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Folk Art For Sale
Color:  Purple
Vintage Illuminated Letter D, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial illuminated letter D was made in Italy during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black metal ...
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1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Large Early 20th Century American Usg Sheetrock Advertising Porcelain Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1920s /1930s, USG (United States Gypsum) porcelain enameled advertising sign, early 20th century, industrial American Art Deco Modern taste. The large blu...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed bowl by renowned American California master potter Laura Andreson. This bowl features a deep, mesmerizing, rich purple/blue glaze. Gorgeo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware

Russian Carved Coachman 18-Karat Gold Enamel Lapis Figure Manner of Fabergé
By Peter Carl Fabergé, Modern Fabergé
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite hand carved Russian hard stone "Coachman" sculpture figure dating from the early 1900s. In the manner of Fabergé. Made of solid lapis lazuli. Beard is made of gray obsidian...
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Early 20th Century Russian Folk Art

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

21st Century Olimpia Round Bathroom Set Handmade in Italy in Artic Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Olimpia, in all its beauty. Our small tray, together with a soap dispenser and a toothbrush holder. A complete set with all the bathroom essentials presented here in a round shape...
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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Indigo Blue, Pastel Organic Modern Ceramic Art Wall Plate, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique handmade indigo blue ceramic plate for wall or table decoration. Pastel blue, rose and yellow dots placed along white lines resembling flora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Large Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
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1980s Indonesian Other Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Yarn

Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “Serengeti” The ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Daniel Zuloaga Boneta Hand Crafted Ceramic Plate
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Daniel Zuloaga Boneta (1852-1921) decorative hand painted wall plate. It depicts in the center a rural Spaniard village street scene of two peasants. One is riding his donkey that is carrying a double basket in its body and the other one is ready to sit in his ox cart that has some horse hay. The border of the plate is hand painted cobalt blue and decorated with silver color flowers and a garland made with leaves and bows. The right lower front of the plate is signed by Daniel Zuloaga and the back has his hallmark. He was the uncle of the famous painter Ignacio Zuloaga...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Modern Venetian Handmade Blue and Gold Carnival Mask with Feathers
Located in New York, NY
This Folk Art cobalt blue mask is a real Venetian creation, entirely hand-drawn and handcrafted with gold decor and white stone. Italian Artists have realized this piece in full res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Early 20th C Postage Stamp Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th c postage stamp contained patriotic quilt.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19Thc New England Applique Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19thc tulip applique quilt is most unusual with a indigo blue cotton back round fabric.Photo is not true as there is no fade in this border.F...
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19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Porcelain Humpback Double Sided NYC Street Sign
Located in Redding, CT
Antique porcelain humpback double sided NYC Street Sign, circa early 1900s. Cobalt blue enamel and white enamel. Sign says Sedgwick Ave & Dickinson Ave...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Guro Chief’s Cloth with Ikat Pattering, Nigeria, 1960's
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Nigeria, 1960's Guro chief’s cloth. Measures: H 179 x W 127 cm.    
Category

1960s Nigerian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Early Amish Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Indiana Amish wool log cabin quilt. Finely pieced and very fine quilted quilt.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Large Glazed Ceramic Dish, French Work, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large dish is made of a glazed ceramic. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th C Ohio Amish Plain Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine quilted Ohio Amish plain quilt is in a purple cotton and inner mint green borders.The quilting is very fine and the quilt is in pristine condition. Super rare colors and a ...
Category

1910s American Country Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Solo Margarine Enamel Mid-Century Sign
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful bright vintage enamel sign advertising Solo margarine. Belgian - Circa 1940's. The sign is in very good condition for its age, ther...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Enamel

Fantastic Early 20thc Patriotic Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful and graphic red, white and blue patriotic quilt is in pristine condition. It was recently laundered and has very fine piecework and quilting.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Rose Passion Vase by Daum, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose passion vase by Daum, 1990s.
Category

1920s French Provincial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Crystal

20Thc Murano Glass Apple & Pear Bookends, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand made glass apple & pear bookends in fine condition. The deep blue & clear color. Pear is 6'high and the apple is 4" x 4"wide.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Art Glass

Limited Edition Panthere Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Flaunting a stunning chromatic palette of blue hues in its astonishing geometric design, this limited edition Panthere rug is entirely crafted in the ancient hand-knotted loom techni...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Textile

Enamel Parisian Metro Station Sign
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French mid 20th century enamel metro sign. This sign comes from the Commerce Metro Station in the 15th arrondisement in Paris. This station is on li...
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Folk Art

Arlette Martin French Geometric Abstract Painting, 1990's Design
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Abstract Design" by Arlette Martin (French, b.1924) signed and dated 90'S gouache/watercolour painting on card, unframed painting: 15.5 x 11.5 inches Stunning original p...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

Arlette Martin 1980's French Geometric Abstract Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Abstract Design" by Arlette Martin (French, b.1924) signed and dated 85' gouache/watercolour painting on card, unframed painting: 12 x 8.75 inches Stunning original paint...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

Vintage Turkish Embroidered Folk Art Textile in Purple, Wall Hanging or Throw
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand embroidered textile from Turkey that is perhaps 30 or 40 years old. A whimsical example of textile Folk Art.
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Large Porcelain Sign Mauxion Chocolat, 1920s, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large porcelain sign for Mauxion Chocolat Products circa 1925. Antique porcelain sign - enamelled sign - advertising wall sign. This spectacul...
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Metal

1960's French Portrait Pilot/ Captain Gentleman in Uniform Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper Image : 25 x 19.5 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painting. Idea...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

Mid-20th Century, French, Modernist Painting
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century. Title: Lady in red. Medium: watercolour on artists paper. Size: painting: 15 x 19.75 inches. Provenance: private collect...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

19th Century Crazy Scrap Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century crazy strip star quilt has a burg calico back round and a homespun blue and white backing. Photos look odd but it is in good condition as found. It does have two li...
Category

1890s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Sunshine Shadow Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Amish quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in small one inch squares in wool and cotton. The piecework and quilting is very fine and g...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Huge Terrace Garden Sculpture by Master Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind round monumental Terrace stone -Terrassenstein- garden sculpture created, hand made, and hand-painted by master designer Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) Handcrafted an...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Olinalá Mexican Traditional Lacquer, Silver Leaf and Oil Painting Art Urns
Located in Mexico City, MX
Three urns, two trays, one gourd. Turned solid cedar wood; maque and lacquer carving; silver leaf; oil painting. Commemoration, ceremony, and veneration of the ancestral are acts...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Folk Art

Materials

Silver Leaf

1940s Enamel Sign for Eveready Batteries
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare vintage collectable porcelain sign, enamel sign, enamelled advertising sign, antique advertising art for Eveready batteries. This advertising display shows a Piccolo - Bell boy...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Enamel

Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle Inflatable Plastics Rhino Collectibles, France 1999
Located in Miami, FL
Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle inflatable plastics Rhino collectibles, France, 1999. Toys for happiness.
Category

1990s French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

Moroccan Caftan Purple Velvet Embroidered with Gold Kaftan, circa 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage designer Moroccan kaftan, purple violet color velvet embroidered with Turkish gold threads design all-over. This is an Ottoman style wedding gown with metallic embroi...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Folk Art

Materials

Velvet

Collection of 19th Century Spatter Ware / Soft Paste Pitchers, 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of three 19th century spatter ware water pitchers in pristine condition. The shorter of the three is really quite unusual and is more of a desi...
Category

Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

France Rug Red, Blue, Black, White
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
France is a hyper graphic rug, typical of Nathalie du Pasquier’s iconic designs from the Memphis movement of which she was the graphic designer in the 80’s. Nathalie used the colors ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Ceramic Comedy and Tragedy Masks
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical handmade pottery Comedy and Tragedy wall mount masks, in deep cobalt blue and creamy off white glaze. Probably studio made circa 1960/1970...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

19th Century Sponge Ware Spittoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual sponge ware spittoon has such a unusual shape and form. Very early form.
Category

Late 19th Century English Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Regency Hand Blown Chemist Pharmacy Apothecary Display Carboy Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very early 19th century chemist display carboy, circa 1820 possibly earlier The bulbous center sits on a stepped base with a swan like neck and a fine cut glass oversized stopp...
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Folk Art

Materials

Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Collection of Seven 19th Century Flo-Blue Spinach Leaf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of seven flow blue collection in mint condition and hand-painted. This is a real find and great colors. Mush cup and saucer measure - Mush cup - 6 inches x 5 inches x 3.5 in...
Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Donna Assunta Blue Oltremare Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Bold in its simplicity, this anthropomorphic terracotta vase is an iconic homage to Sicily's rich Moorish history. Depicting the stately elegance of a moor lady, the artistry of the piece is exemplified in the intricate detailing of the sinuous headdress, jeweled crown...
Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Collection of 19thc Sponge Ware Pitchers, 6 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc sponge ware collection of six pieces of sponge ware cream or milk pitchers. All in good condition. Orate pitchers - 4.5 x 4.5 x4.5 Slender pitcher 4 deep x 4.5 tall x 2.5 wi...
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Rare 12 Pcs. Sponge Ware Child's Tea Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and rare 19thc sponge ware tea set is in good condition and very rare to find. Teapot, sugar & creamer. Two cups & saucers. Four mini plates.
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Fajalauza Urn with 3 Handles, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Lovely handmade jar of blue and white Granada Fajalauza ceramic with 3 handles decorated by hand with flowers and geometric motifs. Spain, Andalusia, Granada...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Sioux Beaded Patriotic Doctor's Bag, Early 20th Century
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Patriotic Native American Sioux beaded doctor's bag. 62 American flags and crests. Large doctors bag; Sioux beaded. Came from a trading post in South Dakota; estimate first half 20th century, sold in the 1970's for $16,500. Bright, visual, patriotic and great condition for age (see photos). Beadwork over a vintage leather doctor's bag. Period: 1st half 20th century Origin: Sioux, Plains Size: 10" x 12" x 18". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American beadwork native American Indian beadwork...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Leather

19th Century Sponge Ware Bulbous Soft Paste Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sponge ware soft paste design sponge soft paste pitcher. The condition is very good and this is most unusual.
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Monumental Sponge Ware Turkey Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large amazing 19th century sponge ware platter is in pristine condition and has a interesting slight warping as was in the making. The condition is very good. The shape is very ...
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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Four 19th Century Sponge Ware Serving Platters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing collection of four 19th century sponge ware serving platters are in fantastic condition. These platters are so hard to find in pristine condition.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 'Lodging" Highway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage highway sign in cobalt blue reflective metal. Depicts a person sleeping in bed. Sign was used to direct drivers to hotels/motels up ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Steel

19thc Collection of Six Sponge Ware Waste Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc collection of six sponge ware waste bowls in pristine condition. These are quite rare and hard to find in mint condition.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Indigo Blue and White Ewe Kente Cloth African Textile
Located in New York, NY
This African men's Ewe Kenta cloth is woven in very fine cotton with highlights of red and yellow over two different shades of indigo and natural white. It...
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Sponge Ware Platters and Bowls, 11 Pieces Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sponge ware serving platters and serving bowls. There are 11 pieces in this collection. There are five platters and six vegetable bowls and all in mint condition. Two groups of sponge ware vegetable bowls and platters...
Category

19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Mid-20th Century Fante Asafo Flag, Ghana
Located in New York, NY
A large and graphically stunning asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with ...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art

Sponge Ware Pottery Pitchers, 19th Century, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These matching sponge ware round body pitchers are in pristine condition. To find a pair that are so similar is most unusual. Sold as a pair.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

"Sommerso" Vase Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
"Sommerso" vase attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte, Italy, 1960s.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Murano Glass

19th Century Oval Sponge Ware Serving Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century oval sponge ware pottery platter. Great for serving food or fruit.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.

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