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Style: Other
Rare 18th Century Antique Persian Quilted Embroidery 2'6" x 3'7"
Located in New York, NY
Rare 18th Century Antique Persian Quilted Embroidery, The Quilt’s Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1800
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18th Century Persian Antique Other Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand Made Tribal Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Style: Persian
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1960s Turkish Vintage Other Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres. These baskets were used to carry leaves, fruit, grain and wood and featu...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Folk Art

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Rattan, Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side. The mask shows clear traces of ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Folk Art

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Wood

40 stuiver siege coin Breda
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: .BREDA . OBSESSA . 1625, coat of arms of prince Maurits, value above, rosette underneath, left and right city crest Reverse: blank RARE During the Eighty Years' War, Breda...
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1620s Dutch Antique Other Folk Art

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Silver

Capture of Grave by Prince Maurits
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: MAVRITIVS. PR. AVR. CO. NASS. CAT. MARC. VER. ET. VLIS, armoured bust right, ÆT 34 on arm, underneath G.V.B.F. Reverse: TANDEM. FIT. SVRCVLVS. ARBOR, young orange tree sprou...
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Early 1600s Dutch Antique Other Folk Art

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Silver

N.d. Marriage Hessel van Hermane & Anna van Lyauckema
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: H ✶ VAN ✶ – HERMANA ✶, crowned coat of arms with lion crest Reverse: ✶ A ✶ VAN ✶ – ✶ LYAUCKEMA ✶, crowned diamond-shaped coat of arms Earliest known Dutch wedding medal and...
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16th Century Antique Other Folk Art

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Silver

1/4 daalder siege coin in tin Alkmaar
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: castle between 7 – 3 Reverse: blank VERY RARE Weight: 9.86 g Diameter: 25.0 mm Grade: Very Fine Reference: vG. 49; CNM 2.01.5 After the fall of Haarlem, Don Frederik turn...
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16th Century Dutch Antique Other Folk Art

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Tin

Ancient Nomadic Belts
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Ancient nomadic belts, covered with embroidery and ancient coins. Purchased by a young oriental man in a European market. they can also be used as blinds for curtains. nr. 1 - cm. 5...
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Late 19th Century Afghan Antique Other Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Persian Oriental Handmade Wool Carpet Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 1”H x 74”W x 60”D Style: Persian Style
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1950s Pakistani Vintage Other Folk Art

Materials

Wool

French Giltwood Chair by The Mac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chair itself is French, However; The Mac is a visual artist from California. His primary medium is painting, he also works in sculpture, jewelry making, and mixed media work. The...
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2010s American Other Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood

Collection of 19th Century Wooden Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 diameter x 4 high. These three butter bowls were found in New England and are all in fine condition. Sizes are as listed and sold as a collection of three. Measures: 10 diameter ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Other Folk Art

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Wood

Rain Making Currency, Mumuye, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mumuye, Nigeria Iron 22.75 x 5 in. / 28 x 13 cm Height on custom display stand: 24.5 in. / 62 cm
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20th Century Nigerian Other Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Gong Currency, Chamba, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chamba, Nigeria, Africa Iron Early 20th century 14.5 x 7 in. / 37 x 18 cm Height on custom display stand: 16.5 in. / 42 cm Various models of these original currency bearers were...
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20th Century Nigerian Other Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Iron Spear Currency, Topoke, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Topoke, DR Congo, Africa Iron Early 20th century 36 x 6 in. / 91 x 15 cm. Height on custom display stand: 38.25 in. / 97 cm. These big iron spear points were made by groups livi...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Other Folk Art

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Iron

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton. Two automated singing birds with strong voices and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage. The birds take turns singing ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Other Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage. France, circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century French Other Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage. Germany, circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century German Other Folk Art

Materials

Brass

South American antique earthenware pots/simple vessels/Wabisabi earthenware
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is thought to be excavated earthenware from around the 15th to 19th century. Judging from the soil, texture of the surface, and shape, it seems to have been made in South America....
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17th Century Peruvian Antique Other Folk Art

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Pottery

Wall Sculpture Set. Carved one of a kind Porcelain
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set Porcelain Plates Collection, 2019 Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture Set Overall size: 39.5 H x 28 W x 1 D in. Individual size: 1. Stairway to Now...
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2010s American Other Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Long Lane Persian Antique 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Long Lane Persian Antique 1920
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1920s European Vintage Other Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Four Wooden 19th Century Butter Bowls
By Munising Wood Products
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century collection of four 19th century large butter bowls. Measure- 18 inches in diameter by 5.5 inches in height Medium bowls measure - 12 inches in diameter by 3.5 inche...
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Early 20th Century American Other Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Rare Silver Balangandãs - 20th Century Brazilian Native Hanging Amulet
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Mid 20th century brazilian silver hanging amulet from native culture in Brazil. Known as "Penca de Balangandãs" was used in the ancient times as an amul...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Other Folk Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tuareg Tent Plank
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5530 - Long curved axis for Tuareg tent, carved with geometric patterns : rare to find. For Your use: ask to an architect, but I have some idea, like ab...
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Mid-20th Century North African Other Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Silver Balangandãs - 20th Century Brazilian Native Hanging Amulet
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Mid 20th century brazilian silver hanging amulet from native culture in Brazil. Known as "Penca de Balangandãs" was used in the ancient times as an amul...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Other Folk Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Real Size Human Skeleton
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Antique Real Size Human Skeleton. Made in resin and wood base.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Other Folk Art

Materials

Resin, Wood

Oil painting Saint Nicholas Basilica Amsterdam view by Fernand Laval 1928
By Claude Monet
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This painting represents Saint Nicholas Basilica in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It was painted by Fernand Laval in 1928. Laval arrived in Paris in 1912 ...
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Early 20th Century French Other Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

A 17th/18th century English apothecary’s oak and wrought iron mounted crusher
Located in Central England, GB
A 17th/18th century apothecary’s oak and wrought iron mounted crusher This very rare and beautifully made early oak and wrought iron or apothecary’s chemists open ended crusher simi...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Other Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Cast Iron Truck by A. C. Williams, ca. 1930, Super Condition
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful truck is a fine example of the wonderful cast iron toys that were made in the U.S. in the first half of the 20th century. Having original dark green paint and iron wh...
Category

1930s American Vintage Other Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Toy Fire Pumper Truck by Hubley, ca. 1920's All Original Paint
Located in Petaluma, CA
This rather large fire truck was done at the height of the production of cast iron toys, 1920's. Having iron wheels as opposed to rubber, which does often melt, and rich original br...
Category

1920s American Vintage Other Folk Art

Materials

Iron

African Dogon antique wooden ladder/wooden object/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden ladder made by the Dogon tribe of West Africa. With a unique history and culture, they live at the foot of cliffs, with about 700 villages and a population of about ...
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Early 20th Century Malian Other Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th century hand-painted mercury thermometer/barometer, made by Bianchi
Located in Oostende, BE
This hand-painted mercury thermometer/barometer dates from the first half of the 19th century. It was made by Bianchi, as can be read at the top of the thermometer. Very rare! Bart...
Category

19th Century French Antique Other Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Original Vintage Oil Painting by Robert Lebrón
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage oil painting on canvas by Robert Lebrón, it is sign by the artist. Lebron painted professionally for almost forty years and is recognized as an important American imp...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Oil Painting by Joseph Dande “Snowy Banks of the River”
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage oil painting from the 1960’s, by Joseph Dande, it has double sign in front and also in the back, you can see it in the photos. This is a spectacular painting call i...
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1960s Hungarian Vintage Other Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

R.A. Goldman Fabrik Photogr. Apparate 1858
Located in Pasadena, CA
R.A. Goldman Fabrik Antique Photogr. Apparate Studio Camera 1858 #13112 The camera is retractable to extend and retractable. Wooden Frame and base with ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Other Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Ocean artwork
Located in Franklin, TN
Vintage Ocean is an exclusive piece of vintage inspired art meticulously crafted with an antique wooden frame and archival paper. Uniquely curated by o...
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20th Century Canadian Other Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Traditional Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Chad Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Sara People, Chad, Africa Mid-20th century Material: Iron Height on custom display stand: 28 in. / 71 cm Known as "ngalio", thi...
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Mid-20th Century Chadian Other Folk Art

Materials

Iron

21st ceentury Italian Empire style brass chess board and game
Located in VALENZA, IT
Empire style chess board and game. The chess game was made of brass with the casting technique. Subsequently silvered and thick gold-plated with a two-tone finish. The base is always...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Folk Art

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Onyx, Carrara Marble, Brass

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style White Lombardia Nightstand with foliage
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Lombardia Nightstand. Timeless frame with solid, contemporary lines rivisited with our whimsical fo...
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2010s Italian Other Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Cast Iron Spittoon with Perfect Volcanic Glaze Patina in the Style of Lucie Rie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron Spittoon with perfect volcanic glaze patina in the style of Lucie Rie "time has transformed this utilitarian item into an amazing piece of art"
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1930s American Vintage Other Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Large Teak Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A large teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of teak wood and maintains an organic shape and ...
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Early 1900s Indonesian Antique Other Folk Art

Materials

Teak

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
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1950s Indonesian Vintage Other Folk Art

Materials

Yarn

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Brenta Nightstands with gold-leaf tulip
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Brenta Nightstand with inside drawers. A beautiful Venetian nightstand...
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2010s Italian Other Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Spectacular Bamoun door, end of XIX°century from Sultan NJOYA Palace.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spectacular Bamoun ( Cameroon)door end of XIX°century from Sultan NJOYA Palace. It would be the door to the sultan's bedroom. Very fine sculpting work with Royal attributes like the...
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Late 19th Century Cameroonian Antique Other Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Old Castelet Or Guignol Theater, Period: Early 20th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Old castelet or theater Guignol of parquet floor or living room Lyonnais. Its structure is in painted wood, the bottom represents a clown, the Auguste giving food to his playmate, a...
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20th Century European Other Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Very Large Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Folk Art

Materials

Yarn

Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure
Located in New York, NY
Outsider Art carved wooden figure, possibly of an African-American subject (possibly an African carving) of a man with his hands in a quizzical pose. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Folk Art

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Bamboo Gold Lombardia Nightstand
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Bamboo Lombardia Nightstand, in gold with butterflies decor. Did you know that a group of butterf...
Category

2010s Italian Other Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Loosi Goosi Marionette Bird by Palumbo Giocattoli, 1970s
Located in Schagen, NL
Rare Loosi Goosi mulicolor marionet was manufactured in Italy ca, the 1970s. The toy was fabricated mostly from plastic and cardboard paper. It is in very good condition considering it’s age and it even comes with the original box! The box shows wear but this will not come as a surprise since it protected this fabulous bird for over more than 40 years! The Loosi Goosi bird, will turn a smile on every child’s face...
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1970s Italian Vintage Other Folk Art

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Plastic, Paper

Large Dogon Ladder, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Dogon ladder, Mali Wood Early to mid-20th century Measures: 68 x 13 in. / 173 x 33 cm With a textured, eroded patina, this ladder was or...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Other Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Russian 19th Century Icon Painting on Wood, the Good Shepherd
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Russian 19th century icon painting on wood, The Good Shepherd Hand painted rustic style icon painting full portrait of the Good Shepherd with his floc...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Other Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Very Beautiful Marbled Black Ancient Glass Small Jar/Mediterranean
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old glass made in the Mediterranean area. A palm-sized small glass jar. I believe it is from the 10th century or earlier. It was prob...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Other Folk Art

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Blown Glass

19th Century Bronze Head of Buddha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Not sure of origin. Most likely this head has been removed from its original body. From a great Los Angeles collection.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Other Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Large Tibetan Chest with Hand-Painted Front
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Tibetan storage chest with traditional hand painted Dragons Tibet Wood, Iron, Paint 19th century. 27 x 59.5 x 22.5 in./ 69 x 151 x 57 Height on custom display St...
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Other Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Stone mortar and pestle Nigeria 20th century Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39 x 5 cm Height on custom display stand: 26...
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20th Century Nigerian Other Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Mid 20th Century Avian Wood Carving - Parrots in a Tree
Located in Charlotte, NC
A decorative avian wood carving, from the mid 20th Century. Untitled, (Parrots in a Tree). Unsigned, artist unknown. Carved from one solid piece of woo...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Peruvian Antique Earthenware / 9th to 10th Century / Human Mask / Wari Culture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a rare item owned by a Japanese collector. This is believed to have been made around the 9th or 10th century in Peru. In the Andean civilizatio...
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Other Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Large Dogon Ladder, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Dogon ladder, Mali Wood Early to mid-20th century Measures: 75.5 x 14 in. / 192 x 36 cm With a textured, eroded patina, this ladder was originally used outdoors. Ca...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Other Folk Art

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Wood

Other folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Other folk 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 folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Other folk art made in a specific country, there are Asia, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include PB Studio Artigiano, Porte Italia, Pilo Mora, and Air France. 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 $96 and tops out at $66,000 while the average work can sell for $1,200.

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