Folk Art Decorative Art
FOLK ART STYLE
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Folk Art
Original Antique Print of a Racehorse, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a racehorse presented in an antique oak frame
Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
Free UK shipping
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Oak, Paper
Original Antique Print of Cats, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of cats.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Published,...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Set of 6 of Total 120 Dutch Blue Ceramic Tiles by Gilliot Hemiksen, 1930s
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of Dutch blue handmade ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Gilliot Hemiksen, 1930s. With 6 different stylized designs. We offer 20 tiles from the same design. In total 120 tiles...
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1930s European Vintage Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Professionally Framed Silk and Cotton Ikat Fragment, Uzbekistan, L 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
L 19th C. Uzbekistan.
Ready to go on a wall.
Fram...
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Late 19th Century Uzbek Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Vintage Framed Embroidered Needlepoint Folk Art Landscape Wall Hanging
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage original Folk Art landscape features a rural scene with people in horse-driven carriages arriving to and passing by the small stores, including bookstore and antiques store, ...
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric, Thread, Wood
Professionally Framed Ottoman Embroidery Fragment, Turkey, 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Late 19th C. Ottoman Turkey
Ready to go on a wall.
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Large Original Antique Natural History Print, American Bison, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an American bison and Indian ox.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown and Marech...
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1830s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Shrike, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of shrike
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Published...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Reed Warbler, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Reed Warbler
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
Original hand...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Professionally Framed Antique Eastern European Sleeve, Bulgaria, 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Late 19th C. Bulgaria.
Ready to go on a wall.
Fra...
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Late 19th Century Bulgarian Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Professionally Framed Silk and Cotton Ikat Fragment, Uzbekistan, E 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
E 20th C. Uzbekistan.
Ready to go on a wall.
Fram...
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Original Vintage Beatrix Potter Print. Peter Rabbit And Friends C.1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely image by Beatrix Potter
Rescued from an early edition of " The Tale of Two Bad Mice "
Possibly a 1st edition from 1904
The measurement given is the paper size not the actua...
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Early 1900s British Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Scissor Art Silhouette with Mirrored Frame
Located in Savannah, GA
A scissor art silhouette of a courting scene with a mirrored frame, c.1920s.
11 inches wide by 8 inches tall
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Mirror, Paper
18th Century Wax Butter Mold with Habsburg Imperial Coat of Arms
Located in Milano, MI
18th century dark wax butter mold with habsburg imperial coat of arms, diameter 20 cm with engraved inscription IG S and M S 1737.
Good age related condition, this lovely Mittle-...
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Other
Large Antique Renaissance Style Carved Wood Picture Frame. English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful carved wood frame in renaissance style
I particularly like the Greek key ornament
Carved tropical hardwood
Chipped to one of the corners
The measurement given below is ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Thai Temple Charcoal Rubbing on Rice Paper
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Thai Temple charcoal rubbing. Hand crafted temple scenes at the Wat Pho temple located in Phra Nakhon district in Bangkok Thailand...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Trogons, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of trogons
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Publishe...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Tonala Folk Art Pottery Plate Hand Painted with Birds, Mexico, circa 1960's
By Ken Edwards
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Ken Edwards ceramic plate Tonala Mexico Folk Art Pottery.
Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic birds and flowers from Tonala Pottery.
...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Original Antique Print of Dolphins, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of dolphins.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Print of Arthropods. French, C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of anthropods
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Chromo-lithograph
Published, C.1920
Free shipping.
Category
1920s French Vintage Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Professionally Framed Ottoman Embroidery Fragment, Turkey, Late 19th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Late 19th C. Ottoman Turkey
Ready to go on a wall....
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1900s, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque 1900s. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with inscriptions. This rare kings plaque was issued by a ...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Original Vintage Beatrix Potter Print. Peter Rabbit And Friends C.1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely image by Beatrix Potter
Rescued from an early edition of " The Tale of Two Bad Mice "
Possibly a 1st edition from 1904
The measurement given is the paper size not the actua...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Woodpeckers, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of woodpeckers.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Pub...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Large Original Antique Natural History Print, Ostriches, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of ostriches
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
...
Category
1830s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Large Original Antique Natural History Print, Rhinoceros, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an Indian and a lesser two horn rhino
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with ...
Category
1830s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Toucans, 1847, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of toucans
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Publishe...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Large Original Antique Natural History Print, Whales and Dolphins, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of whales and dolphins
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown, Gilpin and Edwards wit...
Category
1830s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Hereford Bull, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Herefordshire bull.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph with original hand color.
Published 1...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847 Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of fish.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published,...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Beatrix Potter Print. Peter Rabbit And Friends C.1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely image by Beatrix Potter
Rescued from an early edition of " The Tale of Two Bad Mice "
Possibly a 1st edition from 1904
The measurement given is the paper size not the actua...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Crocodiles, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of crocodiles and alligators.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original ha...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Beatrix Potter Print. Peter Rabbit And Friends C.1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely image by Beatrix Potter
Rescued from an early edition of " The Tale of Two Bad Mice "
Possibly a 1st edition from 1904
The measurement given is the paper size not the actua...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Astronomy Print. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of the sun
Unframed.
Chromo-lithograph
Published, C.1900
The measurement is the paper size of the print
Free shipping.
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Early 1900s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Jerusalem Ceramic Tile Handcrafted in Palestine Wall Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Jerusalem Ceramic Tile Handcrafted in Palestine.
Decorative Hand-painted Jerusalem ceramic tile with colorful floral ornament, olives and leaves in a Naif design style.
A gla...
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Mid-20th Century Palestinian Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Professionally Framed Ottoman Embroidery Fragment, Turkey, E 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
E 20th C. Ottoman Turkey
Ready to go on a wall.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Large Original Antique Natural History Print, Pigs / Hogs, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of pigs or hogs.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph with original hand color.
Published circa 183...
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1830s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Official Gold Record Award France Johnny Halliday Story Palais des Sports 1976
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Official Gold Record Award France Johnny Halliday Story Palais des Sports 1976.
Gold Record Award - Official Disque d'Or France Johnny Hallyday "Disque...
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1970s French Vintage Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Original Vintage Print of Butterflies. French, C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of butterflies
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Chromo-lithograph
Published, C.1920
Free shipping.
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1920s French Vintage Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Hand Crafted Kuba Cloth Wall Hanging from D.R. Congo, 1960's
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Kuba cloth (velours du kasai) is a captivating piece of textile art hailing from the Kasai Region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Crafted by hand in the 1960s, this Kuba cloth wall hanging is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of the Kuba people.
The textile features a meticulous process of handweaving and embroidery using raffia palm fibers, showcasing intricate geometric patterns. The use of natural pigments in the dyeing process adds an earthy and authentic touch to the piece.
As a vintage item, this Kuba Cloth is not only a stunning decorative element but also a tangible link to the past, carrying with it the history and craftsmanship of the Kuba people. Its authenticity is underscored by the fact that each Kuba cloth is one of a kind, reflecting the unique artistic expression of the weaver.
Whether displayed as a wall hanging, used as a textile accent, or incorporated into interior design, the Kuba cloth invites a sense of cultural richness and historical significance. Embrace the beauty of this vintage, authentic artifact...
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1960s Congolese Vintage Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Raffia
Set of 4 Large Original Antique Prints of Cats, Circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of cats
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithographs after Cpt. Brown, Gilpin and Edwards with original ha...
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1830s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Set of 6 Large Scale Original Antique Prints of Bats, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Amazing images of bats.
Copperplate photogravure engravings by Walter L. Colls.
Good quality wove paper
Published C.1900
Free shipping.
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Early 1900s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
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Paper
Native American Hunter with his Mustang Oil Painting
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Native American Hunter with his Mustang oil painting on cannvas.
Original Contemporary oil painting canvas stretched on wood..
Signed on the right corner.
( illisible).
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Original Antique Print of Couroucoui, 1847 Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of Couroucoui
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Publi...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Large Original Antique Natural History Print, Camels, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of camels
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown and Marechal with original hand colo...
Category
1830s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Animal Prints, Bugs/Beetles, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of beetles
Unframed.
Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
The measurement is for 1 print
Free shipping
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Woven Textile Fragment. East European. 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely textile sample
Fabulous colours
Great piece of folk art.
Likely to be of East European origin. Possibly Balkan.
In new white painted box fra...
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Late 19th Century Balkan Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Original Antique Print of a Melodious Willow Warbler, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Melodious Willow Warbler
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon.
O...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique 1830 English Sampler by S. Norman, What is Life
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By S. Norman. With a now brown toned background and overall embroidery with birds, trees, flower baskets and architecture. With an English newspaper on the back.
sight 14 3/4 x 12"...
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Original Antique Print of Snakes, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of snakes.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Publishe...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Bird Prints, Oriole and Bee-eaters. 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of 0riole and Bee-eaters
Unframed.
Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
The measurement is for 1 print
Free shipping
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Bird Prints, Trogons and Purple Headed Pigeons. 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of trogons and purple headed pigeons
Unframed.
Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
The measurement is for 1 print
Free shipping...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
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Paper
Original Antique Prints of Butterflies, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of butterflies
Unframed.
Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
The measurement is for 1 print
Free shipping
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Prints of Bats, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of bats
Unframed.
Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
The measurement is for 1 print
Free shipping
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Prints of Fish, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of fish
Unframed.
Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
The measurement is for 1 print
Free shipping
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Animal Prints, Deer and Seals, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of deer and seals
Unframed.
Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
The measurement is for 1 print
Free shipping
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Prints of A Zebra and An Ass, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of a zebra and a Mongolian ass
Unframed.
Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
The measurement is for 1 print
Free shipping
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Animal Prints, Monkeys, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of monkeys
Unframed.
Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
The measurement is for 1 print
Free shipping
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Folk Art decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art decorative 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 decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art decorative art made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative art, popular names associated with this style include Familia Lorenzo , and hettler.tüllmann. 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 decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $2,931 while the average work can sell for $1,300.