Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

Material: Wool

Felted Wool Body Pillow Tahoe Fabric by JG Switzer

Located in Sebastopol, CA

Milled by hand in JG Switzer's design workshop, and made of Shetland sheep wool listed on the Livestock Conservancy list as an "at risk" breed. Merino and local wool from within our own Fibershed (defined as a 100 mile radius of the workshop) also are used to make this pillow. Rich, natural undyed brown, grey and cream sheep fleece is "painted" on a canvas of wool. No two alike, as each item is hand-painted. These designer pillows...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wool

Felted Wool Body Pillow Tahoe Fabric by JG Switzer

$792 / item

Outsider Art Kabuto Helmet Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wildly inventive outsider art sculpture. This Kabuto (Samurai helmet) is constructed from a motorcycle helmet, kitchen utensils (including silverware and mixing attachments), bike pa...

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20th Century Dutch Folk Art Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Metal, Copper, Lead

Outsider Art Kabuto Helmet Sculpture

$1,450

19th Century American Hooked Rug

Located in Van Nuys, CA

American hand hooked wool rug of brightly colored floral bouquet on oval, pale gray background, framed in black wool surround, with small floral ...

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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Burlap, Wool

19th Century American Hooked Rug

$1,250

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Mid-20th Century American Country Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Fabric, Wool, Jute

Native American Hooked Rug

$2,500

W 35 in L 48 in

American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade one of a kind American Hooked Rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with an irregular checkerboard pattern Measures: 3' x 5'7''.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wool

American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug

$3,000

W 36 in L 67 in

70's Serigraph by Sister Corita Kent

By Sister Corita

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Sister Mary Corita Kent (1918-1986) was known for her text-based pop influenced printmaking that conveyed her activism and spiritually-informed social...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Paint

70's Serigraph by Sister Corita Kent

$2,800

H 24 in W 24 in D 1.5 in

19th Century Hand Hooked Folky Floral Rug Mounted with Braided Border

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing hand hooked mounted rug with multi braided borders is 19th century and in very good condition. This fantastic work of art comes from Ex Stephen Score Antiques Inc. colle...

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19th Century American Country Antique Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wool

19th Century Hand Hooked Folky Floral Rug Mounted with Braided Border

$1,895

W 37 in L 33 in

60" 19th Century American Hooked Rug Framed

Located in Water Mill, NY

Monumental 19th American hooked rug mounted as a wall hanging.

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19th Century American Antique Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

60" 19th Century American Hooked Rug Framed

$2,900

W 60 in L 30 in

Outsider Art "Man in Carriage" Oil on Panel by Bruno Del Favero

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oil on panel depicting a man in a horse-drawn carriage by acclaimed outsider artist, Bruno Del Favero (b. Italy 1910, d. USA 1995), circa 1970. Fine example showcasing Del Favero's ...

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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Paint

Outsider Art "Man in Carriage" Oil on Panel by Bruno Del Favero

$2,800

H 24.25 in W 48.5 in D 1.25 in

Folky 19th C American Reverse Flag Hand Hooked Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This very folky reverse 20 stars hand hooked American Flag rug is on a stretcher frame.It is most unusual due to the reverse of the American flag and twenty stars contained.Minor fade throughout consistent with age and use. Minor fabric loss due to age as well. This is such an Americana example of fine folk art and patriotic at the same time. Ex. Charlie Hunter...

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1890s American Adirondack Antique Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wool

Folky 19th C American Reverse Flag Hand Hooked Rug

$6,895

W 40 in L 25.5 in

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

An accent size mid-20th-century American Hooked Rug Details rug no. j4218 size 4' 3" x 5' 7" (130 x 170 cm)

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Mid-20th Century American Country Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Jute

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Accent Rug

$2,000

W 51 in L 67 in

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Duck Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade mini-size American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century showing a duck Measures: 2' x 2'6''.

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Mid-20th Century American Country Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wool, Jute

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Duck Rug

$1,000

W 24 in L 30 in

American Hooked Duck Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade decorative American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century with a few jolly ducks floating on a colorful striped field The condition is really nice. No stains, no...

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Mid-20th Century American Country Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Fabric, Wool, Jute

American Hooked Duck Rug

$1,500

W 24 in L 32 in

Side Show Circus By Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

Side Show A framed and inspired color print in the manner of Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Laposka (1922-2015) A unique and vibrant colored work depicting si...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Canvas, Paper

Side Show Circus By Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

$950

H 29.5 in W 42 in D 3 in

American Hooked Pictorial Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century American hooked pictorial rug. Measures: 1'2'' x 1'7''.

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20th Century Country Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wool

American Hooked Pictorial Rug

$975

W 14 in L 19 in

Previously Available Items

Antique British Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' Sailing Ship 19th Century Maritime

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 Wool Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wool

Antique British Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' Sailing Ship 19th Century Maritime

H 22.5 in W 31 in D 1 in

Naive Self Taught Folkart Whirligig French Policeman

Located in London, GB

Whirligig French Policeman We are proud to offer a characteristic French hand carved whirligig figure, in the form of a Policeman. This item still has its original base bracket from...

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