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Folk Art For Sale
Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved "Ball in Cage" Obelisk Whimsy Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art whimsy 'ball in cage' obelisk sculpture whittled from one continuous piece of wood and adhered to a wooden plinth base, circa 1940s. The carved supports holding the two ball...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
20th Century Oil on Panel Italian Signed Verderone Landscape Painting, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the second half of the 20th century. Oil on panel artwork depicting a countryside landscape of good pictorial quality. Beautifully decorated golden wooden frame...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Fairground Carousel Panel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Fairground Carousel Panel
A rare piece of traditional English fairground art attributed to Orton and spooner. All carved from sections piece ...
Category
1910s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pine
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
Chinese Soapstone Mountain, Village And Sitting Man Carving
Located in Bradenton, FL
Qing Dynasty soapstone carving depicting an intricate scene of a mountainside, a sitting man, and a part of a village. Carving is in a beige-brown color. Carving is sitting on a beau...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Folk Art
Materials
Soapstone
Gadget-system walking stick with bag holder function, Marktroller, Germany, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System cane: cane with bag holder function. Curious stick used to carry shopping bags, made with two upside-down V-shaped fruitwooden shafts, ending...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage enamel fire sign, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Charming vintage enamel 'FIRE' sign mlounted on a wooden and metal base.
Its unclear if this was used by the fire brigade during interventions or if th...
Category
1950s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Enamel
Antique Carved Chinese Soapstone Figure Of Man With Foo Dog
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century carved Chinese soapstone figure. Features a smiling figure with a foo dog on his shoulder and a gourd in his other hand, all in brown color.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Folk Art
Materials
Soapstone
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Painting Psyche Descends into the Underworld
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Spectacular Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork of considerable size depicting a mythological subject of great charm, Psyche descends int...
Category
1670s Italian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
1781 Tyrolean Painted Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1781
Measurements: H. 185 cm - W. 140 cm (150 cm at the frames) - D. 53 cm (58 cm at the frames)
Essence: Fir
Period: 1781
Origin: Tyrol
Description:
Tyrol...
Category
1780s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Vintage Carousel Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ca 1950's Coca Cola carousel horse of cast aluminum in vintage paint. Beautiful patina very nice solid condition. This is a rare item. These horses were used like cigar store Indians...
Category
1950s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
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
Chinese Carved Hetian Jade Figure Of Boy
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Chinese Hetian Jade intricate carving of a boy in sitting position. Jade is green and rust in color. A wonderful addition to any jade collection.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Folk Art
Materials
Soapstone
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
Antique Folk Art Painted Spinning Top Toy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art turned and painted wooden toy top retaining its original paint (ca. late 19th Century, USA).
Features a notched stem and striped multi-color design in yellow, green and red....
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Greatful Dead The Family Dog Origianal Framed Poster
Located in Pasadena, CA
Grateful Dead The Family Dog Concert Poster Colorado 1987. Great condition. Measures approx - 14.25 x 20.25
Category
1980s American Other Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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
Ruelland: Signed coral orange-red glazed ceramic soliflore vase - Circa 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jacques and Dani Ruelland: Orange-coral red soliflore vase
Height = 12.5 cm
Diameter = 8.5 cm
Restoration of chips at the neck/body junction
Very good condition
Circa 1960
Sign...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
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
Antique Blue Chinese Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Chinese pictorial throw-size rug
Measures: 2'8' x 5'.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure
A naïve and charming example of an early 20th century folk art English hand carved pine whirligig figure. Carved from sections of pine ...
Category
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pine
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
Small Moroccan "Boucherouite" or Azilal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Small Moroccan "Boucherouite" or Azilal rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven with cut-up pieces of fabric from old clothes, etc. - boucherouite means rag or t...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
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
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
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
Naive Folk Art Sculpture, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Naive sculpture from the 1950s, embodying the essence of Folk Art with its intricately carved vine. This anonymous masterpiece from Auvergne, France, s...
Category
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tranquility in Threads Dark Brown & Dark Brown 420x170 cm Handloom Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Ever wondered how simplicity and sophistication intertwine seamlessly? unveils the answer with their hand-loomed masterpiece in modern design. Crafted to leave an everlasting impress...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Vintage Japanese Daimaru Thong Sandal New from the Original Box, Mid-Century
Located in Norton, MA
They feel like leather, new from the original box. They are 9" long, 3" wide, and 7" to the thong head.
Very high quality.
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
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
Iconic Vintage PH5 Chandelier for L. Poulsen of DK with Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
An Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1970s with abstract art work by Gallery Sixty One.
The art work ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
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
Motorboat Acquarama Riva in scale
Located in Torino, IT
Scale model of the Riva Acquarama speedboat.
Detailed model of the iconic aquarama speedboat.
Made of fine materials such as mahogany and with chrome details.
This very faithful m...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Monalisa handmade painted replica.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Painted during 1972 and 1976. We offer this Antique Monalisa handmade painted replica signed by Lourdes Cúe.
Category
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Linen
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
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
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Thangka, Maitreya Buddhist Deity
Located in Pomona, CA
Maitreya (Tibetan: cham pa. English: Love), the Bodhisattva of loving kindness and the coming Buddha of the future aeon - currently residing in the Tacitus heaven.
Beautiful and peac...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
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
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
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
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
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Bowl ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Bowl ca. 1920s
Item e7283
A nicely carved Black Forest bear desk set with bowl for small utensils. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920....
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
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
Framed John Smith's Beer Sign, 1970s
By Rob Otten
Located in Antwerp, BE
Framed John Smith's beer sign.
Original old advertising sign for the famous Pale Ale Beer, dated 1976.
It's English beer of the brewery John Smith's Tadc...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Other, Tin
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
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
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