![AMERICAN FOLK ART REVERSE-PAINTED TRADE SIGN: AMERICAN FOLK ART REVERSE-PAINTED TRADE SIGN, single-sided rectangular form within green-painted metal frame, inscribed "WE BUY FIRST HAND SAVING THE MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS". Fourth qu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/331904/179039159_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717186988)
Folk Art Collectibles
![AMERICAN FOLK ART REVERSE-PAINTED TRADE SIGN: AMERICAN FOLK ART REVERSE-PAINTED TRADE SIGN, single-sided rectangular form within green-painted metal frame, inscribed "WE BUY FIRST HAND SAVING THE MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS". Fourth qu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/331904/179039159_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717186988)
![AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED ADVERTISING DRUM TRADE SIGN: AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED ADVERTISING DRUM TRADE SIGN, the heads painted to promote the medical services provided by a "DR. A. LOCKSLEY HALL", one marked "TEETH PULLED",](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/331904/179039156_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717186988)
![AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYS, LOT OF THREE: AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYS, LOT OF THREE, each solid body form retaining early painted surface. First half 20th century. Headless example 4 1/2" HOA, 14 1/2&q](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539648_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![QUAKERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN FREE PRESS TRADE SIGN: QUAKERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN FREE PRESS TRADE SIGN, stacked rectangular one-sided form with molded frame edges, reading "QUAKERTOWN / FREE PRESS", the bottom having](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179540057_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![FOLK ART PAINTED ZINC BULL / COW'S HEAD BUTCHER SHOP TRADE SIGN: FOLK ART PAINTED ZINC BULL / COW'S HEAD BUTCHER SHOP TRADE SIGN, multipart composition of shaped and relief-molded sheets of zinc with soldered/welded seams, well-detailed bull or steer's](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/331904/179039155_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717186988)
![AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED SHOREBIRD DECOYS, LOT OF THREE: AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED SHOREBIRD DECOYS, LOT OF THREE, each hand-carved and polychrome-painted, comprising three different types, two mounted to black wooden bases and one mounted to a r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539644_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED CANADIAN GOOSE DECOY: FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED CANADIAN GOOSE DECOY, carved and polychrome-painted pine, the body of one piece, the head attached separately. Signed indistinctly to underside. American or Canadian.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539646_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED SHEET-METAL HARDWARE TRADE SIGN: AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED SHEET-METAL HARDWARE TRADE SIGN, single-sided rectangular form with raised gold-painted lettering on a black ground, framed by rolled edges, retains likely original painted s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179540049_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![FINE AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN SHIP MODEL IN CASE: FINE AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN SHIP MODEL IN CASE, the wooden-framed glass case contains an elaborately carved and painted model of a military ship surrounded by soldiers on the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/331904/179039163_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717186988)
![AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN GAME BOARD: AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN GAME BOARD, pine with black and red painted surface, center featuring a game board, the outer edge with an applied edge which also outlines the game board area on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/331904/179039125_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717186988)
![SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN TRADE SIGN: SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN TRADE SIGN, single-sided rectangular form with white lettering on a black ground, reading "BRANCH OF THE / INTERNATIONAL / CORRESPONDENCE / SCH](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179540052_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![PAIR OF AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYS: PAIR OF AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYS, each solid body form with inset lead weights, tack eyes, and early painted surface. First half 20th century. Each 6 3/4" HOA, 16 1/2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539647_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![AMERICAN FOLK ART CANVASBACK / MASON BACK BAY DECOYS, LOT OF TWO: AMERICAN FOLK ART CANVASBACK / MASON BACK BAY DECOYS, LOT OF TWO, carved wood, both of solid-body form, comprising a larger example with intricately carved bill and polychrome-painted surfac](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539642_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![ALLEN VAN HOECKE (BELGIAN / AMERICAN, 1892-1970) FOLK ART CARVED WOODEN MINIATURE MONUMENT: ALLEN VAN HOECKE (BELGIAN / AMERICAN, 1892-1970) FOLK ART CARVED WOODEN MINIATURE MONUMENT, featuring a bird in flight with a banner reading "PEACE" across its breast atop a carved fini](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/331904/179039175_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717186988)
![AMERICAN FOLK ART RIB-TYPE WOVEN-REED FIGURAL BIRD SEWING BASKET: AMERICAN FOLK ART RIB-TYPE WOVEN-REED FIGURAL BIRD SEWING BASKET, white oak ribs wrapped with reed weavers, featuring a carved wooden head wrapped with black-dyed reeds, the back lid is attached with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539937_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![AMERICAN REVERSE-PAINTED LIGHT-UP "LUNCH MEATS" TRADE SIGN: AMERICAN FOLK ART REVERSE-PAINTED LIGHT-UP "LUNCH MEATS" TRADE SIGN, rectangular form with white lettering within a red-painted molded wooden border, retains two light bulbs and other e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/331904/179039161_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717186988)
![AMERICAN / CANADIAN FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN INN TRADE SIGN: AMERICAN / CANADIAN FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN INN TRADE SIGN, rectangular double-sided form, wooden construction with a molded frame, retains original painted surface with black letters on a white](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179540056_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN WHIMBREL SHOREBIRD DECOY: AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN WHIMBREL SHOREBIRD DECOY, hand-carved and polychrome-painted, featuring a long beak, gently curved neck, and wings relief-carved into the sides. Mounted on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539645_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN WATCHMAKER / JEWELER TRADE SIGN: AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN WATCHMAKER / JEWELER TRADE SIGN, rectangular, single-sided form constructed from horizontal boards connected with vertical battens on reverse, lettering is constructed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179540051_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![AMERICAN FOLK ART SHEET-METAL REAL ESTATE TRADE SIGN: AMERICAN FOLK ART SHEET-METAL REAL ESTATE TRADE SIGN, rectangular two-sided form with molded painted wooden frame featuring yellow lettering on a black ground advertising "J.W. / PERRYMAN / REAL](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179540060_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
News about Folk Art Collectibles
![Miller & Miller’s first Canadiana and folk art sale of 2024 runs Feb. 10-11](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/170104339_1_x.jpg)
Miller & Miller’s first Canadiana and folk art sale of 2024 runs Feb. 10-11
NEW HAMBURG, Canada — Saturday, February 10 and Sunday, February 11 mark the first Canadiana and Canadian folk art sales of 2024 for the specialists at Miller & Miller, with high-estimated works from primitive folk artist Maud Lewis once again leading the way. The catalogs are now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Nova Scotia’s Lewis […]
![Fine and folk art mix with Americana at New England Auctions Jan. 10](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/167925578_1_x.jpg)
Fine and folk art mix with Americana at New England Auctions Jan. 10
BRANFORD, Conn. — Fred Giampietro’s New England Auctions kicks off its 2024 season with a Fine Americana, Folk Art & Native American sale, an interesting 457-lot auction mixing fine and folk art with classic Americana. The sale is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10 and the catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s […]
![Maud Lewis at forefront of Canadian Folk Art sale at Miller & Miller Oct. 14](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-29-at-9.13.44-AM.png)
Maud Lewis at forefront of Canadian Folk Art sale at Miller & Miller Oct. 14
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![Slotin delivers fun folk art while raising funds for Paradise Garden, Aug.5-6](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-3.55.55-PM.png)
Slotin delivers fun folk art while raising funds for Paradise Garden, Aug.5-6
BUFORD, Ga. – For 30 years, Slotin Auction has been the premier auction house bringing self-taught art, outsider art and folk art to the market. Its next sale, planned for Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6 and featuring 920 lots, is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and bring fun, affordable, colorful, […]