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Style: Belle Époque
Antique 1860 Childrens Tricycle Horse Glass Eyes Wood Metal Fabric
Antique 1860 Childrens Tricycle Horse Glass Eyes Wood Metal Fabric

Antique 1860 Childrens Tricycle Horse Glass Eyes Wood Metal Fabric

Located in Munich, DE

This children's tricycle has seen its best days a long time ago, however, it has retained all its charm and magic. The face, the handles and the wheels are made out of rusty metal. T...

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1860s French Antique Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Iron

French La Belle Époque Lighted Bistro Cafe Sign
French La Belle Époque Lighted Bistro Cafe Sign

French La Belle Époque Lighted Bistro Cafe Sign

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic double sided bistro cafe metal sign from France's La Belle Époque period. Features a lacquer finish with pierced letters reading "Montre Ponctua"...

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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century J.M. Flagg Watercolor Painting
Early 20th Century J.M. Flagg Watercolor Painting

Early 20th Century J.M. Flagg Watercolor Painting

By James Montgomery Flagg

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1900s Antique watercolor painting created by James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960). Flagg is best known for his "I Want You" Uncle Sam recruitment poster design first seen in the early days of WWI. However, his art career began all the way at age 14 when he became a contributing artist for Life magazine before contributing to Judge magazine the following year. After his early success and the fame that the Uncle Sam posters...

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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Paint, Paper

19th Century Wooden Lady Sculpture
19th Century Wooden Lady Sculpture

19th Century Wooden Lady Sculpture

Located in Copenhagen, K

Beautiful carved wood sculpture of a lady.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Iron Nutcracker in the Shape of a Cockatoo, 19th Century, Poland
Iron Nutcracker in the Shape of a Cockatoo, 19th Century, Poland

Iron Nutcracker in the Shape of a Cockatoo, 19th Century, Poland

Located in Hamburg, DE

This rare and whimsical 19th-century nutcracker from Poland is crafted from solid cast iron and takes the form of a stylized cockatoo. A nut can be placed in the bird’s beak to be cracked, while a second functional element is integrated into the center of the body – making it a playful yet practical object. The detailed shaping of the feathers and the expressive form reflect the fine craftsmanship of the period and lend the piece a sculptural quality that elevates it far beyond a mere kitchen tool. Nutcracker collecting is a rich and varied field within the world of antiques. While the brightly painted wooden figures from the Erzgebirge are widely known, earlier examples were often made of metal and featured imaginative animal or human forms. Iron nutcrackers...

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Mid-19th Century Polish Antique Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Antique French Double Seater Carousel Rocker Horse
Antique French Double Seater Carousel Rocker Horse

Antique French Double Seater Carousel Rocker Horse

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Double Seater Carousel Rocker Horse Beautiful antique French double seat carousel rocking horse. The horse is carved wood and h...

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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Late 19Th Century ,  Black Forrest Carved Jewelry box
Late 19Th Century ,  Black Forrest Carved Jewelry box

Late 19Th Century , Black Forrest Carved Jewelry box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very finely hand carved Jewelry Cabinet . Has 6 small drawers that swing out for access to the bottom box . The top flips open and has two carved ani...

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1890s German Antique Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Antique Metal Sheet - Wall Décor Sign
19th Century French Antique Metal Sheet - Wall Décor Sign

19th Century French Antique Metal Sheet - Wall Décor Sign

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, antique thin metal sheet from a shoe shop in Lyon. The black wall décor is in good condition. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear cons...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Red Boot Maker Store Sign, Antique Parisian Metal Wall Décor
19th Century French Red Boot Maker Store Sign, Antique Parisian Metal Wall Décor

19th Century French Red Boot Maker Store Sign, Antique Parisian Metal Wall Décor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique exterior sign of a Parisian shoemaker in painted metal of red color, designed as a hanging boot in a rounded shape. The French sign holder was handcrafted in wrought iron, in good condition. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1900, 14 Rue de l’Arrivee, Paris, France. A collection of Roxane Debuisson. Roxane Debuisson was a famous collector born in Paris, France and passed away in Paris, in 2018. Debuisson’s personal life and professional training remains lost in history. In the 1960s-1970s she spent her time collecting elements of Parisian patrimonies or heritage. Among her exceptional collection, she was collecting topographical paintings and drawings, vintage street signs and broken armatures from the metro...

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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Bronze sculpture "Girl on a Chair" by Spanish sculptor Juan Clara, 1920s
Bronze sculpture "Girl on a Chair" by Spanish sculptor Juan Clara, 1920s

Bronze sculpture "Girl on a Chair" by Spanish sculptor Juan Clara, 1920s

Located in Milano, IT

Bronze sculpture titled "Girl on a Chair" by Spanish sculptor Juan Clara, 1920s Juan Clara's bronze sculpture Girl on a Stool captures the innocence and charm of childhood. This beau...

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1920s Spanish Vintage Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Unknown, Still Life with Meat and Vegetables, Oil on Canvas, Germany, 1909
Unknown, Still Life with Meat and Vegetables, Oil on Canvas, Germany, 1909

Unknown, Still Life with Meat and Vegetables, Oil on Canvas, Germany, 1909

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Unknown - still life with meat and vegetables, oil on canvas, Germany 1909 An impressive still life painting depicting meat, and diverse vegetables. Painted in oil on canvas with pastell colors. Framed with antique richly decorated gilded frame. Signed with monogram of the artist "AP 09" (1909). This authentic antique painting will be a highlight in every dining room or restaurtant. The Biedermeier period runs parallel to the Romantic period and both are characterized by similar features. Domesticity, closeness to nature, folksiness and need for harmony are buzzwords of this time. The focus is on the simple, the conservative and the tried and tested. There is little experimentation and more observation and enjoyment. The art style is kept very realistic and shows great similarity to photography. Domestic idyllic representations, beautiful landscape and impressive portraits are the most popular topics for oil paintings...

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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Large Painted Iron "Parrot" Sign, France, Early 20th Century
Large Painted Iron "Parrot" Sign, France, Early 20th Century

Large Painted Iron "Parrot" Sign, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Large iron sign representing a parrot on its perch. Painted with lovely greeny yellow colours. This sign used to hang in front of a French Maison Close (bordello), at the beginning o...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Iron

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1880s German Antique Belle Époque Folk Art

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Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
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By Shepard Hardware Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

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Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Carousel Ostrich Sculpture

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture

$795Sale Price|36% Off

H 25 in W 17 in D 5.5 in

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Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Hand carved wood sculpture of carousel ostrich.

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1980s Vintage Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Tricycle Horse
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$1,864Sale Price|46% Off

H 27.37 in W 31.11 in D 18.12 in

Late 19th Century French Tricycle Horse

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and complete tricycle horse with its cast iron details with a stunning patina. Amazing period piece. This type of 19th century French velocipede tricycle horse was origina...

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Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Carousel Horse with Saddle - Multicolored
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Located in Mortsel, BE

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Vintage Model Wood House
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H 35.5 in W 34.5 in D 28.5 in

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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H 52 in W 9.5 in D 59.75 in

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Early 20th Century Vintage Boho Original Painting on Board of Male Nude
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Boho original oil painting on board. A chic composition of a male nude in beautiful shades of green. Framed in a brilliant gilt wood frame. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

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19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse

19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse

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H 24 in W 40 in D 8 in

19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse

Located in Sheffield, MA

The 19th century charming and rustic rocking horse now mounted on two straight boards is made of handcrafted wood pieces cleverly assembled, and has a leather saddle, reins and stirrups. A great addition for those who collect Early American country antiques...

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"Health Chiropractic, " Rare Art Deco Metal Trade Sign for Chiropractor
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1900s German Carved Wooden Carousel Horse in Gallop with Crystals and Gold Leaf
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1900s German Carved Wooden Carousel Horse in Gallop with Crystals and Gold Leaf

By Dentzel Carousel Company

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Early 1900s German Antique Belle Époque Folk Art

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Watercolor by Constantin Terechkovitch "Portrait of a Woman in a Hat and Dress"
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Watercolor by Constantin Terechkovitch "Portrait of a Woman in a Hat and Dress"

By Constantin Terechkovitch

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exquisite watercolor portrait by the renowned Russian-French artist Constantin Terechkovitch (1902–1978) masterfully captures the elegance and poise of a woman adorned in a hat ...

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1930s French Vintage Belle Époque Folk Art

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Glass, Giltwood, Paint, Parchment Paper

Antique French Globe De Mariee Bride's Globe
Antique French Globe De Mariee Bride's Globe

Antique French Globe De Mariee Bride's Globe

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H 19.5 in W 13 in D 8.5 in

Antique French Globe De Mariee Bride's Globe

Located in Forney, TX

Add a touch of whimsical elegance, romantic warmth, and refined sophistication to any space with this striking French Belle Époque period globe de mariee / bride's globe. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 19th century, featuring sculptural gilt metal framework decorated with small mirror plates, bridal wedding tiara...

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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Folk Art

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Antique French Cast Iron Polychrome Painted Plant Stand Torchere Jardiniere
Antique French Cast Iron Polychrome Painted Plant Stand Torchere Jardiniere

Antique French Cast Iron Polychrome Painted Plant Stand Torchere Jardiniere

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Highly decorative, Belle Époque late 19th century two-tier cast iron polychrome painted torchere on paw feet, painted in a cacophony of colours from milky stone white, green, burgund...

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Children's Skittles, circa 1900

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned. Box dimensions: 47 x 30 x 7cm, skittle height 20cm. In beautiful original condition, complete.

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Four Engravings of Horse Riders Le Sensible, Le Royal, Le Conquerant, Le Ballon
Four Engravings of Horse Riders Le Sensible, Le Royal, Le Conquerant, Le Ballon

Four Engravings of Horse Riders Le Sensible, Le Royal, Le Conquerant, Le Ballon

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Four Engravings of Horse Riders L' Aimable, Le Joli, Le Sanspareil, Le Poupon
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19th Century Oil on Canvas Signed G. Campbell Stoddard Dated 1896
19th Century Oil on Canvas Signed G. Campbell Stoddard Dated 1896

19th Century Oil on Canvas Signed G. Campbell Stoddard Dated 1896

Located in Manhasset, NY

G. Campbell Stoddard oil on canvas. House with water mill in landscape. Signed lower right and dated 1896. In a fine gilt gesso frame. Measures: 17" x 25" (26" x 35").

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19th Century Antique Belle Époque Folk Art

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Sign "COIFFE", Part of a Coiffeur Shop Sign, 19th Century
Sign "COIFFE", Part of a Coiffeur Shop Sign, 19th Century

Sign "COIFFE", Part of a Coiffeur Shop Sign, 19th Century

Located in Hamburg, DE

This antique shop sign "COIFFE" is the first part of a Coiffeur shop sign of the late 19th century. It is hand painted on metal.

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1890s French Antique Belle Époque Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Belle Époque folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Belle Époque folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Belle Époque folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include and William Hawkins. 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 folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $549 and tops out at $9,500 while the average work can sell for $2,500.