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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.

$629Sale 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

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

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

Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin

Unavailable

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

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

Unavailable

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

"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 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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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Willy Guhl Large Cone Planter
Willy Guhl Large Cone Planter

Willy Guhl Large Cone Planter

Sold|$1,200

H 14.75 in W 28.25 in D 28.25 in

Willy Guhl Large Cone Planter

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A vintage planter designed by architect Willy Guhl and produced for Eternit SA in Switzerland during the 1950’s. This cone-shaped planter is made from fiber cement and painted green ...

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20th Century Swiss Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

'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

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

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Textile

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

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

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Pine, Paint

Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest
Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest

Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest

$35,000

H 20 in W 30 in D 17.5 in

Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest

Located in York County, PA

Painted Schoharie County, New York blanket chest, decorated with a beautifully embellished yellow urn of flowers on a blue ground. This is traditional fashion of the region, in which...

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Antique 1820s American Painted Furniture

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

American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, Fiske, C. 1870
American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, Fiske, C. 1870

American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, Fiske, C. 1870

By J.W. Fiske & Company

Located in Charleston, SC

American gilt copper full bodied running horse directional weathervane with two gilt circular spheres resting on squared iron stand, J.W. Fiske, late 19th century.

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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf

Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane
Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane

Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane

$14,000

H 56 in Dm 34 in

Antique Bronze Horse Weathervane

Located in New York, NY

Antique bronze horse weathervane. The weathervane has it's own original patina. The weathervane came from a house in New England.

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Antique 1880s American American Colonial Weathervanes

Materials

Bronze

American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White
American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White

American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White

By Cushing and White

Located in Southampton, NY

American Painted Copper Cow Weathervane by Cushing & White. A off-white painted, full bodied, copper dairy cow on a wood stand. A wonderful unusual weathervane and a great scale. Som...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Steer Weathervane c. 1880
Large Antique Steer Weathervane c. 1880

Large Antique Steer Weathervane c. 1880

$17,000

H 21.5 in W 33 in D 3 in

Large Antique Steer Weathervane c. 1880

Located in Lancaster, PA

Beautiful antique weathervane most likely by Cushing and White. Origin is New England c. 1880. This weathervane was purchased from Allan Katz Americana, Woodbridge, CT.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble
Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble

Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble

$39,000

H 51.58 in W 75.6 in D 8.08 in

Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

This exquisite and large Belgian chateau fireplace is executed in gorgeous Rouge Royal, Louis XV style. 18th century. Opening measurements: 40 x 58.5 inch (height x width). Ready t...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Vintage Copper Horse & Sulky Weathervane
Vintage Copper Horse & Sulky Weathervane

Vintage Copper Horse & Sulky Weathervane

$1,295

H 16.25 in W 30 in D 10.25 in

Vintage Copper Horse & Sulky Weathervane

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A vintage copper Horse and Sulky Weathervane with good size and fine traditional form mounted on a faux finished wood plinth base. Dimensions: Base - 25 3/4" L x 9 1/4" W Horse - 3...

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20th Century Folk Art Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Brass, Wire

19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane

$5,175

H 24.5 in W 30 in D 6 in

19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th Century Hambletonian style 3 dimensional horse weather vane with gild on base. 30"L x 24 1/2"H Period: 19th Century Origin: US Size: 30"L x 24 1/2"H Family Owned & Operated ...

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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane
Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane

Late 19th Century Sheet Iron and Metal Trotting Horse Weathervane

Located in Incline Village, NV

Late 19th century sheet iron and metal "Trotting Horse" weathervane. It has a nice weathered color and patina and is very authentic with six "healthy" bullet holes to boot. I basica...

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Antique 1890s Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th Century Horse Weather Vane
19th Century Horse Weather Vane

19th Century Horse Weather Vane

$3,500

H 32 in W 44 in D 6 in

19th Century Horse Weather Vane

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th Century sheet iron silhouette horse weather vane with original iron mounting rod. Mounted on a more modern base. 32"H x 44"L base 29" x 6" x 6" PERIOD: 19th Century ORIGIN: Ea...

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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Trotting Horse Weather Vane
19th Century Trotting Horse Weather Vane

19th Century Trotting Horse Weather Vane

$4,000

H 42 in W 49 in D 7.5 in

19th Century Trotting Horse Weather Vane

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Large trotting horse weather vane/stable sign. Hand forged metal cutout figure painted black. On a more modern base. 42"H x 49"L base 39" x 7 1/2" PERIOD: 19th Century ORIGIN: East...

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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

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  • 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.