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Folk Art Prints

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 Deer, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of deer. 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 Prints

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Original Antique Print of a Racehorse, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a racehorse. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color. ...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Original Antique Print of an Owl, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an owl. 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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Original Antique Print of Quail, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of quail. 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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Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of shells. 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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Original Antique Print of An English Sporting Dog, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a sporting dog, a bloodhound. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original...
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Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of shells. 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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Original Antique Print of a Jaguar, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a jaguar. 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. Publis...
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Original Antique Print of Shells, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of shells. 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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Original Antique Print of Butterflies, 1847, Unframed
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. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Pub...
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Pair of Large Original Antique Natural History Prints, Shells, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of shells 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 with original h...
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1830s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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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...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Original Antique Print of a Spotted Flycatcher, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Spotted Flycatcher Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Origina...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Original Antique Print of Monkeys, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of monkeys. 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. Publish...
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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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Original Antique Print of Baboons, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of baboons 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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Original Antique Print of Hummingbirds, 1847, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of hummingbirds 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...
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Original Antique Print of a Brown Bear, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a brown bear. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after captain brown with original hand color. ...
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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 Prints

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Original Antique Ethnographical Print, Figures, New South Wales, Australia, 1809
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful ethnographical print. A copper-plate engraving after Lesieur Published by Sherwood, Neely & Jones. Dated 1809 Unframed.  
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Early 1800s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Set of 4 Original Antique Prints of Game Birds, 1830s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of game birds. Partridge, Quails, Ptarmigan and Grouse. Lithographs after the drawings by A. Rider, A. Wilson and Cpt. Brown. Original color. Unframed The measurement...
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1830s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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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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Original Antique Bird Prints, Parakeet. 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of parakeet Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping
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Original Antique Print of Partridge, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of partridge. 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. ...
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Original Antique Prints of Shells, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of shells Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping
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Set of 15 Large Original Antique Animal Prints, 1830s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of animal prints Lithographs after the drawings by Cpt. brown. Original hand color. Unframed The measurement given below is for one print.
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1830s Scottish Antique Folk Art Prints

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Original Antique Print of an Eagle, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an eagle 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. Publish...
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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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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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Original Antique Print of an Elephant, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an elephant. 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...
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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...
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Set of 16 Large Original Antique Exotic Bird Prints, 1830s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of bird prints Lithographs after the drawings by Cpt. brown. Original hand color. Unframed The measurement given below is for one print.
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1830s Scottish Antique Folk Art Prints

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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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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 Prints

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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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Original Antique Print of a Hoopoe, 1847, Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a hoopoe. 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. Publis...
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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 ...
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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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Original Antique Print of A Colour Chart . C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a colour chart 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 Prints

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Set of 6 Large Original Antique Prints of Birds of Prey, C.1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of birds of prey Lithographs after the drawings by Turvey, A. Wilson and Cpt. Brown. Original color. Unframed The measurement given below is for one print.
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1830s Scottish Antique Folk Art Prints

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Original Antique Print of Swans, 1847, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of swans. 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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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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Original Antique Print of a Blue Tit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Blue Tit Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original color P...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Original Antique Print of Lions and Tigers, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of lions. 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...
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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 Prints

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Original Antique Print of a Bee-Eater, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a bee-eater 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. Publ...
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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 Prints

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Original Antique Print of A Grey Horse, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a grey horse Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color. ...
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Set of 8 Original Antique Prints of Monkey's, circa 1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 8 copper-plate engravings of monkeys after De Seve I particularly like the naivety of the drawings. Published C.1780 Unframed. Free shipping.
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1780s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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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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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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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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Original Antique Print of Beetles, 1847, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of beetles. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original color. Published, 1...
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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...
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Original Antique Bullfighting Print, Dated 1805
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of bullfighting Copper-plate engraving Published 1805 Unframed.
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Early 1800s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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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 Prints

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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 Prints

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Original Antique Print of Dogs, 1847, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of dogs 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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Original Antique Print of Golden Oriole, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of golden oriole. 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. P...
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Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Five mechanical bank trade cards are displayed in two separate frames. In one frame are three polychrome trade cards, which the salesmen typically carrie...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Prints

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Folk Art prints for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Folk Art prints 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 prints created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art prints 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 prints, popular names associated with this style include Arthur Nevin, Andy Warhol, J. & E. Steven's Company, and Maud Earl. 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 prints differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $2,431 while the average work can sell for $30.

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