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1920s Bulldog Walking Stick Head
Located in Antwerp, BE
with copper nails. Art Nouveau early Art Deco bulldog collectable, walking stick collectible
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Nail Art

Materials

Bakelite, Glass, Leather, Wood

Antique 1920s Bulldog Walking Stick Head
1920s Bulldog Walking Stick Head
H 6.11 in W 2.17 in D 1.97 in
Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted Canadian goose is on feet and old nails used for the feet.The carver
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Nail Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails
Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails
H 16 in W 9 in D 33 in
"Nail Fetish Bacongo-Zaire, " Glass, Wood, & Metal created circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Nail Fetish Bacongo-Zaire" is a sculpture made of glass, wood, and metal created circa 1910. He
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1910s Tribal Antique Nail Art

Materials

Metal

Christ in the three-nail type, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
-nail type. Mounted on an escutcheon with a green velvet cover.
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19th Century Antique Nail Art

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Christ in the three-nail type, 19th Century
Christ in the three-nail type, 19th Century
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 4.34 in
"Woman Manicuring Her Nails, " Original Lithograph signed by Maximilien Luce
By Maximilien Luce
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Woman Manicuring Her Nails" is an original lithograph by Maximilien Luce. The artist signed the
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Nail Art

Materials

Lithograph

Rare 1923 Harrods London Sterling Silver Vanity Manicure Nail Kit Set Suite
By Harrods
Located in GB
fully hallmarked Sterling Silver manicure set A very nice smart suite of sterling silver nail tools in
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Nail Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Theodoor Galle Martin de Vos 17th Century Engraving Jesus Nailed to the Cross
Located in London, GB
. Theodoor Galle (1571 – 1633) after Maerten de Vos (1532 - 1603) Jesus is Nailed to the Cross 46. Et
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17th Century Realist Antique Nail Art

Materials

Engraving

Folk Art Wood Horse Pull Toy
Located in Garnerville, NY
Depression Era resembling a Trojan Horse of sorts. Carved pine. There are few nails used in the construction
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Pine

Antique Folk Art Wood Horse Pull Toy
Folk Art Wood Horse Pull Toy
H 13 in W 5.25 in D 110 in
Diamond and Pink Sapphire Nail Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rose and white gold nail pendant with a kite shaped synthetic pink sapphire, and with 15 old cut
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Nail Art

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond and Pink Sapphire Nail Pendant
Diamond and Pink Sapphire Nail Pendant
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W 0.28 in L 1.97 in
German Folk Art Naïve Military Painting, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A wonderful example of a circa 1870 German Folk Art naïve military scene in townscape annotated to
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1870s German Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Paper

19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Folk Art wooden and brass pocket watch holder. Unique and most certainly one-of-a-kind
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A vibrant Antique Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture in all original condition. The Horse has a nice
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture
Antique Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture
H 23.25 in W 43.5 in D 10.25 in
"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Rare African art mask in carved wood from the Ivory Coast or Liberia 20th Century. This mask is
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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Nail Art

Materials

Metal

A rare 19th century folk art diorama of two sailing vessels racing at sea.
Located in Central England, GB
This most attractive mid 19th century folk art cased diorama shows a view at sea with a large three
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Other

Framed Japanese Fukusa Textile Art Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
, possibly using the technique Tsuzure (Nail weaving) in which the weaver's nails were serrated to hold the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Nail Art

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

19th Century Austrian Carved Pine Folk Art Farmer and His Oxen Model
Located in London, GB
19th century carved pine folk art farmer and his oxen model We are proud to offer a unique example
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Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Pine

Late 19 Century Tribal Baule Male Figure with Period Mount African Art
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A brass tag was nailed to the back. This interesting and slightly shocking means of identification
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Late 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique Nail Art

Materials

Wood

19th c. American Folk Tramp Art Crown of Thorns Cross in a Large Scale
Located in Savannah, GA
glue or nails. The Tramp Art movement, where small pieces of wood, primarily from discarded cigar
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Wood

Rare 1923 Harrods London Sterling Silver Vanity Manicure Nail Kit Set Suite
By Harrods
Located in GB
sterling silver manicure set. A very nice smart suite of sterling silver nail tools in the original
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Nail Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Otto Schulz, Swedish Modern Cabinet in Leather, Oak & Brass Nails, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
in Göteborg, Sweden. The front is covered in leather with brass nails, drawers and twisted legs made
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Nail Art

Materials

Brass

Cadeau
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
fourteen nails. the nails are made of copper and the type used in making tapestries. The Dada and
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Early 20th Century Surrealist Antique Nail Art

Materials

Bronze

Cadeau
Cadeau
H 6.5 in W 4 in
16th Century Spanish or Italian Baroque Wrought Iron Nails and Furniture Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
beautifully made, eight ounces each without the nail! The nails are works of art in themselves, with their
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16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Nail Art

Materials

Iron

Christ Jesus Lama Religious Paint Oil on canvas 17/18 th Century Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
, of course, the cross held by the major angel, and then the nails (three or four), the crown of thorns
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Nail Art

Materials

Oil

Fine Gothic Painting / 11th Station Crucifixion, Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Another stunning, hand painted, oil on canvas, work of religious art. This antique oil painting
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Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Nail Art

Materials

Zinc, Iron

Antique Korean Bandaji from Jeju Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
shaped join plate and three large star nails on either side. Many of these plates features the cutout
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19th Century Korean Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Iron

Nineteenth Century 55 Wood Address Sign
Located in Garnerville, NY
this is a beauty of an addition. Good overall condition with old weathered paint. Some nail holes
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Mid-Atlantic States Folky Slide Lid Candle Box with an Original Red Wash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
candle or table box having a slide lid with carved sides & a thumb slot. Round nail construction
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Bamboo And Hinoki Wood Japanese Shop Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
piece. Drawers have bamboo nails and work perfectly, as do the sliding doors. This is in very good
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Nail Art

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

18th Century Original Red Painted Trestle Table from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
painted plank top.The base contains rose head nails and early peg base.The shoe feet. are very long and
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18th Century American Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Maine Apothecary Circa 1800
Located in Hudson, NY
18 cut nails. The pine case construction is mortise and tenon and is tight as can be. The back is
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Early 1800s American Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Poplar, Pine

19th Century Maine Apothecary Circa 1800
19th Century Maine Apothecary Circa 1800
H 29.8 in W 18.75 in D 6.5 in
Swedish Stump Chair
Located in Farsta, SE
ribbon and nails added in late 1800 century.       
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1690s Swedish Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Pine

Swedish Stump Chair
Swedish Stump Chair
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
19th Century American General Store Apothecary Grain Paint Hand Stenciling
Located in Santa Monica, CA
drawers. Square and round nails on back. Functional and beautiful American apothecary with just the
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Wood

Green painted Southern Yellow Pine 19th century carriage strong box forged iron
Located in Mobile, AL
century cut nails and were painted green with the first coat of paint. There is evidence of minor
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1840s American Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Wood

19th C Lancaster County Original Painted Small Bin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
construction & square nails as well. The lid comes off and has a brass shaker pull. This also could be a table
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Pine

Mason Premier Grade Bluebill Drake, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
carved mandible, nares and nail on bill, attached to hollow carved two part body (seam is visible), in
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Wood

The Etruscan Goddess Nortia, 19th Century by George MORTON (1860-1904)
Located in Blackwater, GB
nail, was the Goddess of Time, Fate and Destiny. Signed and dated bottom right. Presented in a gilt
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19th Century Antique Nail Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Antique Dutch landscape oil painting by Elias Voet (1868-1940)
Located in AIGNAN, FR
with old visible nails. Signed: E Voet, Elias Voet (1868-1940) This painting is shipped by Colissimo
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1880s Dutch School Antique Nail Art

Materials

Oil

Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
nails on the interior bottom indicate this was probably used as a vegetable basket, Unknown maker, c
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Oak, Paint, Reed

Farmhouse in the Countryside (Impressionist Oil Painting, c. 1920)
Located in New Orleans, LA
nails. Thickly and richly painted, with varnish still in good shape and no craquelure. Proudly presented
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Early 20th Century Realist Antique Nail Art

Materials

Oil

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 18th Century Half Length Sculpture
Located in London, GB
, fine quality, mid-nineteenth century work, it bears nail heads and markings that apparently served as
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19th Century Academic Antique Nail Art

Materials

Plaster

Massachusetts Goldeneye Hen Decoy, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
is solid as a rock. There are the remnants of two original leather straps nailed to the bottom fore
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Pine

Antique French Barbizon Landscape by Henri Rovel
Located in AIGNAN, FR
corners,visible nails and imperfections throughout. Signed: Henri Rovel (1849-1926) French painter of
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Early 1900s French School Antique Nail Art

Materials

Oil

Antique French impressionist woodland landscape by French artist, Hippolyte Lety
By Hippolyte Lety
Located in AIGNAN, FR
/moulding, particularly at the corners,visible nails and imperfections throughout. Signed: H Lety
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1910s French School Antique Nail Art

Materials

Oil

Pietro Torrini (Florence, 1851 -1914). The Pope's Chef.
Located in Firenze, IT
representation, describing with extreme care the physiognomic details, the hands, the nails, the shiny surface of
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19th Century Realist Antique Nail Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hedwig Mechle – Grossmann (1857 - 1928) Rose Flower Girl , 1920 - Oil Painting
By Hedwig Mechle-Grossmann
Located in Meinisberg, CH
small woodblocks have been attached, so that the old, wobbly nails which held the stretcher originally
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1920s Naturalistic Antique Nail Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Dance of Zephyr and Psyche by Eugéne Marioton (French, 1854-1933)
By Eugene Marioton
Located in New York, NY
, it is perfectly cast and finished bronze. Details such as wrinkles along the finger joints, nails
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Early 19th Century Antique Nail Art

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Thai Ayutthaya Period Bronze Crowned Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Located in Forney, TX
, Dallas, Texas. 2024 March Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature Catalog Auction #8155 Lot #78357
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17th Century Thai Folk Art Antique Nail Art

Materials

Bronze

Portrait of a Musketeer
Located in Como, IT
. Shipments are covered by nail to nail insurance. We remain at your disposal for any further information.
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19th Century Antique Nail Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early XVI century. The Agony in the Garden. Southern German school.
Located in Firenze, IT
frame. In the photos you can see the XVI century original wooden nails blocking the frame. This German
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18th Century and Earlier Northern Renaissance Antique Nail Art

Materials

Oil, Wood, Board

Portrait of a Buttero
Located in Como, IT
custom wooden crates. Shipments are covered by nail to nail insurance. We remain at your disposal for
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19th Century Antique Nail Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meteorite Twannberg 128 gramms Swiss Hexahedrite Iron Shaped by Nature TW 1253
Located in Meinisberg, CH
, nails, bits of fencing, artillery fragments and bullets, rubbish, etc. To find one meteorite a searcher
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15th Century and Earlier Abstract Antique Nail Art

Materials

Iron

"Cherry Kobler, " Original French Color Lithograph Poster by Pierre Marrast
By Pierre Marrast
Located in Milwaukee, WI
red-haired woman playing the piano. She is intersected by blue light and her manicured nails and lips
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Nail Art

Materials

Lithograph

Guido Reni Follower – The Death of Cleopatra – 17th Century Italian School
By Guido Reni
Located in Meinisberg, CH
owners decided to nail the panel to the wall – this resulted in a hole at the top and a short hairline
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Mid-17th Century Naturalistic Antique Nail Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

The Gold Brooch, Orientalist Oil Painting, Signed and dated 1894
By Eugene Alexis Girardet
Located in London, GB
, Zürich and London. This stunning portrait depicts a woman from Bou-Saada, possibly an Oulud Nail dancer
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1890s Antique Nail Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Neapolitan caravagist artist, 17th century SAINT JAMES THE MINOR
Located in Tricase, IT
lead and his gnarled hands, give them square nails recall the features of Van Somer's Moses. The
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1620s Baroque Antique Nail Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Neapolitan caravagist artist, 17th century SAINT JUDE THADDEUS
Located in Tricase, IT
lead and his gnarled hands, give them square nails recall the features of Van Somer's Moses. The
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1620s Baroque Antique Nail Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Neapolitan caravagist artist, 17th century SAINT THOMAS APOSTOLE
By Hendrick de Somer
Located in Tricase, IT
strokes of white lead and his gnarled hands, give them square nails recall the features of Van Somer's
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1620s Baroque Antique Nail Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Tempera on Canvas Four Panels Folding Screen with Seascape View
Located in Firenze, IT
architectural scene with a perched castle and a harbor in the background. This fine art decorative piece is
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Early 20th Century Realist Antique Nail Art

Materials

Canvas, Tempera

After Antonio Allegri da Correggio (1489–1534) - c.1820 Oil, La Zingarella
Located in Corsham, GB
been dated circa 1820, due to the style of nail and stretcher used to stretch the canvas, as well as
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19th Century Antique Nail Art

Materials

Oil

Bou-Saâda, Algeria - French Impressionist Oriental Antique Landscape Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
located in the southwest of the Hodna region in the Hauts Plateaux, at the feet of the Ouled Naïl Range of
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1920s Impressionist Antique Nail Art

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

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