Folk Art on Sale

Polychromed statue of Russian Dandy.

This is a South Eastern Anatolian Antique runner Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Malatya is Turkey's main kilim production area, and the...

Antique Chinese cork diorama depicting temple and garden scene.

Vintage handmade fully glazed Swedich midcentury modern wall platter / centrepiece with organic, floral decor depicting a gazelle with a direct gaze surrounded by vegetation in brown, ochre, green, white and bright pink colors on a striped dark blue background created with the experimental sgraffito technique that Tilgmans became famous for. Designed and handpainted in the late 1950s by Eivor Lang and manufactured by German/Finnish Paul Harald Tilgman in his workshop in the small town of Kortedala close to Gothenburg, Sweden. Milky white glaze on the base and sides with curved, muted green decor framing the image along the edge. Three holes for hanging - two in use with metal wire. Signed under base. An handpainted piece in beautiful condition. Paul Harald “Harry” Tilgmann was born in Dresden, Germany in 1904 and emigrated to Sweden during WWII where he started Tilgmans Keramik (= Ceramics) in 1948 in the small town of Utbynäs close to Gothenburg. Tilgman had 16 employees working for him and when he hired the Polish refugee Marian Zawadzki (1912-1978) as artistic director in 1953, Tilgman Keramik started experimenting with the distinct sgraffito technique. The sgraffito technique consists of carving fine lines into the background of a design through a light colored glaze down to a dark grey clay slip. This created a unique textured ground which has become a style associated with Tilgmans Keramik in particular. The decorative elements also appear to be outlined with a carved line and then hand painted with overglazes where birds, fish, flowers, butterflies and other animals were a common theme. This type of work was the most popular in midcentury Sweden alongside Tilgmans small animal figurines...

Antique Swedish Glass-Top Cabinet Made in Two-parts. The base has a set of 4 drawers and the top display cabinet has two glass doors that is pati...

Boston Terrier doorstop in all original paint.

Alice Zinnes (American, XX-XXI), untitled, oil on board, modern abstract expressionist painting in warm tones, signed to lower left, inscribed and dated "zinnes 1996" to verso, unfra...

This stunning and vibrant orange and yellow dominant piece will make any room light up! Mahal is a region in NW Persia. Mahal's just like Sultanabad’s are famous for their floral des...

Whimsical Folk Art carving of a man peering out the window with an exposed bottom. Signed "Clyde".

This is a large antique Central Anatolian Kilim from the Kayseri region with a rare and beautiful color composition. It has a Kayseri-like medallion pattern, but it is characteriz...

Great vintage hand-painted sign. No smoking and a crossed out cigarette hand-painted on white steel. Good vintage condition.

This fantastic all original red painted lift top table with shoe feet and early rose head nails. All original hardware and construction. Take notice to the very narrow seat base. Such a great sweet size. This fantastic folky shaped table is strong and sturdy.This original scrub top table...

Early 20th century Belgian oak Folk Art eagle sculpture.

This is an antique runner rug from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of all the rugs of the oriental world, it is the work of the Caucasian weavers ...

This hand carved and slight fragment of painted surface in good condition. Very little blue painted surface remaining.

ABOUT An original large Princeton University banner class of 1914. Hand sewn letters and numbers. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1914....

This is an antique Kurdish Herki runner rug from the Eastern Anatolia and Northern Iraqi region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Iraqi Kurd...

Rare find antique Chinese gilt wooden carved adult toys. It is 100 percent hand made hand carved from Camphor wood with gilt painting on it. They are the cou...

19th C buttock baskets from Pennsylvania - pair rounded square basket measures -12.5 x 16 x 11.5 Smaller buttocks basket measures - 14 x 13 x 12.

The source of carpet comes from the book Arts & Crafts Carpets, by Malcolm Haslam, and David Black, 1991, fig.49. This Hammersmith carpet was designed by William Morris in 1882, in the United Kingdom. In 1887 English artist and bookbinder T.J. Cobden Sanderson, suggested that a new group be named the “Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society” As a result, he was the first to use the term “Art and Crafts” and also is credited with naming this new emerging movement. The Arts & Crafts movement was inspired by the degradation of product standards that resulted from the factory production age. The rise of machinery in manufacturing caused a noticeable decline in uniqueness and crafts. These anti-Industrial reformers promoted economic advancement and social change. They wanted to eliminate poor quality and “artificial” items from 19th century British society. They saw a plethora of uninteresting items on display at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and became inspired to launch a Campaign for originality and uniqueness. William Morris was an English designer, as well as an uplifting social activist and writer. Morris is credited with sparking the rebirth of textile arts and traditional means of production. In 1861, Morris and a small group of designers opened an incredibly fashionable design company that grew to be largely successful. Morris left behind works in many different mediums such as textiles, books, furniture, stained glass, and area rugs. But in the end, he is most remembered for the magnificent wallpapers that he designed. He got much of his inspiration from the natural world. Through his interior decor pieces, Morris set out to convert rooms or spaces into meadows with beautiful trees meandering, vines, and plants. This concept of taking something Industrial and man-made, and converting it into something natural is what William Morris meant when he once said: “-any decoration is futile… when it does not remind you of something beyond itself.” Morris was a huge commercial success and his works are some of the most sought-after pieces in the world of design and decor. He is also credited with almost single-handedly reviving the British textile arts as well as their methods of production. Morris was also severely critical of machine-made goods, exclaiming, “Today almost all wares that are made by civilized man are shabbily and pretentiously ugly.” Houses were filled “with tons and tons of unutterable rubbish,” which, he suggested, should be heaped onto a gigantic bonfire! “As a condition of life, production by machinery is altogether evil.” He masterminded one of the most well-known styles of Arts & Crafts, recognizable by its twisting and arching patterns and simple, elegant floral design prints. Although Morris believed that Persian carpets were the greatest ever made, he adopted the coarser Turkish (Ghiordes) knot for his hand knotted carpet manufacture. They were woven at a thickness of 25 knots to the square inch at that time. Morris & Co.’s rugs are reminiscent of Persian garden design carpets in that they are smartly styled depictions of English gardens. Donegal also started producing highly desirable Irish rugs in the late 19th century. The Donegal rugs were predominantly created by English architects C.F.A. Voysey and Gavin Morton. The handcrafted Voysey rugs are typically woven in England, Scotland, and Ireland. Voysey had a knack for using contrasting shapes to decorate flat monochromatic spaces. Dark outlines added a flair of drama to his signature pattern and Celtic rug...

This large size pantry box or meal box is in original fantastic green paint. It is in the form of a large band box and hand carved handle and early wood peg construction.

This amazing Mariners compass mounted crib quilt was found in Ohio and is in pristine condition.The postage stamp chain pattern along with the floating stars throughout is quite unusual. The condition is very good and sharp colors.The crib quilt is professionally sewn...

Large signs plastic nut crackers. Set of two nut crackers, industrial plastic and illuminated sign from the Bullock department store in L.A.  

An Mid Century, large, Hand-crafted and Hand-Painted American life size Duck Decoy measuring 21" in width, 9" in depth and 9.5" in height.

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...

Tall and narrow grandfather floor clock in the original yellow and flower decoration, possible Denmark or Scandinavian for sure, circa 1875. Du...

Antique fishing metal harpoon metal pioint. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 1800. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...

Large impressive Eastern European Folk Art carved Cedar panel. Large panel feature mythical creatures and symbols. Mermaids, Sirens, anchors,...

Framed painting by Hilome Jose in distinctive style. Dimensions. 28 W ; 1 1/2 D ; 24 H.

Vintage framed print, signed and numbered Dimensions. 24 1/2 W ; 1 D ; 21 H.

Antique rare & ancient artifact, a foot, wearing a sandal, the bottom of the foot has been carved with the sandals bottom as well.

This large handmade leather and wood bark covered shoulder bag or humidor has a leather strap and wood top and base. The entire bag is covered in a bark and wood notts. The condition...

This advertising illuminated letter represents the ever so popular Vintage wall art. You can use the letter on the wall but better as a floor lamp in the room. The lamp shines in dar...

Superb Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box Interior Design Antiques Gifts A Superb large 19th South Indian Kerala dowry box. Profusely decorated with lacqu...

This is quite unusual piece of Folk Art. It looks like an architect’s model of a boat house. It is probably from the 1930s and is in amazing condition. It looks like a Thai style...

This is a South Anatolian old vintage Kilim from the Antalya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Founded in 200 BC by Attalus II, king of Pergamum, Antalya, then named Attaleia, has always been a bustling port. During the Crusades, the town was used for the embarking of troops on their way to Palestine, as it was a Byzantine stronghold at Antalya that was captured by Seljuks in the early 12th century, and late in the 15th century it became part of the Ottoman Empire. There are many interesting monuments in the town such as the Hadrian Gate, a three-arched marble portal...

This is a South Eastern Anatolian Antique runner Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Malatya is Turkey's main kilim production area, and there are many variations. This is one of them, a runner-type kilim. The thread is thin and the weave is very fine and dense. Some metallic threads are used in this antique kilim, which is rarely seen in Anatolian kilims. Red, navy blue, and gray are the colors that determine the impression of this kilim. Other colors such as brown, yellow, and light blue are also used in the patterns. The wavy horizontal striped pattern, plain pattern, and lined motif pattern are woven together to create a kilim that looks like an obi. The pattern of the motif and the pattern of the wave are about the same amounts, giving a lively impression without getting busy. The deep shades of colors and patterns that are familiar to each other are unique to antiques. However, it still retains good coloring which makes it hard to believe that it is antique. The runner type is a good type to make this kilim unique. Also, for those who want to create a different kind of home, the use of runners is very effective. Malatya is a town built on one main street that continues for several miles. It is situated in the Tohmasuyu River basin which is encircled by the high peaks of the eastern Taurus Mountains. This is a fertile agricultural region, particularly for apricots, and has been a prolific weaving area for many years. The modern town was established in 1838; old Malatya, which is close by, was once an important city in Armenia Minor. In Roman times it was important as a garrison town on the eastern frontier, and the settlement came under Ottoman rule in the early fifteenth century. Considering the number of kilims woven in this region there is a surprising lack of diversity in design, especially in the larger kilims; this is possibly a direct result of the Kurdish tribal tradition of weaving only one type of design. Small prayer rugs...

Stuyvesant High School concert poster. Bright rainbow background with black lettering. Circa 1979. The Annual Spring Concert...Good overall condition with wear commensurate with age ...

This is a Southern Anatolian made in two halves of old Kilim from the Adana region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Adana Situated in the fertile Çukurova plain (previ...

A one-of-a-kind round monumental Terrace stone -Terrassenstein- garden sculpture created, hand made, and hand-painted by master designer Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) Handcrafted an...

This amazing velvet & wool crazy quilt is in pristine condition and is signed & dated 1899.

19th C Wood bowl filled with an amazing collection of stone fruit from Italy. There are many different varieties of stone fruit. Selling as a comp...

This fine Mexican / American serape weaving is in pristine condition and wonderful unusual colors. The fringe is very good too.

This 19Thc postage stamp Irish chain crib quilt is in fine condition and mounted on stretcher frame.It was found in Pennsylvania and is in red chain on a buttery yellow ground.

Early 20th century copper rooster that was originally part of a working weathervane. The rooster was mounted on an iron base and it is a perfect accent ...

Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...

This is an Eastern Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Erzurum region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Erzurum was once a key frontier town, used to defend Anatolia again...

Antique Victorian Postcards in a carved wooden frame. The first card is an Easter postcard with a bunny rabbit. The second one is a Birthday postcar...

This is a Southern Anatolian Antique Rashwan Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. It is a large, 4 meters long Kilim with two halves attached...

19th Century Original black painted butter bowl on legs. Fantastic surface with bamboo turnings in fine condition.

This collection of five 19th century sponge ware pottery custard cups ate in good condition.

Vintage framed painting. Serene scene Impressionist painting on canvas country side. Dimensions. 22 1/2 W ; 17 1/2 H.

This amazing early hand carved wood squirrel is sitting on a stump or log. It has a wonderful undisturbed painted surface.Its all original painted surfac...

This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...

This fine tiny pieced 19thc postage stamp chain crib quilt on indigo blue calico ground and pink calico blocks with white calico blocks is in fine condition.This Pennsylvania beauty is a real gem for a quilt collector or folk art collection. It is sew on...

These extra large bowls could be used for many different purposes. Original they were used for waste bowls. They are in mint condition.

20Thc Ohio Amish crib quilt in ocean waves pattern.The back round a royal blue and light blue small pieces. The condition is very good.This is a rare...

This fine early 20th century original painted and carved shore bird on wood log base. The bird has a coat of wax or something like varnished.