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19 Th Century Folk Art

Set of three brutalist carved wood column France XIX th century.
Set of three brutalist carved wood column France XIX th century.

Set of three brutalist carved wood column France XIX th century.

$621Sale Price / set|67% Off

H 34.65 in W 10.24 in D 11.82 in

Set of three brutalist carved wood column France XIX th century.

By Brancusi

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Set of three Brutalist carved wooden columns dating from the 19th century. French folk art. Varying

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Antique 1880s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman
19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman

19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice late 19 TH Century weathervane, the patina is so much nicer in person, it is made with

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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin
Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin

Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin

$2,061

H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in

Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional small Wooden Artist Mannequin Model from Italy, 19 th Century, very fine sculpting of

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

18/19th cent. Snuff box in solid wood with crucifixion
18/19th cent. Snuff box in solid wood with crucifixion

18/19th cent. Snuff box in solid wood with crucifixion

Located in Zemst, BE

18/19 th century snuff box Probably France Folk art Handcarved in solid wood box On the top a

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Antique Late 18th Century French Folk Art Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

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An oil on canvas painting of hunters with their dogs
An oil on canvas painting of hunters with their dogs

An oil on canvas painting of hunters with their dogs

By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker

Located in Miami, FL

An oil on canvas painting of hunters with their dogs

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Antique 19th Century German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Solid Teak Carved  Burmese Elephant Sculpture
Solid Teak Carved  Burmese Elephant Sculpture

Solid Teak Carved Burmese Elephant Sculpture

Unavailable

H 13 in W 25 in D 8 in

Solid Teak Carved Burmese Elephant Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Solid teak elephant from a single piece of wood mounted on a bronze base. Remnants of gold on the forehead. Wonderful reclining position demonstrated is quite unusual. Trunk position...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Pair of Antique Teak Wood Doors from India
Pair of Antique Teak Wood Doors from India

Pair of Antique Teak Wood Doors from India

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H 36 in W 28 in D 1.5 in

Pair of Antique Teak Wood Doors from India

Located in Brooklyn, NY

accents. 19 th century. from Rajisthan . priced for the pair, free shipping within the continental U.S.A.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures

Rare Nupe Ewer Nigeria African Islamic Art Metal work
Rare Nupe Ewer Nigeria African Islamic Art Metal work

Rare Nupe Ewer Nigeria African Islamic Art Metal work

Located in London, GB

Period 19 th century Measures: Height 34 cm.

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Pair of Staffordshire roosters
Pair of Staffordshire roosters

Pair of Staffordshire roosters

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H 12 in W 9.5 in D 5 in

Pair of Staffordshire roosters

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of English Staffordshire roosters

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Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Large Staffordshire Birds
Pair of Large Staffordshire Birds

Pair of Large Staffordshire Birds

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H 13.25 in W 5.5 in D 3 in

Pair of Large Staffordshire Birds

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of large staffordshire birds with beautiful green tones.

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Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINTED REVERSIBLE  PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD
19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINTED REVERSIBLE  PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD

19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINTED REVERSIBLE PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD

Located in Los Angeles, CA

REVERSABLE ORIGINAL PAINTED REVERSIBLE PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD. REDISH BROWN, BLACK AND YELLOW W/ GREAT PATINA. THE REVERSIBLE SIDE IS A CHECKERBOARD IN A BLACK AND WHITE, ALSO GREAT PAT...

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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Extraordinary unique primitive cabinet, 19 th French Pyrenees folk art
Extraordinary unique primitive cabinet, 19 th French Pyrenees folk art

Extraordinary unique primitive cabinet, 19 th French Pyrenees folk art

Located in leucate, FR

French Pyrenees, handmade by a folk art artist. This craftsman used certain elements of agricultural

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest German Pair of  Wooden Plaques
19th Century Black Forest German Pair of  Wooden Plaques

19th Century Black Forest German Pair of Wooden Plaques

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

An impressive pair of 19 th century German hunting trophies. One in the figure of a capricorn with

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th C Original Red& Black Painted Game Board from New England
19th C Original Red& Black Painted Game Board from New England

19th C Original Red& Black Painted Game Board from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This original painted 19 th C game board is such wonderful colors & patina ! Great for a country

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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Game Boards

Materials

Pine

A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship
A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship

A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

/> 19 June 1877 Paid off. December 1881 Broken up at Devonport.

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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Antique Italian Polychromed Mannequin-Sculptured Figure
Antique Italian Polychromed Mannequin-Sculptured Figure

Antique Italian Polychromed Mannequin-Sculptured Figure

Located in Schellebelle, BE

arms, placed on a wooden guided base, Italy 19 th century, beautiful antique piece.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

"Folk Art" Sheep, 18th-19th Ctr.
"Folk Art" Sheep, 18th-19th Ctr.

"Folk Art" Sheep, 18th-19th Ctr.

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H 21.66 in W 40.16 in D 8.67 in

"Folk Art" Sheep, 18th-19th Ctr.

Located in Kastrup, DK

"Folk Art" wooden carved sheep. Original untouched condition. Rust colored with natural patina

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French antique  Cigar Box
French antique  Cigar Box

French antique Cigar Box

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H 9 in W 9 in D 8 in

French antique Cigar Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French 19 th century cigar box ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY

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Antique 19th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Brass

carved wooden eagle head
carved wooden eagle head

carved wooden eagle head

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H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 20.08 in

carved wooden eagle head

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Wall carved wooden eagle head 19 th century

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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Miniature Wooden Rack, England 19 Th Century
Antique Miniature Wooden Rack, England 19 Th Century

Antique Miniature Wooden Rack, England 19 Th Century

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Elegant miniature rack in Beechwood, England 19 th Century, around 1960, warm and worn shine

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Antique 1860s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Beech

Antique 19 th c eastern Earopean  Folk Art Decorative Board
Antique 19 th c eastern Earopean  Folk Art Decorative Board

Antique 19 th c eastern Earopean Folk Art Decorative Board

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique 19 th century Eastern Earopean folk art decorative board, handpainted.

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Antique 19th Century Romanian Folk Art Painted Furniture

19 th c Antique Toy White  Rocking Horse
19 th c Antique Toy White  Rocking Horse

19 th c Antique Toy White Rocking Horse

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H 30.32 in W 37.41 in D 13.78 in

19 th c Antique Toy White Rocking Horse

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique white rocking horse.

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Antique 19th Century European Regency Revival Toys

Materials

Wood, Wool

19th Century, Oil On Board, Signed "P. Bedini" (1844-1924)
19th Century, Oil On Board, Signed "P. Bedini" (1844-1924)

19th Century, Oil On Board, Signed "P. Bedini" (1844-1924)

Located in New York, NY

"ITALIAN TAVERN SCENE". 19th CENTURY, OIL ON BOARD, SIGNED LOWER RIGHT "P. BEDINI" (1844-1924

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20th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Board

TAILOR  Trade Sign
TAILOR  Trade Sign

TAILOR Trade Sign

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H 47 in W 17 in D 2.5 in

TAILOR Trade Sign

Located in Hudson, NY

steel scissors - designed in the round - hinged to work as real scissors - opens to any angle

Category

Antique 19th Century Signs

Materials

Metal

"Penwipe" Table Rug
"Penwipe" Table Rug

"Penwipe" Table Rug

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W 60 in L 0.125 in

"Penwipe" Table Rug

Located in Hudson, NY

hooked rug with confetti pattern
ends with black-brown borders
possibly Shaker

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Antique 19th Century American Rugs

Materials

Fabric

Fanciful Hooked Rug
Fanciful Hooked Rug

Fanciful Hooked Rug

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W 41 in L 20 in

Fanciful Hooked Rug

Located in Hudson, NY

early hooked rug of a basket of flowers
hooked with strips of early fabrics
attached to a rectangular wall board for hanging

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Antique 19th Century American Rugs

Materials

Fabric

Town Sign
Town Sign

Town Sign

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H 13.75 in W 72.5 in D 1.5 in

Town Sign

Located in Hudson, NY

beautifully worn sign from Castleton, Vermont
traces of acid green on framing
weathered chrome yellow lettering
weathered chocolate brown background
wroug...

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Iron

Country Store Board
Country Store Board

Country Store Board

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H 39.75 in W 19 in D 1 in

Country Store Board

Located in Hudson, NY

19th c. country store board of listed items available
one board wide
applied trim - bottom trim gone missing for some time
lettering painted onto flat black surf...

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tumbling Block Quilt
Tumbling Block Quilt

Tumbling Block Quilt

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H 58.5 in W 54.5 in D 1 in

Tumbling Block Quilt

Located in Hudson, NY

intense hand stitched silk construction of tumbling blocks
fabric choices and placement are brilliant in this quilt
backed and applied to a wood frame for hanging

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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Folky Barber Pole
Folky Barber Pole

Folky Barber Pole

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H 35 in Dm 5.25 in

Folky Barber Pole

Located in Hudson, NY

fanciful turned abstract form - crusty off white painted surface - red applied painted band - advertising for a barber - found in New Hampshire

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Metal

Red Bottle
Red Bottle

Red Bottle

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H 13 in Dm 5 in

Red Bottle

Located in New York, NY

An American Treen bottle of sublime form entirely hollowed from one single cylindrical volume of poplar. Its early original red painted surface remains beautifully aged and wholly in...

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Antique 19th Century Ceramics

Bollard in Bronze
Bollard in Bronze

Bollard in Bronze

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H 24 in Dm 13 in

Bollard in Bronze

Located in Hudson, NY

most unusual nautical bollard - in bronze instead of cast iron- hollow cast - found along the coast of maine - spectacular patina

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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century American Massachussets Small Black Table
19th Century American Massachussets Small Black Table

19th Century American Massachussets Small Black Table

Located in Boca Raton, FL

American Folk Art Massachussets Small Black tabl with one drawer on four legs, nice polychrome

Category

Antique 19th Century American Side Tables

Horse/Bear Toy
Horse/Bear Toy

Horse/Bear Toy

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H 7 in W 12 in D 1 in

Horse/Bear Toy

Located in New York, NY

A folk art toy of exceptional qualities.

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Excellent Massachusetts Schoolgirl Sampler, Dated 1787
Excellent Massachusetts Schoolgirl Sampler, Dated 1787

Excellent Massachusetts Schoolgirl Sampler, Dated 1787

Located in Philadelphia, PA

following, neatly ordered inscription, "Mary Fisher Born October th 19 1772 Nw Braintree." Indeed Mary was

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Antique 1780s American Folk Art Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Silk

American 48 Stars Continental Flag 19 th c
American 48 Stars Continental Flag 19 th c

American 48 Stars Continental Flag 19 th c

Located in Boca Raton, FL

American Continental 48 stars cotton flag together with a small boat flag.

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Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Political and Patriotic...

Materials

Cotton

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Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock

Located in Miami, FL

Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Glendale, CA

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The unidentified shogun (possibly Tokugawa Iey...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...

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Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane

3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane

$4,025

H 21 in W 27 in D 4 in

3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

20th Century three dimensional copper cow form weather vane with excellent patina. 27" x21" Period: 20th Century Origin: US Size: 27" x 21" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gal...

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20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Carved Santos, 18th Century
Carved Santos, 18th Century

Carved Santos, 18th Century

$1,800

H 16.5 in W 10.25 in D 6.5 in

Carved Santos, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A carved and polychromed tonsured saint figure, 18th century. Glass eyes and formerly with articulating arms. 10 ¼ inches wide by 6 ½ inches deep by 16 ½ inches tall

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Three dimensional copper rooster weather vane on directional arrow. Mounted on base. Multiple coats of paint with gold gilding. Larger than most. Period: 19th century Origin: Ohio, ...

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Antique 1890s American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig figure We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th century whirligig figure. Hand carved from scratch with some lovely naïve detail. ...

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak

Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak

$380Sale Price|20% Off

H 8 in W 6 in D 2 in

Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak

By Kay Bojesen

Located in San Diego, CA

Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960s. Nice color and patina the cords are loosely sold AS/IS.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Balinese Hand-carved Mask Depicting Mythological 'Rangda' Demon Queen, c. 1900
Balinese Hand-carved Mask Depicting Mythological 'Rangda' Demon Queen, c. 1900

Balinese Hand-carved Mask Depicting Mythological 'Rangda' Demon Queen, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This hand-carved mask originates from the island of Bali and depicts Rangda, the Demon Queen of Balinese Hindu Mythology. This mask would've been used in ceremonies and/or dance perf...

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Early 20th Century Balinese Other Masks

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American
19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American

19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American

$13,800

H 33.5 in W 28 in D 2.5 in

19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American

By J.W. Fiske & Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Late 19th century, classic form molded rooster copper weathervane with sheet brass tail and zinc legs, which are supported by the original 13 1/2" copper bar. Weatherane is similar i...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand
Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand

Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand

$6,800

H 22.8 in W 30 in D 5 in

Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand

By L. W. Cushing & Sons

Located in Atlanta, GA

A weathervane in the form of a running horse, that was likely modeled after "Dexter" circa late 19th century on a custom display stand. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Early 19th Century Danish Articulated Artist’s Mannequin
Early 19th Century Danish Articulated Artist’s Mannequin

Early 19th Century Danish Articulated Artist’s Mannequin

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beautifully crafted, large articulated artist’s mannequin made from pine wood, dating from the early 19th century. It features jointed limbs and remains in its original condition, w...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Architectural Models

Materials

Pine

American Copper and Brass Sulky Driver Weather Vane
American Copper and Brass Sulky Driver Weather Vane

American Copper and Brass Sulky Driver Weather Vane

$1,155Sale Price|30% Off

H 13 in W 31 in D 9 in

American Copper and Brass Sulky Driver Weather Vane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A dynamic American copper and brass weather vane depicting a trotting horse pulling a sulky with driver. The horse is shown in full stride, with finely shaped body panels and applied...

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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century
Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century

Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century

Located in Peekskill, NY

There hasn't been much information regarding this particular type of lay figure, indeed these are exceptionally rare, until fairly recently since the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 19 th century folk art on 1stDibs. A piece of 19 th century folk art — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of 19 th century folk art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of 19 th century folk art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Victorian and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of 19 th century folk art over the years, but those crafted by Native American Art, Sioux Indian Art and Navajo Indian Art are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a piece of 19 th century folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $165,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,780.
Questions About 19 Th Century Folk Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.