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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
Folk Vintage Necklace from Nagaland on a Wooden Panel
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Folk vintage Nagaland necklace - ceramic, metal and bone. Nagaland is in India, near Birmania. I've mounted on wooden panel cm. 55 x 55, like a sculp...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique American Hand-Hooked Parrot Tapestry with MCM Folk Art Style
By Evelyn Ackerman, Luis Montiel
Located in Dallas, TX
77273 Antique American hand-hooked parrot tapestry with MCM Folk Art style. Drawing inspiration from Luis Montiel and Evelyn Ackerman, this antique Americ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

Rustic Figures in a Farmyard, in the Manner of Jack Kampmann, C.1950.
By Jack Kampmann
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Charming painting of 2 female farm labourers Unsigned. In the style of Jack Kampmann Oil on board. Possibly Faroe Islands Presented in an antique whi...
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1950s Faeroese Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paint

Vintage Korhogo Handwoven Mud Cloth Textile Ivory Coast Africa Folk Art
Located in North Hollywood, 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

Dan Gauthier Stoneware Slip Decorated Mashiko Iron and Enamel Decorated Charger
Located in Mobile, AL
I corresponded with Don in Kansas City and he identified it as his work from the early 80's. He shifted to furniture making in the 90's and has prominently exhibited at the Grovewood Gallery at the Grove Park...
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1980s Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Pottery

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

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 Wall Decorations

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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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Harlem, New York 1931 - Original Fortune Magazine Print Art
Located in Soquel, CA
Harlem, New York 1931 - Original Fortune Magazine Print Art Original print from Fortune Magazine 1931 by Zdzislaw Czermanski (Polish, 1900-1970). The inte...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Swedish Folk Art Hand-Crafted Röllakan Tapestry, Sweden 19th Century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite Rölakan tapestry hails from the Skåne region of Sweden, dating back to the 1800s. It features stylized plant motifs in hues of white, ochre, black, burgundy, green, an...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

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 Wall Decorations

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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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Naive Ethiopian Painting Circle of Life 'Scene of the Year', 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
The upper two lines show Months of Year form September to February and March to August, below the scenes of life. with Ge'ez language inscriptions.
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1970s Ethiopian Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Zabihi Collection Blue Vintage Persian Souf Pictorial Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Souf carpet woven somewhere in Central Iran. 1'8'' x 3'2'' Souf rugs are very rare technique found as they have a raised low and high...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

19th Century American Folk Art Pair of Male and Female Portraits
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Folk Art (19th Century) mahogany and birdseye maple framed oil painting portraits of man with paper and lady with book (signed).  
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Maple, Paper

Conical Leather and Straw Tribal Fulani Hat, Mali West Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Conical leather and straw tribal Fulani hat, Mali West Africa Folk Art organic fiber hat with leather applications that comes from the Fulani people in West Africa. It is typically worn by the Wodaabe, a nomadic cattle-herder subgroup of the Fulani. The organic straw is covered in leather straps both at the brim and top and with decorative leather elements in the middle. At the very top of the hat there is a knob which is covered in leather. At the base of the hat there is a chinstrap. The hats were featured on dancers in the 2018 music video "All the Stars" by the artist Kendrick Lamar...
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20th Century Malian Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wood

19th Century Lithograph Map of Lower Manhattan, New York
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1859 hand colored map of Lower Manhattan or New Amsterdam by George H. Moore.
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paper

Folk Art Glass Shard Cat Picture
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Folk Art glass shard cat picture set within a grey washed handmade wood frame. Made with glass shard mosaics by hand depicting in an image of a ca...
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1940s North American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Glass

French, 19th Century Iron Shoemakers Shop Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Original riveted sheet iron shoemakers shop sign. Unique find, France, circa 1800-1850. Traces of red paint visible. Weathered.
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Iron

Mid Century Surrealist Hand Painted Art Panel Folk or Fairground Art 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Surrealist Hand Painted Art Panel Folk or Fairground Art, Europe, 1960s. This is a very unique and strange piece of folk / fairground art from mid 20th century. Hand pai...
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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Large Square Impasto Rooster Painting by Von
Located in Redding, CT
Large Square Impasto Rooster Painting by Von. Unframed . Perfect for a kitchen or farmhouse.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Linen, Paint

Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with what looks like a colorful horse surrounded by small trees on a dark ground color Measures: 4'3'' x 7'2''. This was origin...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

Masonic Sheepskin Man Portrait
Located in London, GB
Masonic Sheepskin Man Portrait We are proud to offer a highly unusual subject matter oil on canvas painting by the recently deceased Cornish artist James Scrase. A fine example from a member of the Royal Society of National Portraits members, trained under the guidance of Italian artist Annigoni in the early 1970s. James produced some wonderful piece of art in many different mediums. The unusual thing about this portrait is not only the fact that the subject sits proud in a sheepskin coat as his best attire, but also the fact that the artist name is hidden in the note painted...
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1950s British Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Canvas

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Surreal Figurative Painting, Roland Gautier
Located in London, GB
A large oil painting on ply board by French artist Roland Gautier. A surreal figurative observation of two forms with floating heads. A bold piece of qui...
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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Plywood, Paint

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Early 20thC American Needlepoint Sampler Circa, 1920.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Early 1900's American sampler, under glass; nicely, professionally mounted and displayed in appropriate contemporary black frame with narrow red inset. Hand cross stitched on linen; ...
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1920s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Tapestry

American Feltwork Picture of Fruit in a Footed Bowl, Probably New York State
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Feltwork Picture of Fruit in a Bowl, Probably New York State, Circa 1890-1910 The large framed American feltwork picture is extremely striking with strong original colors. The feltwork depicts a group of different fruit in an openwork metal footed bowl...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Textile, Felt

Unique 18th Century English Carved Panel of Two Kings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unique carved Folk Art panel, dated 1768, depicting a double portrait of mythological kings, whimsically portrayed in miniature stature with protruding...
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1760s English Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

Early 20th Century Southern American Folk Art Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating and intriguing early 20th century Southern American folk art panel, found in Mississippi, depicting a figure with what appears to be African tribal headgear, and wearing a white collared shirt with black suit jacket. The line work and attention to detail is extraordinary and mysterious, with the artist choosing to incorporate a natural knot in the board to form the mouth of the figure, and the left half of the drawing showing shading, but seemingly left unfinished. The frame is not terribly old, and is constructed from splatter-painted boards...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Latin American Folk Art Oil Painting - Unsigned - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Latin American folk art oil painting on stretched canvas - likely done for the tourist market - untitled - unsigned - unframed -...
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Late 20th Century Central American Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Set of 6 Original Vintage Natural History Prints. French, C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of natural history Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Chromo-lithographs Published, C.1920 Free shipping. ...
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1920s French Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pencil Drawing of a Collie Dog on Paper and Framed in Wood Frame Signed - 1940
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A framed drawing of a dog on paper. This piece depicts the bust of a Collie in brown pencil. The piece is on brown or yellow paper and framed in the original wood frame with glass. T...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Large 18th Century Italian Oil On Canvas Painting Of Christ
Located in London, GB
A large scale (life size) 18th Century Italian oil on canvas. 'THE BODY OF THE DEAD CHRIST IN THE TOMB' after Hans Holbein the Younger, showing Christ lying in the tomb. His head re...
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18th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Large Oil on Canvas Oasis, African Zebras by Kindrie Grove, 1999
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very large oil on canvas, Oasis, African Zebras by Kindrie Grove, Canadian Artist. Large oil painting that depicts a group of zebras drinking peacefully...
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20th Century Canadian Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Canvas

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

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 Wall Decorations

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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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Turkish Anatolian Deer Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian rug with stand-alone deer on a blush color ground Measures: 3'3” x 3'11”.
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20th Century Turkish Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

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 Wall Decorations

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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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Gloria Laposka (1922-2015) Oil On Board Painting, Coney Island Train
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An oil on board painting depicting a train interior full of people, advertisements lining the roof and a plane flying a "Coney Island" banner out the window. Presented in a black fr...
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20th Century North American Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Other

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper, Gesso

Original Antique Bird Prints, Shrike and Fruit Crows. 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of shrike and fruit crows 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 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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

1915 ‘Carter the Great’ Banner by Otis Lithograph, Cleveland
Located in Surrey, BC
A large and early Folk Art paper banner (on linen backing) promoting famous American magician, Charles Joseph Carter (1874-1936), known as 'Carter the Great...
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1910s American Vintage Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Linen, 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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

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

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Bear Banjo Bird Tweeting Pictorial Persian Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian Kilim from the 20th century with a bear playing with his banjo. Looks like a small bird is tweeting while he's playing! Tweet Tweet! How Sweet? This was origina...
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20th Century Persian Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Wool

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 Wall Decorations

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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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Boho Original Everglades Oil Landscape on Board
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Escape to a lush, tropical paradise with this captivating vintage oil landscape painting. Signed by the artist "By Lu," this original work of art beautifully depicts a serene Evergla...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Masonite, Paint

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 Wall Decorations

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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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Five Child's Art Watercolors of World War I Fighter Planes
Located in Garnerville, NY
A child's silhouette renderings of five World War I English and German fighter planes featuring: Albatross Scout, Sopwith Camel, The Rumpler, Gotha and Handly-Page. All done in black...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Paint, Paper

Folk Art Painting by Latin Artist, Elias Telles
By Elias Telles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folk Art Painting by Elias Telles. Telles is a self taught painter and has become quite sought after and collectible. He speaks to the Historical figures and community with his unique subject matter and heavily painted pieces. Telles paints on a variety of unique back grounds, ie, old barn wood...
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20th Century Folk Art Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

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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