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Item Ships From: Continental US
Young Male Nudes At Water Fall Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Young Male Nudes At A Forest Waterfall" Vibrant Colored Hand Painting A rare and unique oil painting by self taught outsider surrealist folk artist Gloria Antoinette Laposka (1922...
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Airplane Sculpture on Wood Stand, Folk Trench Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Airplane Sculpture on Wood Stand Folk Art - possible Trench Art circa 1950 "airplane's spin and can be set into multiple positions" " in original c...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

70's Serigraph by Sister Corita Kent
By Sister Corita
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sister Mary Corita Kent (1918-1986) was known for her text-based pop influenced printmaking that conveyed her activism and spiritually-informed social...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paint

Vintage Monumental Carved Wood Tiki Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a large vintage 1960s carved wood Tiki sculpture. Classic style, giving you the feel of the tropics. It's signed by the artist S.K.
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Box, c.1890
Located in Savannah, GA
A three lid pedestal tramp art box, circa 1890s. Larger compartment under top. Velvet lined. 10 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¾ inches deep by 10 ¼ inches tall
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1890s Folk Art Antique Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Prison Folk Art Matchstick Model Boat Ship Maritime Night Light Sculpture 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century three tiered prison folk art / tramp art model steam boat sculpture. Upcycled cardboard framing structure, matchstick exterior with glossy...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Western Style Silver Plate Concho Belt by Artist and Jeweler Kit Carson
By Kit Carson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderous creative take on the traditional Concho Belt by renown artist and jeweler Kit Carson. He has mastered the art of stylistic blending of Western, Texan, and Native American...
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Late 20th Century American Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Silver Plate

American Antique Folk Art Flying Eagles Heraldic Trunk, 1900
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an old New England collection. An elaborate antique american folk art pyrography wood trunk. This highly detailed suitcase is hand craft...
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Brass

Charming Hand Made Diorama Shadow Box of Maine Fisherman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming one of a kind hand made diorama or shadow box of a Maine fisherman in his boat. Incredible details from fish in a bucket on board the boat to sea gulls flying above. A Mai...
Category

1950s North American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Side Show Circus By Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
Side Show A framed and inspired color print in the manner of Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Laposka (1922-2015) A unique and vibrant colored work depicting si...
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas, Paper

W. Beaupre Chain Mail Bust
By William Beaupre
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic android bust with hand applied chain mail and vintage jewelry findings and tiara from New York artist W. Beaupre. Signed.
Category

20th Century American Modern Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Fine Hand Carved Folk Art Zodiac Sign, Charles Pizzano, 1950
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful blue and gold hand carved and hand painted zodiac sign crafted by Charles Pizzano, circa 1950. The 32 inch octagonal shaped sign was just one of Pizzano's prolif...
Category

1950s American Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Song And Musical Merry Makers Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Song And Music Merry Makers" Vibrant Colored Hand Painting Unique Oil Painting by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Antoinette Laposka (1922-2015) Said Laposka: "...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

"Bear Society Lodge" Medicine Lance
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
"Bear Society Lodge" Medicine Lance. With fur-on hide wrapped handle and beaded details, feather, hair, and red stroud drops. The “Bear Cult” was an example of the mystic animal cu...
Category

2010s American Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Fur, Hide, Wood, Feathers

Vintage Handmade Round Doilies Fine Crochet White Cream Ivory French
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage handmade doilies fine crochet white cream ivory French lace starched round. Beautiful hand crochet doilies in great vintage condition, the color is beige, nice floral design,...
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Linen

Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Nutcracker
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved walnut bear with expressive gaze fitted with glass eyes; most likely from the Black forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen
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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Walnut

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An octagonal decorative wooden tramp art basket. Created from popsicle sticks, this basket is lightweight, perfect for holding remotes or other odds and en...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair Hand Carved Hand Painted Outsider Folk Art , Charles Pizzano, 1950
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique Pair (2) Hand Carved And Hand Painted Masterworks by Charles Pizzano (1893-1987) This is a beautiful matching pair (2) blue , red and gold hand carved and hand painted brilli...
Category

1950s American Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Pair Oversized Mistique Paper Mache Wall Figural Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1482 Folk Art pair hand made and painted Caribbean figural wall sculptures made from corrugated boxes and hand painted
Category

1940s Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper

Once Known as the Fish People 1986 Folk Art by Pat Mervis Schwartz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Quite charming folk art assemblage by the noted artist Pat MMervis Schwartz. Dated 1986, signed and titled “Once Known as the Fish People”. It is i...
Category

1980s American Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

JFK MLK RFK- NO MORE DREAMS, Purvis Young
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
JFK MLK RFK- NO MORE DREAMS Purvis Young (1989-1999) A moving mourning work, depicting a funeral procession of John F. Kennedy, Martin L. King and Robert F. Kennedy. Painted ...
Category

20th Century North American Modern Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

1950s Folk Art Sculpture Group Of Drunk Swedes At Bar Scene
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1950s Folk Art wood carving of a group of drunk Swedes at a bar scene with fish and alcohol fermentation.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine

1956 Haitian Roosters Oil on Board Painting by Rene Exume
Located in Stamford, CT
1956 Haitian Roosters Painting by Rene Exume. Oil on board. As found wood frame. Purchased directly from the artist in 1956 in Port Au Prince, Haiti by an American Diplomat.
Category

1950s Haitian Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Masonite, Paint, Wood

Joyful Dancers Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Joyful Dancers" Vibrant Colored Hand Painting Unique Oil Painting by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Antoinette Laposka (1922-2015) Said Laposka: "The paintings...
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Antique Tribal Cameroon Walking Stick
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Walking or Ceremonial stick Bamileke People Cameroon 20th century Wood, hand cast metal tip Measures: 33 1/2" x 8 1/4" (85.5 x 20.5 cm).
Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Framed Nude Portrait Painting of a Man in Gilt Wood on Board Untitled
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A framed portrait painting of a man in the nude on wood. With wonderful texture, and muted greens, beiges, and browns, this painting will be a...
Category

20th Century American Expressionist Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wire

Mid-Century Modern Skeletal Wire Rod Abstract Sculpture
Located in Garnerville, NY
An amazing spider's web of a rollercoaster of design and line. This sculpture is just as delicate and light filled like a spider's web. A work that reaches, careens, and zigzags Constantly changing maze of line and perspective. Comprised of welded metal rods and airbrushed in different colors. Circa 1960. Good overall condition with all welds intact. Some minor rust and pitting, but that just adds to the piece's outsider art charm. Clipped corners on the piece's base. Reminiscent of a small skeletal sculpture by the artist, Lee Bontecou...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal, Steel

W. Beaupre Gold Chain Android Bust
By William Beaupre
Located in New York, NY
Stunning futuristic android bust by W. Beaupre. Bust is embellished with intricate gold chain, pearls and vintage jewelry findings. The atte...
Category

20th Century American Modern Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Other

1930s Dada Photomontage Collage in the Style of Hannah Höch
By Hannah Höch
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Charming photomontage collage of girls at play with dogs, cats and birds in foreground. Whimsical happy work of art in the manner of Hannah Höch. Not sign...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

1968 'Inflated Dollar' Handmade & Hand Signed Framed Silkscreen by David Weidman
By David Weidman
Located in Glendale, CA
1968 'Inflated Dollar' Handmade & Hand Signed Framed Silkscreen by David Weidman. A vintage handmade silkscreen produced by the legendary Los Angeles artist on thick poster paper wit...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
Early American Folk Art Cherry wood firkin with original varnish finish and a sewing box interior 19th Century The name firkin originated from the Dutch word "viedikkijn" which mean...
Category

19th Century American American Colonial Antique Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Cherry

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel constructi...
Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Vintage Everlast Boxing Punching Bag with Folk Art Illustration
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Everlast punching bag. This looks like a classic "heavy bag," also known as heavy duty or jumbo bag, used for strength training in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai and a range o...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Nylon

Felted Wool Body Pillow Tahoe Fabric by JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Milled by hand in JG Switzer's design workshop, and made of Shetland sheep wool listed on the Livestock Conservancy list as an "at risk" breed. Merino and local wool from within our own Fibershed (defined as a 100 mile radius of the workshop) also are used to make this pillow. Rich, natural undyed brown, grey and cream sheep fleece is "painted" on a canvas of wool. No two alike, as each item is hand-painted. These designer pillows...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wool

Fabric Collage Floor Screen by Rose Lautman
Located in Hanover, MA
Rose Lautman, worked exclusively in fabric collage with a meticulous hand and a fine needle. Rose's artwork was exhibited in galleries primarily in Sara...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Fabric

Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unique pen and ink Folk Art drawing with calligraphy boarder depicting Napoleon triumphant in Russia (a French fantasy) with a French flag flying over a Russian palace surrounded by ...
Category

19th Century French Folk Art Antique Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pen, Paper, Giltwood

Pair of Stephen Huneck Sheep Sculptures
Located in Chicago, IL
These two hand-carved sheep by Stephen Huneck capture everything that makes his work so beloved: warmth, whimsy, and an unshakable respect for rural life. One sheep stands tall with ...
Category

1980s American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

1950s American Garage Craftmans Bits Plywood Cabinet Tabletop Chest WW2 Era
Located in Hyattsville, MD
As-found. Petite painted plywood bits and bobs cabinet, factory or garage custom in house job. No makers markings. Chips, dents to wood, splat and paint patina from normal uses.
Category

1950s American Industrial Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Painting by Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997) Titled "Gon Ta Skol"
By Black Joe Jackson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage outsider painting on plywood by American Folk artist Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997). The painting is titled "Gon Ta Zkol" and it depicts a woman and a little girl waiting ...
Category

1960s American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Plywood

Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940
By Captain George Grant
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made by George Grant of Nantucket (1857-1942). Grant, the son of whaling captain Charles Grant, was born in 1857 during a whaling voyage. His mother, ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

Authentic Clair Seglem Tall Portrait Painting of a Woman on Blue
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall portrait painting of a woman with a flower in her hair. This piece was painted by the late Oklahoma artist Clair Seglem and is well known for his ...
Category

20th Century American Bohemian Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paint, Paper

Outsider Art Wood Sculpture with Geometric Appliques
Located in Chicago, IL
Detailed and eye catching outsider art "found" wood sculpture. Constructed from floor moldings and cut paper geometric appliques. Unsigned.
Category

1970s American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

20th Century Block Print titled "Understanding"
Located in Denton, TX
20th century framed block print.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Cats Cats Cats Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
13 different cats are depicted in this charming -vibrant hand painting A framed oil painting on canvas panel by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Antoinette Laposk...
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

19th Century Tramp Art Vegetable Rack
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Tramp Art wall hanging rack with carved crossed sticks and carved rosettes on one side.
Category

19th Century North American Antique Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Original Untitled Hard Edge Abstract Painting by Billy Criswell, circa 2004
Located in Glendale, CA
Original untitled hard edge abstract painting by Billy Criswell, circa 2004. Executed in paint and pencil on a wood framed canvas with artists signature on back. Purchased directly f...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Oversized Graffiti Art on Canvas "Flower Pot" by Dylan
Located in Denton, TX
A mixed media of acrylic paint applied by hand with acrylic spray paint and alcohol ink on a wood framed canvas. Inspired by the great Graffiti artist of m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paint, Canvas, Wood

Outsider Art "Man in Carriage" Oil on Panel by Bruno Del Favero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on panel depicting a man in a horse-drawn carriage by acclaimed outsider artist, Bruno Del Favero (b. Italy 1910, d. USA 1995), circa 1970. Fine example showcasing Del Favero's ...
Category

1970s American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paint

Sea Shell Encrusted Folk Art Photo Frame - 4" x 6"
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A rectangular sea shell-encrusted photo frame with protective glass and a black easel at the back. Perfect for a side table or nightstand. Dimensions: The overall size of the frame...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Shell, Glass

Handmade Helmet
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Great piece of Folk Art. Handmade metal helmet with leather flaps.
Category

1950s Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Steel

Whimsical Ball and Cage Walking Stick
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Whimsical ball and cage walking stick carved of fir. Much used patina on handle. Collected on the Lakota Sioux Pineridge Reservation. 41”. Late 19th Century. Good for careful continu...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Fir

1970's Art by Vladimir Urban
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Amazing wood collage by Russian artist Vladimir Urban.  This is truly an amazing work. I have been unable to find much information on the artist. The only work I have found by him wa...
Category

1970s Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Scrap Wood

Gyroflexaeon Wall Sculpture by Noted Woodstock Artist
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A most unusual wall sculpture or hanging by the noted woodstock artist Michael Heinrich. A Google search reveals nothing for his title. It is neverth...
Category

20th Century American Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Outsider Art Hand-Carved "Shotgun Wedding" Tableau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crude hand-carved and painted wedding party figures (bride, groom, officiant - likely a preacher, and witness - presumably the father of the bride)...
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Paint

Torch Cut Brutal Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
1970s metal freestanding sculpture very organic.
Category

20th Century North American Brutalist Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Driftwood Sculpture of Four Expressive Figures by Marc Bourlier, French B. 1947
By Marc Bourlier
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This a wonderful driftwood sculpture or assemblage by Marc Bourlier originally purchased at Galerie Beatrice Soulier in Paris when the gallery had their exhibition 'Small de Marc Bou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Iron

Paul Walker - Outsider Art Checkerboard
Located in Savannah, GA
Paul Edward Walker (American, b.1949) Checkerboard oil on board signed “Art by Paul Walker”, “Nov. 97, Savannah, GA” 26 by 20 inches; ¾ inches deep Paul Walker is a Savannah, G...
Category

1990s American Folk Art Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Contemporary Colorful Nude Chalk Sketch of Women circa 1960 Signed Ball
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Portrait landscape chalk sketch of two nude women posing in front of a window with outlines of foliage and chairs and table. The subjects have dark brown or black hair, one tied with...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Continental US - Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper

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