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Lion ivory head’s handle walking stick, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
ferrule. France circa 1890. (SHIPPING TO THE EU ONLY)
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Midcentury Pen Drawing on Paper, France, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
"Dans la rue à ville" painting, France, 1955. This artwork is executed in a traditional painting
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Antique Leather Book "Histoire des Plantes", 1865s, France
Located in Greven, DE
, written in French language.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Azur Super Motor Oil Can, Original Fullness, French Petroliana - 2Y606
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Authentic French Azur Motor Oil Can (Full 3/4)
This is a genuine antique Azur "Huile Moteur Super
Category
Mid-20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Antique French Ceramic, Shoe With Mice, Circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful antique ceramic from France, around 1900.
Beautiful small ceramic in the shape of a shoe
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Albert Chubac, Mixed Media, circa 1980, France
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
right and numbered 8/8,
Framed,
circa 1980, France.
Measures : Width 85 cm, Height 127 cm.
Albert
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Large French Bowl, Moorish Style, Stamped "Mauresque Longchamp"
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful large ceramic bowl in a moorish style, France, circa 1880.
Stamped at the bottom
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Antique French Magazine, L
Illustration No. 3736, October 1914, WWI - 2Y608
Located in Bordeaux, FR
, Illustré)
Language: French (Français)
Subject: Art, History, Current Events
Dimensions (Approx
Category
Vintage 1910s French Antiquities
Materials
Paper
A Ceramic Mask by Marino Le Vaucour Vallauris France 1960s
By Le Vaucour
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An African Ceramic Mask by Marino Le Vaucour.
Vallauris, France 1960s
Signed.
Size the mask
Category
Vintage 1960s French Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Walking stick with deer horn knob depicting the face of a man, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk Art walking stick: carved staghorn handle, depicting the caricature of an old man with a large
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Silver
System walking stick with lighter function, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
. France circa 1910. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Silver
Antique Boule Ball, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle Inflatable Plastic Snake Collectibles, France 1999
By Niki de Saint Phalle
Located in Miami, FL
Pop art Niki de Saint Phalle double sided inflatable plastic Snake collectibles, France, 1999
Category
1990s French Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Plastic
19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century.
Category
Antique 1880s French Country Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Ceramic bear paw by Georges Jouve, France, 1960
s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Black bear paw by Georges Jouve, signed, 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century.
13 Bottles available, sold
Category
Antique 1880s French Country Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
19th Century, French, Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century.
13 bottles available, sold
Category
Antique 1880s French Country Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Ceramic vide-poche by Accolay, France, 1960
s
By Olivier Pettit
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic owl vide-poche by Accolay
perfect condition
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful 19th Century French Oil on Canvas
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful 19th century, French oil on canvas.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century.
13 bottles available, sold
Category
Antique 1880s French Country Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Albert Chubac, Gouache Painting, circa 1980, France
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Albert Chubac, Composition
Gouache,
Signed lower right,
circa 1980, France.
Measures: Height 15
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Vintage French ELF 20W50 Prestigrade Oil Can, Circa 1970s - 2Y598
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is an authentic vintage ELF 20W50 Prestigrade oil can from the 1970s. A classic piece of automotive memorabilia, this can is a unique decorative object. It still contains the or...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Bourgeat Saucepan "Série Collectivité" Aluminum 18" - 2Y67
Located in Bordeaux, FR
durable aluminum and made in France. Perfect for both collectors and culinary enthusiasts, this high
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Aluminum
$130 Sale Price
50% Off
Impressive Carved Mirror
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
amongst a sophisticated geometric Tour de force of Carving. France circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Mirrors
Materials
Wood
$2,741
Small black French Stone Mortar with stone Pestle
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This small French mortar was sourced in the south of France. It's an iconic and traditional kitchen
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Stone
$218 Sale Price
20% Off
French Enamel Advertising Sign Pile Wonder 50s Mancave 43x43cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
advertising object from around the 1950s, France.
Ideal object for the mancave, for collectors of enamel
Category
Mid-20th Century French Signs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle Inflatable Plastics Rhino Collectibles, France 1999
By Niki de Saint Phalle
Located in Miami, FL
Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle inflatable plastics Rhino collectibles, France, 1999.
Toys for
Category
1990s French Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Plastic
Antique cast iron bench press for pharmacy caps, France, mid-19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
"Cavillon a Paris." Paris, France, mid-19th century.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Antique Hand-Carved Maya Wooden Mask - Indigenous American Art, 2Y119
Located in Bordeaux, FR
American art. Hand-carved from wood, this mask showcases intricate craftsmanship and reflects the rich
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$286 Sale Price
65% Off
A Decorative Ceramic Plate by Simone Picault Vallauris France 1970s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Decorative Plate by Simone Picault Vallauris France 1970s.
Wife of the famous artist Robert
Category
Vintage 1970s French Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A Romantic Ceramic Panel by Simone Picault Vallauris France 1970s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Ceramic Panel by Simone Picault Vallauris France 1970s
Wife of famous artist Robert Picault
Category
Vintage 1970s French Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Magazine "L
Illustration" N°3744, December 5, 1914 - 2Y599
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is an original, collectible edition of the renowned French journal "L'Illustration," dated
Category
Vintage 1910s French Antiquities
Materials
Paper
A Primitive Ceramic Mask by Les Potiers D
Accolay France 1970
s
By Accolay Pottery
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Primitive Ceramic Mask by Les Potiers D'Accolay France 1970's
Wall Ceramic Mask or or can be
Category
Vintage 1970s French Masks
Materials
Ceramic
A Primitive Ceramic Mask by Les Potiers D
Accolay France 1970
s
By Accolay Pottery
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Primitive Ceramic Mask by Les Potiers D'Accolay France 1970's
Wall Ceramic Mask or or can be
Category
Vintage 1970s French Masks
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Hand Painted French Patisserie Sign c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Vintage French wooden sign for "Boulangerie Pattisserie, Pain cuit au feu de bois." (Wood
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Signs
Materials
Metal
$1,030 Sale Price
45% Off
Book in French: En Famille by Victor Coupin - 2Y97
Located in Bordeaux, FR
: En Famille
Language: French
Dimensions:
Height: 24 cm
Width: 16 cm
Thickness: 2 cm
Weight: 684 g
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Paper
$137 Sale Price
60% Off
Ceramic plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960
s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, signed
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 20th-Century French Engraved Glass Salt Cellar Set - 2Y380
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This elegant set of engraved glass salt cellars from 20th-century France adds a touch of
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Glass
$154 Sale Price
55% Off
French Wire Salad Or Eggs Basket, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French handled wire basket salad or eggs, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic More Folk Art
Materials
Wire
Albert Chubac, Airbrush on Canvas, France, circa 1960
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Albert Chubac (1925-2008),
Airbrush on canvas,
France, circa 1960.
Measures: 90 x 206 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Albert Chubac, Oil on canvas, France, circa 1960
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Albert Chubac (1925-2008),
Oil on canvas,
Signed in the bottom right corner,
France, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Gaston Chaissac, Ink on Paper, France, circa 1956
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
,
France.
Measures: 20 x 26.5 cm.
Gaston Chaissac (1910-1964) was the son of a shoemaker, who
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century.
13 bottles available, sold
Category
Antique 1880s French Country Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Ceramic vide-poche by Roger Capron, France, 1970
s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Vide-poche by Roger Capron, black ceramic, signed
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Albert Chubac, Gouache on Paper, France, circa 1970
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Albert Chubac,
Gouache on paper,
France, circa 1970.
Measures: 50 x 65 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Albert Chubac, Gouache on paper, France, circa 1970
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Albert Chubac,
Gouache on paper,
France, circa 1970.
Measures: 50 x 65 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Large 20th Century French Faience Olive Decor Vide-Poche - 2Y360
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This lovely 20th-century French faience vide-poche, adorned with a charming olive motif, offers
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Faience
$231 Sale Price
70% Off
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Casket Dominoes Set
Located in London, GB
carved pieces of folk art we have had the pleasure to uncover. Quite simply, amazing attention to detail
Category
Antique 1820s French Folk Art Toys
Materials
Bone
Ceramic vide-poche by Roger Capron, France, 1970
s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Vide-poche by Roger Capron, black ceramic, signed
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage BP 2 Temps Motor Oil Can, Original Contents, French Petroliana - 2Y607
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Authentic French BP 2-Stroke Motor Oil Can (Full)
This is a genuine vintage BP "2 Temps Type HV" (2
Category
Mid-20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Metal
19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure
Located in London, GB
fairground art, in the form of an oversized hand carved painted polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground knock
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Pine
Late 19th-C. French Engraving, "St. Geneviève Inspiring Parisians" - 2Y356
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This late 19th-century French engraving portrays the inspiring figure of Saint Geneviève uplifting
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Paper
$267 Sale Price
70% Off
Antique 20th-Century French Quadruple-Footed Glass Salt Cellar - 2Y354
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of classic French charm to your collection with this antique 20th-century salt cellar
Category
Early 20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Glass
$187 Sale Price
65% Off
Early 20th century fairground figure Pierre Jean Marie Laval
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century fairground figure
An early 20th century hand carved French fairground knockdown
Category
Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Pine
Large French Jug, Moorish Style, Stamped "Mauresque Longchamp", Vase
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful large ceramic jug in a moorish style, France, circa 1880.
Stamped at the bottom
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Patrick Danion, Painting, Acrylic on Paper, France, 1989
By Patrick Danion
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Patrick Danion,
Painting, Acrylic on Paper,
Signed on the bottom right corner,
France, 1989
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paint
Patrick Danion, Painting, Acrylic on Paper, France, 1989
By Patrick Danion
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Patrick Danion,
Painting, Acrylic on Paper,
Signed on the bottom right corner,
France, 1989
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paint
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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of French folk art available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and other. There are 5225 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of French folk art you’re looking for, while we also have 93 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of French folk art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of French folk art, those designed in folk art, mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of French folk art over the years, but those crafted by Albert Chubac, Maurice Mazeilie and Bernard Labbe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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A piece of French folk art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,503, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $975,525.
Questions About French Folk Art
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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