Virginia - Folk Art

Hand-carved by skilled Zulu artisans of Southern Africa, this striking African shield is a powerful example of traditional tribal craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Expertly fashio...

Pair of hand-carved hardwood stools attributed to the Oromo people of Ethiopia, 1970s. Each stool is sculpted from a single block of dense wood, with a broad concave seat supported b...

A genuine zebra hide rug, complete with head and tail, finished with traditional black felt edging and backing. Dog not included.

A key figure in American color theory, Robert Swain (b. 1940, Austin, TX) is known for his vibrant, grid-based compositions. After studying fine art at The American University and sp...

An oval tole trade sign with a continuous wreath of hand-cut and painted metal laurel leaves surrounding a plaster ground, suspended from a forged iron S-hook and chain. A decorative...

A rare and likely one-of-a-kind matching pair of carved cat sculptures by self-taught American folk artist Linvel Barker (1921–2004), created in 1996. Born in rural eastern Kentucky,...

This is a great looking well made hand carved bowl made of red wood and having an overhanging edge. It has a wonderful burl on the side and a small spot with a rough edge. The grain ...

This is a fabulous piece for a rustic country decor in a barn, shed or a primitive house. It has a fantastic carved shape with a D-handle and deep scoop. The original finish is mos...

This is the largest piece of chip carved tramp art I have ever had! It would definitely work as a side or end table and would be a great addition to anyone's collection. Tramp art wa...

Large early American Antique Copper Bannerette Weather Vane Possibly J. Howard & Co. First-half of the 19th century; Northeastern, USA Copper, iron Approximate size: 24 (h) x 55 (w) x 1 (d) in. This rare and large American scrollwork bannerette weathervane recalls those produced by Jonathan Howard & Co. of West Bridgewater, MA. Further academic research may confirm or deny this possibility and an origin with J.W. Fiske & Co. of New York, shouldn’t be ruled out. Alternatively, this weathervane may also be an entirely independent work from the first half of the 19th century, steeped in the early genesis of weathervanes as an American folk art. This antique weather vane...

Early hand carved wooden falcon sculpture by American folk artist Howard Finster. Finster was a Baptist minister from Georgia turned folk/outsider artist best known for his cover art...

19th century Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane Anonymous ca. 1870; probably New England area, USA Copper Approximate size: 11.5 (h) x 23.5 (w) x 16 (d) in. This evenly patinated holl...

A bold, graphic vintage abstract painting featuring layered waves of vibrant green yellow and blue and a striking red sun. Strong lines with playful movement and confident color bloc...

Late 19th Century Large Painted Folk Art Hobbyhorse with Sea Glass Eyes. America, 1880-1900. Measures: 26.5" H, 33" W, 11" D

Mel Smilow, 1988, an assemblage of cut foam blocks in an array of modern abstract image of shapes assembled in a grid pattern, covered in a gray purple and dark blue acrylic. Trimmed...

Late 19th Century Wood Framed Folk Art Painting Depicting Hound Dogs by River. The two dogs are hunting water fowl. Wood framing is modern. United States, 1...

A large, signed oil on canvas by Dutch maritime painter J. Winfried (1886–1959) — reportedly also a retired sea captain, and the authority in his work makes that biography credible. ...

An impressive early 20th-century carved and polychrome painted cigar store Indian standing approximately 6 feet tall to the tip of the feathers. The base features replacement boards—...

A rare 19th-century Japanese iron ohaguro tsubo-a ritual teeth-blackening dish-formed as a stylized deer. These were traditionally used to hold the heated iron implement and mixture ...

Large scale free standing sculpture hand carved by Emil Milan. Executed in walnut, the flowing sculpture makes way to voids which gives it a light and moving appearance. Chiseled rec...

This is an adorable pair of child sized figures in ornate Middle Eastern style costumes including torches, turbans, boots and a shawl. I don't know where they came from but they look...

Martin Sumers, “Untitled”, 1999. Vibrant and electric Teals, Greens, Blues, Oranges and Peaches set within a Gold frame. Oil on Board Dimensions: Frame: 26”H x 16.25”w x 2”D Sit...

A large modernist abstract by Hampton Roads artist Robert Vick, circa 1970s. Titled “Tuscan (ineligible)”., featuring a collage and acrylic paint on canvas. A modern landscape with cool blues and grays accented by warm golds, terracotta and peach colors. The collage providing a raised affect, with great depth. Signed. Condition: Some flaking and loss of collage. White paint splatter in some areas. Signed. Dimensions: 69 3/4” W x 56.5” tall x 1.5”D Shipping: This item will ship by personal courier. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery depending on your distance from the east coast and our shipper’s routes. Robert V. Vick ( 1935 - 2010) was a native of Portsmouth , Virginia and received a B.F.A. from Old Dominion University. He studied art under the prominent Virginia artist Charles Sibley...

Collection of 3 South Asian Antique Architectural Fragments on Stands Anonymous Southern Asia, probably India; first-half of the 20th c...

Michael Kagan (b. 1980). Concorde, 2021. Screenprint in colors on Somerset paper. 28-3/4 x 37 inches edition of 100. Archival pigment print on cotton paper. This print sold out ins...

Virginia Artist Reitha Fivel Sedel (1918 - 1991) “Stoned”, Acrylic on Canvas. Featuring moody turquoises and blues, a portrait of three male figures. Each male figure has long bro...

A one of a kind geometric op art painting featuring nested triangles within a hexagon. Bold blue, green, and red stripes alternate in direction to create depth and movement, evoking ...

A luminous meditation on memory and structure, "Rue dy Lyon" by Louis Shields offers a poetic abstraction of place, where echoes of architectural form rise through veils of pigment a...

The Zulu people have traditionally been pastoral people, relying on cows for meat and milk. The daily practice of milking was preceded with singing and dancing, along with the royal milkers holding the wooden pails...

The Loss people of Zambia are known for their basketry and rarely work in wood, but their wooden milk jugs are sought after objects from collectors. Originally used to collect milk f...