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Style: Victorian
Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Other
Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Other
Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's Red Flower
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Other
Fine 19thC Botannical Watercolour Drawing, Ne Plus Meuris, Dated 1863, Kent
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist / School: English School, 19th century, dated 1863
Title: botannical study 'Ne Plus Meuris'
Medium: watercolour drawing on paper, with ink inscription below
Size: image: 9....
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Other
Antique Franz Bergman Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Cobra Snake Statue Watch Holder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Circa 1900 Austrian Vienna cold paint bronze Statue / Watch holder by the wonder that is Franz Bergman.
Fully stamped to ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
In all original clothing and condition, this very rare Authentic "Punch" looking figural, of American manufacture, would have been atop a popcorn maker o...
Category
1890s American Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Mi...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Candlesticks
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A pair of French 19th century ebonized oak candlesticks. Skillfully turned in a faux bamboe.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Oak
$718 / set
19th Century Sycamore Bread Board
Located in High Point, NC
19th century bread board from England made from sycamore. The board is turned and has a molded edge. The border is hand carved with a wheat designs and has the word "Welcome" carve...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Sycamore
19th Century Italian Articulated Wooden Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated wooden figure
We are proud to offer a rare survivor from the 19th century, in the form of a hand carved pine figure of a soldier. With a polychrome painted...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th century large wire frame decorative bird cage
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century large wire frame decorative bird cage circa 1890.
Large wire frame parrots cage.
2 parts, with removable dome top with bull ring fitment. No fittings included. Ideal d...
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Wire
French Weathered Stone Statue of a Sleeping Putti, Baby Cherub with Wings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French weathered stone statue of a sleeping putti, baby cherub with wings
Sleeping in the sunshine with his head on his arms and dainty wings on h...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Cast Stone
Dumbell Lignum Vitae Weight Training Fixed
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare piece of weightlifting memorabilia.
Unusual conversation piece for use or as a collectors piece
Beautiful, tactile lustrous patina. Lignum vitae is sought after for the beauty of its grain, coloring, patina, density and toughness
The dumbbell is a free weight...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
PAIR OF CIRCA 1890 ORiGINAL PAINT NEW OLD STOCK CRATED FAIRGROUND RIDE HORSES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of new old stock Fairground ride horses
Please note the delivery fee listed ...
Category
1890s Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
An English Victorian Cast Iron Painted Doorstops, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An English Victorian Cast Iron Painted Doorstops, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions;
Height: 25cm.
Width: 16cm.
Depth: 6cm.
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Royal Artillery Shell Carrier Stick Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive antique shell or cordite carrier featuring a royal crest, later used as a stick stand.
Originally for ceremonial use in a royal artillery, this early 20th century piec...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Canvas
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship,
Circa 1865-75.
The sailor's woolie depicts a starboard side view of a second rate battleship flying the White ensign under sail. White se...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Hand Carved Prisoner of War 'POW' Domino Set
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a mid-19th century hand carved Prisoner of War (POW) domino set. Made from mutton bone and hand carved with a detailed and carved motif b...
Category
19th Century German Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Victorian "9-Spot" Dominoe Game 55 Piece Set in Jointed Hardwood Box, 19th C.
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare and original '9 Spot' Dominoe game of 55 individual dominoes, coming complete with its jointed wooden box or case.
Dominoe sets are normally six-spot sets giving a to...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Bone, Wood
$380 Sale Price
26% Off
Antique 19th Century English Lanscape Oil Painting - Signed Thomas Creswick RA
Located in London, GB
A large 19th century oil on canvas landscape oil painting. c.1852
Singed by the artist to the bottom left - T Creswick RA (1811-1869), inducted into the Royal Academy as a full me...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolor painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, Eng...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Other
Victorian Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian style oil painting showing a floral still life
Very vivid colours would add light and space to any room
Good size at over four feet tall - 119 CM
Some of our items...
Category
1980s Vintage Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Fine Antique Irish Knobkerrie Stick Very Collectable and Primative One of Two
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fine antique Irish Knobkerrie stick
A lovely primitive piece, used by shepherds in the late Victorian era right the way up until today
D...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls "3", "V", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century.
Decorated with the numer "3" on each ball and with a "V" on one of the Boule balls.
In the 19th century, the manufactur...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Olive
French 19th Century Toleware Bath / Planter
Located in San Francisco, CA
French 19th century Toleware bath / planter
Fantastic old tin tub that could also be a nice planter on your patio.
Painted with Americana style Arts & Cr...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Glazed Ceramic And Brass Fireplace Tool Rest
Located in Greven, DE
This eye-catching English antique is a fireplace tool rest - a desirable and common feature in Victorian homes. As the name suggests, its purpose is to hold fireplace tools such as b...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Victorian Cherub Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very bright and vivid oil painting of a classic still life scene in the Victorian manner
Good size at amost five feet tall - 147 CM
The arrangement includes fruit, grapes, flowers an...
Category
1980s Vintage Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Large Set Of Antique Boule Balls, 13 Pieces, Pétanque, 1880s, France
Located in Greven, DE
Large Boule ball set of 13 pieces, France, late 19th Century.
Unrestored, original condition with signs of age and use.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwen...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Copper, Steel
American Child's Sampler, Circa 1845 by "Julia Ellen Painter Aged 9 Years Old"
By Julia Ellen Painter
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely American Sampler with family register by "Julia Ellen Painter aged 9 Years Old" under the tutelage of "Sarah Potter Plymouth" with the date sti...
Category
1840s American Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Thread
Antique Boule Ball "6", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
English Cork Antique Mallard Decoy Duck, Original Paint Early 20th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint.
Hand crafted in England.
Lightweight, with impressionistic shape and form.
Circa early 20th century.
Tip of...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Cork
Antique English Painted Wood Firescreen Flower Basket Dummy Board
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Englishpainted wood firescreen flower basket dummy board
During the 18th and 19th centuries, dummy board fire screens were highly fashionable, esp...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 29 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire".
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepl...
Category
19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls "4", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century.
Diameter 9,4 cm.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Antique Pair of Palissy Ware Pitchers with Reptiles by Manuel Mafra
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Remarkable pair of 19th Century Palissy ware Portuguese pitchers handcrafted in earthenware or clay, coated with colored glazes and decorated in a whimsical array of reptiles, bugs a...
Category
Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy Early20thCentury
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy early 20th Century
A Victorian micromosaic brooch with a central floral bouquet motif and the inscription "ROMA". Sur...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Majolica Nautical Jardiniere Onnaing, circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
19th century, large Majolica Nautical jardinière signed Onnaing, the feets are dolphins and the front is decorated with boats on the sea, the handles are anchors.
Category
1880s French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Gold Gilt Zinc Weathervane
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century gold gilt zinc weathervane
A true working example of a late 19th century zinc weathervane in the form a rooster. With its original gold gi...
Category
1890s French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
Frank Paton Oil painting on canvas of Puppies playing
Located in Milano, IT
Charming and lively interior scene featuring two puppies playing with a rag, set in a rustic environment with clay pots and scattered straw. The subject reflects Frank Paton's typica...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls "3", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair and one target ball, France, late 19th Century.
Decorated with the numer "3" on each of the Boule balls.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Antique Wool Winder Stand, English, Walnut, Adjustable Yarn Swift, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wool winder stand. An English, walnut adjustable yarn swift, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Fascinating ear...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Antique Hanging Piece of a Medieval Lady, circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Hanging Piece of a Medieval Lady, circa 1900s
An antique hanging piece of a medieval noble lady holding blazon and rose. The statue is made of handcarved and painted wood. C...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls "G", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules,...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Early 20th Century English Hand Carved Fairground Fragments
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Hand Carved Fairground Fragments
A closely matched pair of hand carved pine sectioned English fairground decorative fragments. Original paint still pres...
Category
1920s British Vintage Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Exquisite Early 20th Century French Hand Lettering Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer an exquisite early 20th century French hand lettering trade sign. This is truly a unique piece of trade sign retail art in our opi...
Category
1920s French Vintage Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Pair of 19th Century English Brass Brazier Tongs
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of English brazier tongs, made from brass. These are truly wonderful, and are so unusual! Once used to place hot coals in a hand-warming brazier, this Victorian ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Boule Balls Set "B", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Antique Boule Ball "J P", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Boule Ball Brass Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Very Rare 19th Century Italian Trompe L'oeil Panels
Located in London, GB
19th century Italian trompe l'oeil panels
We are proud to offer a spectacular pair of highly decorative 19th century Italian trompe l'oeil panels, each depicting an architectural b...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
$8,825 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Danish Folk Art Wedding Greeting Declaration in Original Frame, 1864
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Some 150 years ago this Volk Art Work was presented as a gift to a wedding. It is called a declaration of love or a Honorable Gratulation attesting two people bonded in marriage. A l...
Category
1860s Danish Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 40 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Boule Ball "B", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Boule Ball "17", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Quebec Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of St. Anthony & Jesus
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and well executed hand carved pine sculpture was done is unsigned, but believed to have been done in Quebec Canada in approximately 1850 in the period Early Victorian...
Category
Mid-19th Century Canadian Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Antique Boule Ball "D F", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Boule Ball "62", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique English King Charles Cavalier Hand-Painted Dog Doorstop
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Form meets function with this King Charles Cavalier doorstop. This iconic English dog is believed to be made from plaster or similar material and is filled with sand. The pup wears a red collar with a lock at the front with a small chain leash draped over its back. It is painted in a light brown, with deep brown spots throughout. Use this to bring a touch of classic English decor...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Paint
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1920s
An antique barber shop children chair. With rotatable height adjustment and a wooden h...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Leather
Antique Wooden Carved Statue of a Young Fisherman
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Statue of a Young Fisherman
A large antique wooden carved statue of a fisher presenting his haul. Made in Italy, circa 1880. The hat brim is restored.
The tra...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Victorian folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Victorian folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 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, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include Staffordshire, A. Lietz Co., Alfred Renoleau, and Beers Atlas Co.. 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 $115 and tops out at $30,000 while the average work can sell for $1,003.
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