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French Early 20th Century Naive Ship / Boat Diorama
Located in Buisson, FR
Early 20th century diorama of a three masted ship in full sail in a choppy sea of white-capped white waves amidst blue skies with stormy clouds. In original framed glass shadow box.
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Naive Stool or Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A naive stool or side table in wood, originating in France, circa 1890.
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

La Fôret Fouesnant (Fouesnant Forest, Brittany).
By André Bouquet
Located in Plano, TX
. André Bouquet was a French naive artist born in La Varenne-Saint-Hilaire in 1897. Recognition for
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1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Set of Six Naive Paintings of French Soldiers Playing Instruments
Located in Pasadena, CA
This set of 6 whimsical oil paintings feature soldiers dressed in Napoleonic style costumes, playing different instruments. They are painted on board and framed in metal with a gun...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Paintings

Materials

Metal

"Paris Street Scene, " Charles Cobelle, Colorful Naive French Landscape
By Charles Cobelle
Located in New York, NY
Charles Cobelle (1902 - 1998) Paris Street Scene, France, circa 1960 Oil on canvas 20 x 16 inches
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Palais Garnier, Paris, " Charles Cobelle, Colorful Naive French Landscape
By Charles Cobelle
Located in New York, NY
–1994) was a modern French master of painting, lithography and a fine muralist, who was born in Alsace
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century Naive Cat Portrait
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Naïve Cat portrait oil on canvas over board, framed and glazed. unattributed. exceptionally naïve
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Early 20th Century French Paintings

Whimsical French Folk Art, Naive, Oil Painting Madeline Marie Christine Clavier
By Madeline Christine Clavier
Located in Surfside, FL
particularly influential painter of "naïve art" was Henri Rousseau (1844–1910), a French Post-Impressionist who
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20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Whimsical French Folk Art, Naive, Oil Painting Madeline Marie Christine Clavier
By Madeline Christine Clavier
Located in Surfside, FL
particularly influential painter of "naïve art" was Henri Rousseau (1844–1910), a French Post-Impressionist who
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20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Folk Art, Naive, Primitive, Oil Painting "Family Outing" F. Boilauges
By Fernand Boilauges
Located in Surfside, FL
internationally acclaimed French primitive artist FERNAND BOILAUGES (French, 1891-1991), circa 1950's. A
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1950s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Naive Painting by Madeleine Luka, 1894-1989
Located in Brecht, BE
Naive and very charming oil on canvas, la fille aux muguets, petit chaperon rouge, little red
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Mid-20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid-20th Century Naive Weathered Concrete Bust
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Naive weathered bust, mounted to a later stand, life-sized in scale. Wonderfully comical expression
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Mid-20th Century French Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

Naive Folk Art Bench with Woven Seating, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk Art; Naive Art; Wabi-Sabi; Brutalist; Robust; Bench; Woven; Rattan; Organic; Rural; 1920s
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Antique Early 19th Century French Folk Art Benches

Materials

Wood

New York Lithograph by Artist Dan Gandre, Signed and Numbered, Limited Edition
Located in Miami, FL
as an oil painting done in the French naïve style, depicts the "Big Apple" in all its glory. A
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

French Folk Art Naive Oil Painting Workers in Vineyard, Les Vignes aux Gitans
Located in Surfside, FL
Max Savy (French, b. 1918). Signed in the lower right. Frame measures 24.5 inches x 28 inches
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Folk Art Naive Oil Painting Workers in Vineyard, Les Vignes aux Gitans
Located in Surfside, FL
village scene with winemakers in a vineyard by artist Max Savy (French, b. 1918). Signed in the lower
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century Pair Naive Winter Landscape Oil Paintings
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of paintings in "naive" style of a winter landscapes. It is painted with oil paint on an oak
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Pine, Paint

Israeli French Folk Art Naive Oil Painting Coffee Bar in Paris Colorful Fauvist
By David Azuz
Located in Surfside, FL
24.5. canvas measures about 26 X 20 inches. Tel Aviv, 1942 – Israel-born, France-based artist, David
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Naive Carved Wood St Paul in Original Paint
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Naïve carved wood, original distressed paint finish depicting Saint Paul, the book carried
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Tapestry Peacock, Girafe, Lion, Deer, Exotic Birds Floral Folk Naive
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare folk, naive, vernacular tapestry - Mythical quality depicting reminiscent of a garden of
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Antique 1880s French Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Wool

"Ginkgopedia", Surrealist Ginkgo Landscape Naive Primitive Acrylic Painting
By Henriette Gorbitz
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
this gigantic virtual leaf. This artwork is not framed. Henriette Gorbitz is a naïve/primitive French
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

1963 naive French interior painting of a vase of flowers in front of a window
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
information available about Altman, it doesn't diminish the alluring, naive charm emanating from his artwork
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century Naïve Oil on Canvas Painting of a Jack Russell
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful naïve Jack Russell terrier painting oil on canvas. Charming pose and intricate floral
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid-Century Naive Still Life Depicting Champagne and Cigarettes, Vintage Oil
Located in Bristol, GB
bowl on a kitchen table and a charming landscape painting on the wall. Painted in a naive, folk art
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20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Hermes Marine Naive 1880 Henry-F Smith Sailor by P Dumas Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf "Marine Naive 1880 Henry-F Smith Sailor" by Philippe Dumas featuring a blue
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1960s French Scarves

"Nowhere Path", Flowered Landscape with Clouds Naive Primitive Acrylic Painting
By Henriette Gorbitz
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Gorbitz is a naïve/primitive French artist, passionate about Jean Giono. She wishes to transmit the beauty
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2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Transhumance", Wolves Leading Sheeps in Streets Naive Primitive Oil Painting
By Henriette Gorbitz
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
large blue-gray, brown and beige molded frame. Henriette Gorbitz is a naïve/primitive French artist
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2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Red Tree", Multi-Layered Landscape Naive/Primitivist Acrylic Painting
By Henriette Gorbitz
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
. Henriette Gorbitz is a naïve/primitive French artist, passionate about Jean Giono. She wishes to transmit
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Early 2000s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Naive 19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Girl Holding a Bird
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Engaging 19th century oil on canvas naive school portrait of a girl in a blue dress holding a bird
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

"Bouquet", Three Artichoke Flowers in a Jug Naive Primitive Acrylic Painting
By Henriette Gorbitz
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
not framed. Henriette Gorbitz is a naïve/primitive French artist, passionate about Jean Giono. She
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Early 2000s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French 1960’s still life painting
Located in London, GB
A really fabulous French 1960’s naive still life painting of a fruit bowl. Matisse inspired.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

French 18th Century Four Panel Screen
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming four panel French folding screen in the naive taste, hand-painted on paper on wood
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Antique 18th Century French Country Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paper

Rustic Art Populaire Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Populaire; Rustic; Monoxylite; Console; Dining Table; Table; France; Auvergne; Wabi Sabi; Naive
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Populaire Writing Desk, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Populaire; Rustic; Monoxylite; Writing Desk; Cabinet; Table; France; Auvergne; Wabi Sabi; Naive
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Country Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very naive country bicolor French hard stone antique fireplace mantel. The left jamb was
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Antique French Clock Dial Face Wall Clock, Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A charming antique French comptoise clock dial, beautifully naïve repoussé work surround with
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Wall Clocks

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique French Clock Dial Face Wall Clock, Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A charming antique French comptoise clock dial, beautifully naïve repoussé work surround with
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rustic Oak Writing Desk, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Desk; Table; France; Wabi Sabi; Naive; Folk Art; Travail Populaire; 19th-century writing table or desk
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Antique 19th Century European Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

"Buds", Patchwork of Sprouting Shoots and Tree Leaves Acrylic Painting
By Henriette Gorbitz
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Gorbitz is a naïve/primitive French artist, passionate about Jean Giono. She wishes to transmit the
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Early 2000s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of Boy in Red
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Boy in Red', oil on board, French School (circa 1930s). A charming depiction of a boy
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1930s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Floral VII" (Abstract, Bold, Black and Pink Floral Rose Painting 36" square)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
French to “naive young girl.” Evans Deventer signature stamp on back features location of where piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

1950 s French Naive oil on canvas
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A charming French 1950's "naive" oil on canvas titled " Le feu de la Saint-Jean" on the back
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Vintage 1950s French Paintings

Early 20th Century French Naïve Dachshund/Sausage Toy Dog, circa 1920
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
elongated body with stubby legs, large floppy ears and naïve black stitched eyes with pronounced snout
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Straw

French Naïve School Oil on Tin of an Airship by J. Du Bois, circa 1910
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The primitive and naive depiction in oils on tin of an airship marked 353 and BD, flying the French
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Vintage 1910s French Primitive Paintings

Materials

Tin

Jug Oil Painting
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French Naive School Still Life. Artist unknown.
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Vintage 1930s French Paintings

Napoleonic Mirror
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Napoleonic prisoners of war in the port of Dieppe, northern France. Naive in construction and execution
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Antique Early 19th Century French More Mirrors

Naive French Painting, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
An 18th Century Arched Top Painting From Aix en Provence,
Depicting A Farm Scene. (Possibly part of a screen or over mantel)
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas

1960 s Naive French Coffee Table in the Moorish Style
Located in London, GB
1960's Naive French Coffee Table in the Moorish Style
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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Big Naive Dog in Cement
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful and original dog in cement. Found in a garden in the North of France
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Vintage 1930s French Statues

Materials

Cement

Pair Vases with Naive painting
Located in Culver City, CA
This pair of mantle vases have a naive painting of a sitting figure with a swag of cloth continuing
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20th Century French Vases

Naive Toile of Man and Dog Blockprinted Cotton Pillow French 18th century
Located in London, GB
French late 18th century from Bolbec block printed cotton cushion with a charming print of a man in
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Cotton

French Folk Art Bird Box, 19th Century, Naïve and Primitive with Original Patina
Located in Totnes, GB
A characterful 19th century stained beech folk art bird box. The top having a shaped pierced fret cresting and a central circular cover, metal bars to the front enclosed by a pair of...
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine

A Unique Wrought Iron Screen With Naive Symbols
Located in New York, NY
A Unique Wrought Iron Screen with Naive Symbols Rendered in A Linear Style Reminiscent of Henri
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Vintage 1950s French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Naïve Cabinet by Taher Chemirik, Interior Treasures Collection
By Taher Chemirik
Located in Paris, FR
A bejeweled masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, ‘The Naïve’ embodies spring. She is light and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Naive Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Shustoke, GB
A captivating portrait painting of a beautiful and demure, young woman. 19th century, French, oil
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

French Still Life
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wonderfully colorful naive French still- life watercolor. This piece combines both a mid-century
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Mid-20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas

Early 19th Century Naive Oil on Canvas
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
An early 19th century French naive oil on canvas painting of a man and his dog.
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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

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French Naive For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French naive for your home. Each French naive for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and canvas. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French naive, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each French naive bearing Folk Art, Victorian or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Paul Colin and Taher Chemirik each produced at least one beautiful French naive that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Naive?

Prices for a French naive can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $268 and can go as high as $8,060, while the average can fetch as much as $1,078.