American Woolwork
British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of the Named Barque "Polly"
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large British Sailor's Woolwork of the Barque Polly,
Named "Polly",
Circa 1885-95
A large
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885
Located in Nantucket, MA
American woolie.
The woolwork remains in quite good condition, with very strong and bright colors. There
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 21 in W 19.38 in D 1.25 in
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Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massachusetts in 1852 and in 1854, thi...
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Nautical Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Southern City by the sea atmospheric large blue green seascape harbour painting
Located in Norwich, GB
A very atmospheric and idyllic view of a Southern fishing port, painted most likely in Italy or France. Resolutely post-impressionist, the landscape is imbued with the light of the M...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Fiberboard
H 29.14 in W 33.86 in D 2.76 in
Antique Swedish Leather-Bound Bible Book, 1810
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish leather-bound Bible, with brass brackets decorated with two hearts and two anchors. According to the estate in Sweden where I purchased this book, it belonged to a Scandinavi...
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Antique 1810s Swedish Empire Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century English School Oil on Board Painting
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century English School painting "Fishing Village on the Dover Coast". Signed lower left G.H. Jims? and dated 1863?. Oil on Artist' board. Note the small lighthouse & light e...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th Century seascape oil painting of ships on the Humber Estuary
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Henry Redmore
British, (1820-1887)
Trading Schooners & Dutch Luggers on the Humber Estuary
Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1873
Image size: 23.5 inches x 37.5 inches
Size including fr...
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.25 in W 45.25 in D 3.5 in
Nocturnal Pigeon Point Lighthouse
By William M. Lemos
Located in Soquel, CA
Luminous painting of Pigeon Point Lighthouse, California by listed artist William M. Lemos (American, 1861-1942). Signed "W.M. Lemos" lower right, titled on verso. Presented in hand ...
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century pair of marine oil paintings of ships off Scarborough & Portsmouth
By John James Wilson
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
**PLEASE NOTE: EACH PAINTING INCLUDING THE FRAME MEASURES 18.5 INCHES X 26.5 INCHES**
John James Wilson
British, (1818-1875)
Shipping off Scarborough & Shipping off Portsmouth Harb...
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18.5 in W 26.5 in D 2.75 in
Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully detailed diorama or shadow box of a late 19th century schooner and tug boat.
Category
Early 20th Century American Shadow Boxes
Materials
Plaster, Wool, Paper
Sag Harbor Nautical Chart
Located in Norwell, MA
Marine chart of Greenport, Orient, and Sag Harbor New York published by George Eldridge in 1901. Details include the areas of Greenport, Orient, Shelter Island, Hog Neck, Sag Harbor,...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Prints
Materials
Paper
19th Century Seascape with Lighthouse
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century seascape with lighthouse, circa 1890, an oil on canvas view of a white-washed lighthouse tower on a small offshore rocky ledge, most likely Minot's Ledge off the Massach...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship of the Line and Sloop, ca 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Triple Decker Ship of the Line and Sloop, ca 1850, depicting a starboard side view of a majestic square-rigged triple decker warship under ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 21.63 in W 29.5 in D 1 in
Ship's Copper Anchor Lantern from Early Twentieth Century by R.C. Murray
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's anchor lantern of polished brass and copper. Maker is R.C. Murray Limited, 37 Cavendish St, Glasgow. Meticulously polished and lacquered, this has been completely restored by ...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Isles of Enchantment: The Balearic Archipelago in 1902
Located in Langweer, NL
The Balearic Islands, Spain, from the year 1902. The title on the map is "ISLAS BALEARES 1902." This map illustrates the Balearic archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Maps
Materials
Paper
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-masted Ship under Steam,
HMS Minotaur or HMS Agincourt,
Minotaur Class Broadside Ironclad,
circa 1880
The sailor's woolie depicts a portsi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 22.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.75 in
British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's large woolwork of a royal navy ship under full sail,
circa 1875
The sailor's woolie or woolwork depicts a starboard side view of a three-masted square-rigged Roy...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
British Soldier's Woolwork or Woolie, 19h Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional example of a 19th century British soldier's "Woolie" or woolwork that is signed "G.W. Whitby/India. The woolwork depicts the Prince of Wales' feathers togethe...
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Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Political and Patrio...
Materials
Wool, Glass, Wood
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Carved Standing Easel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, including a painter's palette. The shelf is 24" wide and adjustable with a peg just below it, American
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Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Easels
American Woolwork Picture 'woolie' of The American Eagle Surrounded by American
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Woolwork Picture (woolie) of The American Eagle surrounded by Thirty-two Star American
Category
Antique 1860s North American Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
A Rare American Woolwork Picture of Ship with American Flags
Located in Downingtown, PA
The woolie is made with a cross stitch and depicts an American three-masted ship leaving an
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings
American Sailor's Woolwork of Small Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
Small American Sailor's woolwork,
Circa 1865-75
The American Sailor's woolwork or woolie
Category
Antique 1870s Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Unusual American Sailor's Woolwork of a Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
TW Seas,
The wool depicts a port side view of an American Brigantine under full sail in rough
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
Large Early American Sailor's Woolwork Picture of an American Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
The particularly large early American woolie is worked all-over in chain and knitted stitching
Category
Antique 1860s American Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
Antique Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery of an American Ship
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery Picture of an American three masted ship. The embroidery is
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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
American Sailor's Woolwork Depicting Ten Naval Vessels, 1865-1870
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Sailor's wool work depicting ten naval vessels,
1865-1870
A remarkable large American
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
A Fine Woolwork Picture of An American Eagle and Flag
Located in Downingtown, PA
Unusual wool picture of an American Eagle above an American flag shield flanked by American flags
Category
Antique 19th Century British Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Sailor's Woolwork of an American Ship Under Full Sail, Circa 1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of an American Ship,
Circa 1875.
The unusual sailor's woolie or woolwork
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Sailor's Woolwork With Trapunto Sails
Located in Downingtown, PA
Folk Art Sailor's Woolwork With Trapunto Sails,
The large colorful folky sailor's woolwork or
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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Textile, Wool
Woolwork Picture of the Liner RMS Lusitania
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An early 20th century woolwork picture of the liner RMS Lusitania in coastal waters, flying the
Category
Vintage 1920s English Tapestries
Materials
Wool
British Sailor's Woolwork of H.M.S. Challenger
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's woolwork of H.M.S. Challenger,
Pearl-class Corvette,
Circa 1865
The British
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Sailor's Woolwork With Makers Name, Walter Stannard & Dated 1865
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork with Maker’s Name,
” Walter Stannard” & Dated 1865.
The sailor's
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Abalone, Wool
Sailor's Woolwork Picture of HMS Hero, circa 1760-1764
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's woolwork picture of HMS Hero,
circa 1760-1764
The named ship, HMS Hero, is
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of a Clipper Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
American,
circa 1870s
The folky sailor's woolwork is named the Erins Hope and Boston is found on its
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship, Hms Hero, circa 1870
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's woolwork picture of a ship,
HMS Hero,
circa 1870.
A large starboard side view of a
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
) to Copenhagen and the Baltic, then (January 1865) North America and West Indies
Category
Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork, HMS Trafalgar, 91 Guns, circa 1865
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork,
HMS Trafalgar, 91 Guns,
circa 1865.
A charming
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 19.25 in W 245.25 in D 1.25 in
A Pair of British Sailor's Woolworks of The H.M.S Marlborough
Located in Downingtown, PA
Ensign while the third ship is an American vessel flying the Stars and Stripes. The second picture shows
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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of the Named Ship "City of Paris", Signed by the Maker
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's woolwork woolie of the named ship "City of Paris",
Signed by the Maker T. Maxted,
circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 14 in W 20 in D 1 in
Sailor's Woolie with American & British Yachts Racing in an America’s Cup Race
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's woolwork woolie,
Possibly representing the 1887 America’s cup races with Volunteer
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
H 14.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.2 in
Pair of American Whaling Woolies
Located in Nantucket, MA
Extremely rare and important pair of woolwork pictures depicting American whale ships.
The first
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
Large 19th C. Sailor's Woolie of a British Merchant Ship Flying American Flag
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large 19th century Sailor's Woolie of the British Merchant Ship "TOM" Flying an American Ensign
Category
Antique 1830s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Yarn
H 26.63 in W 33.25 in D 1.25 in
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Topsail Schooner, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
British Crown and arrayed flags of Britain, America, France and Austria. The woolwork has a brilliant
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
19th Century Trinity House Sailor's Woolie
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century Trinity House Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery, British, circa 1870, a sailor's folk art
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool, Canvas
American Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of American Battleship Fully Dressed
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of American battleship fully dressed
circa 1865
The large
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
H 26.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.75 in
Sailors Woolwork of Two Full Rigged Ships
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This fine example of the sailor's art features great detail and is in good condition for a woolwork
Category
1860s Folk Art More Art
Materials
Wool, Dye
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century sailor's Folk Art woolie, circa 1870, a sailor's hand-crafted woolwork depicting a
Category
Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Large Woolwork Depicting Two South American 'Chulas' Tilling a Field
Located in Babworth, Retford
Made with ribs of gathered and dyed wool secured with thread.
Probably Peru, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Peruvian Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
Important 19th Century Sailors Woolie Woolwork Needlework Sailing Ship Mimosa
Located in ., Gloucestershire
This rare and unique Welsh decorative woolwork, dates to the mid-19th century and was produced in
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Antique 19th Century Argentine Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 12.63 in W 16.38 in D 1 in
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Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
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