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Folk Art For Sale
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting Ecce Homo, 1660
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Splendid 17th century Italian painting. Oil artwork on canvas depicting an Ecce Homo of great strength and drama. Ecce Homo is the phrase that Pontius Pilate, Roman governor of Judea...
Category
1660s Italian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
French 1900s Tramp Art Folk Mirror with Brass Tacks and Intersecting Corners
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rectangular Tramp Art hand-carved wooden Folk mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs, geometric patterns, intersecting corners and brass tacks. Creat...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Wood
PAIR OF CIRCA 1890 ORiGINAL PAINT NEW OLD STOCK CRATED FAIRGROUND RIDE HORSES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of new old stock Fairground ride horses
Please note the delivery fee listed ...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
British Sailor's Woolwork of Four ships including two Royal Navy Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Four ships including two Royal Navy Ships,
Circa 1875
The charming small sailor's woolwork picture with a rare subject depicting a port side view of fou...
Category
1860s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Deserted Ripples Snow White & Indian Tan 180x270 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Presenting an exquisite masterpiece from our stunning Aprezo collection, this handmade rug seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, offering a visual nar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Tobacciana trade sign carved by Samuel Robb, New York, Circa 1885. Figure holds a knife and bundle of cigars with tobacco boxes. Retains original base. Total height from floor is 74"...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Native American Tomahawk
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Classic Native American Eastern Plains Indian tomahawk. With tulip shaped bowl and maple wire wrapped shaft. One tin cone drop with horse hair. Beautiful layered steel blade with dar...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Blush Ambrosia Peach dust & Apricot 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This rug from our Aprezo collection is a delightful harmony of contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship, offering a visually enchanting addition to any living space. The rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Hand Made Folk Art Carnival Spinning Wheel On Stand
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fun and fabulous Folk Art Carnival Spinning Wheel from the latter part of the 19th century. Totally original and in fantastic condition. Nice old Ted and black paint looks to be corr...
Category
1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Oak, Paint
Chief Don Lelooska Native American Totem Pole
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Chief Don Lelooska large carved and brightly painted totem. Came from a private collection in Utah. Inscribed "Lelooska." 85"H x 13" x 15 5/8"
Don Lelooska (Don Smith, Native Americ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Tribal Iron Bowl on Stand
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite piece, a contemporary tribal forged iron bowl on stand, is a testament to the harmonious blend of art and craftsmanship. The bowl, characterized by its intricate desig...
Category
20th Century African Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Zabihi Collection Red Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif on red ground
Measures: 3' x 5'7''.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pre Columbian Moche Portrait Head Vessel South Latin American Antiques
Located in London, GB
A Pre columbian Moche portrait Vessel
A vessel modelled on a Amazonian native American Indian, a personage with a grimacing face perhaps a prisoner the shaved head and fringe is typical of indigenous Amazonian tribes, who wear this hair style...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Tranquil Essence Natural & Natural 150x240 cm Flatweave Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
What whispers of elegance and serenity does this exquisite flatweave rug carry within its threads? Inspired by minimalism and adorned with unembellished patterns, its subtle gradient...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Jute
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Vase
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Vase
Item e7275
A nicely carved Black Forest bear holding a glass vase in its hands. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very go...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Native American Pipe and Bag
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American pipe bag. Original catlinite pipe bowl and stem. Comes in a buffalo hide pouch. Pipe bag and attached early Canadian silver trade brooch and elk ivories...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Serene Sands Beige & Beige 150x240 cm Handloom Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
What whispers of modern elegance and timeless sophistication does this hand-loom rug by evoke? Crafted with precision and passion, each thread intertwines to create a masterpiece of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Beautiful Antique African Ewe Kente Cloth Textile 5'7" x 8'9"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique African Ewe Kente Cloth Textile, Country of Origin: Africa, Circa Date: 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Carved Chinese Qing Soapstone Arhat Figure
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century carved Chinese Soapstone Arhat figure in the style of the Qing dynasty. Intricately carved figure is in seated position, hand to face, wearing a robe with aqua and dark ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Folk Art
Materials
Soapstone
Origami Fusion Ashwood & Classic Gray 270X320 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine stepping into a vibrant tapestry of modern design with this hand-tufted rug, a symphony of creativity meticulously crafted in rural India. Like a canvas of personality, the b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The fired bowl features a vast array of shifting, vibrant, and colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This European set of two nautical magnifying glass map-readers are quite unusual and rarely found. It is fully encased in it's heavy wooden and metal enforced box. Hailing from betwe...
Category
1930s German Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Sailor's Woolwork of Four Ships including an American Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork with Four Ships including an American Ship,
Circa 1875
The sailor's woolwork depicts the port side view of four ships including an American ship under a cl...
Category
1860s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Adnet Style Saddle Leather Waste Basket, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome large saddle leather waste bin in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950s. Extremely thick cowhide with great nubuck finish. Wear as shown. Great patina. Good vintage condit...
Category
1950s French Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Leather
System walking stick with light, England 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System walking stick: a stick with light. The light is located in the plastic knob at the end of the knob. Activated by a rotating ring on the rod, the light (orange-red becau...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Painted and Carved Carousel Figure or Fragment Mounted on Base
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
19th Century American Whimsical Carousel Figure or Fragment. Carved and partial painted. Mounted on custom steel base. 24" H overall x 15" D x 8" W.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
George Washington Praying At Valley Forge, Unique Historical Art Signed 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique Historical Framed Account Dating to the Early 1800's , signed Quaker Potts
This is an original and one-of-a-kind enactment artisticaly presented on wood of George Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Seven Handmade Vintage Primitive Vintage Nesting Cubes/Blocks in Pine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive set of seven blocks and boxes (some four-sided, some two) which nest in the largest box (ca. early 20th Century, USA).
Thoughtfully crafted with finger jointed-edges and un...
Category
Early 1900s American Primitive Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Pair of Baroque Style Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Category
Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Stylized Bear Sculpture by Richard Lindh for Arabia Finland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stylized Bear Sculpture by Richard Lindh for Arabia Finland
Item e7279
A vintage ceramic statue depicting a bear. Made by Arabia Finland and de...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Artisan Echo Charcoal Gray & Faded Denim 168x240 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
In every knot and thread, our hand-knotted rug whispers tales spun from the very essence of wool. The dance of charcoal gray and faded denim paints a canvas that transcends dimension...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Vienna Bronce Bear on a Crystal Rock
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Vienna Bronce Bear on a Crystal Rock
Item e7254
A beautiful small bronze statue of a wandering bear mounted on a crystal rock. A magnificent, realistic example of the famous ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting Julius Caesar Portrait, 1680
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Italian painting from the first half of the 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork, first canvas, depicting a splendid portrait of Julius Caesar. The painting in question seems to...
Category
1680s Italian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Porcelain Bear Statue, Germany, ca 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Porcelain Bear Statue, Germany, ca 1950s
Item e7269
An old porcelain bear statue, decorated with polychrome colors. Made in Germany ca. 1950s. Illegible maker's signature on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Tempera on Paper Italian Antique Landscape Painting, 1780
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the late 18th century. Tempera on paper fixed on canvas with frame (see photo) depicting landscape with figures, animals and architecture of good pictor...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Virginia Metal Crafters "Firemen's Insurance Co" Cast Iron Sign Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Virginia Metal Crafters "Firemen's Insurance Co" Cast Iron Sign Plaque. Circa Early 20th Century.. Circa Measurements: 14" H x 13" W x 0.5" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Customs officer's walking stick for goods inspection, Germany, 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: Probing stick, used by customs officials to push bales of cotton or other goods, looking for items on which a duty was to be paid. Bamboo wood barrel, silver kn...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Iron
Francesco Zoli (1924-1998) Faenza Bas-relief In Crete
Located in Taranto, IT
The son of one of Faenza's best-known potters, he learned the art of working with clay at an early age. He turns out to be a sculptor and ceramist of high caliber. He is credited wit...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Sublime Hush Soft Beige & Cola 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Does your space yearn for a touch of timeless sophistication? Look no further than this exquisite hand-knotted rug, a captivating display of subtlety and understated luxury. Woven in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Wardrobe with Flowers and Fruit
Measurements: H. 163 cm – W. 100 cm (107 at the frames) – D. 44 cm (47 at the frames)
Period: app...
Category
1810s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully detailed diorama or shadow box of a late 19th century schooner and tug boat.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Paper, Plaster
Echoes of Marrakech Winter White & Mahogany 200X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Ever wondered how traditional Moroccan patterns could blend seamlessly with modern aesthetics? Behold this hand-knotted marvel, a fusion of heritage and contemporary allure. Crafted from sumptuous handspun wool, its plush texture invites touch. Distressed tile motifs dance across the surface, echoing ancient charm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Serendipitous Symphony White & White 360X450 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
What happens when nature's spontaneity intersects with mechanical precision? Explore the answer with our contemporary hand-knotted rug. Inspired by the beauty found in errors, this p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Golden Horizon Peach & Cloud White 180x270 cm Flatweave Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Ever wondered how the soft hues of a sunrise could be captured in a rug? Look no further. This stunning flat weave, handcrafted in rural India, brings a touch of the outdoors to your...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Jute
Bob Stocksdale Signed Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Wood Turned Bowls
Located in Studio City, CA
A very handsome, darkly colored set of six bowl by American master wood turner Bob Stocksdale. All are signed and marked ("Mahogany of Guatemala") by Stocksdale. Stunning in any sett...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Arjumand Aruba Blue & Jasper 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Introduce yourself to a realm of romance, artistry, and cultural fusion with Arjumand, a mesmerizing rug from the Majnun Collection crafted by Pavitra Rajaram. Drawing inspiration fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Vintage Turned Christmas Tree, English, Decorative Festive Centrepiece
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage turned Christmas tree. An English, mahogany decorative festive centrepiece, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
A treat of tactile turning with fine...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Songye Female Wood Figure with horn and brass hair ex Sothebys
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood standing female figure with projecting stomach, attached horn on top of head, and hair in form of small hand shaped copper pieces. Old glass beads...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Luster Crater Glaze Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed work by famed American California Studio master ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring a gorgeous, sumptuous, iridescent luster (lustre) volcanic lava crater glaze (...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Mellow Meadows Beige & Antique White 120x180 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite handwoven rug from our Contour collection, boasting a palette of Beige and Antique White, showcases an intricate pattern that effortlessly captures the essence of trad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Sun-Kissed Bliss Antique White & White Sand 130X130 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Does the sun paint your mood on the walls? Imagine its warm glow captured in threads, woven into an inviting landscape for your feet. The "Sun-Kissed Bliss" rug by is a symphony of a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Azure Interplay Pool Blue & Light Turquoise 150X210 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever wished your floors could tell a vibrant tale? presents a modern marvel, hand-tufted and meticulously crafted in rural India. A bold celebration of personalities, this h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Nature's Luminescence Bristol Blue & Bristol Blue 180x270 cm Handtufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
What if you could bring the ethereal dance of light in nature into your living space? Enter our Handtufted Rug, meticulously crafted to capture the mesmerizing gradient hues inspired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Crimson Vine Vintage Red & Vintage Red 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Ever envisioned the richness of vintage red infusing your space with warmth? Dive into the elegance of our hand-knotted rug, where understated arabesque foliage intertwines with dain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Bloom Dream Velvet Red & Black Olive 270x360 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
In the world of home decor, traditional luxury rugs reign supreme as timeless treasures that effortlessly elevate any space with their intricate designs. Among these, rugs displaying...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Wool
20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Landscape Painting Signed A. Corradi, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the mid-20th century. Oil on canvas artwork, first canvas, depicting an autumnal view, countryside river landscape of good pictorial quality. Painting adorned w...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Maximalist Mosaic Surf Green & Surf Green 240X360 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This hand-knotted rug, a captivating creation from the Inde Rose collection by Vinita Chaitanya, is a maximalist symphony of shapes, prints, and textures. Inspired by the arches of J...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Bahaar Wasabi & Gray Brown 150x240 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Forget the chase, embrace the joy of nature! Bahaar, from the Majnun Collection, reimagines the traditional Shikargah rug, a design typically depicting scenes of hunters chasing wild...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional 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. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
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 folk art on 1stDibs.
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Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art
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Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.
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