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18th Century antique primitive wooden measure box dated 1784
Located in Boden, SE
A 18th Century Swedish Measure Box dated 1784 & Owner marked AHB BAS Measures, spatial measures, of wood for dry goods such as grain. Also called target vessel. The dimension is cu...
Category

1780s Swedish Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Pine

18th Century Antique primitive wooden measure box dated 1784
18th Century antique primitive wooden measure box dated 1784

18th Century antique primitive wooden measure box dated 1784

$1,127
Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Odense, DK
Mid Century, Scandinavian, Classic, Antique or an Art deco home decor.
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Antique Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s
Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s

Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s

$3,400
18th Century Swedish Primitive Organic Wooden Bowl with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. With highly appealing patina, with traces of use. Produced in Sweden, 19th century. The bowl has original paint. Beautiful in any room,a ...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Antique 18th Century Swedish Primitive Organic Wooden Bowl with Original Paint
18th Century Swedish Primitive Organic Wooden Bowl with Original Paint

18th Century Swedish Primitive Organic Wooden Bowl with Original Paint

$1,780
Antique Small Ladder Back Green Primitive Rustic Chair with Deer Hide Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique small ladder back green primitive rustic chair with deer hide seat. Item features deer hide
Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Small Ladder Back Green Primitive Rustic Chair with Deer Hide Seat
Antique Small Ladder Back Green Primitive Rustic Chair with Deer Hide Seat

Antique Small Ladder Back Green Primitive Rustic Chair with Deer Hide Seat

$1,250
Art Populaire Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk Art; Primitive Bench; Monoxylite Wood; 19th Century; France; Wabi Sabi; Rustic; Craftsmanship
Category

19th Century French Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Populaire Bench, France, 19th Century
Art Populaire Bench, France, 19th Century

Art Populaire Bench, France, 19th Century

$6,250
Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine
Located in Forney, TX
sculptures, Buddhist Buddha head statuary, and apprentice prototype model buildings, to primitive folk art
Category

Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine
Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine

$12,500
19th Century Simple Swedish Faux Paint Side Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive Swedish folk art table made during the early 1800s. The table has a simple construction
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century Simple Swedish Faux Paint Side Table
19th Century Simple Swedish Faux Paint Side Table

19th Century Simple Swedish Faux Paint Side Table

$2,314
Antique Russian Tribal Bag Kilim with Geometric Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
folk art and primitive textiles, and a piece of history with limitless decorative potential today
Category

1920s Russian Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Russian Tribal Bag Kilim with Geometric Patterns - Rug Kilim
Antique Russian Tribal Bag Kilim with Geometric Patterns - Rug Kilim

Antique Russian Tribal Bag Kilim with Geometric Patterns - Rug Kilim

$2,600
Antique Russian Tribal Bag and Textile in Beige and Burgundy, from Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
burgundy half with geometric patterns. It’s a rare find in nomadic folk art and primitive textiles, and a
Category

1890s Russian Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Russian Tribal Bag and Textile in Beige and Burgundy, from Rug Kilim
Antique Russian Tribal Bag and Textile in Beige and Burgundy, from Rug Kilim

Antique Russian Tribal Bag and Textile in Beige and Burgundy, from Rug Kilim

$1,800
Very Large Early 19th Century American Carved Wood Mortar and Pestle
Located in Rochester, NY
" wide. # folk art tribal primitive burl bowl
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Very Large Early 19th Century American Carved Wood Mortar and Pestle
Very Large Early 19th Century American Carved Wood Mortar and Pestle

Very Large Early 19th Century American Carved Wood Mortar and Pestle

$1,175
Antique Tribal Bag Flatweave Textile with Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
throughout its geometric patterns. It’s a rare find in nomadic folk art and primitive textiles, and a piece
Category

1890s Turkish Tribal Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Tribal Bag Flatweave Textile with Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim
Antique Tribal Bag Flatweave Textile with Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim

Antique Tribal Bag Flatweave Textile with Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim

$3,200
Antique Persian Tribal bag and Textile with Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
its geometric patterns. It’s a rare find in nomadic folk art and primitive textiles, and a piece of
Category

1910s Persian Tribal Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tribal bag and Textile with Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim
Antique Persian Tribal bag and Textile with Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim

Antique Persian Tribal bag and Textile with Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim

$3,500
18th/19th Century Carved Painted Limewood Christ Child Altar Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
folk art, retablo icons, and French Gothic liturgical cabinets, be sure to check our other listings!
Category

Early 19th Century European Baroque Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th/19th Century Carved Painted Limewood Christ Child Altar Figure Sculpture
18th/19th Century Carved Painted Limewood Christ Child Altar Figure Sculpture

18th/19th Century Carved Painted Limewood Christ Child Altar Figure Sculpture

$3,500
Antique Persian Horse Cover with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
. It’s a rare find in nomadic folk art and primitive textiles alike—a piece of history and gorgeous old
Category

1890s Persian Tribal Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Horse Cover with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim
Antique Persian Horse Cover with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim

Antique Persian Horse Cover with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim

$2,800
American Pair of Carved Primitive Folk Art Lions Quarried in Connecticut
Located in Katonah, NY
A rare pair of carved brownstone American Folk Art lions, in recumbent pose with full manes and
Category

1890s American Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Stone

American Pair of Carved Primitive Folk Art Lions Quarried in Connecticut
American Pair of Carved Primitive Folk Art Lions Quarried in Connecticut

American Pair of Carved Primitive Folk Art Lions Quarried in Connecticut

$63,600 Sale Price
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Primitive Folk Art Graphic Gameboard
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Century. Beaten to perfection , excellent heavy wear and useage. Very primitive double pine plank
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Primitive Folk Art Graphic Gameboard
Primitive Folk Art Graphic Gameboard

Primitive Folk Art Graphic Gameboard

$650
Primitive Folk Art "Darla" Horse
Located in London, GB
Hand-carved and painted pine, Swedish, circa 1780.
Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Folk Art

Primitive Folk Art "Darla" Horse
Primitive Folk Art "Darla" Horse

Primitive Folk Art "Darla" Horse

$2,800
Early Hand-Carved Folk Art Shovel
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a wonderful hand-carved Primitive Folk Art shovel with original red paint on the handle.
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early Hand-Carved Folk Art Shovel
Early Hand-Carved Folk Art Shovel

Early Hand-Carved Folk Art Shovel

$1,120
Primitive Hand-Carved Folk Church Spire, Adirondack Mountain Region, NY
Located in New York, NY
Primitive hand-carved folk church spire, Adirondack Mountain Region, NY. circa 1860-1890, original
Category

19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Primitive Hand-Carved Folk Church Spire, Adirondack Mountain Region, NY
Primitive Hand-Carved Folk Church Spire, Adirondack Mountain Region, NY

Primitive Hand-Carved Folk Church Spire, Adirondack Mountain Region, NY

$1,520
American Folk Art Cabin
Located in Montecito, CA
A primitive American log cabin with amusing details. Door opens slightly. Windows are fixed and
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Glass

American Folk Art Cabin
American Folk Art Cabin

American Folk Art Cabin

$1,800
Antique American Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Folk Art whirligig.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique American Folk Art Whirligig

Antique American Folk Art Whirligig

$6,900 / set
Antique Folk Art Byron Mechanical Bells
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Folk Art Byron mechanical bells on wooden board.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Folk Art Byron Mechanical Bells
Antique Folk Art Byron Mechanical Bells

Antique Folk Art Byron Mechanical Bells

$1,200
Folk Art Hand Made Wooden Chair/Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique Folk Art hand made wooden chair turned to table or bench. Table size: H 28.5", L 30", D 24".
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Hand Made Wooden Chair/Table
Folk Art Hand Made Wooden Chair/Table

Folk Art Hand Made Wooden Chair/Table

$1,900
Antique American Folk Art Cowhide and Horn Foot Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Folk Art cowhide and horn foot stool.
Category

Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Antique American Folk Art Cowhide and Horn Foot Stool
Antique American Folk Art Cowhide and Horn Foot Stool

Antique American Folk Art Cowhide and Horn Foot Stool

$985
Hand Made Folk Art Carpenter s Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
1920's Hand Made wooden Carpenter's Chest with metal sides
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Hand Made Folk Art Carpenter s Chest
Hand Made Folk Art Carpenter s Chest

Hand Made Folk Art Carpenter s Chest

$885
Primitive Italian Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Primitive Italian chair. Very unique!
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Primitive Folk Art

Primitive Italian Chair
Primitive Italian Chair

Primitive Italian Chair

$7,600
Large Primitive Hand-Hollowed Wood Storage Vessel, 19th Century
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Large grain storage vessel, hand-hollowed from a single trunk, Linden wood. The vessel was made in the 19th century in Romania.
Category

19th Century Romanian Primitive Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Primitive Hand-Hollowed Wood Storage Vessel, 19th Century
Large Primitive Hand-Hollowed Wood Storage Vessel, 19th Century

Large Primitive Hand-Hollowed Wood Storage Vessel, 19th Century

$1,068
18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning sculptural piece of furniture, a rustic wabi sabi folk art primitive cabinet, "chimney
Category

18th Century European Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard
18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard

18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard

$13,647
Antique Primitive Ironing Board
Located in Alexandria, VA
This is a really unique piece. It's a beautiful example of primitive construction. The top comes
Category

19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Antique Primitive Ironing Board
Antique Primitive Ironing Board

Antique Primitive Ironing Board

$650
Large Primitive Wooden Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Smith and his wife Benedict assembled an impressive collection of art and antiques, as this fine bowl
Category

18th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Primitive Folk Art

Large Primitive Wooden Bowl
Large Primitive Wooden Bowl

Large Primitive Wooden Bowl

$1,600
Folk Art Classical Stand with Drawer
Located in Woodstock, NY
A period one drawer stand, circa 1840. Primitive, folk art construction, with period styling. Hand
Category

19th Century American Regency Antique Primitive Folk Art

Folk Art Classical Stand with Drawer
Folk Art Classical Stand with Drawer

Folk Art Classical Stand with Drawer

$1,500
Primitive Wooden Clogs, Italy, Late 1800
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved sculptural pair of wooden clogs.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Leather

Primitive Wooden Clogs, Italy, Late 1800
Primitive Wooden Clogs, Italy, Late 1800

Primitive Wooden Clogs, Italy, Late 1800

$780
Centennial George Washington Textile Pen Wipe Antique Handmade Folk Art Pen Wipe
Located in Newtown, CT
Wonderful centennial antique pen wipe made in the form of George Washington. Skilfully handmade of fabrics, tiny buttons, beads, leather, paper and human hair. The face is hand paint...
Category

1870s American Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

Centennial George Washington Textile Pen Wipe Antique Handmade Folk Art Pen Wipe
Centennial George Washington Textile Pen Wipe Antique Handmade Folk Art Pen Wipe

Centennial George Washington Textile Pen Wipe Antique Handmade Folk Art Pen Wipe

$477
Huge Tibetan Wood Carved Oxen Bell with Clapper, Great Aged Patina
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
an Oxen's neck. A great authentic Folk Art piece for display on a stand or in the garden. Size: 32
Category

19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Huge Tibetan Wood Carved Oxen Bell with Clapper, Great Aged Patina

Huge Tibetan Wood Carved Oxen Bell with Clapper, Great Aged Patina

$2,998
19th Century Wool Press
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Primitive Modernist form in this 19th Century pine wool press. Minimalist simplicity and wonderful
Category

Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Folk Art

19th Century Wool Press
19th Century Wool Press

19th Century Wool Press

$1,250
Exceptionally Rare Pair of 19th Century English Hand Puppets
Located in West Sussex, GB
A pair of carved and poly-chromed English hand Puppets in excellent condition, one with red hair and one with black hair. These antique puppets retaining their original handles but a...
Category

19th Century British Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Exceptionally Rare Pair of 19th Century English Hand Puppets
Exceptionally Rare Pair of 19th Century English Hand Puppets

Exceptionally Rare Pair of 19th Century English Hand Puppets

$3,423 / set
19th Century Round Painted Scandinavian Bentwood Rosemaling Pantry Box / Tine
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Boxing Day: A beautifully-crafted primitive Norwegian bentwood box in wonderful condition for its
Category

19th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Round Painted Scandinavian Bentwood Rosemaling Pantry Box / Tine
19th Century Round Painted Scandinavian Bentwood Rosemaling Pantry Box / Tine

19th Century Round Painted Scandinavian Bentwood Rosemaling Pantry Box / Tine

$403
Early American Tin Knockers Bench
Located in Woodstock, NY
Rare, early American work bench, carved from a single Cherry tree log. The top surface careful sculpted for hammering and rounding tin and other metals. Found in a NY state home that...
Category

19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Folk Art

Early American Tin Knockers Bench
Early American Tin Knockers Bench

Early American Tin Knockers Bench

$1,800
Graphic Figural Andirons
Located in Hadley, MA
hold their own as graphic folk art sculpture. Excellent overall condition, with age appropriate
Category

18th Century and Earlier American Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Graphic Figural Andirons
Graphic Figural Andirons

Graphic Figural Andirons

$975
18th Century Welsh Sycamore Cricket Table
Located in West Sussex, GB
A superb late 18th century turned sycamore cricket table, having turned legs and turned top, its design though not obviously apparent has been influenced by the fashionable Chippenda...
Category

18th Century and Earlier British Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

18th Century Welsh Sycamore Cricket Table
18th Century Welsh Sycamore Cricket Table

18th Century Welsh Sycamore Cricket Table

$7,530
Wood Trencher, circa 1900s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Weathered old wood trencher. Large - width is a little over 62 inches - would look fabulous on centre of table with either plants or fruit. An early 1900s large wooden trencher found...
Category

Early 1900s Hungarian Primitive Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Wood Trencher, circa 1900s
Wood Trencher, circa 1900s

Wood Trencher, circa 1900s

$1,056
Antique Horse Drawn Wagon, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique horse drawn wagon/ road cart, thought to be made by "Rumsey Cart," early 20th century. Reconditioned wood, newly reupholstered leather seat and newer wheels. Dimensions: ...
Category

Early 1900s American Primitive Antique Primitive Folk Art

Antique Horse Drawn Wagon, circa Early 20th Century
Antique Horse Drawn Wagon, circa Early 20th Century

Antique Horse Drawn Wagon, circa Early 20th Century

$500
Over Sized American Rare 1900s Metal Wire Fish Trap
Located in Chicago, IL
Large rare 1900s metal wire fish trap.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wire

Over Sized American Rare 1900s Metal Wire Fish Trap
Over Sized American Rare 1900s Metal Wire Fish Trap

Over Sized American Rare 1900s Metal Wire Fish Trap

$995
Antique Dry Goods Store Display Wood Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique dry goods store display wood stand on wheels.
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Dry Goods Store Display Wood Stand
Antique Dry Goods Store Display Wood Stand

Antique Dry Goods Store Display Wood Stand

$1,500
Late Cockerel Wall Mounting Weathervane
Located in West Sussex, GB
This Cockerel Weathervane has some charming and practical features not least that it is wall mounting (so perfect for screwing against a beam). Also incorporated in this antique weat...
Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late Cockerel Wall Mounting Weathervane
Late Cockerel Wall Mounting Weathervane

Late Cockerel Wall Mounting Weathervane

$814
Large Antique Wood Gathering Bucket
Located in Chicago, IL
Large antique wood gathering bucket.
Category

Early 1900s American Primitive Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Wood Gathering Bucket

Large Antique Wood Gathering Bucket

$895
Danish Drinking Bowl Dated 1816
Located in Sheffield, MA
Turned wooden drinking bowl from Denmark painted a rich salmon and dated 1816. Around the rim is inscribed a verse translated as “He will not gather, but always drink! Wealth in the ...
Category

Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Danish Drinking Bowl Dated 1816
Danish Drinking Bowl Dated 1816

Danish Drinking Bowl Dated 1816

$1,800
19th Century Silver Ceremonial Masks from Guerrero Mexico
Located in Nogales, AZ
These masks were used in a ceremony depicting the eviction of the Spaniards from indigenous villages in the mountains of Guerrero Mexico. Silver masks were worn by the leaders of th...
Category

19th Century Mexican Primitive Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Silver

19th Century Silver Ceremonial Masks from Guerrero Mexico
19th Century Silver Ceremonial Masks from Guerrero Mexico

19th Century Silver Ceremonial Masks from Guerrero Mexico

$4,000 / item
Collection of 1920s American Maple Syrup Wood Buckets
Located in Chicago, IL
1920s American maple syrup wood buckets. More available. Original paint.
Category

1920s American Primitive Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Collection of 1920s American Maple Syrup Wood Buckets
Collection of 1920s American Maple Syrup Wood Buckets

Collection of 1920s American Maple Syrup Wood Buckets

$795 / set
19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure
Located in Copenhagen, Copenhagen
Malay worship female figure, carved in wood, standing with inlaid shell Marked in buttom: "Lestrite, Middel Sepik District, New Guinea".
Category

1890s Papua New Guinean Folk Art Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure
19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure

19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure

$1,424
Antique Hand-Carved Chinese Boat, circa Late 1800s
Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
. Outstanding example of Folk Art.
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Chinese Boat, circa Late 1800s
Antique Hand-Carved Chinese Boat, circa Late 1800s

Antique Hand-Carved Chinese Boat, circa Late 1800s

$595
Collection of Wrought Iron Eel Gigs
Located in North Egremont, MA
weathered and well-used wooden handles. A Folk Art collection showing American inventiveness and love of
Category

19th Century American Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Collection of Wrought Iron Eel Gigs
Collection of Wrought Iron Eel Gigs

Collection of Wrought Iron Eel Gigs

$1,650 / set
Mbole Copper Anklet Currency
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This large anklet, and other uniquely designed metal pieces like it, served as pieces of currency in the Congo. They were used for rare, but major transactions. These particular Mbol...
Category

19th Century African Other Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Mbole Copper Anklet Currency
Mbole Copper Anklet Currency

Mbole Copper Anklet Currency

$900
18th Century Rural Donegal Irish Harnen Stand, Richard Kingston Collection
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
An 18th century iron Donegal bread iron or harnen stand, also known as an oatcake warmer. The harnen stand was used to slowly dry, rather than bake a tradition oat bread bannock. T...
Category

1780s Irish Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Iron

18th Century Rural Donegal Irish Harnen Stand, Richard Kingston Collection
18th Century Rural Donegal Irish Harnen Stand, Richard Kingston Collection

18th Century Rural Donegal Irish Harnen Stand, Richard Kingston Collection

$814
Food for Thought
Located in New York, NY
A pouch of sewn rawhide with its volume pillowed and petrified containing the unopened contents of what was once to cure into cheese.
Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Folk Art

Food for Thought
Food for Thought

Food for Thought

Terracotta Urn, Colombian, Rio Magdalena, 1000 AC
Located in Antwerp, BE
Terracotta urn from Rio Magdalena Certificate by S. Grussenmeyer, sold to private collector in 1991.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Colombian Pre-Columbian Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Urn, Colombian, Rio Magdalena, 1000 AC
Terracotta Urn, Colombian, Rio Magdalena, 1000 AC

Terracotta Urn, Colombian, Rio Magdalena, 1000 AC

$17,800
Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
An antique African oval Zambian food bowl hand-carved and decorated from native timber with a interior divided food compartment and the original top from Africa circa 1900. Featuring...
Category

1890s Zambian Tribal Antique Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900
Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900

Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900

$934
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Antique Primitive Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique primitive folk art for your home. An item from our selection of antique primitive folk art — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique primitive folk art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique primitive folk art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Victorian and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Andrianna Shamaris, Hubley Manufacturing Company and african people each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of antique primitive folk art that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Primitive Folk Art?

Prices for a piece of antique primitive folk art start at $85 and top out at $56,250 with the average selling for $1,150.

Finding the Right Folk-art for You

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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