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American Folk Art Lion

19th Century Native American Ball Head War Club
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Other

A refined Folk art walking stick with arts and crafts, Center America 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk Folk art stick. The barrel is carved and etched from a single branch of Mexican Maple (Acer
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Antique 1860s Central American Antiquities

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Wood

Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug with Lions
By Frost
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Frost pattern design from Maine, late 19th century. Museum mounted and ready to hang.
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Rugs

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Wool

2007 Signed Pottery Lion by Crystal King, Seagrove, NC
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
2007 signed pottery lion by Crystal King, Seagrove, NC. The animal figures are hard to find and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Ceramics

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Pottery

Antique Rug with Gorgeous Medallion and Variations of Strawberry Field, c.1910's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
europeans, the eastern market, and the western american market all the same - true one-of-one antique beauty
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20th Century Rugs

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Wool

Large Hand Carved Signed Wood Jungle Wildlife Animal Scene Totem Sculpture Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
of wild jungle animals - birds, snakes, wild boar, frogs, monkeys, lions, reptiles, etc. We have not
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1990s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Signed American Folk Art Sewer Tile or Redware Pottery Lion Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed Folk Art lion figurine. In the form of a recumbent lion. Signed to the
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Pottery, Ceramic

Printed Linen Kerchief of George Washington, ca 1806, Germantown, PA
Located in York County, PA
“Commercial Union” above it, flanked by the American eagle on the left and the British lion on the right. It
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Antique Early 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Linen

1806 Printed Linen Kerchief Glorifying George Washington, Germantown, Penn
Located in York County, PA
, flanked by the American eagle on the left and the British lion on the right. It is reasonable to assume
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Antique Early 1800s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a folk pictorial
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American needlework sampler by Eliza Jordan, aged 12, late 18th century, a very fine and
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Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Tapestries

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Linen

Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff Examining Recruits 1866, Signed Ball Hughes
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important thirty year old New England collection of American Folk Art Pyrography Robert
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Art

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Wood, Pine

19th Century Tramp Art Box with Chip-Carved Decoration, Date and Velvet Inside
Located in Atlanta, GA
the traditional chip-carving technique of Tramp Art, a 19th century form Folk Art that transforms
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Boxes

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Wood

Antique Art Deco Double Dresser Frame 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
works of art in the near future. We have been collecting and dealing in authentic American Folk Art
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Picture Frames

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Wood, Pine

Pair of Carved Brownstone Recumbent Lions in the American Folk Art Style
Located in Katonah, NY
A rare pair of carved brownstone American Folk Art lions, in recumbent pose with full manes and
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Statues

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Stone

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Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
Located in Milano, IT
Go-mai uchidashi do tosei gusoku Samurai armor decorated with an embossed rabbit Edo period, 19th century This samurai armor is complete and original, with consistent elements...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Located in Southampton, NY
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England Nice looking running horse weathervane with verdigris patinated copper finish. Head shows further weathering. Mounted on a black painted...
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes

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Copper

Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine presentation sword given to Lieutenant Charles Peake as a token of gratitude by the Men of His Ship when recommissioned for Foreign Service in 1821, the citation reading, the ...
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Antique 1820s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Metal

19th century copper weathervane of a cockerel
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great piece of folk art. Genuine 19th century verdigris green copper weathervane in the form of a cockerel. It is a great decorative size and is mounted on a later but well...
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

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Copper

19th century copper weathervane of a cockerel
19th century copper weathervane of a cockerel
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 8.27 in
A Rare Papua New Guinea Kukukuku 'Pineapple' Stone War Club, Eastern Highlands
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club is from the remote Morobe Province located within the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The head is carved from...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Stone

Recumbent Dog Hooked Rug
Located in Darnestown, MD
A vibrant kaleidoscopic background sets off this charming reclining dog hooked rug. The dog has whimsical yellow paws; ears and nose adding to his unique charm. The initials EG are...
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Antique 19th Century American Rugs

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Wool

Recumbent Dog Hooked Rug
Recumbent Dog Hooked Rug
W 40 in L 30.5 in
Spanish 19th Century Weathervane
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delightful Spanish 19th century copper weathervane in the shape of a galloping horse - presented on its iron stand.
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Weathervanes

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Iron, Copper

Spanish 19th Century Weathervane
Spanish 19th Century Weathervane
H 19.5 in W 29 in D 4 in
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.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

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Copper, Iron

Plateau Parfleche Envelope, circa 1900
By Plateau Indians
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Plateau painted parfleche envelope painted in green, blue, orange, yellow and red. Period: circa 1900 Origin: Plateau Size: 28" L x 12" W. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery d...
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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects

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Other

Early 20th Century Copper Full Bodied Cockerel Weathervane
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century Full Bodied Copper Cockerel Weathervane, Excellent condition. Later Stand. France Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Weathervanes

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Copper

Northern Plains Porcupine Hair Roach
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northern plains purple dyed porcupine guard hair surrounded by white and blue deer tail, twisted yellow cotton centre. Period: First quarter of the 20th century Origin: Northern Pla...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Other

American Copper Spread Winged Eagle Weathervane with Sphere and Arrow, C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
American molded copper spread winged eagle weathervane with circular sphere, arrow, and mounted on cast iron squared base. Weathervane has a fine natural verdigris patina in the orig...
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Weathervanes

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Copper, Iron

19th Century Assiniboine Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Genuine native Assiniboine fully beaded bandolier bag with full pocket. Floral and leaf design with green bugle bead drops ending in pompoms. Full size pouch. Ex John Behnken. Nice a...
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Antique 1890s American Native American Native American Objects

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Beads

Antique Copper Horse and Jockey with Sulky Weathervane
Located in Redding, CT
Antique Copper Horse and Jockey with Sulky Weathervane. Perfect weathered Patina .
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Early 20th Century American Classical Architectural Elements

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Copper

19th Century French Rooster Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine French full bodied gilt copper rooster weathervane, with expressive face, fully formed tail and fantastic verdigris surface, on contemporary cast iron base
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Antique 19th Century French Weathervanes

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Copper, Iron

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ditidaht First Nation TOTEM by Rick Williams the brother of John T. Williams partnered with other Native carvers to create at tribute to John in the form of a 34' tall red cedar TOTE...
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

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Cedar

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM
1950s Ditidaht TOTEM
H 24 in Dm 4 in

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"A Man O War" Painting by Moses Sperry
Located in West Sussex, GB
skirmishes are detailed in which British soldiers appear to be under attack from American soldiers who are
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Centre County Pennsylvania Painted Poplar Dower Chest
Located in New Hope, PA
Centre County, Pennsylvania and is the only known example featuring lions. This blanket chest is an
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Antique 1820s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Poplar

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon Free Shipping within the United
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Navajo Pictorial Birthing Blanket - 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
mountain lion; a man and woman prior to pregnancy and, at the bottom left a pregnant woman and post
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Incredible Folk Art Lion Sculpture by David Alvarez
Located in Houston, TX
Awesome Hand carved lion sculpture by artist David Alvarez. Lion has a wild twine mane and three
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Late 20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand-Carved and Painted Indian Sculpture on Bobcat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-painted and carved Indian statue on top of a bobcat or lion. The wonderful painted surface has
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects

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Wood

Spanish Colonial Barniz De Pasto Lacquer Casket, Colombia, 1625-1650
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-shell, the lid with two lions and all over, various birds among scrolling vines with exotic flowers and
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Antique Mid-17th Century Colombian Spanish Colonial Native American Objects

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Silver

Carved Folky Lion
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved primitive crouching lion on base with black eyes and carved teeth, American, c.1930-1940
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Primitives

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Hardwood

Carved Folky Lion
Carved Folky Lion
H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.25 in
Large Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Wood Lions Traces of Gilt and Paint
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Fantastic folk art appeal in this well proportioned wood carved lions. There are remnants of
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Primitive American Folk Art Carved Lion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Folk Art. At one point, the wood was stained ebony, which has faded over time and has almost a
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Primitive American Folk Art Carved Lion
Primitive American Folk Art Carved Lion
H 5.25 in W 10.25 in D 5 in
20th Century American Folk Art Carved Lion
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th century American folk art carved lion in a seated position. Old weathered textured finish
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood

Victoria Ironstone Staffordshire Transfer ware Hatpin Holder in Flow Blue
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
what looks to be a coat of arms. A unicorn is on the right and faces a lion on the left. The seal in
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20th Century English American Classical Ceramics

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Paint, Ceramic

Rare Early 20th Century Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty German Circus Collection
Located in London, GB
popular American toys of all time. By 1904, the company was producing the Humpty Dumpty Circus in great
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Vintage 1910s German Victorian Toys

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Cotton, Faux Fur, Wood

Early 20th Century Original Retablo Box
Located in London, GB
box filled with a colorful scene of village and farm life. Retablos are a sophisticated Peruvian Folk
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Vintage 1920s Puerto Rican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Civil War Period Watercolor Depicting Lady Liberty Directing her Sword
Located in York County, PA
form of the British lion, circa 1861-1865. This excellent, American, folk art watercolor drawing
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

WWI Poster Featuring Uncle Sam and Lady Britania
Located in York County, PA
WWI poster featuring Uncle Sam and Lady Britannia, arm-in-arm, accompanied by the American eagle
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Early Suffragette Ribbon with an Allegorical Figure Standing
Located in York County, PA
LION AND LAMB, WITH A HOST OF GREAT SLOGANS OF THE WOMEN'S MOVEMENT: Printed in blue on light pink
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Patriotic Calligraphy with Revolutionary War References
Located in York County, PA
War (1861-1865) and The 1876 Centennial of American Independence Whimsical pen and ink calligraphy
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Paper

Early Printed Linen Kerchief Glorifying George Washington
Located in York County, PA
“Commercial Union” above it, flanked by the American eagle on the left and the British lion on the right. It
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Antique Early 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

CANADIAN VERSION OF THE BRITISH RED ENSIGN, MADE BY ANNIN
Located in York County, PA
OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE IN 1926: Canadian flag, press-dyed on wool bunting, with an
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Civil War Regimental Flag with a Dramatic Wartime Eagle
Located in York County, PA
, where it appears in his fable "Four Oxen and a Lion." In early America, it first appears in "The Liberty
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Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

British Commemorative Coronation Flag, circa 1900-1920
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Scotland since 1222 A.D. It features the Lion Rampant of Scotland, used officially as the emblem of the
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Early 20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Late 19th Century American Wooden Torah Arc Synagogue Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Monumental American folk art Torah Arc decoration from a synagogue. This carved wooden torah arc
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wood

Copper Architectural Lion Mask
Located in Stamford, CT
Exchange building on Wall Street removed during a renovation. This is a great piece of American folk art
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Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

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Copper

Copper Architectural Lion Mask
Copper Architectural Lion Mask
H 20 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
English Salt Glazed Pottery Lion Mid-18th Century Made circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
English production was exported to America. An image of a similar figure of a molded salt glazed lion in
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

19th Century Marble Collection in Antique Glass and Wood Display Case
Located in Essex, MA
wonderful curiosity, visually very appealing in any setting, from Folk Art to modern.
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Glass, Blown Glass, Wood, Stoneware

Important Antique Native American Cat Sculpture Cochiti Pueblo Quintana
Located in South Burlington, VT
symbol of Cochiti Pueblo.  We will be offering more Native American early stone art from a private
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

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Stone

Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 20 Animals, German
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered for sale is a very traditional Folk Art item; a handcrafted Noah's Ark toy with 20 hand
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Antique 1890s German Folk Art Toys

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Wood

Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 37 Animals, German, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered for sale is a very traditional Folk Art item; a handcrafted Noah's Ark toy with 37 hand
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Antique 1890s German Folk Art Toys

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Wood

Collage Charger by Gloria Vanderbilt
By Gloria Vanderbilt
Located in Montreal, QC
This celebrated American icon, a lion of chic and style is also celebrated for her playful collages
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Mid-20th Century American More Folk Art

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Metal

Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Vessel with Cat or Coyote Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely representation of a Native American antiquity, namely, a Pre-Columbian Style
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20th Century American Pre-Columbian Ceramics

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Pottery

Mechanical Bank "Lion Hunter, " American Toy, circa 1911
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank depicts President Teddy Roosevelt aiming his rifle at a lion. Roosevelt is well-known for his
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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Early 20th Century American Carved Wooden Ark Pediment
Located in New York, NY
carvings are early examples of Jewish American Folk Art in the early 20th century. They show how a form of
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

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Wood

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Lion & Sun Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
depiction of the 'Lion and Sun' emblem. Measures: 3' 5" x 4' 10" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Branko Paradis Noahs Ark 2 Signed Seriolithograph Poster Print 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Branko Paradis Noah's Art II serio lithograph print featuring a grouping of big cats; lion
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Prints

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Paper

Eduardo Chavez Vintage 1977 Bronze Sculpture "Ouray"
Located in Denver, CO
Acquisitions: American Paintings and Sculpture," Museum of Modern Art, New York (1940); "51st Annual Exhibition
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

18th Century Frontier Powder Horn
Located in Santa Fe, NM
lion and unicorn, a compass star and crown; dated and inscribed: “Lamb Torbert 1787”. Multiple animals
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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial More Folk Art

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Horn

18th Century Frontier Powder Horn
18th Century Frontier Powder Horn
H 11.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Folk Art Painted Carnival Lion, Late 19th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Carnival Lion. Region: American circa late 19th century. Material: Oil on a single plank
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Carnival Lion's Head
Located in Litchfield, CT
American, late 19th century. Papier mâché mounted on a white pinewood plaque. Fine condition
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Carnival Lion's Head
H 10.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Wool “Tiger” Hooked Rug
Located in Columbus, OH
. Atkins, Folk Art in American Life (New York, 1995), p. 148, no. 198. There is some
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20th Century American Rugs

1960s Papier Mâché Folk Art Lion Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1960s Folk Art lion sculpture designed and made in Guatemala. Papier mâché construct with naive
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Vintage 1960s South American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Paper

Pair of Large Carved Lion Sculptures
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing pair of American folk art sculptures. Each beast is carved out of two pieces of solid wood
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Antique 19th Century American Statues

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American Folk Art Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the American folk art lion you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and ceramic, every American folk art lion was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the American folk art lion you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An American folk art lion is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, Art Deco and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made American folk art lion over the years, but those crafted by Gloria Vanderbilt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an American Folk Art Lion?

The average selling price for an American folk art lion at 1stDibs is $2,740, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $9,000 for the highest priced.