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Outsider and Self Taught Art For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Folk Art
Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Herd of Freedom Horses' by Purvis Young (1989–1999) USA, circa 1980s A progressive work, painted on a found metal tray, of five horses in landscape. signed 'Young' upper right corner. In untouched, well-cared-for vintage condition, ready to place.  The overall dimensions of the work are 13- inches wide, 17.5- inches high, and 1.5- inches deep.  About : Purvis Young (1943–2010) was an American artist from the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Self-taught, Young's work was often a blend of painting and drawing with collaged elements, utilizing everyday discarded found objects. Inspired by documentaries, art books...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Prison Art Box from Cigarette Packs
Located in Forney, TX
A rare vintage prison art box, mid-20th century, colorful round folk art box with removable lid, handmade from a large tin can and cigarette packs. ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Tin

Half Round Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil Hanger
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Half Round Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil Hanger A great piece it is a half round shape with 4 large hooks, it sits flat on the wall, if you don’t need it to han...
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1960s Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Iron

19th Century POW Shoe Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
19th Century POW shoe snuff box We are proud to offer a 19th century POW carved wooden snuff box, The toenails have likely been replaced over time. T...
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1880s Unknown Folk Art Antique Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Prison Folk Art Matchstick Model Boat Ship Maritime Night Light Sculpture 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century three tiered prison folk art / tramp art model steam boat sculpture. Upcycled cardboard framing structure, matchstick exterior with glossy...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Metal

Lego Scrooge McDuck
Located in Pasadena, CA
The photos of Mr. Lego Scrooge McDuck speak for themselves. This figure is unique and would be the focus of any room. All spaces need a bit of laughter and whimsy and this guy would ...
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1990s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Plastic

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads
Located in London, GB
19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads An unusual pair of late 19th Century English folk art painted natural wooden form figures. We hav...
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1890s British Folk Art Antique Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Seresier Louise-Juste Haitian Steel Sculpture C. 1970's
Located in Vancouver, BC
Recycled steel oil drum in folk art style. Meaning, Seresier would find oil drums that would have washed up on the beach in Haiti and pounded flat and then cut out these figures. They feature themes of Haitian Mythology. An incredible piece of artwork. Signature etched on bottom. Can be hung or has ability to stand up on flat surface. Biography The Louisjuste brothers -Seresier, Janvier, and Joseph,- were born in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti. They learned the art-form from the originator of Haitian metals...
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1970s Haitian Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Cut Steel

Sea Shell Encrusted Folk Art Photo Frame - 4" x 6"
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A rectangular sea shell-encrusted photo frame with protective glass and a black easel at the back. Perfect for a side table or nightstand. Dimensions: The overall size of the frame...
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20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Shell, Glass

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set
Located in London, GB
19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set A stunning example of an early 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war hand painted casket dominos set. One of th...
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1820s French Folk Art Antique Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Natural Fiber

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figure of a swimmer
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figure of a swimmer A very unusual early 20th Century American folk-art figure of a lady in a bikini. Carved from a single piece of wood showi...
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1920s Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Artisan abstract nail art, Netherlands 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Abstract artisan folk art wall hanging. It is made of wood with nails hammered into it in a rectangular grid. The nails are hammered in at differ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Metal

Mounted Late 19th Century American Appliqué Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
Transport yourself to the late 19th century with this exquisite American appliqué textile, a testament to traditional craftsmanship. At its heart, a ...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Cotton, Linen

British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of a Sailing Ship
Located in Katonah, NY
This large 19th century sailor's Woolie of a British line-of-battle ship, circa 1840is is hand embroidered with woolen yarn. It depicts a British naval ship under full sail with can...
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wool

Paul Walker - Outsider Art Box and Fan
Located in Savannah, GA
Paul Edward Walker (American, b.1949) Box and fan signed on side P.E.W. ‘94 box: 8 ¾ inches wide by 5 ½ inches deep by 2 ½ inches tall Paul Walker is a Savannah, Georgia outside...
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1990s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood, Paint, Paper

Paul Walker - Outsider Art Checkerboard
Located in Savannah, GA
Paul Edward Walker (American, b.1949) Checkerboard oil on board signed “Art by Paul Walker”, “Nov. 97, Savannah, GA” 26 by 20 inches; ¾ inches deep Paul Walker is a Savannah, G...
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1990s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood, Paint

Peter Hunt Cape Cod Folk Art Painted Watermelon Tray, Signed
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large hand-painted watermelon metal tray by Massachusetts folk artist, Peter Hunt. Hand-signed on front anno domini 1960 par pierre le chasseur d'orleans. Hand signed on verso Welc...
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Metal

Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel
Located in Forney, TX
A framed vintage oil on tin ex-voto retablo Arcangel San Miguel, Spanish Colonial Mexican religious folk art. Primitive hand-painted tin panel, marked Guanajuato, Mexico, dated 19??, offered to Arcangel San Miguel (Archangel Michael), with hand-written inscription in lower margin. Professionally framed and matted. An ex-voto is a votive offering to a saint or a divinity, given in fulfillment of a vow (hence the Latin term, short for ex voto suscepto, "from the vow made") or in gratitude or devotion. Usually praying for a family member or close friend, with pictorial depicting that persons situation. The term ex-voto is usually restricted to Christian examples. Ex-votos are placed in a church or chapel where the worshiper seeks grace or wishes to give thanks. The destinations of pilgrimages often include shrines with the walls decorated with ex-votos. Ex-votos can take a wide variety of forms. They are not only intended for the helping figure, but also as a testimony to later visitors of the received help. As such they may include texts explaining a miracle attributed to the helper, or symbols such as a painted or modeled reproduction of a miraculously healed body part, or a directly related item such as a crutch given by a person formerly lame. There are places where a very old tradition of depositing ex-votos existed, such as Abydos in ancient Egypt. Ex-voto paintings, especially in the Latin world, there is a tradition of votive paintings, typically depicting a dangerous incident which the offeror survived. The votive paintings of Mexico...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Tin

Early 20th Century Unusual Ceremonial Stick
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Unusual Ceremonial Stick An unusual early 20th Century hand carved ceremonial stick or sorts with open palm hand symbol. Throughou...
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1910s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Found Object Memory Jug
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1918 folk art memory jug. Stoneware pottery jug covered in found objects. Objects include, shells, crystals, stones, Heinz 57 pickl...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Stone, Rock Crystal

Vintage Hand Carved Folk Art Walking Cane with Red Bird
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1940s hand carved Folk Art cane by Fritz Rummler (1888-1983) Fredericksburg Texas. Branch of a tree carved into a bird with his feet...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Small Collection of Folk Art Wooden Letters A Small collection
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Small Collection of Folk Art Wooden Letters A Small collection of painted wooden letters, the letters are 1” thick, they were made in India, the have small hooks on the back to hang...
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1960s Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Pine

Antique Primitive Rustic Burl Wood Sledge Hammer Carpenter Mallet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand crafted primitive / rustic wooden mallet with heavily distressed round burl wood head and handle. Measure: 14".
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Hardwood, Burl

Antique Primitive Rustic Wooden Octagonal Sledge Hammer Carpenter Mallet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive / rustic hand crafted heavy wooden mallet with octagonal shaped head and rounded handle. Measures: 14".
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Hardwood

19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century folk-art hand-crafted bedpost doll figure A rare and highly artistic example of an English 19th century folk art bedpost doll figure. With hand carved detail including ...
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1880s British Folk Art Antique Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

"Can of Perfume, Tribute to Chanel" by the French Street Artist Was, 2021
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
« Can of perfume, Tribute to Chanel» by Was Immaculate white lacquer with airbrushed rose gold decoration. Anti-UV bodywork lacquer finish Dimension: Can of 60 L "I wanted to thi...
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2010s French Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Metal

Early 19th Century Measuring Stick
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century measuring stick One of the most unusual and tactile objects we have uncovered for our store. A hand carved early 19th century four...
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Antique Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carved Wood Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
Don't let your eyes fool you, you're not looking at a boring iron chain. This is a stunning early 20th century American Folk Art fourteen foot long wooden chain...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

A French Baker’s Wooden Bread Paddle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A French Baker’s Wooden Bread Paddle This is a piece of French history, it is a beech Bread paddle used for moving the dough into and the bread or pizza out of a wood fired bread oven...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Beech

Mid 20th Century Folk Art Cowboy Rodeo Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid 20th century Folk Art cowboy Rodeo Whirligig, circa 1940s to 50s, comprising four carved and painted cowboys mounted on horseback riding in a circle a...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Copper

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An octagonal decorative wooden tramp art basket. Created from popsicle sticks, this basket is lightweight, perfect for holding remotes or other odds and ends on a coffee table, or ev...
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20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Early 20th Century English Fairground Panels
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English fairground panels We share what we love, and we love this matched pair of charming English metal sheet, hand painted fai...
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1920s British Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Metal

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel constructi...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Iron, Sheet Metal

Abstract Steel Floor Sculpture by Mayer Spivack, Circa 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
We recently acquired a collection of mid to late 20th century sculptures by the Newton, Massachusetts artist, psychotherapist and inventor Mayer Spivack. A lifelong innovator and cre...
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Steel

Large Pink Hand Catchall Sculpture Studio Pottery by Unknown American Artist
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade large pink hand sculpture/catchall by unknown American artist. Oversized, goofy and in your face. The soft touch of clay adds some life to th...
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Ceramic

Antique Folk Art Carved Single Piece Tree Trunk Low Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural and historic wood carving dated 1921. An Organic Form Hand-Crafted Seat in all original very good condition, as much a piece of Sculpture as Furniture. Labeled, “Robbert 1...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Porcelain

Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout
Located in East Hampton, NY
This whimsical folk art sculpture is a folk art toy of chimney sweeps. The outsider art is hand painted on wood cutouts. A wonderful hand made, hand painte...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Twine, Wood, Paint

Cubist Portrait of Cleopatra & Hawk, by Clevan Thomas Jr. 1944
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cubist portrait of Cleopatra & Hawk, by Clevan Thomas Jr. 1944 A masterwork of 1940s modern American outsider Art, by relativity unknown southern African -American artist Clevan Tho...
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20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

W. Beaupre Chain Mail Bust
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic android bust with hand applied chain mail and vintage jewelry findings and tiara from New York artist W. Beaupre. Signed.
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20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Metal

"The Bird Cane", Unusual Early 20th Century Walking Cane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century walking cane We are proud to offer a highly unusual walking cane made from aged bamboo. This unique and artistic object has naturally taken the form of a bird. ...
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1920s British Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Bamboo

'Smile Through The Chaos', Outsider Artist Drew, 2021
Located in Hastings, GB
This piece is titled Smile Through The Chaos, painted in 2021 during lockdown and using an abandoned car park sign as the medium. Measuring 183cm wide x 93cm Height Drew is an 'Outsider' artist based on the Romney Marsh in Kent.Painting from his self built studio in the rural village of Lydd, Drew's creativity sees the use of found and salvaged materials and media throughout his work. This sustainable creativity sees the recycling of abandoned paints, varnishes and substitute base materials such as metal and wooden panelling...
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2010s British Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses' A unusual masterwork, painted with a team of horses. The composition is complete even with construction of the found ob...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

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...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Stone

JFK MLK RFK- NO MORE DREAMS, Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
JFK MLK RFK- NO MORE DREAMS Purvis Young (1989-1999) A moving mourning work, depicting a funeral procession of John F. Kennedy, Martin L. King and Robert F. Kennedy. Painted ...
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20th Century North American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Metal

Swedish Hand-Carved Painted Wooden Figure of a Drunk Man, Dated 1931
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish Folk Art polychrome carved figure of a drunk man with a beer bottle in his hand. Dated 1931 and signed S.N.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Pine

Outsider Art Hand-Carved "Shotgun Wedding" Tableau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crude hand-carved and painted wedding party figures (bride, groom, officiant - likely a preacher, and witness - presumably the father of the bride)...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Cotton, Wood, Paint

Not Disturbing, Assemblage with Old Drill and Ceramic Figurine
By Rick Farrell
Located in Chicago, IL
A found object is a natural or man-made item, or fragment of an item that is found by an artist and kept because of some intinsic interest the artist sees in it. Beginning with Picasso, who incorporated newspapers and matchboxes into his cubist collages and constructions, this idea has been carried forward. It was popular with the Dada and Surrealist movements and with such great artists as Damien Hurst and Henry Moore. Here, artist Rick Farrell...
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2010s North American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Metal, Wire

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Naïve Folk-Art Figure of a Soldier
Located in London, GB
The Solider We are proud to offer a highly sculptural hand carved naïve folk-art figure of a soldier. Wearing a fez style hat and displaying 2 strips of rank on his sleeve, with articulated arms, stood on a later aged pine base. A deep natural patination across this figure makes this object a highly sculptural and artistic peice of folk art Size in inches: H 13” x W 6” x D 3.5” Period: Early 20th century Material: Pine Origin: Unknown Condition: Aged Completely solid in structure and form, fading across all the figure with a deep natural patina. Light aged dents and chips across the wooden surface as shown. The figure is completely original its early 20th century date, the stand is a later addition to support it as both feet have broken of a long time ago. All pins...
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1910s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Pine

Faces in My Head, Outsider Artist Drew, 2020
Located in Hastings, GB
This piece is titled Faces In My Head, painted in 2020 during lockdown and using plywood as the medium. Measuring 182cm wide x 75cm Height Drew is an 'Outsider' artist based on the Romney Marsh in Kent. Painting from his self built studio in the rural village of Lydd, Drew's creativity sees the use of found and salvaged materials and media throughout his work. This sustainable creativity sees the recycling of abandoned paints, varnishes and substitute base materials such as metal and wooden panelling...
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2010s British Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

2 Cats and a Bone, Outsider Artist Drew, 2021
Located in Hastings, GB
This piece is titled 2 Cats and a Bone, painted in 2020 during lockdown and using an abandoned car park sign as the medium. Measuring 152cm wide x 84cm Height Drew is an 'Outsid...
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2010s British Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Metal

Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig
Located in Buchanan, MI
Len Norman, American 20th century the fireman. Assembled and painted wood whirligig depicting a fireman with Dalmatian Measure: 21" x 25" x 18".
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Folk Art Outsider Screen Room Divider Shelf Studio Indian Modern
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Folk Art screen, room divider or shelf reclaimed studio Indian modern A one-off design by Calcutta, India-based artist P. Mohanta. Purchased in earl...
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Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

1950s Folk Art Sculpture Group Of Drunk Swedes At Bar Scene
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1950s Folk Art wood carving of a group of drunk Swedes at a bar scene with fish and alcohol fermentation.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Pine

19th Century Folk Art Carved Spanish Love Bird Figure
Located in London, GB
A handmade late 19th century Folk Art carved wooden love bird, with original paint still visible across sections of this item. The bird would like have been placed with the confines ...
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1880s Spanish Folk Art Antique Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Driftwood Sculpture of Four Expressive Figures by Marc Bourlier, French B. 1947
By Marc Bourlier
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This a wonderful driftwood sculpture or assemblage by Marc Bourlier originally purchased at Galerie Beatrice Soulier in Paris when the gallery had their exhibition 'Small de Marc Bou...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Iron

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 ...
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20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paint, Paper

Vintage Southern Folk Art Figure
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very kool piece of folk art. I am not exactly sure how old, but from bottom of base I would guess 1st quarter of 20th century. It is all wood and depicts what ...
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1920s North American Folk Art Vintage Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

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