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Gold Ground Antique Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug, Hand-Knotted, Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Unique Marasali prayer rug attributed to the Marasali group, this prayer rug from the Shirvan region has a brilliant golden-yellow field and a diam...
Category
Russian Kazak Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (seated man).
Category
European Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet Green, Coral-Red, Light Blue, Gold and Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad, Iran, employing designers from major Western department stores, like B. Altm...
Category
Persian Sultanabad Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (man with feathers in hat and umbrella), signed.
Category
European Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
George Washington Praying At Valley Forge, Unique Historical Art Signed 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique Historical Framed Account Dating to the Early 1800's , signed Quaker Potts
This is an original and one-of-a-kind enactment artisticaly presented on wood of George Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge...
Category
American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
Located in London, GB
African tribal Somalian Gashan shield
Fine old hide shield with hammered etched geometric design on front and back
width 35 cm
A Historic collectable and great Interior design e...
Category
Somali Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Running Horse Copper Weather Vane on Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century copper weather vane on hand-forged iron stand. From western Tennessee.
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
Pair 19th Century Victorian Eastlake Free Mason Throne Chairs w/ Symbolism
Located in Savannah, GA
Victorian Eastlake large upholstered solid oak throne chairs from Masonic Lodge with lots of detailed carving. The pair consists of one with the plumb bob sy...
Category
American Eastlake Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Velvet, Oak
19thc Full Body Copper Horse Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine full body copper horse weather vane has a amazing patina & surface.Found in a private folk art collection.The form is amazing with such a graceful form.
Height and weight...
Category
American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
1850 Mexican Colonial Style Oil on Copper Religious Painting
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 1850 Mexican colonial style oil on copper religious painting.
Category
Mexican Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Rare Antique 4-Wheel Configuration Pushchair from Early 20th Century
Located in Leuven , BE
This antique pushchair is fully pliable. it's chair very well constructed with an iron under-brace and solid wood. It features four wheels and a full...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Wooden Sculpture "Kobo Daishi" / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese "Kobo Daishi" wooden figure.
"Kobo Daishi" means "Kukai".
"Kukai" was a monk from the early Heian period. His posthumous name was "Kobo Daishi". He is the fou...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cypress
Native American Sioux Fully Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Sioux Indian fully beaded hide moccasins. Sinew sewn and beaded using colors of medium blue, red white heart, greasy yellow, cobalt, white and brass. Forked tongues a...
Category
American Native American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Leather, Beads
Native American Catlinite T Pipe
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Catlinite T pipe. Fine work, well-polished and nicely carved. Patina to spare, obviously a smoked piece. Would make a great addition to a handmade indigenous or toba...
Category
American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Stone
French 19th Century Folk Art Leather Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered Folk Art box made out of wood and covered with leather. Working lock and key.
France, circa 1850
Weathered, small losses.
Category
French Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Dutch Wooden Pipe Holder or Pipe Stand with Twisted Stem
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
A 19th century dutch pipe holder/ pipe stand with twisted stem, on a round base with a brass inner bowl. Suitable for 3 long Gouda pipes. These pipes were made from clay. Dating from...
Category
Dutch Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
French Poster by Les Maîtres de l’Affiche Plate 135 circa 1898 Absinthe Mugnier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is plate 135 from "Les Maitres De L’Affiche" (The Masters of the Poster) series featuring Lucien Lefevre's poster for Absinthe Mungier with a French legionnaire happily raising ...
Category
French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
1833 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1833
Period: 1833
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Measures:
Height: 174cm
Width: 98cm (111cm at the frames)
Depth: 46 cm (51 cm at the frames)
Description...
Category
Austrian Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Antique 19th Century Indian Kalighat Painting of Krishna Milking Cow
Located in New York, NY
Antique late 19th Century Indian Kalighat natural pigment watercolor painting of Krishna milking a cow under a Pipal tree. The cow is smiling at Krishna, with divine love. The cosmic...
Category
Indian Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Napoleonic, French Prisoner of War ox bone Double 9 domino set.
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic, French Prisoner of War ox bone Double 9 domino set.
An exceptional example of a Napoleonic, French Prisoner of War ox/mutton bone Double 9 domino set encased in cribbag...
Category
French Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique pharmacy corkscrew, with stag horn skull-shaped knob, Italy 1880s.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique miniature corkscrew from a pharmacy counter.
This tiny corkscrew was used to remove corks from medicine and perfume bottles. Medical and perfume bottles used corks in the lat...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Steel
19th Century Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sword cane with unmarked blade that measures approximately 23 1/2" in flower decoration. Features a single edge and single fuller. Cane 36" when sheathed. Very nice sterling silver h...
Category
North American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
19th Century English Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
English sword cane with a fine toledo blade that measures approximately 27 1/2". Triangular blade marked "Toledo" on the ricasso and is beautifully decorated with etched and fire blu...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19th Century Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This sword cane is great condition. Blade and shaft fit together as they should. Beautiful wooden handle and shaft with patina.
PERIOD: Late 19th Century
ORIGIN: Unknown, Continenta...
Category
North American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Hotel Dress Code Sign, circa 1950
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Folk Art Hotel Dress Code Sign, circa 1950, a whimsical hand painted sign from a posh resort in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This great little sign was collected bac...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Santos or Saint Ex-Voto Carved Polychrome Wood Arm & Hand Offering
Located in St. Louis, MO
Possibly 19th Century hand-carved wood arm & hand with Polychrome, Ex-Voto offering. Handpainted forearm Exvoto - 1857. In the style of a Santos arm, religious relic, fork art carved...
Category
Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Valentine, circa 1870, a hand crafted double "sailor's valentine" shellwork picture featuring a central heart and the motto "From Barbados" within concentric ri...
Category
Bajan Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Mahogany
Antique Industrial Garden Decorative Copper Repousse Cockerel Weathervane c.1880
Located in London, GB
An incredible and highly original copper repoussé weathervane. c.1880
In the form of a cockerel - a very traditional emblem used on weathervanes, especially on church steeples. Unto...
Category
English Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Austrian Hand Painted Armoire
Located in London, GB
This Magnificently charming Tyrolean dowry wardrobe is most likely crafted by a local cabinet maker and painted by a local painter in the style of Tyrolean folk art in the valley reg...
Category
Austrian Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Rare Antique Children Carousel Elefant, Germany early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antique Children Carousel Elefant, Germany early 20th Century
Item e7297
A wooden carved children's carousel elephant with polychrome painting, made in Germany around 1910. Unre...
Category
German Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Tyrolean Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Early 19th Tyrolean Painted Cabinet
Measurements: H. 179 cm – W. 110 (122 at the frames) cm – D. 59 (67 at the frames) cm
Period: approximately 1820
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Desc...
Category
Austrian Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fir
19th Century XXL Geometric African Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
As a collector's item or a statement piece for enthusiasts of African art and culture, this 19th Century XXL Geometric African Drum holds undeniable allure. Its unparalleled craftsma...
Category
African Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Norwegian Stump Chair ca 1820s
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Stump Chair late 1800-century
Made out of pine with amazing patina and some original paint left.
Height: 70 cm/27.5 inc
Depth: 25 cm/9.8 inch
Width: 37 cm/14.5 inch
Seat ...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
1839 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Cabinet dated 1839
Measurements: H. 177 cm – W. 120 cm (129 at the frames) cm – D. 40 cm (45 at the frames) cm
Period: 1839
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Description
Anti...
Category
Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fir
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Triple Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Triple Decker Ship of the Line, ca 1860, depicting a starboard side view of a majestic square-rigged triple decker warship under weigh (the...
Category
English Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Folk Art Painted Spinning Top Toy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art turned and painted wooden toy top retaining its original paint (ca. late 19th Century, USA).
Features a notched stem and striped multi-color design in yellow, green and red....
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Carved Hetian Jade Figure Of Boy
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Chinese Hetian Jade intricate carving of a boy in sitting position. Jade is green and rust in color. A wonderful addition to any jade collection.
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Soapstone
Rare Antique Children Carousel Zebra, Germany 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antique Children Carousel Zebra, Germany 1920s
Item e7300
A wooden carved children's carousel zebra with multicolored painting, made in Germany around 1910. Unrestored original ...
Category
German Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Signed Oil Painting of Sheep ( Listed Artist)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine very well done 19thc oil painting of sheep heard is signed by the artist J. Rorphuro .This is so amazing and a great size.
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Signed Oil Still Life Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc folk art still life painting is painted on board and has been re-framed.The detail work is amazing.The condition is pristine.It is signed by the artist in the lower r...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th century Carved wooden fairground horse by Limonaire Freres Paris
Located in Malton, GB
This a hugely decorative as well as collectible 19th century Fairground carousel horse by renowned makers Limonaire Freres. The Limonaire brothers were based in Paris and were well k...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Chinese Soapstone Mountain, Village And Sitting Man Carving
Located in Bradenton, FL
Qing Dynasty soapstone carving depicting an intricate scene of a mountainside, a sitting man, and a part of a village. Carving is in a beige-brown color. Carving is sitting on a beau...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Carved Chinese Soapstone Figure Of Man With Foo Dog
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century carved Chinese soapstone figure. Features a smiling figure with a foo dog on his shoulder and a gourd in his other hand, all in brown color.
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Soapstone
Scandinavian Folk Art Wine, Alcohol Oak Cask, 19th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
19th century Scandinavian wooden cask made of oak staves that are held together with iron banding.
Wonderful piece to add to your collection of Folk Art, early Scandinavian farm pr...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
System walking stick with the function of measuring device, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System walking stick: stick with the function of measuring horses. Bamboo wood barrel, deer horn knob with copper horse head profile. Pulling the knob removes an instrument fo...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
British Sailor's Woolwork of British Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of British Royal Navy Ship,
Circa 1875
A sailor's woolwork of a port side view of a second rate Royal Navy ship under full sail upon a beautifully depicted...
Category
English Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Hand Made Folk Art Carnival Spinning Wheel On Stand
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fun and fabulous Folk Art Carnival Spinning Wheel from the latter part of the 19th century. Totally original and in fantastic condition. Nice old Ted and black paint looks to be corr...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Oak, Paint
Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Tobacciana trade sign carved by Samuel Robb, New York, Circa 1885. Figure holds a knife and bundle of cigars with tobacco boxes. Retains original base. Total height from floor is 74"...
Category
American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
British Sailor's Woolwork of Four ships including two Royal Navy Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Four ships including two Royal Navy Ships,
Circa 1875
The charming small sailor's woolwork picture with a rare subject depicting a port side view of fou...
Category
English Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Painted and Carved Carousel Figure or Fragment Mounted on Base
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
19th Century American Whimsical Carousel Figure or Fragment. Carved and partial painted. Mounted on custom steel base. 24" H overall x 15" D x 8" W.
Category
American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Swedish Birch hook 1886
Located in Farsta, SE
A large pine hook made in 1886 in Sweden is a historical tool used for various purposes. Pine or birch hooks, often made from a sturdy piece of wood, were commonly used in agricultur...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Birch
PAIR OF CIRCA 1890 ORiGINAL PAINT NEW OLD STOCK CRATED FAIRGROUND RIDE HORSES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of new old stock Fairground ride horses
Please note the delivery fee listed ...
Category
Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Baroque Style Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Category
German Baroque Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Carved Chinese Qing Soapstone Arhat Figure
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century carved Chinese Soapstone Arhat figure in the style of the Qing dynasty. Intricately carved figure is in seated position, hand to face, wearing a robe with aqua and dark ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Soapstone
Sailor's Woolwork of Four Ships including an American Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork with Four Ships including an American Ship,
Circa 1875
The sailor's woolwork depicts the port side view of four ships including an American ship under a cl...
Category
English Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Customs officer's walking stick for goods inspection, Germany, 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: Probing stick, used by customs officials to push bales of cotton or other goods, looking for items on which a duty was to be paid. Bamboo wood barrel, silver kn...
Category
German Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Iron
Antique Black Forest Chamois Carved Wood Head - 1800s Germany
Located in Asheville, NC
Stunning 19th Century German Black Forest Chamois head hand carved from solid wood and glass eyes. Stunning piece in very good condition for age. Please see images for details.
Category
German Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Glass
19th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Portrait Painting, 1880
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Ancient Italian painting from the late 19th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting a portrait of a pretty old woman in period clothing of good pictorial quality. Wooden frame not...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
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