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Jaz
By John Randall Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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While Nelson's work is akin to outsider, folk art, it should be noted that he received his MFA from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Panel
Fruit of the Womb
By John Randall Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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While Nelson's work is akin to outsider, folk art, it should be noted that he received his MFA from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Panel
Modern Migration of the Spirit
By John Randall Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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While Nelson's work is akin to outsider, folk art, it should be noted that he received his MFA from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Panel
Mid Century Maroon Outsider Ceramic Studio Pottery Tray - Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
coffee or side table (Or even include it with your current set of barware.). We love outsider art, as no
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
For Real
By John Randall Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
washes and worked with layers of drawing and collage. While Nelson's work is akin to outsider, folk art
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Small Folk Art Hand Carved Trench Art Whimsy Ball in Cage Sculptures
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with uneven edges to the the 'cage' structures.
Fine examples of American Folk Art/Outsider whimsies in
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Keep Trying To
By John Randall Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and collage.
While Nelson's work is akin to outsider, folk art, it should be noted that he received
Category
2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Panel
Set of Three Folk Art Petite Handcarved Whimsy Ball in Cage Sculptures
Located in Brooklyn, NY
surfaces, and the structures themselves ('cages') lack perfect symmetry.
Fine examples of American Folk Art
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Abstract Carved Stone Outsider Art by Louise Abrams, c1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Carved stone by abstract outsider artist Louise Abrams.
This particular piece is from the artists
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
Monumental Haitian Jungle Scene Painting by Jean Rameau – Naïve Art
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
captivating—a striking focal point for lovers of folk, outsider, or Caribbean art. Would look equally stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Caribbean Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Massive Purvis Young Acrylic on Plywood
By Purvis Young
Located in Miami, FL
Miami, telling stories of people's triumphs and tragedies.
Street art, urban outsider, folk art
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Plywood
Large American Romantic Surrealism Oil Painting by Francis W. Cowell, circa 1949
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large surrealist outsider oil painting executed by Francis W Cowell, circa 1949. Titled "THE
Category
Mid-20th Century American Outsider Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
“Folk, Outsider Art Painting double sided”
Located in Warren, NJ
outsider art. The piece is a double-sided painting, making it an exceptional addition to any art collection
Category
20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Permanent Marker
Haitian Folk Art Outsider Art Steel Drum Metal Work Sculpture Murat Brierre
By Murat Brierre
Located in Surfside, FL
being introduced to Le Centre d’Art in 1966. After trying painting with DeWitt Peters, he realized that
Category
Mid-20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Outsider Circus Trapeze Horse Acrobats
Located in Surfside, FL
(born Mildred Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is known for work that draws from a
Category
1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Outsider Circus Trapeze Horse Acrobats
Located in Surfside, FL
(born Mildred Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is known for work that draws from a
Category
1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Wine
Cigarettes Woman Outsider Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is known for work that draws from a mix of biblical
Category
1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Outsider Circus Trapeze Artist Acrobats
Located in Surfside, FL
Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is known for work that draws from a mix of biblical
Category
1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Antique Black Americana Portrait American Lawyer, Signed 1862
Located in South Burlington, VT
Black Americana
Antique Folk Art or Outsider Art Portrait Black American Lawyer, Signed June 10
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Wood
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Mod Bull Jewish Woman Outsider Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
verso.
Malcah Zeldis (born Mildred Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is known for
Category
1980s Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Outsider Artist Circus Fire Eater, Tiger
Located in Surfside, FL
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Malcah Zeldis (born Mildred Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is known for work that
Category
1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting King David Self Taught Outsider Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
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Malcah Zeldis (born Mildred Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is known for work that
Category
1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Moses Bible Painting Self Taught Outsider Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
in background.
Malcah Zeldis (born Mildred Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is
Category
1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Justin McCarthy Painting, Outsider Art
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
world of outsider and folk art, have been compared to the works of Purvis Young and Grandma Moses
Category
20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Board
$3,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Judy, Oil on Panel, Folk Art, Last Photo of Judy Garland, Outsiders, Portraits
Located in Houston, TX
by Southern folk artists and folks labeled Outsiders. Something about this work spoke to me and I
Category
2010s Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Acrylic
Estee, Oil on Panel, Folk Art, Estee Lauder, Portraits, The Outsiders, 20 x 15
Located in Houston, TX
seeing work by Southern folk artists and folks labeled Outsiders. Something about this work spoke to me
Category
2010s Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Acrylic
Justin McCarthy Painting WHITE FANG , Outsider Art
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
outsider and folk art, have been compared to the works of Purvis Young and Grandma Moses, reflecting a
Category
Early 20th Century Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Paint, Board
$4,550 Sale Price
30% Off
Lovers in a Doorway
, American Folk Art, Outsider artist, Figural painting
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Initialed lower right, 'J.P.' and painted circa 1975; additionally titled 'The Lovers' verso and initialed.
A humorous and breezy view of various folkloric lovers and figures inter...
Category
1970s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Folk Outsider Naive Art Metal NYC Cityscape Sculpture Wall Hanging Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Folk Outsider Naive Art Metal NYC Cityscape Sculpture Wall Hanging Contemporary
"NYC Cityscape
Category
1990s Assemblage Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Train Engine Folk Outsider Art Deco Assemblage Found Objects Contemporary Statue
Located in New York, NY
Train Engine Folk Outsider Art Deco Assemblage Found Objects Contemporary Statue
Actual Dimensions
Category
2010s Assemblage Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Justin McCarthy Painting, Outsider Artist
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
world of outsider and folk art, have been compared to the works of Purvis Young and Grandma Moses
Category
20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Paint
$3,150 Sale Price
30% Off
Justin McCarthy “Horses” Painting, Outsider Artist
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
raw and intuitive approach. His paintings, now celebrated in the world of outsider and folk art, have
Category
20th Century Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Paint, Board
$5,250 Sale Price
30% Off
Justin McCarthy Nude Painting, Outsider Artist
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
outsider and folk art, have been compared to the works of Purvis Young and Grandma Moses, reflecting a
Category
20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Board
$5,250 Sale Price
30% Off
Sleigh in Winter with Dog - figurative, outsider art, oil on beaverboard
By Maud Lewis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This folk art painting of a winter scene by Maud Lewis features a dog.
The iconic paintings of
Category
1950s Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Red Sleigh on Winter Road - figurative, outsider art, oil on beaverboard
By Maud Lewis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This folk art painting of a red sleigh in winter is by Maud Lewis.
Maud Lewis is perhaps the best
Category
1950s Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Primitive Cockerel Weathervane Sculpture by Martin Scorey (1961 - 2021)
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
outsider art. Initially trained as a boat builder, whilst fostering a love and appreciation of the art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lead
Large Abstract Figural Outsider Pop Art Painting Custom Wood Frame
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive Post Modern California outsider art acrylic on canvas framed painting.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Rare Israeli Naive Art Oil Painting Jerusalem Israel Old City Landscape Folk Art
Located in Surfside, FL
: private Judaica collection
Done in the folk art style, Outsider art style of Gabriel Cohen who along with
Category
20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Masterwork Haitian Folk Art Steel Drum Metal Work Sculpture Murat Brierre
By Murat Brierre
Located in Surfside, FL
conjunction with the Outsider Art Fair, New York
2024 Ayiti Toma II: Faith, Family, and Resistance, Luhring
Category
Mid-20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pinky – Original Naïve Folk Art Oil Painting by Martin Saldaña, Framed
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
, folk art, and outsider art alike.
Professionally painted on artist board and beautifully preserved
Category
1950s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960s Mexican-American Folk Art Oil Painting – Colorful Rural Farm Scene
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
folkloric themes—cemented his legacy as a celebrated figure in 20th-century American folk and outsider art.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Whimsical French Folk Art, Naive, Oil Painting Madeline Marie Christine Clavier
By Madeline Christine Clavier
Located in Surfside, FL
art, outsider artist sensibility to it. Similar in style to Maik and other fantasy realists who use
Category
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
art, outsider artist sensibility to it. Similar in style to Maik and other fantasy realists who use
Category
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
art, outsider artist sensibility to it. Similar in style to Maik and other fantasy realists who use
Category
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
art, outsider artist sensibility to it. Similar in style to Maik and other fantasy realists who use
Category
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
art, outsider artist sensibility to it. Similar in style to Maik and other fantasy realists who use
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Red Blue Folk Art Americana Flag Can Tapestry Quilt Ross Palmer Beecher
Located in Surfside, FL
subject) to separate her out from true Outsider art or folk art". Judy Wagonfeld of the Seattle Post
Category
1980s Outsider Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical French Folk Art, Naive, Oil Painting Madeline Marie Christine Clavier
By Madeline Christine Clavier
Located in Surfside, FL
art, outsider artist sensibility to it. Similar in style to Maik and other fantasy realists who use
Category
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
art, outsider artist sensibility to it. Similar in style to Maik and other fantasy realists who use
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Naive European Folk Art Oil Painting Jovan Obican Klezmer Jazz Musician
By Jovan Obican
Located in Surfside, FL
, and their philosophy. It has been said that his work has a "timeless quality" and a naive, folk art
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Naive European Folk Art Oil Painting Jovan Obican Klezmer Jazz Musician
By Jovan Obican
Located in Surfside, FL
philosophy. It has been said that his work has a "timeless quality" and a naive, folk art, outsider art brut
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Naive European Folk Art Oil Painting Jovan Obican Klezmer Jazz Musician
By Jovan Obican
Located in Surfside, FL
has been said that his work has a "timeless quality" and a naive, folk art, outsider art brut quality
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Naive European Folk Art Oil Painting Lazar Obican French Scarecrow Clown
Located in Surfside, FL
quality" and a naive, folk art, outsider art brut quality, child-like primitive style. Obican is
Category
1960s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modernist Painting, "Modernist / Outsider Abstracts "
By Peter Geise
Located in San Diego, CA
folk, “outsider” and “visionary” art models. Additional influences on composition and theme include
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Naive European French Folk Art Jovan Lazar Obican Tapestry Wall Hanging Weaving
Located in Surfside, FL
has a "timeless quality" and a naive, folk art, outsider art brut quality, child-like primitive style
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Girl with Sheep and Car – Original Folk Art Oil Painting by Martin Saldaña
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
collectors of outsider art, Latin American folk art, and mid-century modern interiors.
About the Artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colorful Mid-Century Folk Art Oil Painting by Martin Saldaña, "Small Nude", 1960
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
, making it a treasured addition to any collection of folk or outsider art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Outsider Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs
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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