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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
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wall Hanging Cabinet
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wall Hanging Cabinet

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wall Hanging Cabinet

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Swedish country Gustavian period hanging cabinet in pine featuring one door and interior shelves. Usable in a kitchen environment or by the entree of a house, to keep keys and smal...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Pine

Ira Yeager 20th C. Snow Leopard Oil Canvas Painting 6 Ft
Ira Yeager 20th C. Snow Leopard Oil Canvas Painting 6 Ft

Ira Yeager 20th C. Snow Leopard Oil Canvas Painting 6 Ft

By Ira Yeager

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A striking and dramatic large-scale 6 foot wide oil on canvas painting by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The grand painting depicts a recumbent snow leopard rendered in the ...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Pair of Original Antique Animal Prints, Lions and Tigers, 1847
Pair of Original Antique Animal Prints, Lions and Tigers, 1847

Pair of Original Antique Animal Prints, Lions and Tigers, 1847

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great images of Lions and tigers 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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Blue Tit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Blue Tit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Beatrix Potter Print. Peter Rabbit And Friends C.1905
Original Vintage Beatrix Potter Print. Peter Rabbit And Friends C.1905

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Crocodiles, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Crocodiles, 1847 'Unframed'

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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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Marsh Warbler, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Marsh Warbler, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Batou Floral Vase Rug
Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Batou Floral Vase Rug

Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Batou Floral Vase Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Chinese Batou Small Rug in light blue Details rug no. j4553 size 2' x 4' 2" (61 x 127 cm) rug type Chinese

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

Original Antique Print of a Spotted Flycatcher, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Spotted Flycatcher, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Parrots, circa 1850, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Parrots, circa 1850, 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Parrots, circa 1850, 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of parrots. 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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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Crested Tit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Crested Tit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of a Crested Tit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of a Crested 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...

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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Dolphins, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Dolphins, 1847 'Unframed'

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. ...

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

18th Century Wax Butter Mold with Habsburg Imperial Coat of Arms
18th Century Wax Butter Mold with Habsburg Imperial Coat of Arms

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 Wall Decorations

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Other

Pair of Original Antique Prints of Monkeys. Cpt. Brown, 1847
Pair of Original Antique Prints of Monkeys. Cpt. Brown, 1847

Pair of Original Antique Prints of Monkeys. Cpt. Brown, 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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Swedish Woven Tapestry: Scandinavian Folk Art Wall Hanging
Vintage Swedish Woven Tapestry: Scandinavian Folk Art Wall Hanging

Vintage Swedish Woven Tapestry: Scandinavian Folk Art Wall Hanging

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Vintage SwedishVintage Swedish Handwoven Wall Hanging “Gubbatäcke” / “Rosengång” — Traditional Folk Art Textile A beautiful vintage Swedish handwoven wall hanging, known as a Gubbat...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

Original Antique Print of Beetles, 1847, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Beetles, 1847, 'Unframed'

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of an Orphean Warbler, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of an Orphean Warbler, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Framed Print of A Jaguar, 1847
Original Antique Framed Print of A Jaguar, 1847

Original Antique Framed Print of A Jaguar, 1847

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of a jaguar presented in an antique oak frame Lithograph with original hand color. After Cpt.Brown Published, 1847. Free UK shipping

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Oak, Paper

Small Antique Faux Burr Walnut Picture Frame. English, 19th Century
Small Antique Faux Burr Walnut Picture Frame. English, 19th Century

Small Antique Faux Burr Walnut Picture Frame. English, 19th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful faux burr walnut picture frame Painted and gilt on gesso Original patina. A delightful colour The measurement given below is the outside of the frame Internally it meas...

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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Gesso

Late 19th c. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil" c.1880
Late 19th c. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil" c.1880

Late 19th c. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil" c.1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original 19th century Mexican folk retablo "Veronica's Veil" or "El Divono Rostro" in Spain . Oil paint on tin. The Veil of Veronica, known in Italian as the Volto Santo o...

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19th Century Mexican Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Tin

Folk Art Framed Vintage Keys on PegBoard
Folk Art Framed Vintage Keys on PegBoard

Folk Art Framed Vintage Keys on PegBoard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage keys on a pegboard attached with round head fasteners. This piece was apparently gifted by parents to their child per the message on the back stat...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Metal

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Rabbit Wall Hooks, Coat Rack, Pair, Philippines
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Rabbit Wall Hooks, Coat Rack, Pair, Philippines

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Rabbit Wall Hooks, Coat Rack, Pair, Philippines

By Maitland Smith

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A charming pair of vintage hand carved wooden rabbit wall hooks, handcrafted in the Philippines. Each whimsical rabbit is beautifully carved from solid wood and dressed in period-sty...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wood

Still Life with Watermelon and Pomegranates — (After Frida Kahlo) ca. 1950
Still Life with Watermelon and Pomegranates — (After Frida Kahlo) ca. 1950

Still Life with Watermelon and Pomegranates — (After Frida Kahlo) ca. 1950

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Oil painting on canvas created around 1950 depicting a still life composition centered on a sliced watermelon accompanied by pomegranates and other fruits arranged on a neutral surface. The scene stands out for its vivid chromatic contrast: the vibrant red of the watermelon’s flesh against the deep green of its rind, complemented by the warm, organic tones of the surrounding fruits, creating a rich and balanced visual composition. The work evokes the symbolic and emotional language associated with Frida Kahlo, particularly her way of depicting fruit as metaphors for life, fertility, and a deep connection to the Mexican land. Within the Mexican pictorial tradition of the twentieth century, fruits such as watermelon and pomegranate often carry a strong symbolic presence, becoming more than simple objects and instead reflecting cultural identity and expressive depth. The painterly treatment reveals a warm palette and a soft atmospheric background that enhances the sculptural presence of the fruits. The composition recalls the sensitivity and visual language characteristic of mid-century Mexican still life...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Large Framed 19th Century Folk Art Woolwork of a King Charles Spaniel
Large Framed 19th Century Folk Art Woolwork of a King Charles Spaniel

Large Framed 19th Century Folk Art Woolwork of a King Charles Spaniel

Located in Lincoln, GB

Large Framed 19th Century Folk Art Woolwork of a King Charles Spaniel on a Cushion This is a delightfully charming and highly decorative mid-to-late 19th-century folk art textile woo...

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19th Century Belgian Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

42x50 Vintage Signed Original Abstract Mid Century Modern Folk Art Painting 1974
42x50 Vintage Signed Original Abstract Mid Century Modern Folk Art Painting 1974

42x50 Vintage Signed Original Abstract Mid Century Modern Folk Art Painting 1974

Located in Troy, MI

Massive abstract folk art painting signed by the artist and dated 1974 A colorful statement piece in greens and reds with yellow center eye detail Presumably originated in the Santa...

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1970s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paint

Americana Folk Art Painted Pennsylvania Barber’s Pole
Americana Folk Art Painted Pennsylvania Barber’s Pole

Americana Folk Art Painted Pennsylvania Barber’s Pole

Located in Leesburg, VA

Americana Folk Art Painted Pennsylvania Barber’s Pole Anonymous Pennsylvania; mid-to-late 19th century Polychrome wood, iron Approximate size: 32.5 (h) x 2.75 (w) x 11.25 (d) This...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Iron

Landscape Painting of the Ardennes by Michel Nizet, Liège School, 1930
Landscape Painting of the Ardennes by Michel Nizet, Liège School, 1930

Landscape Painting of the Ardennes by Michel Nizet, Liège School, 1930

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

A highly decorative and characterful painting by Michel Nizet, painted in 1930 in the typical style of the Liège School. This oil on canvas depicts an atmospheric Ardennes landscape ...

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1930s Belgian Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paint

19th Century English Folk Art Painting of a Hunting Fox with Ducks
19th Century English Folk Art Painting of a Hunting Fox with Ducks

19th Century English Folk Art Painting of a Hunting Fox with Ducks

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Impressive antique painting from England, signed by Matthews. The work depicts an atmospheric hunting scene with a fox and ducks. The canvas exhibits beautiful, distinctive signs of ...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Traditional Large Scandinavian Art Nouveau wall decoration, Sweden
Traditional Large Scandinavian Art Nouveau wall decoration, Sweden

Traditional Large Scandinavian Art Nouveau wall decoration, Sweden

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A striking large vintage Swedish textile wall decoration featuring a traditional Jämtland pattern, executed in richly colored wool. This large-scale piece is double-sided, allowing i...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

American Folk Art paintings of Chickens in Farm Landscape, signed 'Horiz'
American Folk Art paintings of Chickens in Farm Landscape, signed 'Horiz'

American Folk Art paintings of Chickens in Farm Landscape, signed 'Horiz'

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American folk art painting of chickens in a farm landscape, signed 'Horiz' USA, 20th century  A captivating American folk art painting depicting chickens in a picturesque farm lands...

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20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Embroidered Needlepoint Wall Hanging, 1975
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Embroidered Needlepoint Wall Hanging, 1975

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Embroidered Needlepoint Wall Hanging, 1975

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A beautifully crafted vintage embroidered tapestry from the 1970s, showcasing exceptional needlepoint work in a harmonious palette of muted, blue, green, and details in black and whi...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

Large Port Scene Painting of a View of Valletta Harbour, Malta
Large Port Scene Painting of a View of Valletta Harbour, Malta

Large Port Scene Painting of a View of Valletta Harbour, Malta

Located in Downingtown, PA

"Guardian of the Mediterranean": Mid-19th Century Folk Painting of Valletta Harbour A large and lively Anglo-Maltese folk painting (oil on canvas) dating to the mid-19th century, ca...

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Mid-19th Century Maltese Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paint

Original Antique Print of a Melodious Willow Warbler, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Melodious Willow Warbler, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847 Unframed
Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847 Unframed

Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847 Unframed

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of fish. Unframed. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. Free shipping.

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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed hemp tapestry, Noren curtain w/ lucky symbols
Antique Japanese Indigo dyed hemp tapestry, Noren curtain w/ lucky symbols

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed hemp tapestry, Noren curtain w/ lucky symbols

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese doorway curtain called Noren, made of indigo-dyed, hand-woven hemp textile. the product of 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to Taisho era). Dyed with the technique called "Some...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Linen, Hemp

Antique Indian Wooden Belan Wall Installation, 14-Piece Sculptural Set
Antique Indian Wooden Belan Wall Installation, 14-Piece Sculptural Set

Antique Indian Wooden Belan Wall Installation, 14-Piece Sculptural Set

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This wall installation brings together fourteen antique Indian belan, the traditional rolling pins used in Indian households. Each piece is made of turned wood and features a balance...

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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Hardwood, Harewood

Hand-Carved Limestone Lotus Flower Relief Sculpture Wall Panel
Hand-Carved Limestone Lotus Flower Relief Sculpture Wall Panel

Hand-Carved Limestone Lotus Flower Relief Sculpture Wall Panel

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Crafted from a single solid block of limestone, this beautifully hand-carved relief captures the serene beauty of a tranquil lotus pond with remarkable depth and sculptural presence....

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Limestone

Two Chamois Taxidermy Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque from Austria
Two Chamois Taxidermy Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque from Austria

Two Chamois Taxidermy Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque from Austria

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite pair of chamois trophy mounts showcases beautifully preserved skulls and horns mounted on traditional Black Forest carved wooden plaques. Originating from Austria, the...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century Continental Eglomise Panel
Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century Continental Eglomise Panel

Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century Continental Eglomise Panel

Located in South Paris, ME

Wonderful reverse glass or eglomise painting featuring a young goat herd with a village in the distance. Original gilt frame. Charmingly patinated.

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Glass, Hardwood, Paint

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton textile large Furoshiki wabi sabi wall decor
Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton textile large Furoshiki wabi sabi wall decor

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton textile large Furoshiki wabi sabi wall decor

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese large cotton textile called "Furoshiki", made of indigo-dyed, hand-woven textile. the product of 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to Taisho era). Furoshiki textiles are basica...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Cotton

19th-Century French Folk Art Frames with Pomar Codex Bird Facsimiles
19th-Century French Folk Art Frames with Pomar Codex Bird Facsimiles

19th-Century French Folk Art Frames with Pomar Codex Bird Facsimiles

Located in Valencia, VC

Pair of 19th-Century French Folk Art Frames with Pomar Codex Bird Facsimiles A charming pair of French folk art antique wooden frames from the 19th century, housing two high-quality...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Black Leopard Framed Vintage Poster

Located in Savannah, GA

This large and very colorful vintage Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Baily Circus ink on paper poster features a charging black leopard with a ferocious grimace. Printed by the Erie Li...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Antique Print of Cats, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Cats, 1847 'Unframed'

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of Tramp Art Frames With Botanical By Karl Blossfeldt
Pair of Tramp Art Frames With Botanical By Karl Blossfeldt

Pair of Tramp Art Frames With Botanical By Karl Blossfeldt

By Karl Blossfeldt

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of botanical photogravures by Karl Blossfeldt (German, b. 1914 - d. 1932), "Urformen der Kunst", First Edition 1929, Berlin. Mounted in a wonderful pair of chip carved Tramp A...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Folk Art Early 19thC American Sampler Wrought By "Ruthanna Stoke" Dated 1836
Folk Art Early 19thC American Sampler Wrought By "Ruthanna Stoke" Dated 1836

Folk Art Early 19thC American Sampler Wrought By "Ruthanna Stoke" Dated 1836

Located in Incline Village, NV

All original and authentic folk art American hand stitched early 19th century needlepoint sampler, wrought by "Ruthanna Stoke"; the namesake; in dark blue stitchery at the bottom cen...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Tapestry

18th Century British School, Portrait of Lady and Child
18th Century British School, Portrait of Lady and Child

18th Century British School, Portrait of Lady and Child

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century British School, Portrait of Lady and Child, oil painted on board in a naïve style, framed in a gold coloured frame. Partial old handwritten note on the back of the pai...

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18th Century English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wood, Oak

Pair of Magnificent Antique French Carved Wood Panels Depicting the Four Seasons
Pair of Magnificent Antique French Carved Wood Panels Depicting the Four Seasons

Pair of Magnificent Antique French Carved Wood Panels Depicting the Four Seasons

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An Extraordinary Pair of early 20th century carved wood Panels depicting the Four Seasons. Tall narrow unpainted panels with high relief carved decoration with motifs of the Four Sea...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wood

Vintage Framed Embroidered Needlepoint Folk Art Landscape Wall Hanging
Vintage Framed Embroidered Needlepoint Folk Art Landscape Wall Hanging

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 Wall Decorations

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Fabric, Thread, Wood

Original Antique Print of a Red-Throated Pipit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Red-Throated Pipit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Hand Crafted Kuba Cloth Wall Hanging from D.R. Congo, 1960's
Hand Crafted Kuba Cloth Wall Hanging from D.R. Congo, 1960's

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 Wall Decorations

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Raffia

Swedish Folk Art Pomegranate Embroidery Tapestry by Edna Nihlén, Sweden 1956
Swedish Folk Art Pomegranate Embroidery Tapestry by Edna Nihlén, Sweden 1956

Swedish Folk Art Pomegranate Embroidery Tapestry by Edna Nihlén, Sweden 1956

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A captivating pomegranate tapestry featuring twisted chain stitch embroidery by Edna Nihlén, crafted in Sweden in 1956. This piece showcases four segments, each displaying either fou...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

Vintage Korhogo Handwoven Mud Cloth Textile Ivory Coast Africa Folk Art
Vintage Korhogo Handwoven Mud Cloth Textile Ivory Coast Africa Folk Art

Vintage Korhogo Handwoven Mud Cloth Textile Ivory Coast Africa Folk Art

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Korhogo handspun, handwoven and hand-painted cotton mud cloth by the women of the Korhoga Village who spin the cotton, while the men weave and sew the cloth...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Korhogo Cloth

Set of 12 Large Original Antique Animal Prints After Cpt. Brown. 1830s
Set of 12 Large Original Antique Animal Prints After Cpt. Brown. 1830s

Set of 12 Large Original Antique Animal Prints After Cpt. Brown. 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. Free shipping

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1830s Scottish Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of 6 Large Original Antique Prints of Birds of Prey, C.1835
Set of 6 Large Original Antique Prints of Birds of Prey, C.1835

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Mid-19th Century Fork Art Oil Painting of a Danish or Swedish Farm
Mid-19th Century Fork Art Oil Painting of a Danish or Swedish Farm

Mid-19th Century Fork Art Oil Painting of a Danish or Swedish Farm

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-19th Century Fork Art painting of a farm, from Denmark or Southern Sweden, Skåne. Vibrant, impressive artwork to feature alone on a wall or create a gallery wall. Signed but ille...

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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Original Antique Print of a Wryneck, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Wryneck, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of a Wryneck, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of a Wryneck 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 Pu...

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1880s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Brookfield Rye" Tin Advertising Sign, American, circa 1901
"Brookfield Rye" Tin Advertising Sign, American, circa 1901

"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 Wall Decorations

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Tin

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