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Folk Art The Buttercherner by Outsider Artist Andrew "Grandpa" Pfiender
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-109 carved and painted wall panel.
Andrew "Grandpa" Pfiender born 1909 died 1986 was an outsider
Category
Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Maurice (Morris) Grabel Outsider Art Nude Painting
Located in Savannah, GA
An outsider art painting depicting three nude ladies and one bottom; one lady with sparkly panties
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Wood
1970 Outsider Art Figural Stoneware Decorative Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming outsider art charger / decorative plate depicting a jovial young girl. Pleasant color
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Hand-carved outsider art bench with face, twentieth century
Located in View Park, CA
A hand-crafted outsider art wooden bench, featuring a face and a metal edge, twentieth century. On
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Benches
Materials
Iron
Outsider Art "Animal Parade" Oil on Panel by Bruno Del Favero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circa 1970 oil on panel depicting a traveling pack of animals by acclaimed outsider artist, Bruno
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
Outsider Art Fluorescent Papier-Mâché Bust Sculpture by Stephen Slomko
By Stephen Slomko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare, one-of-a-kind bust by self-taught American outsider artist
Category
1990s American Folk Art Busts
Materials
Polystyrene, Paper, Paint
Outsider Art "Man in Carriage" Oil on Panel by Bruno Del Favero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"outsider" and "folk".
Signed on verso.
Bio from the Philadelphia Museum of Art:
Born Princeton, Michigan
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
Outsider Art "Animals and Castles" Oil on Panel by Bruno Del Favero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on panel by acclaimed outsider artist, Bruno Del Favero (b. Italy 1910, d. USA 1995), circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
Original Purvis Young Extra Large Outsider/Street Art
By Purvis Young
Located in North Miami, FL
Art, etc. An amazing work for any admirer or collector of fine Folk or Outsider Art.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Hand-Built Folk Art Ceramic Face Vessel with Wooden Spigot Studio Pottery
Located in West Hollywood, CA
distinctive folk or outsider art style. The form is rounded and sculptural, with deeply carved facial features
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
2003 Portrait of Mother With Child, Folk Art, Oil Painting on Board
Located in San Carlos, CA
into your space with this marvelous folk art (outsider art) oil painting on a wood board. This vibrant
Category
Early 2000s Peruvian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
$500 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Brutalist Folk Art Carved Wood Tramp Adirondack Wall Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
will definitely add interest to any space. For other mirrors or folk and outsider art, please see our
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Outsider Painting in Acrylic of a Humpback Whale on Blue
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This is a great example of outsider art. This painting of a black humpback whale is painted on a
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Bronze Architectural Abstract Theater Model French Contemporary Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
work is from the tradition of outsider art, art brut, folk art, naïve art, visionary art and intuitive
Category
2010s Outsider Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Boho Outsider Portrait on Resin Lid
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This captivating vintage portrait embodies the expressive freedom of Outsider and Folk Art from the
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Resin, Paint
Outsider Portrait Painting of a Man in Green on Canvas 16" x 20"
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall portrait painting of a gray-haired man on canvas. This piece is by an unknown outsider
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Mother
s First Cousin Returning Home to Georgia After Visiting Us for a Week
Located in Atlanta, GA
work embraces the folk art genre, because folk art’s “outsider” status often serves to recognize the
Category
2010s Folk Art Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
Bound for the Promised Land
- quilt - Negro Spiritual - figurative textile
Located in Atlanta, GA
work embraces the folk art genre, because folk art’s “outsider” status often serves to recognize the
Category
2010s Folk Art Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
- quilt - Negro Spirituals - figurative textile
Located in Atlanta, GA
work embraces the folk art genre, because folk art’s “outsider” status often serves to recognize the
Category
2010s Folk Art Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
The Joyous Farewell into the Future
- quilt - Negro Spirituals - figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
work embraces the folk art genre, because folk art’s “outsider” status often serves to recognize the
Category
2010s Folk Art Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Moon Face Sculpture - Signed Folk Art Sphere
Located in Seattle, WA
object, ideal for collectors of outsider or folk art, moon themed décor, or unique handmade wooden
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Tramp Adirondack Gilt Mirror in Brown and Gold
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
will definitely add interest to any space. For other mirrors or folk and outsider art, please see our
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Girls on Stone Wall by T.R. Dibble, 1954, Mid-Century American Folk Art Painting
By Lawrence Lebduska
Located in Morristown, NJ
resonates with collectors of American folk modernism, outsider art, and mid-century regionalism.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
The Dialogue, Original Painting
By Nathalie Gribinski
Located in San Francisco, CA
, whimsical, colorful, music, fantasy, folk art, outsider, mixed media artwork, blueThe Dialogue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Seabird, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
that describe this painting: bird, ocean, sea, water, pelican, folk art, animals, outsider, acrylic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Large Painting Photo Collage Martin Luther King African American Civil Rights
Located in Surfside, FL
narrative of my work.” While this contains elements reminiscent of folk art and outsider art this is a quite
Category
1990s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Glass, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Photographic Paper
Modernist Painting, "Biomorphic Codes"
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
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Modernist Painting, "Rushmore"
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, Mixed Media
Abstract Figurative Expressionistic Painting, "Modernist Agenda" 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk, “outsider” and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Modern Abstract Figurative Expressionistic Painting, "Face Shifter Shaman" 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk, “outsider” and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Abstract Expressionistic Figurative Painting, "Shaman King" 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk, “outsider” and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Abstract Figurative Expressionistic Painting, "El Diablo" 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk, “outsider” and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Abstract Figurative Expressionistic Painting, "Navigator" 1997
Located in San Diego, CA
a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk, “outsider” and
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Abstract Expressionistic Figurative Painting, "Paradise Lake Shaman" 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk, “outsider” and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Abstract Figurative Expressionistic Painting, "Fortress (Spirit)" 1999
Located in San Diego, CA
a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk, “outsider” and
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Abstract Figurative Expressionistic Painting, "Science Fiction" 1999
Located in San Diego, CA
a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk, “outsider” and
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Abstract Figurative Expressionistic Painting, "Red Shaman" 2015
Located in San Diego, CA
a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk, “outsider” and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Modernist Painting, "Modernist Agenda"
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
Modernist Painting, "Nordic Woods "
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
Modernist Painting, "Modernist Construct (Retro Abstract)"
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
Modernist Painting, "Compulsive Visions (Chemical)"
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
Modernist Painting, "Visage"
By Peter Geise
Located in San Diego, CA
a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk, “outsider” and
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Modernist Painting, "Exhibit Preening"
By Peter Geise
Located in San Diego, CA
a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk, “outsider” and
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Modernist Painting, "Vessels 2"
By Peter Geise
Located in San Diego, CA
glyphs that are a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Modernist Painting, "Attitude Police"
By Peter Geise
Located in San Diego, CA
glyphs that are a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Modernist Painting, "Nemesis Tokens"
By Peter Geise
Located in San Diego, CA
to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk, “outsider” and “visionary” art models. Additional
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Modernist Mixed Media Painting, "Grifter Fix"
Located in San Diego, CA
a reworking or “updating” of 1920’s to 1960’s abstract art and influenced by folk, “outsider” and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Black Flowers Sculpture, 2019 Metal by Donald Baechler
By Donald Baechler
Located in Miami, FL
classical art and the New York School to folk art, outsider art, popular culture, and childhood memory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho 1958 Original Portrait of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This captivating original portrait is a distinctive piece of mid-century outsider or Folk Art
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Untitled, Purvis Young Mixed-Media Painting, 1980s
By Purvis Young
Located in Miami, FL
Museum of Art, etc. An amazing work for any admirer or collector of fine Folk or Outsider Art.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint, Reclaimed Wood, Canvas, Paper
$7,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Collection of 31 Intricately Painted Op-Art Eggs By Texas Artist Sibyl Edwards
By Sibyl Edwards Eggs
Located in Dallas, TX
traditions, incorporating large bird eggs in an outsider format typical of folk art. The bold, hand‑painted
Category
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Sculptures
Materials
Eggshell, Paint
Jimmy Lee Sudduth, (1910–2007) “Untitled (Evening Cityscape, New Orleans)”
By Jimmy Sudduth
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
folk art, Southern outsider art, and American modern primitivism.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Dynamic Basketball Scene by Pervis Young - Raw Expression of Urban Life
Located in Delray Beach, FL
American folk and outsider art.
Why Buy This Painting?
This is an exceptional opportunity to own a
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Paint
19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet
Located in London, GB
19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet
An authentic example of a late 19th Century hand crafted
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Pine
Outsider Folk Art Purvis Young Sketchbook
By Purvis Young
Located in Miami, FL
On an 8 x 10.5 pages on front and back, 96 images. Every image is signed with lots of iconic imagery from Purvis with lots of colors.
Category
Late 20th Century American Outsider Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paper
Lg. Well Listed and Documented Outsider Folk Artist Purvis Young Caballeros
By Purvis Young
Located in Miami, FL
Lg. well listed and documented outsider folk artist Purvis young three caballeros. Paint on wood
Category
Late 20th Century American Outsider Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Recipe for Moonshine Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Unique all hand-carved wood hillbilly reading recipe for moonshine sculpture. Skillfully carved with large ears of corn, still. Hillbilly holding his recipe book, signed and dated 'R...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
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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 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 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 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 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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