Modern Folk Art
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Stripes in Motion Classic Gray & Caviar 240x300 cm Handamde Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Featuring a playful interplay of stripes in varying widths and depths, the modern handmade rug creates a dynamic and captivating visual illusion. The stripes seamlessly transition th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Transcendent Horizon Gold Brown 240X315 Cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Experience the enchanting journey of 'Transcendent Horizon,' a transitional hand-knotted rug designed to captivate eyes with its immense details loomed into the soft yarns. This spec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Gentle Radiance Pebble & Marble 180X270 Cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
The subtle tone-on-tone palette that can effortlessly uplifts any mood, adding warmth and comfort to your floor make this handknotted rug the soul of your space. Designed to tie toge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
1950's Modernist Painting, French Steps Up to The Church
Located in Cirencester, GB
Church Steps
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso
original watercolour/gouache painting on paper
overall size: 14 x 10 inches
condition: very good and ready...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
1950's French Modernist Painting Signed, Figures on Horseback in Village
Located in Cirencester, GB
The Roadside Tavern
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper board, unframed
size: 11 x 13.75 inches
condition: very good...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting Signed, Woodland over Lake
Located in Cirencester, GB
Woodland over lake
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century).
signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on board, unframed.
Size: 9.5 x 13.75 inches.
Condition: very good an...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
Chessboard, Contemporary Design, Solid Oak & Valchromat, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chessboard, contemporary design, solid oak & valchromat, XXIst century.
Chessboard in solid oak and valchromat, contemporary French cabinetmaking, 21st century.
Production time: 4 t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Materials
Oak
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting, Man Playing Tuba
Located in Cirencester, GB
Tuba Player
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper board, unframed
size: 10.5 x 7.25 inches
condition: very good and ready to ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
1950's Modernist Painting Signed, Milan Cathedral Cityscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Milan Cathedral
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, unframed
size: 16.5 x 11.75 inches
condition: very good and rea...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
Albert Chubac, Composition, Mixed-media on paper, Stamped, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac, Composition,
Mixed-media on paper,
Stamped,
circa 1960, France.
Measures: Height 1 m, width 70 cm, depth 1 cm.
Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying decorative art, then at the Beaux-Arts in Geneva, he obtained grants to travel to Italy, Algeria, Spain, Egypt and Greece, stages which will mark his work.
He settled in 1964 on the Côte d ‘Azur in Aspremont in a very Spartan house, attracted by the light, the sun and the colors of nature.
The year 1967 is the year of the establishment of the School of Nice. He will work and exhibit alongside Aman, César, Tinguely, Gilli, Ben, Rayse, etc ...
In 1990, it was the consecration with the opening of MAMAC in Nice. Albert Chubac then becomes accessible to the general public.
He will use solid primary colors, will develop modifiable structures and then develop the collages in three dimensions.
Gradually, he broke away from his classical training and figuration to move towards abstraction through the encounters and influences of contemporary artists.
Always in search of simplicity, He will radically limit the plastic means with a reduced palette, geometric shapes and simple gestures to concentrate on minimum conditions of possibility.
His work, which lies between constructivism and geometric abstraction, is playful and imbued with the artist's joie de vivre.
In 2004, following the major retrospective at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nice, he donated around one hundred works to the City of Nice.
Albert Chubac died in 2008 in Tourrette-Levens, near Aspremont.
Bibliography:
- Albert Chubac, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004.
- Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004.
- Albert Chubac, Galerie Harter, 2013.
- Albert Chubac, a lifetime of artist, Patrick Boussu and Cynthia Lemesle, South Art éditions, 2021.
During the workshop auctions in Nice and Marseille, the Harter Gallery acquired the largest part of his work.
Personal exhibitions:
- 1950: Personal exhibition in Athens at the Zappéion museum.
- 1954: Exhibition at the Arman Gallery in Geneva.
- 1956: Exhibition at the Galerie Connaître in Geneva.
- 1957: Exhibition at the Galerie La Palette in Zurich.
- 1958: Exhibition at the Galerie L’Entracte in Lausanne.
- 1960: Exhibition at the World House Gallery in New York.
- 1967: Exhibition at the Galerie Loo in Geneva, at the Salon Comparaison in Paris, Aspects in Chexbres in Switzerland.
- 1968: “Paintings” exhibitions from March 30 to May 11 at the Galerie Alexandre de la Salle...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Lunar Tranquility Natural Taupe 150x240 cm Handmade Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embrace the celestial elegance with our Modern Handmade Rug, a masterpiece in the tranquil palette of natural taupe. Inspired by the mesmerizing gradient of moonlit skies, this rug s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Hand-Tufted Wool Rug in Classic Gray and Liquorice, Artistic Abstract Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 5' x 8' hand-tufted wool and viscose rug from Jaipur Rugs presents a refined blend of classic gray and liquorice tones, offering a contemporary yet timeless look. The artistic a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Baoulé portrait mask,
carved wood, lacquer and pigments,
circa 1940, Africa.
Height 29 cm, width 17 cm, depth 14 cm.
Category
1940s African Vintage Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1950's Modernist Painting, Lady Reflection in Mirror
Located in Cirencester, GB
Mirror reflection
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso
original gouache/watercolour painting on board
overall size: 11 x 8 inches
condition: very good and re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Painting, Wacky Interior Scene
Located in Cirencester, GB
Wacky Interior Scene
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper board, unframed
size: 10 x 8.75 inches
condition: very good and re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
Serenity Symphony White & Ebony 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse your space in the elegance of this modern hand-knotted rug meticulously crafted in rural India. With a soothing tone-on-tone palette, this rug effortlessly uplifts the mood o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Balance Bliss Gold Fusion & Linen White 180x270 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
What happens when design transcends the ordinary and embodies a realm of perpetual harmony? Enter this exquisite hand-knotted rug, a testament to the timeless artistry thriving in ru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Luxe Overture Mink & Nickel 240X300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a journey of tactile refinement with this stunning wool rug from our Uvenuti collection. The highlight of this rug is its distinctive grainy pattern, reminiscent of life's ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Majestic Harmony Trellis Classic Gray & Shale 240X300 Cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Can a rug transcend time and style, seamlessly weaving tradition into modernity? Meet this transitional hand-knotted marvel handmade in rural India. Its traditional patterns evoke a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
1950's French Modernist Painting Signed
Located in Cirencester, GB
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century).
signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper, unframed.
Size: 11.5 x 9.5 inches.
Co...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
1950's Signed Modernist Painting, Fine Drawing of Historic Fountain
Located in Cirencester, GB
Historic fountain
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso
original gouache/watercolor painting on artist paper
overall size: 25.5 x 19.5 inches
condition: very ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
Soft Embrace Tobacco & Pebble 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Can a rug transcend its purpose and become a source of joy in your space? Explore the beautiful hand-knotted marvel . The tone-on-tone palette of tobacco and pebble effortlessly upli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
1950's French Modernist Painting Signed, Nude Figure in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Nude figure
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
signed original watercolour/ gouache painting on paper board, unframed
size: 9.75 x 12.75 inches
condition: very good and r...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
1950's Modernist Signed Painting, Figures in French Town
Located in Cirencester, GB
French buildings
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), signed, stamped verso
original watercolor/ gouache painting on paper ,
overall size: 19.75 x 16.5 inches
condition: ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
1950's Modernist Painting, Bright Blue Town Landscape with Horse and Figures
Located in Cirencester, GB
Blue Landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso
original oil painting on paper
overall size: 22 x 14.5 inches
condition: very good and ready to be enjoy...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
1950's Modernist Painting, Red French Tall Building
Located in Cirencester, GB
Red building
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso
original watercolor/gouache painting on paper
overall size: 16 x 10.5 inches
condition: very good and read...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
Inside Painted Crystal, "Rainy Day" Snuff Bottle by Zhang Zenlou, 2012
By Zhang Zenlou
Located in Tainan, TW
Zhang Zenglou was born in Hebei Province in 1956. He is a master of contemporary Chinese inside painted snuff bottle in Ji school. He is cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Folk Art
Materials
Rock Crystal
Hand-Tufted Wool and viscose Rug in Blue and White, Artistic Floral Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 6 x 9 hand-tufted wool and viscose rug from Jaipur Rugs features a mesmerizing blend of peacock blue and white, evoking a sense of tranquility and sophistication. The artistic f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
Sign of Time Chicory & White Sand 200X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Crafted for contemporary spaces, this handknotted rug by transcends the realm of floor covering, transforming into a visual masterpiece. Its captivating design is more than just aest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Modern Mosaic Ebony & Liquorice 158X228 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a design journey with this modern hand-tufted rug, a captivating masterpiece handmade in rural India. Like a canvas of self-expression, it celebrates diverse personalities ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Sublime Tranquil White & Ebony 300X420 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
What if your rug could be a mood-lifter for your space? Introducing this hand-knotted marvel . With a soothing tone-on-tone palette, this modern rug, handcrafted with care, instantly...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Arborium Cashew & Flax 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Are you ready to bring the mesmerizing essence of the ocean into your home? Introducing Arborium from the Woven Gems collection, a masterpiece born from the collaboration between and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Mystique Fusion Dark Ivory & White 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever envisioned the allure of Moroccan designs seamlessly blending with modern aesthetics? Behold the epitome of this fusion in our hand-knotted wool rug, meticulously craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Ashen Trellis Ashwood & Indigo Blue 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This hand knotted rug from our Chaos Theory By Kavi collection is a stunning blend of contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship. This rug features a gorgeous pattern in shade...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
James Dewoody original art, circa 1980s. "Lexington Avenue at 48th Street"
Located in Houston, TX
James Dewoody original art, circa 1980s.
"Lexington Avenue at 48th Street"
Numbered in graphite, lower left AP 6
Signed
Dewoodys work is currently on d...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base
Located in Brussels, BE
Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base
Category
1980s Scandinavian Vintage Modern Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Copper
Sublime Tranquil White & Ebony 300X420 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
What if your rug could be a mood-lifter for your space? Introducing this hand-knotted marvel . With a soothing tone-on-tone palette, this modern rug, handcrafted with care, instantly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
New Jersey Lottery Tickets Lottery Clover Club Advertisement Stand Kiosk Counter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage New Jersey Lottery Tickets "NJ Lottery Clover Club" Advertisement Stand Kiosk Counter. Item features 0riginal advertisement decals on front and ...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Gentle Overture Antique White Soft Gray 300X420cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Step into modern elegance with our hand-knotted rug, harmonizing soft gray and antique white in a contemporary masterpiece. It blends mesh textures and creates a serene atmosphere. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
The famous painter, Marcel Gotène (Icon of the contemporary Bantu art)
combines surrealistic impressions with modern tapisserie elements.
Born in 1935 in Yaba, Republic of Kongo - d...
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1980s Congolese Vintage Modern Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Sharp is the Action" Mask Sculpture by Dave Root, High-Fire Stoneware, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
From a series of masks and heads, "Sharp is the Action" is a tabletop sculpture inspired by the masks and heads made throughout Oceania. Landing in the nebulous zone between ceremony...
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2010s American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
CalmCraft Ashwood & Honey 200X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a journey of artistic expression with our Modern Rug. Crafted by skilled artisans in rural India, this hand-knotted masterpiece blends wool and bamboo silk to create a tact...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Painting 'October in the Cantina' by Sergio Agostini, Italy, 1960
By Sergio Agostini
Located in New York, NY
"Ottobre in Cantina"
Painting, oil on canvas by Italian artist Sergio Agostini, Rome, 1960.
Signed on lower left with sticker from original exhibition at Galleria L'88 on Via M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Hand-tufted wool rugs in Rich Green Tones, Organic Textured Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 8' x 10' hand-tufted Jaipur wool rug brings timeless charm with its rich green palette and intricate floral pattern. Crafted by artisans using high-quality wool, the rug boasts ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904_1993), painting on wood panel, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904_1993),
paint and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel,
imaginary theater set,
circa 1960, France.
Height 1m29, width 1 m.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Icy Veil Snow White & Snow White 180x270 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Indulge in the plush refinement of this wool rug from our Zuri collection, a luxurious addition that promises to elevate the aesthetic richness of your living space. This rug is not ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Serendipity Weave Antique White & Soft Gray 180x270 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This modern masterpiece is a testament to the beauty found in errors, exploring the intersection of nature's organic interruptions and mechanical misprints. A harmonious blend of spo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Origami Fusion Ashwood & Classic Gray 270X320 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine stepping into a vibrant tapestry of modern design with this hand-tufted rug, a symphony of creativity meticulously crafted in rural India. Like a canvas of personality, the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Calm Chaos Dark Ivory 240X300 Cm Modern handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
A modern design hand-knotted rug that draws inspiration from the gradual decline of civilizations into disorder! Its intricate patterns reflect this sense of chaos, yet within each t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Maze Melody Antique White & Black Olive 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This hand-knotted rug, a modern marvel , is a true testament to artistic exploration, featuring bold and abstract mazes and jigsaws. The antique white ground color sets the stage for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Harmony in Symmetry Ebony & Antique White 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Seeking a geometric rug that transcends ordinary design? Explore the extraordinary with this Hand-Knotted Rug. Handmade in rural India, it showcases a captivating play of color block...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Nomad's Dream Sky Blue & Golden Apricot 150x240 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This hand-tufted rug by takes you on a visual journey through verdant fields, babbling brooks, and quaint villages, bringing a slice of that peaceful life into your own home. The mod...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Arnold Zahner Large Scale Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic vase by Arnold Zahner, circa 1960s, Rheinfelden, Switzerland. This vase features a blue glossy crackle glaze throughout. The neck has a ribbed detailing and tulip opening. Ar...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
5 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
5 Mailbox by Lluis Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 32 x W 40 x H 40 cm
Materials: Made up of steel sheets painted in a black polyester powder coating (RAL 9005). Doors in p...
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2010s Spanish Modern Folk Art
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Handmade Magenta Ceramic Bowl With Handles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite magenta ceramic bowl with gracefully curved handles. A striking blend of form and function. Measurements: 4” h x 14” w
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Fusion Echo Natural 150x240 cm Flatweave Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embrace simplicity and elegance with our Flatweave rug, featuring minimal and unembellished patterns transitioning into subtle gradients. The rug's natural color scheme effortlessly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Jute
William Umbreit, Shovel, American, circa 1974
Located in New York, NY
William Umbreit was born in East Orange, New Jersey, in 1935. After serving in the United States Army from 1954-56, he was honorably discharged in 1962. Umbreit received a BSA from N...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Black Geometric Sculpture by Ursula Meyers Conceptual Artist
By Ursula Meyer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Black geometric sculpture by Ursula Meyers conceptual Artist.
Ursula Meyer (1915-2003) American sculpture signed and dated. This monumental geometric form sculpture is one the first work of art ever offered for sale, only at Greenwich Living, by renowned artist Ursula Meyer. Provenance:
From the Estate of Ann Pollon Re: The Collection of Ursula Meyer. Descendant.
Acquired from the Artist Studio.
Ursula Meyer was a German-born American sculptor, art-focused academician, and fine art
critic, who proved an influential player in the transmission of and appreciation for European born Modernism to the United States in the post-World War II era. At first a ceramicist beholden to the teachings of 1930s Germany’s Bauhaus and Italy’s Futurists, she eventually became a creator and exponent of a crisp, geometry-focused sculptural lexicon in ceramics, and later wood and metal sculpture. Her legacy includes a decades-long exploration of Minimalism, as well as experimentations in creating and deciphering Conceptual and
Expressive genres.
Born in Hanover, Germany in 1915 to Ernst Josef Meyer and Elsa Katzenstein, Ursula Meyer is
recorded as having “studied with former Bauhaus masters after the Bauhaus itself had closed
under threat of National Socialism” in 1933. Spanning the years 1934 through 1937, Ursula’s
Bauhaus tutorial is not fully documented, but it may well have included at least brief study with
the French-born Marguerite Friedlaender Wildenhain (1896-1985), the first woman to earn the
Master Potter certification in Germany, and who worked with Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky,
Max Kehan and Gerhard Marcks (1889-1981). Meyer is recorded as having directly worked
with Marcks, as well as with Otto Lindig...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Lynn Basa Encaustic Black and White Stripe Panel "Doppleganger" 2013
Located in Manhasset, NY
Lynn Basa encaustic black and white stripe panel "Doppleganger" (signed and dated) 2013. Oil / beeswax on panel.
This is part of our extensive collection ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Lynn Basa, Abstract, Encaustic Painting, Black, White, Canvas, Wax, 1990s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Lynn Basa Encaustic black and white stripe panel "Three Ways of Looking Black" (signed and dated) 2013, Encaustic on Panel.
This is part of our extensive ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Sage Green and Al Fresco, Modern abstract design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 5' x 8' Jaipur hand-tufted viscose rug in soft sage green and al fresco features a contemporary abstract pattern that brings a refreshing, natural aesthetic to any space. Crafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
"Mosaic" Rug by Keith Pillow: DAAA Haus in Ebony/Cherry, from Jaipur Rugs.
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite hand tufted area rug is a modern masterpiece that seamlessly blends artistry and functionality. Crafted from a luxurious blend of 60% wool, 20% cotton, and 20% viscose...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Nomad's Retreat White & Black Olive 180X270 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a journey of timeless elegance with the our Moroccan-inspired rug, where the all-wool tapestry weaves an analogical narrative of design evolution. Like a canvas of natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mosaic Soft Gold & Indian Brown 180x270 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever been captivated by the intricate geometric patterns adorning Moroccan palaces? This plush, hand-knotted rug brings a contemporary twist to those timeless motifs, seamle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Modern Backgammon Board Game Handmade Epoxy Resin Handpainted Limited Edition
Located in Milan, IT
The Backgammon Board is a handmade limited collection (100 pieces) designed by the young Milan based Valeria Molinari for Dilmos Edizioni. The project, composed of four boards inspir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Hand-Knotted Rug in Dark Frost Gray and Natural Cream Modern Geometric Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 5' x 8' Jaipur hand-knotted rug features a refined geometric pattern in dark frost gray and natural cream, lending a modern elegance to any room. Crafted from premium wool, it c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Hand-Tufted Wool and viscose Rug in Gray and White, Modern Abstract Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
If your aim for buying a rug is to set the mood or theme in your space, look no further than Shudd. This elegant rug features gradient colors inspired by the play of light in nature....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
Hand-Knotted Jaipur Wool Rug in Classic Gray, Subtle Textural Pattern
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 8' x 10' hand-knotted rug from Jaipur Rugs, in a soothing classic gray, offers a sophisticated, understated design perfect for versatile interior styling. The rug is meticulousl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other
Vintage Warren Fischer Figurative Abstract Painting On Linen Canvas
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Warren Fischer Figurative Abstract Painting on linen canvas
Offered for sale is a figurative abstract painting on linen canvas by ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Linen, Paint
Raoul Raba, yellow sculpture, light wall panel, circa 1970, France.
By Raoul Raba
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Raoul Raba,
yellow sculpture,
light wall panel,
gold lacquered metal,
circa 1970, France.
Height 144 cm, diameter 124 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Winter White and Snow White, Elegant Minimalist Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 4' x 5' hand-tufted wool rug from Jaipur Rugs features a serene palette of winter white and snow white, designed for a sophisticated minimalist look. Crafted by master artisans,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Modern Backgammon Travel Game Handmade Epoxy Resin Handpainted Limited Edition
Located in Milan, IT
The Backgammon Board is a handmade limited edition collection (100 pieces) designed by the young Milan based Valeria Molinari for Dilmos. The project, composed of four boards inspire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Qercus Rubra #1 by Marco Bellini
Located in Geneve, CH
Qercus Rubra #1 by Marco Bellini.
Dimensions: 33 H x 44 W cm
Materials: Red oak
Fire, beeswax.
Marco was born in the middle of the rice fields of Vercelli, Italy, during the Y...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Oak
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