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Folk Art For Sale
Place of Origin: British
Place of Origin: Scottish
Antique Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting. c.1910
Located in London, GB
A charming early 20th Century landscape oil painting. English. c.1910
Signed to bottom left - very skillfully painted landscape scene with fisherman and cottage.
Some very minor ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Gilt Grand Tour Plaster Intaglio with Bust of a Man, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This is a 19th-century Intaglio Tassie - A seal with the bust of a man on it. Thick gilt paper wrapped around the edge mimicking a frame. There are a few tiny faults in the mold but ...
Category
19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
Early 20th Century Large Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Large Noah’s Ark
A larger than usual example of an early 20th Century hand carved / painted pine Noah’s ark. With lifting roof and sectioned lifting central hul...
Category
1920s British Victorian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Embroidered Cushion or Pillow, English circa 1940s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative cushion or pillow with hand embroidered stylised flowers, which we date to the mid-20th century, circa 1940.
The pillow is about 15 inches square.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Nouveau Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Rustic Ceramic Clay Large Foundry Crucible Tub Pot.
Located in London, GB
A very decorative pair of foundry crucibles / smelting pots.
Designed for use in a foundry to melt metals at extremely high temperatures, resulting in an incredible surface texture...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Elizabeth Anderson Harbour Pottery Studio Pottery Jug and Vase
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and finely made studio pottery jug and vase decorated in trailed glazes by Elizabeth L Anderson and made at the Harbour Pottery at South Quay Studios in Maryport, Cumbria a...
Category
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Napoleonic POW Dominos Casket
Located in London, GB
Rare Napoleonic POW dominos casket
We are proud to offer a rare example of a late 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) hand carved set of domi...
Category
1880s British Early Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bone
Antique Salt Glazed Clay Apothocary Chemist Hand Painted Jar Tub Pot. c.1900
Located in London, GB
An original salt glazed clay apothecary jar. c.1900
Once containing boric acid and likely used is a pharmacy. Perfect for repurposing as a plant pot or log bin. Remnants of the hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Eric Leaper Newlyn Studio Pottery Orange Glazed Tray or Shallow Dish
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish studio pottery tray or shallow dish decorated in bright orange glazes by Eric Leaper, Newlyn and dating from around 1960. The pottery tray is of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
English Mocha Pottery Pearlware Earthworm Jug
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Wiggly Wonder: Gilded Age Mocha Jug with Psychedelic Earthworm Stripes
Get ready to obsess over this rare and historically charged piece of English Mocha Pottery! This charming ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
Bath Cabinet Makers, an Arts
Crafts Oak Sideboard with Dutch Inlaid Scenes
Located in London, GB
Bath cabinet makers. In the Liberty style.
An early Arts & Crafts oak break front sideboard with Dutch inlaid scenes of mill owners with there little bla...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Art
Materials
Oak
19th Century Oversized Huge Folk Art Full Leather Trade Show Sign Balmoral Boot
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A oversized full leather replica of a balmoral boot, likely to of been used in a great exhibition/trade show when the balmoral boot was made popular after it was created for Prince A...
Category
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Leather
18th-Century English Pottery Hearty Good Fellow Toby Jug
Located in Downingtown, PA
"The Hearty Good Fellow": Rare Standing Pearlware Toby Jug
(Staffordshire, c. 1800)
A charismatic and vibrant English pearlware "Toby" jug, modeled in the scarce form known to collectors as the "Hearty Good Fellow." Dating to circa 1800, this piece represents a delightful departure from the standard seated Toby jug, depicting the figure in a standing, convivial pose.
The figure is modeled with a distinct sense of movement, his head turned slightly to the left. He is dressed in the height of Georgian tavern fashion: a deep cobalt blue jacket, a bright orange waistcoat, and vivid yellow breeches. Under his right arm, he supports a large white ale jug, while his left hand holds a pipe across his chest.
Reverse & Construction: The reverse reveals a robust rustic branch handle that extends downward into a molded tree-stump support. This integral support was a clever potter's device to stabilize the standing figure during firing. Both the handle and the rocky base are left in plain white pearlware—an unusual variation (as most examples feature green or brown painted bases)—which highlights the crispness of the molding.
Condition: Good antique condition. Typical minor flaking to the glaze on the rim of the tricorn hat...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Hand carved chippendale influenced miniature 2 seat chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand carved chippendale influenced miniature 2 seat chair circa 1990.
Here we have a fine example of a well known chippendale design double seated chair. Well carved in fruitwood showing all detailed carving, all presented in this scale. This piece offers itself as a superb display item, or presenting soft toys...
Category
1990s English Chippendale Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Early Pine Chest in the Original Paint 1690s
Located in Kingsbridge, GB
Folk Art Pine Chest in the Original Paint. This chest is an amazing survivor, from the late 1600s, in practically untouched original condition. The chest with side hung drawers eve...
Category
1690s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Watercolour Framed Art Work of a Catholic Nun Signed G Hastain 1927
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Watercolour Framed Art Work of a Catholic Nun Dated and Signed G Hastain 1927 with G Staples of Croydon label to rear
Artist address Kilmartin Avenue, Streatham, London
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folk Art
Materials
Wood
English Renaissance Revival Copper Lavabo
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance Revival (19/20th Century) copper lavabo with wrought iron bracket. No lid/ sold \"AS IS\".
Category
19th Century British Renaissance Antique Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century Aunt Sally English Fairground Game
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century aunt sally english fairground game.
We share what we love, and we love this oversized early 20th Century example of a carved wood Fairground Aunt Sally knock do...
Category
Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Susan Bennett English Glazed Thrown Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish thrown and glazed stoneware studio pottery vase with a ribbed body attributed to Susan Bennett (b.1954) and dated 1977. The vase has a bell sha...
Category
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Decoy Duck Form
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art decoy duck form
A working example of an early 20th century English Folk Art decoy. Hand carved from wood, with lead weight still in place at the ...
Category
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Mid 20th C Harlequin Costume Wookey Hole Clown Museum Fairground Circus Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A vintage harlequin costume with its original hat and glove, from the Wookey Hole collection, donated from the Clowns Gallery Museum.
Mid 20th century in age, a hand full of nibbles...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Folk Art
Materials
Textile
Horse
Rider Hand Hooked Rug Mounted
Framed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand hooked horse & rider rug is in a black frame and mounted ready to hang in your home. It is wired for hanging and in pristine condition. Its been prof. cleaned.
Category
1930s English Adirondack Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Rolls Razor Safety Blade Sharpener
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this English rolls razor blade sharpener, circa 1930. Made by Rolls Razor, Ltd., of Cricklewood, London. The Rolls Safety Razor product was a sophisticated safety-razor whic...
Category
1930s English Industrial Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Carved Fruitwood Towel Rack
Located in High Point, NC
19th century fruitwood towel rack from England. This exquisite piece is hand carved and is int he form of a jester. He is wearing a typical jester's hat and has a ruffle around his...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
English Victorian Wooden Posable Glove Form
Located in Queens, NY
3 English Victorian-style wooden right handed glove forms with articulated fingers on goose-neck chrome supports on round bases (PRICED EACH)
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Chrome
$750 / item
19th Century Large Store Tea Tin Hand Painted Parnall
Sons Bristol, England
By Parnall
Sons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large store tea tin by Parnall & Sons who were the people to see for outfitting your store and much more as the company grew from 1830. Hand painted showing a girl servi...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Combination Board Game of large Marble Solitaire and Tiddlywinks, circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a complete combination board game of marble solitaire and tiddlywinks, dating to the early 20th century.
This is a most unusual and very de...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Susan Parkinson Studio Pottery Architectural Tankard
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio pottery porcelain mug decorated with columns design by Susan Parkinson for the Richard Parkinson Pottery and made between 1953 an...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Zabihi Collection Dramatic Mid 19th Century English Needlepoint
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic mid 19th Century English Needlepoint ~
7'7'' x 16'3''
English needlepoint rugs, renowned for their profuse floral motifs, reached an artistic zenith in 1700-1750 but were...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Aubusson Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Folk Art Sussex Pottery Pig Jug and Cup from the Belle-Vue Pottery, Rye
Located in Downingtown, PA
Hogshead Humor: A Victorian Folk Drinking Game
Object: Figural Drinking Vessel (Jug and Cover/Cup)
Origin: Belle-Vue Pottery, Rye, Sussex, England
Maker: Frederick Mitchell
Date: Ci...
Category
1870s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Regency Cheval Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English early 19th century mahogany cheval mirror, the original mercury glass plate with half round molded cross-grained frame, suspended from ribbe...
Category
1820s English Antique Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$7,500
Folk art walking stick, leather discs and black horne, England 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: stick with metal tip, the shaft made from an iron core in which leather discs are inserted, with a progressive diameter up to the handle. The cane is polished...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
English Victorian Brass and Burl Wood Cane
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style burl wood cane with brass ring handle with loop.
Some losses and wear
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Sheila Casson Chestnut Salt Glazed Studio Pottery Jug
By Sheila Casson
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
From a very large Studio Pottery collection we offer this stunning vintage British Studio Pottery jug by renowned potter Sheila Casson and made in Ross-On-Wye and dating from the sec...
Category
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Tobacconist’s Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
English carved and polychrome decorated wood tobacconist’s trade sign in the form of a “Turk” wearing a distinctive headdress and dressed in a long robe, this advertising figure rela...
Category
19th Century British Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Sponge Ware Spittoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual sponge ware spittoon has such a unusual shape and form. Very early form.
Category
Late 19th Century English Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Everidge Stevens Celtic Pottery Newlyn Blue Medallion Funnel Shaped Vase
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Cornish Celtic studio pottery vase decorated in the blue Medallion design by Everidge Stevens and Maggie Fisher and dating from around 1970. Made in Newlyn the vase of tall funnel or chimney shape has a wider rounded base and narrows slightly to a simple rounded open top. The lower body is decorated in matt black with a raised band separating the base from the continuous decorative pattern applied around the body with abstract incised lines decorated in mottled blue coloring with matt black around the upper rim. The vase has an incised D mark to the base along with an original Celtic Pottery...
Category
1970s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
A Rolls Royce Union Jack Enamel Sign
By Rolls Royce
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A British Union Jack Rolls Royce enamel sign. Of a large size and convex rectangular shape, this advertising sign would have once been proudly situated in front of a dealership or ga...
Category
20th Century British Other Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Enamel
19th C English Field Artillery Ammunition Carrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th C English Field Artillery Ammunition Carrier dating about 1850 - 1860. The carrier has painted canvas over a wood frame and heavy leather carring handle. The carrier is sta...
Category
19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
English Shipwright
s or Carpenter
s Sash Fillister Plane by Atkin and Sons
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English shipwright's or carpenter's sash fillister or plough plane, c.1900, of finely patinated beech wood and brass by Atkin and Sons, Sheffield Works, Birmingham
Marked A &...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Wood and Canvas Painted Produce Sign
Located in Troy, MI
Wooden produce sign found in England, circa 1920s. Wood foundation is covered in strips of canvas which have been hand painted by unknown artist.
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hand Crafted Pine Barbers Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Hand Crafted Pine Barbers Trade Sign
Dimensions in inches: H 16.5” x W 2.5” x D 0.75”
Age: 1960
Origin: English
Condition: Good
Overview
This oversized mid-20th ce...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Aylesford Pottery the Friars Red Glazed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish The Friars Aylesford Pottery studio pottery vase decorated in red glazes dating from the 20th century.
The Aylesford pottery was founded in 1954 by David Leach who taught...
Category
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Winchcombe Studio Pottery Slip Ware Baking Dish
By Michael Cardew
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage Winchcombe press-molded baking dish decorated with trailed slip designs attributable to Michael Cardew (British, 1901-1983) and probably ...
Category
1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Massive Merchant Schooner Model
Located in Greenwich, CT
Impressive and rare example of a model English merchant sailing vessel, circa 1860, that plied the China Trade from England to Hong Kong. The ship has the sail rig of the Sandy Hook pilot boats...
Category
1860s English Sporting Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wood
Antique Hardwood Vesta Case with fine Shell Patera Inlay, late 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality antique Vesta case, all handmade from various hardwoods and having well detailed shell inlay, dating to the 19th Century, Circa 1880.
The case is all han...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Robin Welch Studio Pottery Panel Glazed Stonware Graduated Cylindrical Vase
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage British studio pottery stoneware vase of simple graduated rounded shape decorated in grey, pink and textured glazes by renowned potter Robin Welch...
Category
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Early 20th Century Oil Painting on Canvas Landscape and Cattle. c.1910
Located in London, GB
A charming early 20th century landscape oil painting. c.1910
Very skilfully painted landscape scene focusing on a herd of cattle.
Some very minor damage to the edges as pictured.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Every now and again something truly amazing comes along, this is true in this amazing collection of...
Category
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
English Victorian Style Wood and Brass Cane
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style wood cane with brass ball top handle and sleeve with oval hole.
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Magazine Rack, Lion Feet, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Quality Antique Victorian brass and mahogany revolving magazine stand having a shaped brass handle to the centre, four sections for magazines with b...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
$1,613 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Doulton Burslem Glen Urquart Highland Whiskey Dispenser
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and large glazed ceramic whiskey dispenser with strong form and color. Mark on the base dates to 1882-1891. Urquart owner's inscription also i...
Category
19th Century English Rustic Antique Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Victorian Quality Oil Painting by C R Breytle
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality original antique oil painting of a horse, two dogs and a gentleman in wonderful colours and original gilt frame
A charming original artwork
H 40 x W 49 x D 5cm
Date 1880
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Paint
English Brass and Wood Barrel Nautical Spyglass James Chapman, London Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and wood barrel nautical ship captain's spyglass with a single draw, polished sunshade, lense cap, and engraved focal tube by maker James Chapman St. Catherines Dock, L...
Category
1850s English William IV Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Portrait of a Dog
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful painting of a collie by John Fitz Marshall. Signed.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
$8,200
Collection of Ten Antique Carpet Balls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ten carpet balls crafted in stoneware, decorated and glazed in several different colors and designs including a white cue ball.
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
$1,800 / set
Winchcombe Studio Pottery Pair Oatmeal Glazed Chamber Sticks
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A pair Winchcombe Pottery wood fired studio pottery chamber sticks decorated in oatmeal glazes dating from the 20th century. The chambersticks have ...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Early 20th century barbers point of sale hair comb and brush
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century barbers point of sale hair comb and brush
We share what we love, and we love this rare example of an oversized point of sale barbers hair...
Category
1930s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Plastic, Wood
King Edward VII Coronation, June 1902 Framed Red Flag
Located in Hastings, GB
King Edward VII coronation, June 1902 framed scarf / flag.
This scarf is an original antique piece of British history and patriotic memorabilia.
...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Erotic folk art walking stick depicting a man in act of praying, England 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Erotic folk-art walking stick, made from a single carved fruitwood branch. The knob depicts a man standing in the act of praying with folded hands and a large caricature head with a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art
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.
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