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Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

FOLK ART STYLE

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

Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.

Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.

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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Folk Art
Period: 19th Century
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 Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads
19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads

19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads

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 Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wool

British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of a Sailing Ship
British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of a Sailing Ship

British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of a Sailing Ship

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 Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set
19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set

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 Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Cotton, Linen

Mounted Late 19th Century American Appliqué Textile
Mounted Late 19th Century American Appliqué Textile

Mounted Late 19th Century American Appliqué Textile

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 Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure
19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure

19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure

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 Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Hardwood, Burl

Antique Primitive Rustic Burl Wood Sledge Hammer Carpenter Mallet
Antique Primitive Rustic Burl Wood Sledge Hammer Carpenter Mallet

Antique Primitive Rustic Burl Wood Sledge Hammer Carpenter Mallet

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 Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Beech

A French Baker’s Wooden Bread Paddle
A French Baker’s Wooden Bread Paddle

A French Baker’s Wooden Bread Paddle

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 Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Measuring Stick
Early 19th Century Measuring Stick

Early 19th Century Measuring Stick

Art Populaire Carved Water Pourer, 19th Century, French Pyrenees, Folk Art
Located in Totnes, GB
A rare and utterly charming folk art or art populaire water bowl or pourer, one end carved with a characterful face - the nose forming a small handle with a hole for a twine or leath...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Art Populaire Carved Water Pourer, 19th Century, French Pyrenees, Folk Art
Art Populaire Carved Water Pourer, 19th Century, French Pyrenees, Folk Art

Art Populaire Carved Water Pourer, 19th Century, French Pyrenees, Folk Art

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 Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Twine, Wood, Paint

Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout
Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout

Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout

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 Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

19th Century POW Shoe Snuff Box
19th Century POW Shoe Snuff Box

19th Century POW Shoe Snuff Box

Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An especially sweet four-drawer hand-carved "tramp art" box. The top is decorated with a symbolic heart and arrow, a common design element in Tramp Art. The drawers are embellished with porcelain knobs. Carved ladies boots...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers
Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers

Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers

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 Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Carved Spanish Love Bird Figure
19th Century Folk Art Carved Spanish Love Bird Figure

19th Century Folk Art Carved Spanish Love Bird Figure

Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unique pen and ink Folk Art drawing with calligraphy boarder depicting Napoleon triumphant in Russia (a French fantasy) with a French flag flying over a Russian palace surrounded by ...
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pen, Paper, Giltwood

Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing
Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing

Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing

Carved Wood Tyrolean Model of a Hunting Lodge, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Carved wood Tyrolean model of a hunting lodge, circa 1880. We are proud to offer a most unusual circa 1880 carved wooden Tyrolean model of a hunting lodge with carved and painted Fo...
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1880s German Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Carved Wood Tyrolean Model of a Hunting Lodge, circa 1880
Carved Wood Tyrolean Model of a Hunting Lodge, circa 1880

Carved Wood Tyrolean Model of a Hunting Lodge, circa 1880

Wooden Tramp Art Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful Wooden Decorative Tramp/Outsider Art Sculpture,
In the form of an architectural tower,
made of 100's of interlocking pieces of hand-carved wood,
withou...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Tramp Art Sculpture
Wooden Tramp Art Sculpture

Wooden Tramp Art Sculpture

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Tramp Art Wall Hanging Cabinet Hand Carved and Painted ca 1880

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19th Century English Folk art Agricultural Farmers Cow feeding Carved Horn

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19th Century Folk-Art Gentleman’s Dice Walking Cane
19th Century Folk-Art Gentleman’s Dice Walking Cane

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Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Work Box

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Folk Art outsider and self taught art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art outsider and self taught art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage outsider and self taught art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art outsider and self taught art made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original outsider and self taught art, popular names associated with this style include Captain George Grant, Gadu, Linvel Barker, and Peter Hunt. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for outsider and self taught art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $45,000 while the average work can sell for $1,400.

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