Tramp Art

Tramp art is a carpentry style that originated at the end of the 19th century in America. The massive usage of wooden cigar boxes mostly in the mid-1800s spurred interest in this art form. The box and the photo frames were the most common shapes, and even though there were no standards or guidelines to follow it was solely left to the artist to do the work. There were objects made in every possible shape as well as design, including huge furniture and charms. Tramp art can be classified as a democratic art form because it provides the liberty of creating different creations from resources. Some of the distinguishing characteristics of tramp art include carving, the restoration of inexpensive or usable wood from cigar pans and carriers.

Tramp art was created by people who aren't professional craftsmen. The wood was cut down and then categorized into different design piles, and they made things for themselves. Some sources indicate that tramp art was created by Scandinavian and German immigrants, some of them itinerant workers and traders, which implies that they went to sell goods and services from place to place. However, not all tramp art was created for permanent homes and some were for travelers or people. Assembling tramp art pieces required time and patience. Some products, such as large furniture sets, take many years to create. Tramp arts are known to promote richness in the looks, style, and interior. Tramp art's vintage and antique collections are in spectacular designs which should be considered for the home decors.

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  • LARGE TRAMP ART CHIP CARVED WOOD CRUCIFIX, 27.25"H
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    $400 - $600

    LARGE TRAMP ART CHIP CARVED WOOD CRUCIFIX, 27.25"H

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    $400 - $600
    Austin Auction Gallery
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    $200
  • Nicky Imber (AUSTRIA 1920-1996) Vagabond Bronze
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    $100 - $1,000

    Nicky Imber (AUSTRIA 1920-1996) Vagabond Bronze

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    $100 - $1,000
    Joshua Kodner
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    $25
  • Tramp art valance
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    $200 - $300

    Tramp art valance

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    $200 - $300
    13 Bids
    Sold for
    $220
  • Tramp Art box
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    $300 - $600

    Tramp Art box

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    $300 - $600
  • Tramp Art box
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    $150 - $250

    Tramp Art box

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    $150 - $250
  • Tramp Art box
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    $200 - $400

    Tramp Art box

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    $200 - $400
  • Tramp Art box
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    $200 - $400

    Tramp Art box

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    $200 - $400
  • Tramp Art Frame
    Price$375

    Tramp Art Frame

  • Tramp Art Frame
    Price$675

    Tramp Art Frame

  • TRAMP ART FRAME
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    $427.50 - $570

    TRAMP ART FRAME

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    $427.50 - $570
  • TRAMP ART FRAME
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    $607.50 - $810

    TRAMP ART FRAME

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    $607.50 - $810
  • Tramp Art three crosses
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    $200 - $400

    Tramp Art three crosses

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    $200 - $400
  • TRAMP ART FRAME
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    $337.50 - $450

    TRAMP ART FRAME

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    $337.50 - $450
  • TRAMP ART FRAME
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    $250 - $350

    TRAMP ART FRAME

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    $250 - $350
  • Tramp Art Frame
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    $5 - $500

    Tramp Art Frame

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    $5 - $500
  • TRAMP ART BOX
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    $100 - $200

    TRAMP ART BOX

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    $100 - $200
  • Tramp Art wall piece
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    $300 - $600

    Tramp Art wall piece

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    $300 - $600
  • 2 Tramp Art boxes
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    $150 - $250

    2 Tramp Art boxes

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    $150 - $250
  • Tramp Art Covered Box
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    $100 - $200

    Tramp Art Covered Box

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    $100 - $200
  • Tramp Art jewelry box
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    $300 - $500

    Tramp Art jewelry box

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    $300 - $500
  • 2 Tramp Art boxes
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    $150 - $250

    2 Tramp Art boxes

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    $150 - $250
  • Large Tramp Art Frame
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    $5 - $500

    Large Tramp Art Frame

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    $5 - $500
  • Tramp Art Picture Frame
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    $50 - $100

    Tramp Art Picture Frame

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    $50 - $100
  • Tramp Art, Wood Wall Hanging
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    $800 - $1,200

    Tramp Art, Wood Wall Hanging

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Tramp Art, Lidded Wood Box
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    $300 - $500

    Tramp Art, Lidded Wood Box

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    $300 - $500
  • Tramp Art, Lidded Wood Box
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    $400 - $600

    Tramp Art, Lidded Wood Box

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    $400 - $600
  • 2 Tramp Art boxes
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    $150 - $250

    2 Tramp Art boxes

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    $150 - $250
  • Tramp Art, Lidded Wood Box
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    $300 - $500

    Tramp Art, Lidded Wood Box

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    $300 - $500
  • Tramp Art, Wood Spiral Pot Holder
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    $600 - $1,200

    Tramp Art, Wood Spiral Pot Holder

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    $600 - $1,200
  • Tramp art mirror, ca. 1900
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    $400 - $700
  • Tramp Art, Wood and Velvet Lidded Box
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    $300 - $500

    Tramp Art, Wood and Velvet Lidded Box

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    $300 - $500
  • Tramp art mirror, dated 1912
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    $500 - $800
  • Twenty-four Tramp Art Frames
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    $1,200 - $1,800

    Twenty-four Tramp Art Frames

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    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Tramp Art Dome-top Trunk
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    $200 - $250

    Tramp Art Dome-top Trunk

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    $200 - $250
  • Painted Tramp Art Whimsy in the Form of a Cross
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    $200 - $400

    Painted Tramp Art Whimsy in the Form of a Cross

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    $200 - $400
  • Miniature Mirror w/Gold & Brown Tramp Art Frame
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    $50 - $100

    Miniature Mirror w/Gold & Brown Tramp Art Frame

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    $50 - $100
  • Elaborately Carved Folksy Tramp Art Triangle Display Shelf
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    $300 - $400

    Elaborately Carved Folksy Tramp Art Triangle Display Sh...

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    $300 - $400