violin Player Interior Scene
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso original oil painting mounted on artist paper overall size: 19.75 x 25.5 inches condition: very good an...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

1950's Modernist Signed Painting, Large French Building Over River
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Buildings by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), signed, stamped verso original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, overall size: 19.5 x 25.5 inches condition: v...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

Arnold Zahner Large Scale Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic vase by Arnold Zahner, circa 1960s, Rheinfelden, Switzerland. This vase features a blue glossy crackle glaze throughout. The neck has a ribbed detailing and tulip opening. Ar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Modernist Painting, French Steps Up to The Church
Located in Cirencester, GB
Church Steps by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso original watercolour/gouache painting on paper overall size: 14 x 10 inches condition: very good and ready...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

1950's Modernist Signed Painting, The Two Trees In Field
Located in Cirencester, GB
The Two Trees by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), signed, stamped verso original watercolour/gouache painting on paper overall size: 14.5 x 11.5 inches condition: very g...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

1950's French Modernist Painting Signed, Figures on Horseback in Village
Located in Cirencester, GB
The Roadside Tavern by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper board, unframed size: 11 x 13.75 inches condition: very good...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting Signed, Woodland over Lake
Located in Cirencester, GB
Woodland over lake by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century). signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on board, unframed. Size: 9.5 x 13.75 inches. Condition: very good an...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

Hand-Tufted Wool Rug in Classic Gray and Liquorice, Artistic Abstract Design
Located in Milano, IT
This 5' x 8' hand-tufted wool and viscose rug from Jaipur Rugs presents a refined blend of classic gray and liquorice tones, offering a contemporary yet timeless look. The artistic a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

James Dewoody original art, circa 1980s. "Lexington Avenue at 48th Street"
Located in Houston, TX
James Dewoody original art, circa 1980s. "Lexington Avenue at 48th Street" Numbered in graphite, lower left AP 6 Signed Dewoodys work is currently on d...
Category

1980s North American Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Green, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche. The piggy bank, a means that has always been used to remind us of the importance of savi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Italian Carved Wood and Silver Gilt Floral Prickets, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian carved wood, gesso, and silver gilt floral prickets with centered spikes for candles, bulbous ring columns with bead work, and terminating on stylized lions paws feet...
Category

1750s Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting, Man Playing Tuba
Located in Cirencester, GB
Tuba Player by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper board, unframed size: 10.5 x 7.25 inches condition: very good and ready to ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

1950's Modernist Painting Signed, Milan Cathedral Cityscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Milan Cathedral by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, unframed size: 16.5 x 11.75 inches condition: very good and rea...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

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Other

Chloé Noir, Black Cotton Silk Velvet Large Women Belt
By Chloé
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chloé Noir, black cotton silk velvet large women belt. Categories : Women Category: Accessories Sub-category: Belts Designer: Chloé Condition: Very goo...
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20th Century French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

1950's Modernist Painting, Lady Reflection in Mirror
Located in Cirencester, GB
Mirror reflection by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso original gouache/watercolour painting on board overall size: 11 x 8 inches condition: very good and re...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting, Wacky Interior Scene
Located in Cirencester, GB
Wacky Interior Scene by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper board, unframed size: 10 x 8.75 inches condition: very good and re...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

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Other

1950's French Modernist Painting Signed
Located in Cirencester, GB
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century). signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, unframed. Size: 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Co...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

1950's Signed Modernist Painting, Fine Drawing of Historic Fountain
Located in Cirencester, GB
Historic fountain by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso original gouache/watercolor painting on artist paper overall size: 25.5 x 19.5 inches condition: very ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

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Other

1950's French Modernist Painting Signed, Nude Figure in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Nude figure by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper board, unframed size: 9.75 x 12.75 inches condition: very good and r...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

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Other

1950's Modernist Signed Painting, Figures in French Town
Located in Cirencester, GB
French buildings by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), signed, stamped verso original watercolor/ gouache painting on paper , overall size: 19.75 x 16.5 inches condition: ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

1950's Modernist Painting, Bright Blue Town Landscape with Horse and Figures
Located in Cirencester, GB
Blue Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso original oil painting on paper overall size: 22 x 14.5 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoy...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

1950's Modernist Painting, Red French Tall Building
Located in Cirencester, GB
Red building by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso original watercolor/gouache painting on paper overall size: 16 x 10.5 inches condition: very good and read...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art

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Other

Tribal Ceremonial Silver Ornament/Neckrings, Sculpture, Miao, Guizhou, Plus Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great and important ceremonial neck rings ware by the people of the Minorities of China, the Golden triangle ,Mongolia and Tibet. These pieces were made of low content of s...
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20th Century Chinese Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Hand-Tufted Wool and viscose Rug in Blue and White, Artistic Floral Design
Located in Milano, IT
This 6 x 9 hand-tufted wool and viscose rug from Jaipur Rugs features a mesmerizing blend of peacock blue and white, evoking a sense of tranquility and sophistication. The artistic f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Other

Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base
Located in Brussels, BE
Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base
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1980s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Metal, Copper

Painting 'October in the Cantina' by Sergio Agostini, Italy, 1960
By Sergio Agostini
Located in New York, NY
"Ottobre in Cantina" Painting, oil on canvas by Italian artist Sergio Agostini, Rome, 1960. Signed on lower left with sticker from original exhibition at Galleria L'88 on Via M...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Lagar Celso Painting of Seated Model, Watercolor, Signed
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lagar Celso (Spain, 1891-1966): Seated model, watercolor, signed. Measures: 22x28 cm. Price example: A painting by Lagar Celso was sold at Subastas Segre in Madrid, December 19, 20...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Folk Art

Chessboard, Contemporary Design, Solid Oak & Valchromat, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chessboard, contemporary design, solid oak & valchromat, XXIst century. Chessboard in solid oak and valchromat, contemporary French cabinetmaking, 21st century. Production time: 4 t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art

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Oak

Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa. Height 29 cm, width 17 cm, depth 14 cm.
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1940s African Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Nomad's Dream Sky Blue & Golden Apricot 150x240 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
This hand-tufted rug by takes you on a visual journey through verdant fields, babbling brooks, and quaint villages, bringing a slice of that peaceful life into your own home. The mod...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

"Mosaic" Rug by Keith Pillow: DAAA Haus in Ebony/Cherry, from 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Hand-tufted wool rugs in Rich Green Tones, Organic Textured Design
Located in Milano, IT
This 8' x 10' hand-tufted Jaipur wool rug brings timeless charm with its rich green palette and intricate floral pattern. Crafted by artisans using high-quality wool, the rug boasts ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Inside Painted Crystal, "Scholars in Jiangnan" Snuff Bottle by Li Yingtao 2016
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Folk Art

Materials

Rock Crystal

Fusion Echo Natural 150x240 cm Flatweave Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Embrace simplicity and elegance with our Flatweave rug, featuring minimal and unembellished patterns transitioning into subtle gradients. The rug's natural color scheme effortlessly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Jute

5 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
5 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 32 x W 40 x H 40 cm Materials: Made up of steel sheets painted in a black polyester powder coating (RAL 9005). Doors in p...
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2010s Spanish Modern Folk Art

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Backgammon Travel Game Handmade Epoxy Resin Handpainted Limited Edition
Located in Milan, IT
The Backgammon Board is a handmade limited edition collection (100 pieces) designed by the young Milan based Valeria Molinari for Dilmos. The project, composed of four boards inspire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art

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Epoxy Resin

New Jersey Lottery Tickets Lottery Clover Club Advertisement Stand Kiosk Counter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage New Jersey Lottery Tickets "NJ Lottery Clover Club" Advertisement Stand Kiosk Counter. Item features 0riginal advertisement decals on front and ...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Danish 18th Century Gilded Freemason Guild Rococo Mirror
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic Rococo Ealdorman mirror, with incredible gilded carvings of carpenters tools. Made for or by a ealdorman.
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Folk Art

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Wood

"Sharp is the Action" Mask Sculpture by Dave Root, High-Fire Stoneware, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
From a series of masks and heads, "Sharp is the Action" is a tabletop sculpture inspired by the masks and heads made throughout Oceania. Landing in the nebulous zone between ceremony...
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2010s American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904_1993), painting on wood panel, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904_1993), paint and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel, imaginary theater set, circa 1960, France. Height 1m29, width 1 m.
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1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paint

African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène 1980s
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 - d...
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1980s Congolese Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Gold Leaf

Ceramic plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, signed
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1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Black Geometric Sculpture by Ursula Meyers Conceptual Artist
Located in Manhasset, NY
Black geometric sculpture by Ursula Meyers conceptual Artist. Ursula Meyer (1915-2003) American sculpture signed and dated. This monumental geometric form sculpture is one the first work of art ever offered for sale, only at Greenwich Living, by renowned artist Ursula Meyer. Provenance: From the Estate of Ann Pollon Re: The Collection of Ursula Meyer. Descendant. Acquired from the Artist Studio. Ursula Meyer was a German-born American sculptor, art-focused academician, and fine art critic, who proved an influential player in the transmission of and appreciation for European born Modernism to the United States in the post-World War II era. At first a ceramicist beholden to the teachings of 1930s Germany’s Bauhaus and Italy’s Futurists, she eventually became a creator and exponent of a crisp, geometry-focused sculptural lexicon in ceramics, and later wood and metal sculpture. Her legacy includes a decades-long exploration of Minimalism, as well as experimentations in creating and deciphering Conceptual and Expressive genres. Born in Hanover, Germany in 1915 to Ernst Josef Meyer and Elsa Katzenstein, Ursula Meyer is recorded as having “studied with former Bauhaus masters after the Bauhaus itself had closed under threat of National Socialism” in 1933. Spanning the years 1934 through 1937, Ursula’s Bauhaus tutorial is not fully documented, but it may well have included at least brief study with the French-born Marguerite Friedlaender Wildenhain (1896-1985), the first woman to earn the Master Potter certification in Germany, and who worked with Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, Max Kehan and Gerhard Marcks (1889-1981). Meyer is recorded as having directly worked with Marcks, as well as with Otto Lindig...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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.
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1960s Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Lynn Basa Encaustic Black and White Stripe Panel "Doppleganger" 2013
Located in Manhasset, NY
Lynn Basa encaustic black and white stripe panel "Doppleganger" (signed and dated) 2013. Oil / beeswax on panel. This is part of our extensive collection ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

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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