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Folk Art "Standing Man" Carved Tree Branch Sculpture After Giocometti
By Giocometti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming little tree branch Folk Art sculpture hand-carved in the manner of Giocometti.
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Swan Folk Art with Buttons by Maine Artist Mary Teeter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Inspiring folk art by Maine artist Mary Teeter of a button adorned swan and embroidered message
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught...
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted, c. 1900-1930
This
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Americana Iron Eagle on Driftwood Base, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very unique piece of folk art. Horseshoe parts and elements of horseshoes have been hand forged and
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
Folk Art Candelabra or Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Roller chain folk art candelabra, great with no candles as sculpture.
Category
20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
Sea Shell Encrusted Folk Art Photo Frame - 4" x 6"
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A rectangular sea shell-encrusted photo frame with protective glass and a black easel at the back. Perfect for a side table or nightstand.
Dimensions:
The overall size of the frame...
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20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Shell, Glass
Prison Folk Art Matchstick Model Boat Ship Maritime Night Light Sculpture 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century three tiered prison folk art / tramp art model steam boat sculpture. Upcycled cardboard
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
$468 Sale Price
20% Off
Folk Art Sputnik Bowling Ball Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Bowling ball impaled artistically with assorted metal items
great piece of Folk Art for table or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Old Paint Folk Art Spool Shelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Wonderful very functional spool shelf. Very well-made, great color.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
Folk Art Ship from World War-II
Located in Dallas, TX
Folk Art Pacific Princess Ship made by sailors from World War-II
Made with matches and other wood
Category
Vintage 1940s Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Hand-Painted Screen Door Modernist Art Deco Contemporary Folk Art, C.Moore
By Charles Moore 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
, train station, complete with Deco terminal, building, airplane and zeppelin, as well as Art Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Outsider and Self Taught...
Materials
Metal
Folk Art Gate in form of a Face
Located in Darnestown, MD
would also be terrific hung indoors as a piece of outsider art.
The movable earrings are an especially
Category
Early 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Iron
German Military Folk Art Gouache Painting, circa 1866
Located in London, GB
German gouache folk art military painting. This example pays homage to watch maker named JM Bertrand
Category
Antique 19th Century German Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paint
Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig model
We are proud to offer charming one-off example of an
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Linda Semple "Time to Make Something" Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful outsider art sculpture by the noted artist Linda Semple. This piece is titled "Time to
Category
20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Vintage Everlast Boxing Punching Bag with Folk Art Illustration
Located in Brooklyn, NY
anonymous folk art. What better way to retire this well-"loved" character than to give it a new home in your
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Nylon
19th Century English Zoological Drawings Taxidermy Curio Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
The pleasantness of visual symmetry, a wonderful collection of five very unusual hand drawn depictions of animals on paper, housed in period glazed maple frames.
The animals in the ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Paper
Folk Art Pair Oversized Mistique Paper Mache Wall Figural Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1482 Folk Art pair hand made and painted Caribbean figural wall sculptures
made from corrugated
Category
Vintage 1940s Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paper
Fine Hand Carved Folk Art Zodiac Sign, Charles Pizzano, 1950
Located in South Burlington, VT
94 in 1987.
We will be offering more Pizzano high quality Folk Art in the near future.
Schneible
Category
Vintage 1950s American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
$1,400 Sale Price
60% Off
Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
Early American Folk Art Cherry wood firkin with original varnish finish and a sewing box interior
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught...
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Antique Danish Folk Art Wedding Greeting Declaration in Original Frame, 1864
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Some 150 years ago this Volk Art Work was presented as a gift to a wedding. It is called a
Category
Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Folk Art bag, made by Coca Cola crown caps. Burkina Faso, late 80’s.
Located in Milan, IT
A small funny and unusual folk Art bag, made by Coca Cola crown caps wired together. Burkina Faso
Category
Late 20th Century Burkinabe Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
Untitled, Soviet Refusnik, Judaica Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Rabbi In Violet, Sensitive Jewish image. in an Outsider Folk Art style. signed in Hebrew bold
Category
20th Century Outsider Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Once Known as the Fish People 1986 Folk Art by Pat Mervis Schwartz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Quite charming folk art assemblage by the noted artist Pat MMervis Schwartz. Dated 1986, signed and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Folk Art Pencil on Paper Odd Dog "Job" Oak Frame Rottweiler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An interesting side profile portrait of a panting Rottweiler, well executed pencil on paper housed in its original oak frame and oak slip.
Has its original framers label on the reve...
Category
Early 20th Century English Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Oak, Paper
Tramp Art Box, c.1890
Located in Savannah, GA
A three lid pedestal tramp art box, circa 1890s.
Larger compartment under top. Velvet lined.
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Antique 1890s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$1,800
Artisan abstract nail art, Netherlands 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Abstract artisan folk art wall hanging. It is made of wood with nails hammered into it in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
$904 Sale Price
57% Off
Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An especially sweet four-drawer hand-carved "tramp art" box. The top is decorated with a symbolic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Mary Teeter Maine Self Taught Artist Button Art of Fish
Located in Hopewell, NJ
”Life Begins with a Swim” is embroidered on this whimsical fabric and button adorned art of a big
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught...
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Quirky Hunting Lodge Shooting Rifle Lamp A great piece made by a blacksmith
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Quirky Hunting Lodge Shooting Rifle Lamp
A great piece made by a blacksmith on a wrought iron stand, it has a Horseshoe shaped base and the upright has a realistic looking imitation...
Category
Vintage 1960s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
velvet trimmed tramp art box
Located in Seattle, WA
charming tramp art box with mirror held by carved tab
Category
Early 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Mirror
1970
s Art by Vladimir Urban
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
look before it was viewed by the public In at its first showing. At the National Art Center. It was a
Category
Vintage 1970s Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Scrap Wood
$10,500
19th Century Tramp Art Vegetable Rack
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Tramp Art wall hanging rack with carved crossed sticks and carved rosettes on one side.
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Painting by Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997) Titled "Gon Ta Skol"
By Black Joe Jackson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage outsider painting on plywood by American Folk artist Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997).
The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Plywood
Vintage Painting by Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997) Titled "Zetn Now"
By Black Joe Jackson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage outsider painting on plywood by American Folk artist Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997).
The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Plywood
Aboriginal Contemporary Fiber Art Camp Dog
By Yolanda Rostron
Located in Atlanta, GA
Aboriginal fiber art camp dog, known as Jamu.
Artist: Yolanda Rostron.
Year of birth: 1979
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Outsider and Self Taught...
Materials
Natural Fiber
Aboriginal Contemporary Fiber Art Camp Dog
By Lena Yarinkura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known as Jamu in Bolkdjam, Northern Territory, Australia, the camp dog was woven Pandanus fibers and painted with earth pigment and ochre. The ears and legs are from found wood and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Outsider and Self Taught...
Materials
Natural Fiber
A French Baker’s Wooden Bread Paddle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A French Baker’s Wooden Bread Paddle
This is a piece of French history, it is a beech Bread paddle used for moving the dough into and the bread or pizza out of a wood fired bread ov...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Beech
Carved Wood Tyrolean Model of a Hunting Lodge, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
circa 1880 carved wooden Tyrolean model of a hunting lodge with carved and painted Folk Art figures and
Category
Antique 1880s German Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Greenlandica, a pair of mittens in fur. Greenlandica craftsmanship. Hand-sewn.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Greenlandica, a pair of mittens in fur. Greenlandica craftsmanship.
Hand-sewn.
Approximately from the 1970s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 27.0 cm x W 14.0 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Greenlandic Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Fur
Tramp Art Cabinet, Signed by Michael Lavery
By Michael Lavery
Located in NYC, NY
Fine and large tramp art cabinet signed 'Michael Lavery' and dated '98' on reverse (shown in Image
Category
Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Provencal "Art Popular" Cast Stone Wallaby
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage French "art popular" cast stone sculpture of a wallaby or small kangaroo for
Category
20th Century French Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Cast Stone
Seresier Louise-Juste Haitian Steel Sculpture C. 1970
s
Located in Vancouver, BC
Recycled steel oil drum in folk art style. Meaning, Seresier would find oil drums that would have
Category
Vintage 1970s Haitian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Cut Steel
Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig
Located in Buchanan, MI
Len Norman, American 20th century the fireman.
Assembled and painted wood whirligig depicting a fireman with Dalmatian
Measure: 21" x 25" x 18".
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
The Sad Dog Carving by C. Beckstead 1949
Located in London, GB
. Beckstead from Canada in 1949. Made from pine. C. Beckstead is a well renowned folk artist, this naïve
Category
Vintage 1940s Canadian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Pine
Tramp Art Jewelry Box with Pincushion Top
Located in NYC, NY
A handcrafted dresser or jewelry box with hinged pincushion lid and applied, chip-carved decoration. The interior with framed mirror on underside of lid and papered in a purple and w...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Pair of Stephen Huneck Sheep Sculptures
Located in Chicago, IL
. These sheep are classic Huneck—playful, tender, and deeply rooted in the American folk tradition.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
$3,800 / set
Charming Hand Made Diorama Shadow Box of Maine Fisherman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming one of a kind hand made diorama or shadow box of a Maine fisherman in his boat. Incredible details from fish in a bucket on board the boat to sea gulls flying above. A Mai...
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
18th Century Wooden Dairy Bowls
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice hand-carved 18th century dairy bowls made out of the rootwood. Some are later painted and som of them stamped with years and name.
Category
Antique 18th Century Danish Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
$800 / item
Tarantella
Located in Branford, CT
Bela Szeift - Tarantella 2008. Mixed media. Walercolor and collage on paper. Unframed.
1944 born in Gödöllő Hungary
1959 Transportation Club - Circle of Fine Arts (teacher: János...
Category
Early 2000s Hungarian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paper
$750
1956 Haitian Roosters Oil on Board Painting by Rene Exume
Located in Stamford, CT
1956 Haitian Roosters Painting by Rene Exume. Oil on board. As found wood frame. Purchased directly from the artist in 1956 in Port Au Prince, Haiti by an American Diplomat.
Category
Vintage 1950s Haitian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Masonite, Paint, Wood
Antique Topsy Turvy Doll
Located in Kiel, SH
Antique Topsy Turvy Doll ca 1880
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taug...
Materials
Cotton
$1,487
19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set
Located in London, GB
finely hand carved pieces of folk art we have had the pleasure to uncover, this item is larger than the
Category
Antique 1820s French Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Digital Collage Art by Naro Pinosa, "Untitled", Spain 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Classic sculpture and selfie boy digital collage print by Spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous on social media. Unique signed-by-artist piece. Authenticity certificated.
Print on...
Category
2010s Spanish Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Gus George - Pin Up Drawing
Located in Branford, CT
Gus George - Pin up drawing on paper circa 1948. From a group of approx 20 works recently discovered in upper New York State.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paper
Gus George - Pin Up Drawing
Located in Branford, CT
Gus George - Pin up drawing on paper circa 1948. From a group of approx 20 works recently discovered in upper New York State.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paper
Gus George - Pin Up Drawing
Located in Branford, CT
Gus George - Pin up drawing on paper circa 1948. From a group of approx 20 works recently discovered in upper New York State.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paper
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of outsider folk art on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, every piece of outsider folk art was constructed with great care. Find 314 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of outsider folk art now, or shop our selection of 35 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of outsider folk art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of outsider folk art bearing Folk Art, Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of outsider folk art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Naro Pinosa, Michael Heinrich and Terry Turrell produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Outsider Folk Art?
Prices for a piece of outsider folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $60 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,583.
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.
Questions About Outsider Folk Art
- What is outsider art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Outsider art denotes works created by self-trained artists unconnected with the conventional world of fine art.
- What is outsider art called now?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What outsider art is called now varies. Because artists who produce outsider art often lack formal training and rely on innate skill, some people refer to their work as visionary art, self-taught art, intuitive art, grassroots art and naïve art. Another term for outsider art is "art brut." French artist Jean Dubuffet introduced the phrase in the 1940s to describe art produced by artists outside the mainstream. Art brut translates literally to "raw art." Shop a wide variety of outsider art on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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