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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 a Bat, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a bat. 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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Paper

Original Antique Print of Crossbills, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of crossbills 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 Prints

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Paper

Arthur Nevin Print of a Mallard Hen Duck Decoy, Bay Head, NJ
Located in Downingtown, PA
The large print by Arthur Nevin is inscribed Mallard Hen Decoy, Bay Head, New Jersey, 1920, it is also signed & numbered 45/150.
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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Prints

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Paper

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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1840s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Set of 6 Original Antique Reptile Prints, Tallis, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of reptiles Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithographs with original color. Published by Tallis c...
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1850s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

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 Prints

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Paper

Set of 6 Original Antique Natural History Prints, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 6 natural history prints. Original hand colored lithographs. After drawings by Cpt. Brown. Published by Fullarton, 1847 Unframed.
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Crossbills, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of crossbills 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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1840s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

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

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Quaker Meeting, circa 1810
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Charming print of a Quaker Meeting Woodcut engraving Published circa 1810 Unframed. The measurement given is the paper size. Free shipping
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1810s French Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

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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Paper

Series of Six Italian Prints with Picturesque Roman Costumes by Pinelli 1831
Located in Milano, MI
Series of Six Prints with Popular Roman Costumes by Pinelli Bartolomeo dated 1831 Acquaforti reproducing costumes and scenes of popular life in the city of Rome. In good condition, t...
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1830s Antique Folk Art Prints

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Harewood, Paper

Original Antique Print of Seals, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of seals. 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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Paper

Original Antique Print of an English Sporting Dog, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a bloodhound presented in a distressed antique gilt frame. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published, 1847.
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper, Gesso

Original Antique Print of a Firecrest, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Firecrest 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 ...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Rook, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Rook 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 Publi...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Chough, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Chough 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 Pub...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Fruit Crow, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a fruit crow 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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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Crossbill in an Ebonized Faux Bamboo Frame
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a crossbill presented in an ebonized faux bamboo frame Lithograph after Francis Lydon Original hand colour Published, circa 1880.
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper, Wood

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

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Shore Lark, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Shore Lark 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 ...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Long-Tailed Tit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Long-tailed 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 c...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

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

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Paper

Large Original Antique Natural History Print, Zebra, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a zebra etc. 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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1830s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of an Aquatic Warbler, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an Aquatic 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 ...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Large Original Antique Print of Hornbills, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of Hornbills 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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1830s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Rufous Warbler, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Rufous 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 ha...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Large Original Antique Natural History Print, Quadrumana, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of Quadrumana, apes etc. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original han...
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1830s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Dunnock, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Dunnock 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 colo...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Nutcracker, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Nutcracker 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 c...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Framed Antique Mid-Century Modern Collection of Femenine Cards Artwork, 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Framed Antique Collection of Femenine Cards, 1930 Manufactured Spain, circa 1930. Dimensions: D 2 x W 108 H 84 cm In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Folk Art Prints

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Wood, Paper

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

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Paper

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

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Marsh Warbler, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Marsh 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 col...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of an Orphean Warbler, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of an Orphean 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 ...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Large Original Antique Natural History Print, Flying Lemur, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a flying lemur 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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1830s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

R.B. Kitaj, Cutie, 17/70, Screenprint 1974
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT R.B. Kitaj, Cutie 1974 Edition of 70 Signed and numbered 17/70 in pencil lower left. Unframed. CREATOR R.B. Kitaj, United Kingdom. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1974 MA...
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Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Prints

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Paper

"Brookfield Rye" Tin Advertising Sign, American, circa 1901
By The Meek Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Beautiful semi-nude woman with translucent negligee, holding a bottle of "Brookfield Rye" whiskey is the focal point of this chromolithographic tin advertising sign, used to promote ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Folk Art Prints

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Tin

Prune and Floral Print Royale PJ Redoute Print of Fruit and Leaves Unframed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful summer fruit print or engraving by Langlois. Featuring ripe purple prunes with bright and dark green foliage. The inscription reads Prune Royale, P.J. Redoute -114 on the ...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Sadao Watanbe print "Padres Coming" signed and numbered
By Sadao Watanabe 1
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Sadao Watanbe print "Padres Coming" signed and numbered 33/100. Japanese Artist born 1913 died 1996 Known for biblical imagery Done in traditional Japanese F...
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1980s Vintage Folk Art Prints

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Paper

Lazy Afternoon by Oidur Vladimir 1902 - 1981
Located in Malibu, CA
A rare fine print by Oifur Vladimir in a Roma custom made frame, & matted in a museum quality matting. The print is characterized by fine lines and detailed shading, typical of etchi...
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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Prints

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

1940s Hand Colored Block Print on Textile
Located in Vienna, Austria
This 1940s, colored block print on linen from Slovakia, shows a couple in love in a picturesque land scape. The pictures is made for wall decoration and is now framed. "I love you so much...
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1940s Slovak Vintage Folk Art Prints

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Linen

Original Chinese Gouache on Mulberry Paper A Mountainous Winter Scene
Located in Miami, FL
An original gouache on mulberry paper depicting a joyful winter scene. It is beautifully presented in a custom frame, measures: 17 5/8" Wide x 21 3/4" High x 1" Deep Very go...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Prints

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Wood, Paint, Paper

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

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Paper

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

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Paper

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

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Red-Throated Pipit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Red-throated Pipit 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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Paper

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

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Paper

Official Gold Record Award France Johnny Halliday Story 1967-1973 Vol.2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gold Record Award - Official Disque d'Or France Johnny Hallyday "Halliday Story - vol. 2" 1967-1973 award celebrates the immense talent and success of French singer and actor, Johnny Hallyday. With this special edition album, released by Phillips Records in December 1975, two Philips stereo 33 1/3 records are included side by side: Disc 1 and Disc 2 featuring all the hits from his career spanning between 1967 to 1973. The album was certified by S.N.E.R.A (Syndicat National de l’Edition Phonographique et Radiodiffusion), recognizing its immense popularity and success in France during this time. "The King of Rock 'n Roll français, Johnny Hallyday" From the estate of Christian Audigier...
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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Prints

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Wood

Original Antique Print of a Tree Pipit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Tree Pipit 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 ...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

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

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Twite, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Twite 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 Publ...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

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

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Wood Lark, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Wood Lark 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 ...
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1880s English Antique Folk Art Prints

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Paper

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

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Paper

Block Print in Unique Samuel Peck Co. Negative Printing Contact Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a unique blend of art and history with this captivating block print of an animal. Set against a soothing green matte, this vintage piece stands as an intriguing dialogue bet...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Folk Art Prints

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Wood, Paper

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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