What are the characteristics of Mexican folk art?

Mexican 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.

What materials are used in folk art?

Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

How did folk art influence Jamini Roy’s paintings?

Jamini 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.

How do I price vintage art?

To price vintage art, you can use trusted online resources to determine what similar pieces have sold for in the past. Many auction houses and online platforms allow you to see sold items, and browsing these listings can give you a feel for a work of art’s value. Keep in mind that the maker, age, subject matter, rarity and condition of a work will all contribute to how much it's worth. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can examine a piece of art for you and give you an estimate of its fair market value. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage art.

What art style are vintage posters?

The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.

Vintage Folk Art

Vintage Frame

Vintage Mexican Pottery

Pottery Charger

Triangle Sconce

Pottery Mexico

Mexican Ceramic Plates

Americana Furniture

Antique Crate

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Iron, Tin

Folk Art Windmill Sculpture

H 100 in Dm 40 in

Folk Art Sign

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian Folk Art sign with overscale finger, insribed ‘Left Luggage’.

Category

20th Century English Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Folk Art Sign

H 8.27 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in

Folk Art Styled Airstream Travel Trailer Toy

By Craft and Folk Art Museum

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A toy Airstream Folk Art styled travel trailer with silver faded and patina paint having a lift up

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Folk Art Styled Airstream Travel Trailer Toy

H 15 in W 26 in D 11.5 in

Folk Art Chair from Finland

Located in Farsta, SE

One of a kind Folk Art chair from Finland Acid-stained Pine 1930s Consistent with age and

Category

1930s Finnish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Chair from Finland

H 35.83 in W 12.21 in D 10.63 in

Breitschwerdt German Puppet Folk Art

Located in Dallas, TX

Breitschwerot German Puppet Folk Art.

Category

20th Century German Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Breitschwerdt German Puppet Folk Art

H 61 in W 61 in D 1 in

Candle Holder, Folk Art

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Candle holder, Folk Art, when the candle is extinguished and closed, the figure is replaced and

Category

1950s European Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Candle Holder, Folk Art

H 5.91 in W 4.93 in D 2.56 in

Folk Art Heron Decoy

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage Folk Art Heron Decoy, likely, circa 1960s or 1970s. A stately heron carved in an alert

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Heron Decoy

H 16 in W 2.25 in D 2.5 in

Folk Art Hand-Carved Wood Witch Weathervane

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Hand-carved Folk Art witch weathervane found in the northeast. Very nicely carved thick Folk Art

Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Hand-Carved Wood Witch Weathervane

H 20 in W 19 in D 1.75 in

American Folk Art Baguette

Located in Chicago, IL

Celebrate the whimsical charm of American Folk Art with this hand-carved pine sculpture resembling

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Pine

American Folk Art Baguette

H 3.5 in W 22 in D 5 in

Wooden Folk Art Plane, circa 1930s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Large, handcrafted wooden Folk Art plane with articulated pilot and original paint surface. Great

Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Sheet Metal

Wooden Folk Art Plane, circa 1930s

H 28 in W 42 in D 23 in

Abstract Folk Art Plywood Bust

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This stacked plywood Folk Art piece showcases the unique vision of its creator. An intriguing

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

Abstract Folk Art Plywood Bust

H 15 in W 8 in D 10 in

Vintage Folk Art Monkey Sculpture

Located in Charleston, SC

Vintage Folk Art brutalist Monkey sculpture. He is so cute and imperfect which makes him absolutely

Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Clay

Vintage Folk Art Monkey Sculpture

H 6 in W 6.75 in D 7 in

Folk Art Mosaic Bottle

Located in Garnerville, NY

A beautiful and complex folk art mosaic bottle. Clear glass milk bottle that is covered in

Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Mosaic Bottle

H 11 in W 3.75 in D 3 in

Folk Art Hand Painted Cannon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Folk Art toy cannon in original black and red paint, circa 1930s, USA. Very minor paint loss

Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Hand Painted Cannon

H 9.5 in W 23.5 in D 8.5 in

Vintage Folk Art Springerle Rolling Pin

Located in Houston, TX

. The decorative pin features a collection of folk art designs.

Category

20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Folk Art Springerle Rolling Pin

H 14.5 in Dm 2 in

Scandinavian Terracotta Folk Art Sculpture

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

2-340 Scandinavian handcrafted one of a kind Folk Art sculpture signed T.B.

Category

1970s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Terracotta Folk Art Sculpture

H 12 in W 5 in D 3 in

Folk Art Hand-Made Iron Rooster

Located in Chicago, IL

A mischievous 20th century American folk art rooster sculpture with a wonderful disposition, and

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Folk Art Hand-Made Iron Rooster

H 17.25 in W 12.5 in D 4.25 in

Swedish folk art watercolour “Kungsklippan", 1932

Located in Oxford, GB

This Swedish folk art watercolour farm house located in Kingsklippan, Sweden on winter scene is a

Category

1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Swedish folk art watercolour “Kungsklippan", 1932

H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 0.91 in

Swedish Folk Art Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

churches for protection of ship and crew has inspired such folk art sculptures. We have here a lovely

Category

1950s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Swedish Folk Art Light Fixture

H 21 in Dm 16 in

Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Masks

Located in Atlanta, GA

Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Tin Masks, Mexican, circa 1950s. Each mask is unique and

Category

1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Tin

Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Masks

H 7 in W 6 in D 1 in

Folk Art Candelabra or Sculpture

Located in Seattle, WA

Roller chain folk art candelabra, great with no candles as sculpture.

Category

20th Century American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Candelabra or Sculpture

H 18.25 in W 11.5 in

Unusual Iron Welded Handmade Folk Art Locomotive, Train

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual iron welded handmade folk art locomotive, train, very well executed. Artist /maker unknown.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

Unusual Iron Welded Handmade Folk Art Locomotive, Train

H 121 in W 21 in D 7 in

Wrought Iron Folk Art Tulip Candleabra

Located in Riverdale, NY

Charming hand wrought iron Folk Art Tulip Candleabra from the 1930's. Heavy enough to use as

Category

1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Folk Art Tulip Candleabra

H 20 in W 17 in D 4 in

Folk Art Lunch Box Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unusual folk art "Lunch Box" Sculpture / wall hanging. Very unique and colorful with vintage

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Folk Art Lunch Box Sculpture

H 52 in W 12 in D 6 in

Vintage Sulky and Rider Folk Art Weather Vane, 1940s

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Vintage Sulky and Rider Folk Art Weather Vane Additional information: Materials: Iron Color

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Sulky and Rider Folk Art Weather Vane, 1940s

H 14.5 in W 27 in D 11.5 in

Vintage Magician Magic Suitcase Hand Painted Folk Art

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic Magician's suitcase. Hand painted and lettered. Vintage Folk Art rabbit trick and card

Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Canvas

Vintage Magician Magic Suitcase Hand Painted Folk Art

H 12 in W 11 in D 6 in

Folk Art Artist Made Crain Sculpture

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1271 Folk Art hand painted Crain sculpture.

Category

1980s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Artist Made Crain Sculpture

H 16 in W 29 in D 10.5 in

Very Stylish Drip Glazed Folk Art Vase

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Very stylish drip glazed Folk Art vase This beautiful pottery Vase, dating from the 1960s, has

Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Very Stylish Drip Glazed Folk Art Vase

H 17 in Dm 9 in

Folk Art Sculpture of a Man

Located in Hudson, NY

Folk Art Sculpture of a Man Unsigned. This piece was found in the Catskill Mountains, NY. He came

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Folk Art Sculpture of a Man

H 54 in W 22 in D 16 in

Large Danish Folk Art Church Procession Painting, circa 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large impressive Folk Art acrylic painting of a haunting, moonlit, church procession is signed by

Category

1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Large Danish Folk Art Church Procession Painting, circa 1960s

H 61 in W 47 in D 2 in

Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Hand carved Folk Art American Muscle car. Wood carved with original paint surface.

Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car

H 7 in W 21 in D 11 in

Handmade Folk Art Inlay Game Board

Located in Los Angeles, CA

handmade Folk Art inlay game board - a wonderful board for chess or checkers. A compliment for

Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Handmade Folk Art Inlay Game Board

H 1.38 in W 19.75 in D 16 in

Folk Art Sea Shore Resin Composition Panel

Located in Ferndale, MI

Folk art sea shore resin composition panel.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Folk Art

Folk Art Sea Shore Resin Composition Panel

H 70 in W 21.25 in D 2.25 in

Hand Painted Mexican Folk Art Hanging Wind Chime

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Hand Painted Mexican Folk Art Hanging Wind Chime ,

Category

1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta, String, Wood

Hand Painted Mexican Folk Art Hanging Wind Chime

H 23.75 in W 13.5 in D 1 in

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a

Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

H 76 in W 24 in D 24 in

Unusual Vintage Paper Mache Folk Art, Parade "Carnival" Mask

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual vintage papier mâché Folk Art..parade "carnival" theater mask.

Category

1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Unusual Vintage Paper Mache Folk Art, Parade "Carnival" Mask

H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

Wood Carved Folk Art American Muscle Car

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Hand-carved Folk Art pink and white midcentury car. Fun display piece. Quite a heavy piece.

Category

1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved Folk Art American Muscle Car

H 7 in W 21 in D 11 in

Brown Ceramic Vase, Folk Art, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Located in Zohor, SK

folk art ornaments on the ceramic clay itself. Overally, the vase makes a wonderful home accessory for

Category

Mid-20th Century Slovak Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Brown Ceramic Vase, Folk Art, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

H 10.24 in Dm 4.34 in

American Folk Art Workshop Wrench Wood Trade Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

yellow paint. Very sturdy and well made. Great industrial workshop turned folk art. The workhorse of an

Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Iron

American Folk Art Workshop Wrench Wood Trade Sign

H 30 in W 39.5 in D 2.5 in

English Folk Art Church Model

Located in London, GB

Folk Art Church Model We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a mid-20th Century folk-art

Category

1940s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

English Folk Art Church Model

H 13 in W 24 in D 11.5 in

Mid-20th Century Folk Art English Acrobat Toy

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century Folk Art English acrobat toy We are proud to offer a rare example of a mid-20th

Category

1940s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Folk Art English Acrobat Toy

H 10 in W 4.5 in D 3 in

Folk Art Penguin Whirligig, circa 1930s-40s

Located in Nantucket, MA

, and made of un-vulcanized rubber. A unique and very whimsical piece of folk art. Mounted on a

Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Penguin Whirligig, circa 1930s-40s

H 29.25 in W 7.25 in D 7 in

Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Primitive hand-carved Folk Art bull made of wood. Great hand work and scale. One Horn has a chip

Category

1970s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull

H 11 in W 16 in D 6 in

Whimsical Folk Art Painted Lady Liberty Political Figure

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Whimsical hand made carved wood and painted folk art hanging liberty figure.

Category

1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Folk Art Painted Lady Liberty Political Figure

H 7 in W 15 in D 7 in

Large Scale Mexican Folk Art Ceramic Angel Vessel

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large scale Mexican Folk Art ceramic or stoneware angel vessel, Mexican, circa 1950s. We purchased

Category

1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Large Scale Mexican Folk Art Ceramic Angel Vessel

H 20 in W 11.5 in D 10 in

Folk Art Hand Carved Spruce Whimsy Chain

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nice, whimsical Folk Art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (spruce, in this case

Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Spruce

Folk Art Hand Carved Spruce Whimsy Chain

H 1.1 in W 29.75 in D 1.5 in

Mid-Century Danish Folk Art Angel Wall Sculpture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large, mixed media, Folk Art angel is plaster sculpture with acrylic paint on wood cutout with

Category

1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Clay, Wood, Acrylic

Mid-Century Danish Folk Art Angel Wall Sculpture

H 46 in W 36 in D 8 in

Charming Folk Art Copper Weathervane with Dog

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th Century American Folk Art Weathervane artisan made from copper with an adorable dog perched

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

Charming Folk Art Copper Weathervane with Dog

H 48 in W 51 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Folk Art Brutalist Flower Vase, 1970s

Located in San Carlos, CA

Cool Brutalist Folk Art vase with an asymmetrical design, nice and unusual patterns and a gorgeous

Category

1970s American Brutalist Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Folk Art Brutalist Flower Vase, 1970s

H 9.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Folk Art Sputnik Bowling Ball Sculpture

Located in Seattle, WA

Bowling ball impaled artistically with assorted metal items great piece of Folk Art for table or

Category

1970s American Vintage Folk Art

Folk Art Sputnik Bowling Ball Sculpture

H 12 in Dm 13 in

Birds Feeding Young Folk Art Wall Sculpture

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-401 handmade Folk Art sculpture in a custom wood frame.

Category

1950s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Birds Feeding Young Folk Art Wall Sculpture

H 11 in W 13.5 in D 1 in

Folk Art Child-Size Articulated Wooden Mannequin

Located in Bradenton, FL

Mid-century wooden, hand-carved articulated mannequin folk art sculpture in a child size. Arms

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Child-Size Articulated Wooden Mannequin

H 52.5 in W 18.5 in D 11 in

Large 1940s Carved Wood Folk Art Rooster

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Large 1940s carved wood folk art rooster from a Southampton, NY estate.

Category

1940s Vintage Folk Art

Large 1940s Carved Wood Folk Art Rooster

H 29 in W 28 in D 10 in

Folk Art Carved Walking Cane, Snakes and Fish

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Folk Art carved walking cane with hand, 2 snakes and fish. Cane measures 7" wide, 7" deep and 38.25

Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Carved Walking Cane, Snakes and Fish

H 38.25 in W 7 in D 7 in

English Folk Art Shop Counter Milk Man Figure

Located in London, GB

English folk art shop counter milk man figure. A charming mid-20th century folk art shop

Category

1950s European Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

English Folk Art Shop Counter Milk Man Figure

H 9 in W 15 in D 7 in

Whimsical Outsider, Folk Art Oil Painting by William R. Straly

By William R. Straly

Located in Buffalo, NY

Whimsical outsider, Folk Art oil painting by William R. Straly, excellent use of color. Texture and

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Whimsical Outsider, Folk Art Oil Painting by William R. Straly

H 37 in W 25 in D 1.5 in

American Folk Art House Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Embark on a journey through color and creativity with this 20th-century American Folk Art sculpture

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

American Folk Art House Sculpture

H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

1930s Folk Art, Wood and Metal Airplane / Fan

Located in Buffalo, NY

1930s Folk Art, wood and metal airplane / fan... amazing design, working motorized fan blade, hand

Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

1930s Folk Art, Wood and Metal Airplane / Fan

H 14 in W 25 in D 4 in

Handmade Folk Art Articulated Wooden Figure, 1950s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Interesting wooden mid-century Folk-Art human form from the American east coast. Teaching model

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Handmade Folk Art Articulated Wooden Figure, 1950s USA

H 32 in W 7 in D 10.5 in

Folk Art Carved Wood Swan Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Folk art carved wood swan bowl This is a stunning statement piece that will be a wonderful addition

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Carved Wood Swan Bowl

H 12 in W 16.25 in D 7.88 in

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Vintage Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of vintage folk art for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of vintage folk art, we have 1631 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of vintage folk art made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of vintage folk art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Navajo Indian Art and Navajo are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Folk Art?

Prices for a piece of vintage folk art start at $25 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $875.

Questions About Vintage Folk Art

What are the characteristics of Mexican folk art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Mexican 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.
What materials are used in folk art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.
How did folk art influence Jamini Roy’s paintings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Jamini 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.
How do I price vintage art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
To price vintage art, you can use trusted online resources to determine what similar pieces have sold for in the past. Many auction houses and online platforms allow you to see sold items, and browsing these listings can give you a feel for a work of art’s value. Keep in mind that the maker, age, subject matter, rarity and condition of a work will all contribute to how much it's worth. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can examine a piece of art for you and give you an estimate of its fair market value. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage art.
What art style are vintage posters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.