Folk Art Wall Decorations
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
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 Wall Decorations
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...
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Early 1900s British Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Gnat-Catchers, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of gnat-catchers
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.
Pu...
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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
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...
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Early 1900s British Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Canvas painting antique flowers
Located in Cantù, IT
Painting on canvas antique flowers Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Collection of Five 19th Century Wooden Grain Shovels
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Collection of five 19th century folk art wooden grain shovels with great patina. Ca 1800 - 1840 Sweden.
Measurements: Height from 88 - 98 cm. Width from 19 - 31 cm.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Pine
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Pablo Picasso Portrait 1970's Charcoal Drawing
Located in Vancouver, BC
An interesting charcoal portrait of Picasso from the year of his death, presumably on the day of his passing - a sort of framed obituary of the famous Catalan painter.
There is inf...
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1970s British Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
19th-C. Large Framed Folk Art Oil On Canvas Painting Child With Spaniel Dog
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale 19th century folk art painting of a child with a spaniel day. It is unsigned and in very good condition. It is most likely to be American.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
British Sailor's Naive Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. St George
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. St George,
Circa 1860
A naive sailor's woolie with a Portside view of the H.M.S St. George, named below on a red banner, th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Original Antique Print of Cranes, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of cranes
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
Materials
Paper
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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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Hand-Painted Pub Sign, 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Display effigy typical of British Pubs. Features profiles of Queen Victoria and her consort Albert of Saxony. The entire sign is hand-painted on board.
Category
1980s English Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Small square size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a horse standing on a sky blue field
Measures: 3'8'' x 3'9''.
This was originally belonging to a private Persian col...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Memento Mori American 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare American folk-art Memento Mori of Hiram Aluro Hill, died age 11, 1845.
Good penmanship, watercolor and albumin glaze with borders intact. Foster brothers of Boston frame.
This was purchased from...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Original Antique Print of European Otters, C.1890
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of European Otters
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Chromolithograph after the original artwork by P.J Smit...
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1890s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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 colo...
Category
1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Series of Six Italian Prints with Picturesque Roman Costumes by Pinelli 1831
Located in Milan, IT
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Harewood, 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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Set of 6 Original Antique Prints of Deer, 1830s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of deer and moose.
Ideal for decorating a ski lodge
Lithographs after the drawings by Cpt. brown.
Original color.
Unframed
The measurement given below is for one print.
Category
1830s Scottish Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Printing Block Letter Press Collage Art
Located in San Francisco, CA
Folk Art printing press or letter block collage art. Interesting assortment of vintage printing blocks arranged in a whimsical visual pleasing manor in hea...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Yellow Cotton Appliqué Patterns, Ghana, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1980's
Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People.
Asafo Flags are created by the Fante people of Ghana. The flags are visual representations of military organisat...
Category
1980s Ghanaian Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton
Ferdinand Desnos (1901-1958) self portrait
Located in Hudson, NY
Ferdinand Desnos (1901-1958) self portrait
French
Signed and inscribed verso "Desnos autoportrait"
oil on board
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
20th Century American Copper Labrador Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century American copper Labrador weathervane is a captivating blend of artistry and functionality. Crafted with meticulous detail, it features a majestic Labrador standing proudly atop an arrow and two hollow spheres. The copper patina adds warmth and character, making it a striking addition to your home decor. The custom mount allows for versatile display options—adorn your living room or choose a special spot that resonates with its charm.
Weathervanes hold historical significance, particularly on farms, where they served as practical weather indicators. Farmers relied on these iconic ornaments to gauge wind direction...
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20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Copper
J. Gruber - Portrait of a Bavarian Folksy Man with Beer Mug, Oil on Wood
Located in Berghuelen, DE
J. Gruber - Portrait of a Bavarian Folksy Man with Beer Mug, Oil on Wood
A colorful oil painting depicting a beer drinking folksy Bavarian man in his sunday robe. Painted on wood with pastel colors around 1950s. Framed with wooden carved and gilded frame in Baroque style. Painted by J. Gruber. Signed in the lower left corner.
Alpine oil...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
French Chasse Inspired Towel and Soap Rack Just the thing for the smallest room
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Chasse Inspired Towel and Soap Rack
Just the thing for the smallest room in the house, made in aluminium and embossed with a French Hunting Dog scene
The rack fits on the wa...
Category
1910s Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage American Tool Board with Light
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century American tool board transcends its functional roots, emerging as a captivating piece of folk art with gray-painted silhouettes that pay homage to the tools it once ...
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20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Original Antique Natural History Print, Bugs / Beetles, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of bugs or 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 hand col...
Category
1830s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Painting of a Lion By Branko Paradis
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting acrylic painting on canvas of a lion in a fantasy jungle setting executed in a charming naive style. Signed Paradis 82 in the lower left and presented in a wood frame.
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Vintage Painting on Canvas of a Leopard and Parrot in a Jungle Setting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking vintage acrylic painting on canvas of a reclining leopard and parrot in a jungle landscape with tropical plants, executed in a distinctive naive style. Signed "Paradis 81" i...
Category
20th Century Croatian Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
E. SIMCOE - Vintage Oil Painting on Panel - Unframed - Canada - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
E. Simcoe - Vintage Impressionist style oil painting on panel - signed - unframed - Canada - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - very clean - no loss - no damage - no re...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Masonite, Paint
J. Gruber - Portrait of a Bavarian Folksy Man with Wine Glass, Oil on Wood
Located in Berghuelen, DE
J. Gruber - Portrait of a Bavarian Folksy Man with Wine Glass, Oil on Wood
An colorful oil painting depicting a wine drinking folksy Bavarian man in his sunday robe. Painted on wood with pastel colors around 1950s. Framed with antique wooden gilded frame...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Inge Woelfle - Portrait of a Bavarian Folksy Man, Oil on Wood
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Inge Woelfle - Portrait of a Bavarian Folksy Man, Oil on Wood
An colorful oil painting depicting a folksy Bavarian man in his sunday robe. Painted on wood with pastel colors around 1950s. Framed with wooden carved and gilded frame in Baroque style. Painted by Inge Woelfle. Signed on the right top corner.
Alpine oil...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Branko Paradis Painting on Canvas of a Peacock
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching acrylic painting on canvas of a peacock showing off his feathers in a fantasy floral setting executed in a charming naive style. Signed Paradis 82 and presented in a woo...
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20th Century Croatian Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Antique Danish Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift Painted Wood with Horse Handle
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Antique Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) from ca. 1800 to 1850.
It is made from oak wood which is hand carved with a rich decoration with geometric blossoms and lots...
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
A Pair Of John Bauer Wooden Carved Wall Sculptures
By John Bauer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of wooden carved and hand painted birch wood panels representing a moose and a troll with a child. These figures were taken from the famous Swedish painter and illustrator Joh...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Birch
Large Original Antique Natural History Print, Swans, circa 1835
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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1830s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
J. Gruber - Portrait of a Bavarian Folksy Man with Beer Mug, Oil on Wood
Located in Berghuelen, DE
J. Gruber - Portrait of a Bavarian Folksy Man with Beer Mug, Oil on Wood
An colorful oil painting depicting a beer drinking folksy Bavarian man in his sunday robe. Painted on wood with pastel colors around 1950s. Framed with antique wooden gilded frame...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Colombian Silk Needlework, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A South American historic Catholic painting with needlework under eglomise glass in gilt frame, c. mid 19th century. Similar pieces attributed to artists from the historic Universidad del Rosario in Bogota. Possibly a Barbary pirate...
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Mid-20th Century Colombian Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint
Large Mid-Century Folk Art Norman Knight Wool Wall Hanging or Tapestry
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Exceptionally distinctive and fun vintage folk art wool wall hanging, exuding a captivating "Kilim" style portraying a knight from Normandy, France. Skillfully hand-woven, dating bac...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Fruitwood
Original Antique Print of Parrots, 1833
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of parrots
Woodcut engraving
Text on verso
Published 1833.
Free shipping.
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1830s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
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Paper
Inge Woelfle - Portrait of a Bavarian Folksy Man with Pipe, Oil on Wood
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Inge Woelfle - Portrait of a Bavarian Folksy Man with Pipe, Oil on Wood
An colorful oil painting depicting a pipe smoking folksy Bavarian man in his sunday robe. Painted on wood with pastel colors around 1950s. Framed with wooden carved and gilded frame in Baroque style. Painted by Inge Woelfle. Signed on the right top corner.
Alpine oil...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
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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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Chaffinch, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Chaffinch
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
NITA SLATER - "Running Sea" - Folk Art Oil on Panel - Framed - Canada - C. 1954
Located in Chatham, ON
NITA SLATER - "Running Sea" - Vintage Folk Art oil painting on panel - signed lower right - signed and titled verso - dedicated verso - ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
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
Materials
Paper
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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1840s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
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Paper
Custom Framed Antique Herbarium Botanical Specimens - Set of Four
Located in Pearland, TX
Beautiful custom framed antique herbarium floral specimens, collected in Sweden, circa 1900. Handwritten Latin scientific and common names in lovely script. Specimens include raphani...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
E. MULBE - Vintage Gouache Painting on Panel - Signed - Framed - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage - E. MULBE - gouache landscape painting on panel - signed lower left - contained in a vintage softwood frame - old Simpson's framing label verso - mid 20th century.
Excellen...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
Original Antique Print of An Elephant, circa 1835
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 Marechal with original hand color.
Publis...
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1830s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Folk Art wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique folk art wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Purvis Young, Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo, and Arthur Nevin. 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 wall decorations 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 $48,000 while the average work can sell for $949.
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