https://folk-art-painting.com Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:14:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 https://folk-art-painting.com/2024/11/ben-j-ploughman-folk-art-against-the-winds-lobster-cage-slat-painting-signed/ https://folk-art-painting.com/2024/11/ben-j-ploughman-folk-art-against-the-winds-lobster-cage-slat-painting-signed/#comments Tue, 05 Nov 2024 02:41:00 +0000 https://folk-art-painting.com/2024/11/ben-j-ploughman-folk-art-against-the-winds-lobster-cage-slat-painting-signed/ Continue reading →]]>



Experience the charm and historical depth of Ben J. Ploughman’s folk art with this unique painting, crafted on reclaimed lobster cage slats. Signed on the back, and titled. This 31″ x 25″ artwork reflects Ploughman’s dedication to depicting traditional lifestyles and regional culture through sustainable materials. Known for his commentary on past and present, Ploughman’s pieces offer a nostalgic yet powerful look at maritime life and local politics. Each artwork is a slice of history, and this signed original is no exception. Ideal for collectors of folk art and maritime memorabilia. Fun Fact: Ploughman’s works often preserve the rustic textures of the reclaimed wood, enhancing each piece’s authenticity.

]]> https://folk-art-painting.com/2024/11/ben-j-ploughman-folk-art-against-the-winds-lobster-cage-slat-painting-signed/feed/ 0 https://folk-art-painting.com/2018/12/antique-vintage-nautical-folk-art-handmade-painted-wooden-lobster-fishing-lure/ https://folk-art-painting.com/2018/12/antique-vintage-nautical-folk-art-handmade-painted-wooden-lobster-fishing-lure/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2018 01:28:35 +0000 http://folk-art-painting.com/2018/12/antique-vintage-nautical-folk-art-handmade-painted-wooden-lobster-fishing-lure/ Continue reading →]]>












Throughout most of the history of fishing lures, youll find that creating fishing lures was mostly an individual pastime. Many fishermen enjoyed making their own lures, trying to come up with new and innovative creations that would be more effective in catching fish. It wasnt until about the mid-19th century that creating fishing lures became a commercial venture. We are pleased to offer this Folk Art Handmade Paint Decorated Wooden Lobster Fishing Lure from New England circa late 1800s or early 1900s for your consideration. The fishing lure was handmade in the form of a lobster. The body of the lobster is handmade of wood and the claws are tin. Both are paint decorated. The lobsters feelers and legs are made out of heavy metal wire. There is a metal eyelet on the top of the lobster that would have been used to attach to a fishing line and can be used today for display hanging. This is an outstanding piece of early New England nautical folk art. The Folk Art Handmade Paint Decorated Wooden Lobster Fishing Lure is in excellent condition with age appropriate patina and wear. 9 Inches Long, 6 Inches Wide, and 2 Inches High. The item “Antique Vintage Nautical Folk Art Handmade Painted Wooden Lobster Fishing Lure” is in sale since Sunday, August 12, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maritime\Other Maritime Antiques”. The seller is “northbayshoreantiques302″ and is located in Milton, Delaware. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.

• Primary Material: Wood
• Maker: Unknown
• Country/Region of Origin: United States

]]> https://folk-art-painting.com/2018/12/antique-vintage-nautical-folk-art-handmade-painted-wooden-lobster-fishing-lure/feed/ 0