Mexican Wrestler Painting
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this rare Mexican Wrestler Acrilic and collage Painting.
1970s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture
Paint
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.
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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
Mexican Wrestler Painting
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this rare Mexican Wrestler Acrilic and collage Painting.
Paint
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Original Painted Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original cream & black painted game board from Pennsylvania.This game board has the original picture frame molding. The patina is the best.
Wood
Large Early 20th Century Belgian Oak Folk Art Eagle Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th century Belgian oak Folk Art eagle sculpture.
Oak
Vintage Pepsi-Cola Enameled Metal Advertising Sign, Europe, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Pepsi-Cola advertising sign made of enameled metal, dating from the 1970s. The design incorporates the classic logo with red cursive lettering, set against a wavy background ...
Metal, Enamel
Rare 911 Porsche Friction Tin Toy by Bandai Toy Co. Made in Japan Circa 1960's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered here is a whitish/cream colored friction tin toy 911 Porsche circa 1960's, marked at the bottom; "Porsche" in addition to the Bandai Toy Company logo embossed, along with "Made in Japan" designation being noted. The Bandai Toy Company is a post war toy company established in Taito, Japan circa 1950 and is still conducting business today, albeit, it has shifted from toy manufacturing to video toy accessories. This is a very rare toy and is coveted by collectors of both toys and fast cars. Except for the odd and minor scratch here and there, the toy is in very nice, all original condition with absolutely no restoration or touch up to the paint or mechanism (see images). The action and friction functionality works well (see video). Motor and engine mechanics and nomenclature are colorfully displayed through the plastic rear trunk window (see image); while the colorful interior can be seen through the side window. Car is all tin, with rubber tires and plastic windows. Dimensions: 10 1/4" long x 4" wide x 3 1/4" high. Priced competitively; note that this toy doesn't become available very often and the few that have turned up in recent years , don't work and are several hundred dollars more than mine. Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys; important considering fakes and reproductions in the marketplace it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin...
Tin
19th Century English Folk Art Painting of a Hunting Fox with Ducks
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Impressive antique painting from England, signed by Matthews. The work depicts an atmospheric hunting scene with a fox and ducks. The canvas exhibits beautiful, distinctive signs of ...
Canvas, Paint
$17,500
Large Carved Pub Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pub sign depicting a whimsical fox emerging from a gilt jug, of very large scale. Hand-hewn from solid wood and skilfully relief carved - the fox has distinct fur, legs, ear, snou...
Wood
Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722
Located in Round Top, TX
Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722 Early 18th-century Swedish pine chair retaining its original painted and carved decoration, dated 1722. The chair features ...
Wood, Pine, Paint
Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1884 by the Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 7 1/8" long and is in excellent all original condition and paint, especially considering that the Shepard Company did not use a primer rendering their surface more vulnerable than say, the Steven's Company. There is no touch up or repaint, and no restoration of any kind. Colors of bright red on the dress, flesh tones, tan colored dog, and maroon base are all very bright and crisp. The bank is accompanied by the original wooden box in which it was originally shipped; a very special find and charming piece of Americana. Rare to find the original box. The bank and box came directly from an estate and the original owner, and I have owned it since then for over 35 years. The theme of the bank depicts a young Victorian girl playing with her golden retriever. It is one of only four antique mechanical banks...
Iron
$780Sale Price / set|20% Off
Collection of Three Original Painted 19thc Pantry Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original cream painted matching stack of pantry boxes from New England fine stack Collection. Largest pantry box measures - 9.75 diameter x 5 high Smallest pantry box measures...
Wood
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Norwegian Kubbestol, Primitive Telemark Rosemaling, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
Antique / Vintage Norwegian Kubbestol with Telemark Rosemaling, c. 1920-40s. A sculptural piece of Norwegian heritage, this vintage Kubbestol (stump chair) is hand-carved from a sin...
Beech, Bentwood, Pine, Birch
$130Sale Price|20% Off
Wooden Buffer for Printing Fabrics, India, Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wooden pad with trefoil patterns used to decorate fabrics. India, early 20th century.
Wood
19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest
Located in Pearland, TX
An incredible Swedish hand-painted chest, having hand-forged iron straps and fittings. Original key included.
Bentwood
Mexican Repoussé Copper Mask, circa 1940
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Remarkable Mexican ceremonial mask handcrafted in repoussé copper sheet and hand-painted polychrome, circa 1940. The composition depicts a bearded male figure integrated into a fanta...
Metal
Folk Art Early 20th Century Wood Rustic Four Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Four rustic chairs 1900-1910 Hand-carved wood Excellent condition.
Wood
Brutalist bar stools Mid-Century 1950s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Brutalist bar stools Mid-Century 1950s
Wood
Landscape Painting of the Ardennes by Michel Nizet, Liège School, 1930
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A highly decorative and characterful painting by Michel Nizet, painted in 1930 in the typical style of the Liège School. This oil on canvas depicts an atmospheric Ardennes landscape ...
Paint
Rare Black Forest Bear Cigar Cutter and Match Holder, Wood, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare Black Forest wooden Figural Bear, with a tray and a Cigar Cutter , also the bear is a Match Holder c.1920s. An exceptional and rare find from the Black Forest Folk Art movement...
Metal, Iron
19th Century Decorated Stoneware Blue Decorated Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine double handled blue decorated stone ware crock is in good condition with minor chip on interior. There is an embossed three above the hand painted and decorated flowers on ...
Pottery
Antique Cane Carved With A Dog's Head, Circa 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
Elegant carved wooden walking stick dating from around 1900, adorned with a finely crafted dog's head. Crafted from hardwood with a beautiful dark patina, it demonstrates the refined...
Wood
19Thc Original Blue Painted Handled Sap Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Blue /green painted sap bucket from New England with the original handle.The interior of the bucket has a red painted wash.
Pine
Tonala Mexico Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage Tonala pottery bird figurine is decorated with hand-painted decor of white bird in a landscape, framed with abstract bands of deco...
Ceramic, Pottery
Black Joe Jackson “Bala Dansr” Outsider Folk Art Painting on Plywood, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vibrant and deeply expressive original painting by celebrated American outsider artist Black Joe Jackson, titled “Bala Dansr.” Executed in house paint on plywood, this authentic si...
Plywood, Paint
$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off
20Thc Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Navajo Indian weaving pillows with soft linen backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Wool
Painted Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Wooden Bench
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Atmospheric Hungarian bench from the 1920s with a characterful rustic appearance. The bench is painted in a fresh green colour, which has beautifully worn over the years and formed a...
Pine, Paint
1960s English Carnival Sign
Located in High Point, NC
1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...
Wood
19th Century Hand-Carved Pirate Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand-Carved Pirate Figure Dimensions: H 9.5” x W 3.5” x D 2.5” Weight: 500grm Date: Circa 1880 Origin: Unknown Material: Hand-carved pine (stained) Overview An unusual o...
Pine
1930's Havre de Grace Canadian Goose Decoy
Located in High Point, NC
Original hand carved and painted Canadian Goose decoy from the area of Havre de Grace in Maryland. This piece came out of a collector's estate who was an avid hunter and collector...
Wood
18Thc Tavern Table W/ Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 18thc walnut tavern table with the original drawer and hardware pull.The condition is very good on this New England side table.
Wood
Pair of Marquetry Boxes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of marquetry boxes with aluminum pulls. Each box measures about 4.75" wide, 4.75" deep and 7" high.
Aluminum
Japanese Woven Bamboo Morikago Basket Suruga Sensuji Style, Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage woven Morikago basket features shallow open basket shape with wide rim. The wider bamboo strips that form the complex pattern on the bottom of the basket and divide into 4 th...
Bamboo, Wicker
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large and handsome painted dovetailed trunk commemorates either the birth or marriage of Agatha Taster in 1831. The ground is in shades of sang de boeuf paint. On the top this...
Pine
Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck 's head is movable and the body features wonderful patina throughout including traces of the original paint. Wonderful co...
Wood, Paint
Marx "Wonder Cyclist" American Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Marx "Wonder Cyclist" is the earlier version of this wind-up "Boy on a Tricycle" toy; and not to be confused with the later version by Unique Art called "Kiddy Cyclist". This toy featured is MUCH more rare and more sought after by collectors of early tin wind up toys...
Metal
1980s Sculptural Hand Crafted Painted Faux Golf Club Display Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural faux golf club cabinet you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful go...
Metal
1970s Whimsical Textile Animals Green Colorful Serpentine Wingback Settee Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, wingback settee you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement pi...
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$580Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Wrought Iron Eel Fork Mounted on to a Basalt Rock
Located in Søborg, DK
A wrought iron eel fork from the 18th century. Extremely decorative and a functional piece of art. Who ever made this made an extra effort to not just make ...
Wrought Iron
$32Sale Price|20% Off
Moroccan Decorative Cat Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative cat sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made b...
Clay, Earthenware
19th Century Austrian Hand-Painted Pine Blanket Chest Trunk with Folk Art Floral
Located in Round Top, TX
Discover the warmth and character of this authentic 19th-century Austrian painted blanket chest, a beautifully timeworn example of Alpine folk art craftsmanship. Hand-painted with tr...
Wood, Pine
Antique Mexican Ceremonial Mask, circa 1940
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Expressive traditional Mexican mask, hand-carved in wood and polychromed, circa 1940. Defined by its strong features and sculptural presence, it displays a prominent nose, brows acce...
Wood
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells with Heart and Star Designs
Located in Downingtown, PA
A Sailor's Keepsake: The Art of the Barbados Shell Valentine This beautiful, octagonal, hinged box is a superb example of an antique Double Sailor's Valentine, a sentimental gift cr...
Shell
18th c. Italian Buffet with Iron Details in Original Green Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
An Italian 18th century buffet in stunning original green paint with original hand-forged iron hinges. Tongue and groove joinery on the top and sides. Hand-carved, decorative legs. ...
Iron
Japanese Artist Maneki Neko Pottery Sculpture / Cat Figurine Wabisabi Folk Art
Located in 足利市, JP
An extraordinary, one-of-a-kind ceramic sculpture of a Maneki-Neko (Welcoming Cat) by the acclaimed Kyoto-based contemporary ceramicist Kazuya Yoshida. Renowned for breaking the boun...
Pottery
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Cats Cats Cats Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
13 different cats are depicted in this charming -vibrant hand painting A framed oil painting on canvas panel by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Antoinette Laposk...
Canvas, Wood
$1,950
Irish Pony Saddle
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual Irish 19th century specialty pony saddle with center harness by Rafferty of Dublin, in richly patinated leather, brass and timber and with padded t...
Brass
David Malangi Daymirringu Australian Indigenous Aboriginal Art Bark Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, relatively large, very engaging original indigenous Australian Aboriginal dreaming painting by Northern Territory Yolngu artist David Malangi (1927-1999. He is ...
Wood, Paint
Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Skinny Mannequin , Austria, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking originally used by Austrian tailors and dressmakers for draping, alterations, and creating the latest fashion, this vintage dressmaker mannequin...
Wood
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1911
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This beautiful antique bridal chest dates from 1911 and features highly decorative painting. This piece originates from Romania and is a stunning example of folk art from that period...
Pine, Paint
Rare and Antique Mexican Carousel Horse
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this wonderfully charming Carousel Horse from Mexico. Handmade caved from wood with fabulous patina.
Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chest
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 19th century Swedish folk art chest in painted pine wood & wrought iron. Polychrome painted decoration with clouds and a cartouche decorated with flowers. Dated 1802 on the lid....
Pine
Still Life with Watermelon and Pomegranates — (After Frida Kahlo) ca. 1950
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Oil painting on canvas created around 1950 depicting a still life composition centered on a sliced watermelon accompanied by pomegranates and other fruits arranged on a neutral surface. The scene stands out for its vivid chromatic contrast: the vibrant red of the watermelon’s flesh against the deep green of its rind, complemented by the warm, organic tones of the surrounding fruits, creating a rich and balanced visual composition. The work evokes the symbolic and emotional language associated with Frida Kahlo, particularly her way of depicting fruit as metaphors for life, fertility, and a deep connection to the Mexican land. Within the Mexican pictorial tradition of the twentieth century, fruits such as watermelon and pomegranate often carry a strong symbolic presence, becoming more than simple objects and instead reflecting cultural identity and expressive depth. The painterly treatment reveals a warm palette and a soft atmospheric background that enhances the sculptural presence of the fruits. The composition recalls the sensitivity and visual language characteristic of mid-century Mexican still life...
Canvas
$119Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Folk Art Hand Painted Flower Design Serving Bowl
Located in San Carlos, CA
🌼 Beautiful Vintage Folk Art Pottery Serving Bowl – Signed by Artist 🌼 Add a touch of vintage, Mid Century charm and artistry to your collection or home decor with this gorgeous v...
Pottery
1880s Multi Antique Folk Art Geometric Americana Modern Hooked Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
"Dating back to circa 1880, this Antique American Hooked rug serves as a charming and authentic piece of late 19th-century folk art craftsmanship. It features a vibrant multi-color g...
Wool
Pair of Antique Swedish Monk's Corner Chairs in Oak, Circa Early 20th Century
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of rustic Swedish munkstolar, or monk’s chairs, ca. 1910-1920. Their three legged design has its origins in the medieval monasteries of Northern Europe where it was considered a...
Oak
Antique 19th Century Tramp Art Picture Frame Carved Oak Four Petal Flowers
Located in Munich, DE
This good size tramp art frame was handcrafted out of wood in the last decades of the 19th century. The frame features a rich variety of ornamental carvings in high reliefs made up f...
Oak
Large Antique Joseun Era Bandaji Chest
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare, excellently maintained 19th Century Joseun Dynasty era storage trunk. Large storage compartment with a lockable wood top. Wood stained a dark warm-brown, and carefully maintain...
Brass
Petite French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Frame, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite in scale but bold in personality, this early 20th-century French Tramp Art mirror delivers hand-carved intricacy in a size that’s easy to place. Crafted circa 1900, the geometric frame is built up from layers of chip-carved wood with stepped corners and recessed central panels that create dimension from every angle. Brass tacks punctuate the four corners, center, and midpoints of the vertical sides—adding rhythm to the pattern and depth to the surface. Measuring just under 15 inches tall, this is one of the smallest antique Tramp Art mirrors...
Mirror, Wood
Unique Antique 19th Century Wood Folk Cabinet / Shelves, France
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Stunning rustic / folk French Pyranees 19th century wooden cabinet / shelf unit. Scalloped carved shelves and two door cabinet. Wonky but sturdy and ready to use. One of a kind....
Wood
Original Painted German Shrunk Armoire with Four Seasons, Dated 1802
Located in Round Top, TX
This German shrunk or armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish with a unique and colorful background. The four seasons are represented in e...
Wood, Paint
Set of two Swedish Root Basket from 19th-20th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Set of two Swedish Root Basket from 19th-20th century Made from pine and spruce roots, these are very strong yet lightweight, with a beautiful pattern on the bottom. Height: 12-14....
Pine, Spruce