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Antique Primitive Handmade Rustic Wrought Old Western Cattle Branding Iron
Antique Primitive Handmade Rustic Wrought Old Western Cattle Branding Iron

Antique Primitive Handmade Rustic Wrought Old Western Cattle Branding Iron

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice antique wrought iron western branding tool, circa 1940s. Features a curvy "S" shape mark and a curled handle. The piece is in good vintage condition (distressed) with a nice pat...

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20th Century North American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wrought Iron

Primitive Antique South American Pre-Columbian Folk Art Ocarina Bird Sculpture
Primitive Antique South American Pre-Columbian Folk Art Ocarina Bird Sculpture

Primitive Antique South American Pre-Columbian Folk Art Ocarina Bird Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

collection of Native American Folk Art, artifacts, and pottery. A special and somewhat rare piece. Would be

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Early 20th Century South American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Paint

Primitive carved sandstone
Primitive carved sandstone

Primitive carved sandstone

$2,020

H 11 in W 3.5 in D 8.5 in

Primitive carved sandstone

Located in Miami, FL

Archaïque polished probably ritual stone ring from Central America or Caraïbe island . Face carved

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

RugsOnNet Ivory Antique American Folk Art Hooked Rug Carpet: The 1787 Homestead
RugsOnNet Ivory Antique American Folk Art Hooked Rug Carpet: The 1787 Homestead

RugsOnNet Ivory Antique American Folk Art Hooked Rug Carpet: The 1787 Homestead

Located in New York, NY

The 1787 Homestead American Folk Art Hooked Rug Antique American (likely Pennsylvania or New

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Hand-Hooked Folk Art Rug with Lovebirds on Tree, Wool & Cotton
1920s Hand-Hooked Folk Art Rug with Lovebirds on Tree, Wool & Cotton

1920s Hand-Hooked Folk Art Rug with Lovebirds on Tree, Wool & Cotton

Located in Barrington, IL

A charming and whimsical example of early American textile folk art, this hand-hooked rug from the

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Early 20th Century American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

1920s Blue Floral Inlay Folk Art American Hooked Rug 10'x14'8" Woven Wool Carpet
1920s Blue Floral Inlay Folk Art American Hooked Rug 10'x14'8" Woven Wool Carpet

1920s Blue Floral Inlay Folk Art American Hooked Rug 10'x14'8" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th American Hooked Rug 10' x 14'8" This hooked early twentieth-century American folk art

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Yellow Open Field Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8''x5'0'' Carpet
1930s Yellow Open Field Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8''x5'0'' Carpet

1930s Yellow Open Field Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8''x5'0'' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

saffron depending on the light. Technically, the American folk art rug is a testament to the hand-hooked

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Whirligig Depicts Woman Churning Butter, American, circa 1940
Whirligig Depicts Woman Churning Butter, American, circa 1940

Whirligig Depicts Woman Churning Butter, American, circa 1940

Located in Incline Village, NV

to around 1940. One of a kind, handmade, hand-painted and Primitive so probably home made and more

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

1920s Camel Geometric Folk American Hooked Rug Handwoven Wool 8'4"x14"4' Carpet
1920s Camel Geometric Folk American Hooked Rug Handwoven Wool 8'4"x14"4' Carpet

1920s Camel Geometric Folk American Hooked Rug Handwoven Wool 8'4"x14"4' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

folk artistry of American USA Rugs during the early 20th century. The substantial dimensions classify

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Field Floral Inlay Antique American Hooked Rug 1'9"x3'0" Wool Woven Carpet
1930s Field Floral Inlay Antique American Hooked Rug 1'9"x3'0" Wool Woven Carpet

1930s Field Floral Inlay Antique American Hooked Rug 1'9"x3'0" Wool Woven Carpet

Located in New York, NY

elevate it from a domestic object to a piece of “High Folk Art.” While ivory, black, and red were the

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug in a Parrot Design
Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug in a Parrot Design

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug in a Parrot Design

Located in Barrington, IL

Motif Rug, Early 20th Century Rug, Folk Art Wall Hanging, Primitive American Rug, Vintage Rag Rugs

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Primitive American Folk Art Painted Wood Horse Sculpture in Red and White
Primitive American Folk Art Painted Wood Horse Sculpture in Red and White

Primitive American Folk Art Painted Wood Horse Sculpture in Red and White

Located in Seattle, WA

A striking example of early American folk art, the hand carved wooden horse sculpture dates to the

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Vintage 1950s Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand-Hooked Pictorial Rug, Wool & Cotton, Bird on Branch
Vintage Hand-Hooked Pictorial Rug, Wool & Cotton, Bird on Branch

Vintage Hand-Hooked Pictorial Rug, Wool & Cotton, Bird on Branch

Located in Barrington, IL

Knot Gallery, SKU: 2247 vintage hooked rug, American hooked rug, bird pictorial rug, antique folk art

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Early 20th Century Folk Art "American Eagle" Silhouette Decorative Box
Early 20th Century Folk Art "American Eagle" Silhouette Decorative Box

Early 20th Century Folk Art "American Eagle" Silhouette Decorative Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

" present to the front of the box. Unique piece that can accessorize with other primitive/folk art decor

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage American Folk Art Painting of a Cat, Oil on Wood
Vintage American Folk Art Painting of a Cat, Oil on Wood

Vintage American Folk Art Painting of a Cat, Oil on Wood

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming American Folk Art oil painting on wood features orange cat sitting next to fish bowl with

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20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Wood

Industrial Blacksmith Anvil Stand Now Folk Art Painted Iron End Table or Stool
Industrial Blacksmith Anvil Stand Now Folk Art Painted Iron End Table or Stool

Industrial Blacksmith Anvil Stand Now Folk Art Painted Iron End Table or Stool

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and unusual vintage industrial American folk art work, signed and dated (see below for

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20th Century American Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Steel

Dynamic Basketball Scene by Pervis Young - Raw Expression of Urban Life
Dynamic Basketball Scene by Pervis Young - Raw Expression of Urban Life

Dynamic Basketball Scene by Pervis Young - Raw Expression of Urban Life

Located in Delray Beach, FL

American folk and outsider art. Why Buy This Painting? This is an exceptional opportunity to own a

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20th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Paint

Mixed Media Entitled "W.D. Snodgrass Come out of the Storm" by Deloss Mcgraw
Mixed Media Entitled "W.D. Snodgrass Come out of the Storm" by Deloss Mcgraw

Mixed Media Entitled "W.D. Snodgrass Come out of the Storm" by Deloss Mcgraw

By DeLoss McGraw

Located in San Diego, CA

figuration has been greatly inspired by so-called ‘outsider art,’ most notably by the work of American folk

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

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19th Century American Rain Chain with Downspout
19th Century American Rain Chain with Downspout

19th Century American Rain Chain with Downspout

Unavailable

H 96 in W 12 in D 5 in

19th Century American Rain Chain with Downspout

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century American rain chain with downspout

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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Primitives

Materials

Iron, Metal

Vintage Primitive Boat Model from Maine
Vintage Primitive Boat Model from Maine

Vintage Primitive Boat Model from Maine

Unavailable

H 16 in W 55 in D 8 in

Vintage Primitive Boat Model from Maine

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A great large-scale model in original paint mounted on a new iron stand.

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Nautical Objects

A Pair of Mechanical Boxers
A Pair of Mechanical Boxers

A Pair of Mechanical Boxers

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H 24.75 in W 10 in D 6 in

A Pair of Mechanical Boxers

Located in Summerland, CA

. See: American Primitive, page 178. Ex Mendelsohn Collection

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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Unique Vaudeville Ventriloquist
Unique Vaudeville Ventriloquist

Unique Vaudeville Ventriloquist

Unavailable

H 15 in W 10 in D 4 in

Unique Vaudeville Ventriloquist

Located in Summerland, CA

: Intuitive Eye, p. 19 and American Primitive Ex Mendelsohn Collection

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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Cast Iron Swans Neck Horse Hitching Post
Cast Iron Swans Neck Horse Hitching Post

Cast Iron Swans Neck Horse Hitching Post

Unavailable

H 40 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Cast Iron Swans Neck Horse Hitching Post

Located in New York, NY

rings and nice aged surface with old paint. Mounted on a black stepped base made by American primitive.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

19th Century Naive Portrait of a Gentleman
19th Century Naive Portrait of a Gentleman

19th Century Naive Portrait of a Gentleman

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18 in D 0.5 in

19th Century Naive Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century American Primitive portrait of an elegant gentleman. The naive painting has a Folk

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Topsy Turvy Doll
Topsy Turvy Doll

Topsy Turvy Doll

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H 16 in W 5 in D 3 in

Topsy Turvy Doll

Located in Summerland, CA

on the cover of American Primitive. See also; American Vernacular, pg. 124 and Intuitive Eye, pg. 66

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint, Fabric

Primitive Landscape Painting
Primitive Landscape Painting

Primitive Landscape Painting

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H 34 in W 54 in L 34 in

Primitive Landscape Painting

Located in Nantucket, MA

Primitive river landscape with figures on the shore and a canoe in the water with sun coming thru a

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Canvas

Carved Folky Lion
Carved Folky Lion

Carved Folky Lion

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H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.25 in

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

Materials

Hardwood

Early 18th Century Hand-Forged Candle Snifter
Early 18th Century Hand-Forged Candle Snifter

Early 18th Century Hand-Forged Candle Snifter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and sits on three original iron feet. The condition is very good. Great for the early American

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Metal

Carved Folky Dog Head
Carved Folky Dog Head

Carved Folky Dog Head

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H 7 in W 6 in D 4.75 in

Carved Folky Dog Head

Located in Nantucket, MA

Primitively carved out of two pieces pine with original brown and black paint, American, early

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Pine

19th Century American Parcheesi Board in 4 Colors
19th Century American Parcheesi Board in 4 Colors

19th Century American Parcheesi Board in 4 Colors

Located in York County, PA

, circa 1850-1870 19th century American Parcheesi game board in black, gold, and yellow, on a rich

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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Huge 1700s Morter and Pestle
Huge 1700s Morter and Pestle

Huge 1700s Morter and Pestle

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H 42 in Dm 15 in L 42 in

Huge 1700s Morter and Pestle

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a beautiful and early American mortar and pestle. Total height is over 42 inches tall. The

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Antique Late 18th Century American Primitive More Folk Art

Top Hat Trade Sign
Top Hat Trade Sign

Top Hat Trade Sign

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H 19.5 in W 24 in D 28.5 in

Top Hat Trade Sign

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century American red painted tin trade sign in the form of a top hat. With black buckle.

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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Signs

Antique Hooked American Rug
Antique Hooked American Rug

Antique Hooked American Rug

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W 67 in L 43 in

Antique Hooked American Rug

Located in New York, NY

would be a remarkable painting. As an American vernacular or folk art rug it is simply incomparable.

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

35-Star "Civil War Era" Handmade American Flag, circa 1863-1864

35-Star "Civil War Era" Handmade American Flag, circa 1863-1864

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an exceptional handmade Civil War era American flag that displays a Classic folk feel. The

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Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Hand-painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal Of New York City
Hand-painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal Of New York City

Hand-painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal Of New York City

Located in York County, PA

the level of interest in this dynamic piece of American folk art. Banners of this style

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Hand-painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal Of Delaware
Hand-painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal Of Delaware

Hand-painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal Of Delaware

Located in York County, PA

HAND-PAINTED PATRIOTIC BANNER WITH THE SEAL OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND GREAT FOLK QUALITIES, 1861

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antique 13 Star Flag In The Betsy Ross Pattern
Antique 13 Star Flag In The Betsy Ross Pattern

Antique 13 Star Flag In The Betsy Ross Pattern

Located in York County, PA

: This 13 star American national flag was fabricated by a person who wished to have something in the

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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Jimmy Lee Sudduth Signed Original Mixed Media Painting of Schoolhouse
Jimmy Lee Sudduth Signed Original Mixed Media Painting of Schoolhouse

Jimmy Lee Sudduth Signed Original Mixed Media Painting of Schoolhouse

By Jimmy Sudduth

Located in Atlanta, GA

Museum of American Art, the Amercian Folk Art Museum in New York, the Corcoran Gallery, the High Museum

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Signed, Dated, and Numbered Silkscreen Print by Corneille 'Statue et L'oiseau'
Signed, Dated, and Numbered Silkscreen Print by Corneille 'Statue et L'oiseau'

Signed, Dated, and Numbered Silkscreen Print by Corneille 'Statue et L'oiseau'

By Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (Corneille)

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

Primitive and Folk Art and similar to American action painting. Cobra was a milestone in the development of

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Sheffield NYC Antique Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Brass Fireplace Andiron Pair
Sheffield NYC Antique Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Brass Fireplace Andiron Pair

Sheffield NYC Antique Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Brass Fireplace Andiron Pair

Located in Forney, TX

andirons, from handmade American primitive, one-of-a-kind Western folk art firedogs, old world European

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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Antique Folk Art Needlepoint with Americana Patriotic Theme, Dated 1881
Antique Folk Art Needlepoint with Americana Patriotic Theme, Dated 1881

Antique Folk Art Needlepoint with Americana Patriotic Theme, Dated 1881

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique framed Folk Art needlepoint sampler with Americana patriotic theme including shield of

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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitives

Materials

Fabric

Old American Craftsmans Workshop Odds and Ends Hardware Carousel Tree
Old American Craftsmans Workshop Odds and Ends Hardware Carousel Tree

Old American Craftsmans Workshop Odds and Ends Hardware Carousel Tree

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Interesting and overbuilt functional work shop hardware tree. Please Specify if you want the Hardware in Jars, or all jars can be emptied and cleaned upon order.

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Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Primitives

Materials

Steel

Antique American 'Golden Rule' Cast Iron Wall Mounted Advertising Coffee Grinder
Antique American 'Golden Rule' Cast Iron Wall Mounted Advertising Coffee Grinder

Antique American 'Golden Rule' Cast Iron Wall Mounted Advertising Coffee Grinder

By Arcade Manufacturing Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique cast iron and wooden wall mounted coffee grinder was made by the Arcade Manufacturing Company of Columbus Ohio and advertises 'Golden Rule' blended coffee. This coffee g...

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Primitives

Materials

Metal

19th Century Pennsylvania Chalkware Pedestal Polychrome Bust, Tall Figural Girl
19th Century Pennsylvania Chalkware Pedestal Polychrome Bust, Tall Figural Girl

19th Century Pennsylvania Chalkware Pedestal Polychrome Bust, Tall Figural Girl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

her chest and her hair is set in deep black ringlets. A pedestal styled base, circa 1830-1850

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Brass Nightstand Candleholder
19th Century Brass Nightstand Candleholder

19th Century Brass Nightstand Candleholder

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H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Brass Nightstand Candleholder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic large handled 19th century brass candleholder was used to read at night or next to a nightstand or to be carried around the house.

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Primitives

Materials

Brass

Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug
Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug

Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug

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H 18.88 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Had this been American, I think I would have said it was for milk, but it is French and has the

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Antique Early 1900s French Country Primitives

Materials

Steel

Antique American Folk Art Carved Wooden Penguin Sculpture
Antique American Folk Art Carved Wooden Penguin Sculpture

Antique American Folk Art Carved Wooden Penguin Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

An early 20th century American hand carved and painted black wooden penguin sculpture. The

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Folk Art Mermaid
Antique Folk Art Mermaid

Antique Folk Art Mermaid

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H 21 in W 50 in D 4 in

Antique Folk Art Mermaid

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Fantastic American Folk Art. Carved out of solid wood she is an amazing example of Primitive Folk

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Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Edwin and Mary Scheier Signed Midcentury Glazed Ceramic Bowl Primitive Figures
Edwin and Mary Scheier Signed Midcentury Glazed Ceramic Bowl Primitive Figures

Edwin and Mary Scheier Signed Midcentury Glazed Ceramic Bowl Primitive Figures

By Edwin and Mary Scheier

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous and relatively large pottery/ stoneware bowl by fame American ceramists couple Mary and

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Zabihi Collection Folk Art Hooked Rug Featuring Deer & Dog Motif
Zabihi Collection Folk Art Hooked Rug Featuring Deer & Dog Motif

Zabihi Collection Folk Art Hooked Rug Featuring Deer & Dog Motif

Located in New York, NY

consistent with age. Loops appear intact; colors remain warm and harmonious. Style: Folk Art / Primitive

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Early 20th Century American Futurist North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

General Store Hardware Cubby Apothecary Bins Found in the Midwest, circa 1900
General Store Hardware Cubby Apothecary Bins Found in the Midwest, circa 1900

General Store Hardware Cubby Apothecary Bins Found in the Midwest, circa 1900

Located in Santa Monica, CA

American general store hardware display and storage. Original salmon paint with black painted

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th Century Copper Pig Weathervane Mounted on Wood Base
20th Century Copper Pig Weathervane Mounted on Wood Base

20th Century Copper Pig Weathervane Mounted on Wood Base

Located in New York, NY

folk-art style, emphasizing its handcrafted nature and rustic appeal. The verdigris surface, achieved

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20th Century American American Colonial Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Americana Hand-Painted Nautical-Themed Bench
Americana Hand-Painted Nautical-Themed Bench

Americana Hand-Painted Nautical-Themed Bench

Located in Houston, TX

Hand-painted by American neo-Primitive artist Lew Hudnall. Painted over antique bench, circa 1820

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Vintage 1950s American More Folk Art

Matching Pair of Vintage Russian Kilim Rugs with Folk Art Style
Matching Pair of Vintage Russian Kilim Rugs with Folk Art Style

Matching Pair of Vintage Russian Kilim Rugs with Folk Art Style

Located in Dallas, TX

77503-77504 matching pair of vintage Russian Kilim rugs with Folk Art style. With a bold expressive

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Late 20th Century Russian Folk Art Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Modern Northwestern Tribal Style
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Modern Northwestern Tribal Style

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Modern Northwestern Tribal Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

symbolism and Folk Art warmth, this vintage Moroccan rug reflects generations of cultural beliefs. Perfect

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Handmade Child's Sled
Antique Handmade Child's Sled

Antique Handmade Child's Sled

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H 23.5 in W 35.75 in D 16.5 in

Antique Handmade Child's Sled

Located in Southfield, MI

This superb recent barn find is indeed a rare piece of American folk art, a covered child's sled

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Early 20th Century American Primitives

Materials

Wood, Glass, Rope, Canvas

Scarce & Early Carved & Painted Pine Folk Art Phrenology Head, circa 1850-1860
Scarce & Early Carved & Painted Pine Folk Art Phrenology Head, circa 1850-1860

Scarce & Early Carved & Painted Pine Folk Art Phrenology Head, circa 1850-1860

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The Folk Art hand-painted and carved pine phrenologist bust of generous proportions, being

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Antique 1850s Central American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

William Matthew Prior, American, Active in Massachussetts and Mai

William Matthew Prior, American, Active in Massachussetts and Mai

Located in Litchfield, CT

Flowers New England Unsigned, ca. 1835-1840. Oil on board, in a period black painted frame 14” x 17

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Antique 1830s American Folk Art Paintings

Carnival Arcade Elephant Target
Carnival Arcade Elephant Target

Carnival Arcade Elephant Target

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H 6 in W 10 in D 0.25 in

Carnival Arcade Elephant Target

By William F. Mangels Co. 1

Located in New York, NY

animated by being pulled by a chain drive. Black metal American primitive base included.

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Carnival Arcade Target of Indian in Canoe
Carnival Arcade Target of Indian in Canoe

Carnival Arcade Target of Indian in Canoe

By William F. Mangels Co. 1

Located in New York, NY

target. Mounted on a black metal base by American Primitive Art & Bases.

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

ELEPHANT ARCADE TARGET
ELEPHANT ARCADE TARGET

ELEPHANT ARCADE TARGET

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H 6 in W 8.75 in

ELEPHANT ARCADE TARGET

Located in New York, NY

American Primitive Base.

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American Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Pennsylvania Slate Bread Board 2 of 2
Pennsylvania Slate Bread Board 2 of 2

Pennsylvania Slate Bread Board 2 of 2

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H 20 in W 15.75 in D 0.38 in

Pennsylvania Slate Bread Board 2 of 2

Located in Essex, MA

region of Pennsylvania, American, circa 1900. This object would also make for striking, graphic wall

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Platters and Serveware

Materials

Slate

Hand of God Holding Man Cane
Hand of God Holding Man Cane

Hand of God Holding Man Cane

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H 37 in W 6 in D 2.5 in

Hand of God Holding Man Cane

Located in New York, NY

black metal American Primitive base.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Large Sturgeon Fish Decoy
Large Sturgeon Fish Decoy

Large Sturgeon Fish Decoy

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H 4 in W 32 in D 12 in

Large Sturgeon Fish Decoy

Located in New York, NY

metal American Primitive base with cradle support with total height of 9.5 inches. ex. collection of

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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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