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Creator: Unknown
Large Mid-20th Century Abstract Painting. Made in the U.S.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking large-scale oil on canvas, depicting an energetic composition of geometric forms and symbolic motifs. The artist employs intersecting lines, grids, and circular shapes in ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

19thc Leather Top Game Boards Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 2 measurements to provide open and closed.This most unusual leather bound game board box in original painted surface. Closed - 14.5 8.5 3 open 17.5 15 1.5
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19thc Leather Top Game Boards Box
19thc Leather Top Game Boards Box
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Ancient Coptic Textile with Classical Figures
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Finely woven of wool and linen, this large, ancient, museum level Coptic textile depicts figures derived from classical antiquity, some playing musical ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Roman Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Linen

20Thc Early Geometric Navajo Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine geometric Navajo Indian weaving is in fine condition and has a double outer border.This has been professionally cleaned.Amazing condition and pattern.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

20Thc Early Geometric Navajo Weaving
20Thc Early Geometric Navajo Weaving
$2,796 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C amazing Navajo Indian weaving bolster large pillow in the storm pattern. The backing is in homespun linen and down & feather fill.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Night Edit Nausta Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Night Edit Nausta Rug by HENZEL STUDIO Dimensions: W 170.18 x L 238.76 cm. Materials: Silk. Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form shaped rugs, with...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Silk

19Thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin quilt or barn raising in fine condition. The backing is in a early brown calico fabric.This was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania. The quilt dates from the ...
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Category

1950s German Baroque Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mini Eagle Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Mini eagle weather vane on stand with a great patina. This fine eaglet is in very good condition. The bottom feathers of the arrow are...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Metal

Early 20th C. Indian Blanket Blocks Quilt / Comforter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine comforter quilt is made from Indian beacon blankets and fine piecework. The condition is very good.
Category

1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Oriole Vesterbro Dr Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Oriole Vesterbro Dr Rug by HENZEL STUDIO Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm. Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk. Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form s...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Mohair, Silk

Engelholm Nobu Silver 95 Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Engelholm Nobu Dark Silver 95 Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm. Materials: Silk, Wool. Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Silk

Calata Piliero 102 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Calata Piliero 102 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO Dimensions: W 170.18 x L 238.76 cm. Materials: Wool, Nettle, Linen & Silk. Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Silk

Calata Piliero 103 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Calata Piliero 103 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO Dimensions: W 243.84 x L 350.52 cm. Materials: Wool, Nettle, Linen & Silk. Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Silk

Moroccan Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Metal Overlay
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish amber painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over amber glass. The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style is oval shape with curved sides and hand decorated with embossed metal silvered overlay. This has a long metal top spout that unscrews. This is a recycled vintage French perfume...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Blossom Rug by Maria Zakioso
Located in Geneve, CH
Blossom Rug by Maria Zakioso Dimensions: W 96 x L 200 x H 5 cm Materials: Wool, Mohair. Maria Lysenko is a 28 year old contemporary artist born in Ufa, Russia. She started her art ...
Category

2010s Russian Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Copper Stag Sculpture Signed Dated Cushing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very folky hand crafted stag sculpture is signed Cushing & dated 1955 not sure if that's a date or a makers number.This stag has an amazing untouched surface ! Fantastic wall art.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Navajo Indian Weaving Runner Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo weaving runner rug . Interesting geometric pattern rug.Very rare
Category

1920s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian  Weaving Runner Rug
Navajo Indian  Weaving Runner Rug
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Herons Statue, Wood figure, Brussel Style 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage wooden figure original condition heron figure bigger is 52cm x 7cm x 10cm second is 38cm x 5cm x 8,5
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hubley Puppies Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted Hubley cast iron door stop in great condition.Minor chips in the paint.
Category

1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Hubley Puppies Door Stop
Hubley Puppies Door Stop
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fairbury iron works was founded in 1890 and manufactured its first windmill in 1899. In 1900 the company was renamed Fairbury Windmill Company. Company ceased production in 1961. ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Hand Blown Storage Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand blown storage jar is in fine condition and has a curled under lip. Lots of bubbles and pontil on base.
Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Category

1960s German Baroque Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Arabian Polished Brass Incense Burner Islamic Moorish Style 19th c
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large antique 19th century Turkish incense burner or fire pit with pierced brass and solid brass ornamentation. Museum quality Islamic collector metalwork piece footed incense censer...
Category

19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Brass

19th Century Original Painted "Elma" Coffee Grinder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This silver-grey original painted tin coffee grinder in fantastic as found condition. This has the original crank.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Collection of Four Pueblo Ceremonial Indian Drums
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four native American Ceremonial Drums Largest Drum - 15 high x 12 diameter Second Largest - 8 diameter x 10 high Third Largest - 6 high 4 diameter smallest drum - 3 high x 2...
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Silver Plate Mid Horse Hoof Inkwell and a Silvered Metal Mtd.Tusk Candle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Silver Plate Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and a Silvered Metal Mounted Tusk Candlestick The inkwell inscribed, Bank Restaurant, the candlestick with a boar/warthog tusk. Heig...
Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Silver

19th Century Pewter Betty Lamp in Trumpet Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pewter Betty or oil lamp is in fine condition. This oil lamp is quite unusual and has a iron pull on lid.
Category

19th Century American Other Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pewter

Pouf Charaktere Colette by Lyk Carpet
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Charaktere colette by Lyk Carpet Dimensions: Ø 62 x H 47 cm. Materials: 100% tibetan highland-wool,new pure hand-combed and hand-spun wool, natural vegetable-dyed wool, 100 knot...
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19Thc Applique of Wreath of Roses From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wreath of roses applique quilt from Pennsylvania in pristine condition.This quilt is finely appliqued & nice quilting.
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Category

1960s German Baroque Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter t...
Category

1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Crust N°2 by RF Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Crust N°2 by RF Studio Dimensions: W 34 x D 34 x H 49 cm Materials: Diverse recycled amazon timber Crust is part of the concept of skin that covers mineral and vegetable organisms a...
Category

2010s Peruvian Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

CF F1 2018 by Caturegli Formica
Located in Geneve, CH
CF F1 2018 by Caturegli Formica. Dimensions: W 320 x L 230 cm Materials: Silk Carpets as deep information Carpets are very common items. But it has never really been clear if...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Nautical Sailboat or Yacht Model in Blue and White with Painted Wood Body, 1930s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful model sailboat or yacht created from wood, brass, and canvas. The body is painted in a deep blue at the bottom with white edges. A brass propeller sits underneath. All on a...
Category

20th Century American American Classical Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Metal

20Thc Collection of Mini Stone Fruit -12 Piece W/ Alabaster Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Original painted miniature stone fruit collection of twelve pieces of fruit with white alabaster compote.Sold as a collection.
Category

1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Marble

19Thc Sugar Bucket From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original hand crafted sugar bucket with original lid.The nails are copper and fingers are in fine condition.The bucket is very tight.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Cow Bull Folk Art Speculaas Springerle Cookie or Butter Mold Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold, circa 1890 (cow bull ox). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an esta...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Monumental Zinc Rooster from a Garden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic zinc rooster looks like its from a garden or a farm. Fantastic porch or window ornament. Great country look.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Zinc

Vintage Ganado Navajo Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Ganado Navajo Indian weaving in a fine geometric pattern. The condition is very good and has been professionally cleaned.
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Ganado Navajo Indian Weaving
Vintage Ganado Navajo Indian Weaving
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Collector Moroccan Ceremonial Gold Horse Saddle Cover
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan horse saddle cover made for a ceremonial Festival and shows. Elaborately embroidered overall in gold threads, comprising of a saddl...
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Original Painted Coffee Grinder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original grain painted coffee grinder is in a mustard paint and trimmed in red paint. All original hardware and square nailed construction.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Native American Black Pottery Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Native American Indian pot or bowl has a very unusual geometric design. The condition is very good with wear consistent from age and use to the base.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Five 19th Century Sponge Ware Custard Cups
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of five 19th century sponge ware pottery custard cups ate in good condition.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th C Original Grain Painted Glass Front Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc grain painted cabinet with a original wavy glass front door and shelf's in the interior. The cabinet door is in fine condition. This i...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Thomas B. Maracle Indigenous Canadian Mohawk Stone Carving or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Indigenous North American stone carving was done by Thomas B. Maracle of the Mohawk Nation in circa 1985 in his signature Indigenous Folk Art...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Native American Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Stone

19th Century Original Painted New England Windor Childs Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine arrow back windsor child's chair is in fine condition and all original painted grey surface. It is arrow back windsor chair from New England.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Navajo Weaving -Room Size Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine large Navajo Indian weaving rug is in pristine condition and has been professionally cleaned.This geometric eye dazzler has great colors & most unusual pattern.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Large Navajo Weaving -Room Size Rug
Large Navajo Weaving -Room Size Rug
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
20Thc Horse Head Boot Jack Boot Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Horse head boot jack with brush for boots.It also has spikes for hanging boots on the wall.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This silver painted dog nut cracker of a dog has a squirrel in front of the dog. It has a fantastic patina and nice weight.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Noble Horseman Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden gingerbread gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold, circa 1860-1880 (Noble Horseman). Made of hand carved wood. F...
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Germany, 1960s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Found at an...
Category

1960s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pantry Box, Small Scale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century early small scale pantry box with the original lid.
Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Hickory

19th C Wool Chaliss Mini Pieced Honey Comb Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Wool challis New England honey comb mini pieced quilt in pristine condition.Fantastic piecing and workmanship.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Folky Hand Carved Indian Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand carved and painted Indian head with a feather in his head is in fine condition and has a great patina.
Category

Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folky Hand Carved Indian Head
Folky Hand Carved Indian Head
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt Circa 1900 - 1920. Great Condition. from Pennsylvania.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Linen

20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt
20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt
$1,580 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc Miniature Postage Stamp Irish Chain Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1870s Red And White miniature Postage Stamp Irish Chain Doll Quilt. Cotton made and in very good condition.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Large Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...
Category

1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Painted Indian Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Indian head with all original painted surface and in great condition.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved 
Painted Indian Head
Hand Carved 
Painted Indian Head
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Collection of 5 Antique Wrought Iron Eel Forks
Located in Søborg, DK
A collection of 5 wrought iron eel forks from the 18th century. Extremely decorative and each one unique. Each one is a work of art. Sizes vary from 37 cm to 42 cm. Would look am...
Category

18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Unknown folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown folk art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown folk art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1,446 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 51 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original folk art by Unknown were created in the folk art style in north america during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $75 and can go as high as $52,726, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $978.
Questions About Unknown Folk Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.

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