Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Mr Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll.
Pine
Folk Art iron sculpture, depicting a big shoe. United States early 20th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A folk art iron metal bars sculpture depicting a shoe.
Iron
Unusual Hand Carved / hand crafted Folk Art Wooden Shoe..
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Hand Carved / hand crafted Folk Art Sculpture of Antique Wooden Shoe.. Truly Amazing detail.
Metal
Pair Of Folk Art Carved Wooden Women's Shoes, ca 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
Pair of folk art carved wooden ladies' shoes richly decorated with glass beads and cow bone Height 13 cm, length 12.5 cm Original lacquer and colour Around 1900
Wood
Shoe Shop or Cobblers Trade Sign, Leather Hob Nail Boot
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Shoe Shop or Cobblers Trade Sign, Leather Hob Nail Boot This is a wonderful piece, made by a cobbler, it is a giant size Leather Hob Nail boot, it has been painted up as an adver...
Leather
An unusual shoe-shaped burl wood snuffbox souvenir. Prussia, Germany 1871.
Located in Milan, IT
The snuffbox is in hazelnut wood carved in the shape of a shoe. The top opens to reveal a second part, with a lid that opens to reveal the tobacco container. On one external side, th...
Wood
Antique Plaster Plaque /Store Display. "WALKOVER" sHOES..3-D Relief
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Plaster Plaque /Store Display. 30" h. "WALKOVER" sHOES..3 -Dimensional Relief,,dated on reverse side 1915,, Featuring a distinguished gentleman wearing a suit and stylish boo...
Plaster
Frye "Boot" Advertising Sign For Harvard Square Tannery Shoe Store, ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A hangable advertising icon for the Frye Boot Company in the form of an oversized leather boot, circa 1960s. This once hung in the renowned favorite Harvard Square Tannery shoe stor...
Leather, Wood
Children's French Shoe Mold Collection
Located in Tarrytown, NY
17 children's shoe molds from the 19th century, bought in Paris.
Vintage Weather-Bird Shoes SSP Neon
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage porcelain base neon sign advertising Weather-Bird Shoes, a line of outdoor waterproof shoes manufactured by Peters, Division of International Shoe Co., St. Louis, MO. This p...
Porcelain, Glass
Set of Three Miniature Shoe Models in Leather
Located in Leuven , BE
These three shoes were used by a shoemaker as basic show models from which customers could choose. He would then manufacture a customized pair. The three model show age and use relat...
Leather
19th Century Bone Shoe Horn with Button Hook
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English bone shoe horn and button hook most likely for high button shoes in the Victorian period. There is a monogram which appears to be the letters S H. Wonderful de...
Metal
Pair of English Country Pine Boot Shoe Trees
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Country style pine adjustable boot molds with screw design top.
Pine
Antique French Ceramic, Shoe With Mice, Circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful antique ceramic from France, around 1900. Beautiful small ceramic in the shape of a shoe with two mice climbing on it.
Ceramic
Two Pairs of 19th Century Decorative Rustic Antique Shoe Lasts
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Two Pairs of 19th century Decorative Rustic antique shoe lasts. 2 pairs of Wooden shoemaker's lasts, the lasts have hand made iron soles and are numbered 3 and 5 they have wonder...
Wood
English Hand Crafted 19th Century Apprentice Shoes
Located in London, GB
19th century apprentice shoes A charming pair of late 19th century hand crafted leather apprentice shoes. Hand stitched and dot work detail. Size in inches: H 2.2” x W 3.5” x...
Leather
Early 19th Century English Tiny Clogs, Children's or Doll Shoes
Located in Delft, NL
Early 19th Century English Tiny Clogs, Children's or Doll Shoes English clogs and is made from leather and has wooden soles The shoes has a tongue, stitching and nails. They are in ...
Leather, Wood
EDWARDIAN 1910 Unusual Pair Of Antique Leather Lady Shoes Good For Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of antique Edwardian lady boots shoes / bookends. This is a very beautiful antique pair of lady boots-shoes created in America or Europe during the Edwardian period, back in ...
Leather, Cord
19th Century Naive Pair of Children's Shoes & Floral Still Life Paintings
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A delightful pair of floral still-life paintings, dating to the mid/second half of the 19th century. Oil on canvas and presented in period maple frames with gilt slips. Each painting...
Canvas
Four Pair of rare Georgian Miniature Mahogany Shoes decorated Mother of Pearl
Located in Leuven , BE
These stunning and unique Miniature Georgian shoes were produced in England during the early 19th century, circa 1830. They are hand carved from Mahogany wood and feature the most wo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Pair of Antique Santa Virgin Shoes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of polychrome wooden shoes, originally attached to a large Santa Virgen figure from Guatemala. The shoes are finely carved with pointed toes and painted black, with remnants whi...
Wood
Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes A rare and delightful pair of leather early 20th Century hand crafted apprentice shoes. One of the smallest examples we have seen to date. ...
Leather
Jerome "Jerry" & Evelyn Ackerman Victorian Shoe Corset Button Hook or Hook & Eye
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting piece acquired directly from the estate of Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman (please see photo from their home studio wall of the couple working on their pottery early in the...
Brass
Folk Art Boot and Shoe Cleaning Box with Foot Shaped Shoe Rest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Folk Art Boot and Shoe Cleaning Box with Foot Shaped Shoe Rest A handy and attractive little piece, the handle of the polish box doubles up as a rest to put the foot on to polish t...
Pine
Handcrafted Primitive Folk Art Army Shoe Last Table Lamp, Unlacquered Brass
Located in Round Top, TX
14"Diameter x 21.5"H A great lamp made by taking an early 20th C. army shoe last, adding a wood base, brass lamp components and a shade. It has great patina and quirk. The actual s...
Brass
Antique Charogh Ethnic Shoes, Handcrafted Leather, Turkey, Circa 1900
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Pair of Charogh Ethnic Shoes from Turkey. These collectible Museum Kurdish shoes are known as charoghs and were made in Khorasan province in north western Turkey. Hand-crafte...
Leather
Making of shoes. 1979. Paper, linocut, 25x34 cm
By Dainis Rozkalns
Located in Riga, LV
Making of shoes. 1979. Paper, linocut, 25x34 cm imprint size 14x25 cm total page size 25x34cm Dainis Rozkalns (1928 - 2018) Artist, graphic artist, illustrator of folklore and fict...
Paper, Linocut
Red Goose Shoes Advertising Coin Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful cast iron coin bank that has aged beautifully. The red hue is a slightly faded and muted color. The words red goose shoes are imprinted on both sides of the goose. There is...
Iron
Ex-Voto on a Wooden Shoe Last, Mexico, 1945
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
An extraordinary and deeply evocative piece of Mexican folk art, this unique hand-painted ex-voto is executed on an antique wooden shoe last.
Metal
Vintage Shoe Mold Book End Sculpture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair of size 7 cobbler shoe forms converted to bookends . marked and numbered. Metal undersides. Peg mounted on beveled plinth base. Great aged patina. They work well as bookends or ...
Metal
Vintage Boho Shoe Mold Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with extraordinary character courtesy of this captivating Vintage Boho Shoe Mold Lamp. Ingeniously crafted from authentic, time-worn wooden shoe lasts, this scu...
Metal
Antique Shoe Shining Cleaning Polishing Rest Table, Foot StandGermany 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage german shoe rest to help with polishing shoes. Strong and functional but some signs of age and use. Nice to display in your country style home. Found at an Estate Sale in N...
Wood
Vintage Child Shoe Forms by Melissa Levinson, Iron Base, 1900-1909
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three wooden child size shoe forms mounted on an iron base.
Iron
Irish Walnut Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Storage This is a great piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Irish Walnut Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Storage This is a great piece for a hall way where storage space may be difficult, the bench has high armrests carved with a clover leaf Th...
Walnut
One Pair of Charming Wooden Shoe Moulds Mounted as Bookends Great Character.
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of charming wooden shoe moulds mounted as bookends, comes with four leather bound books. Feel free to call with further questions. Would look great in a private library
Steel
Vintage American Hand-Carved Wood Shoe Molds Bookends, Size 6.5, 1930s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage pair of American wood women shoe form molds mounted as bookends Vintage wooden shoe making mold from the 1930s. A pair of shoe form converted to bookends, these well carved s...
Wood
Blown Glass Blue Baby Shoe/Boot Christmas Ornament w/ White Glitter Paint
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This little blown glass Christmas ornament baby boot is as sweet as can be! It is in good condition and would make a fabulous gift for a baby's first Christmas or would work if you a...
Blown Glass, Paint
Beetle Cast Iron Shoe Horn or Boot Jack, Powder Coated Chartreuse, circa 1920's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage boot jack in cast iron freshly powder coated in bright chartreuse. The cast iron object is as functional as it is decorative. This bright and fun piece is also perfect as a d...
Iron
H 13 in W 28 in D 8.5 in
carved wood shoe trade sign
Located in New York, NY
a large carved wooden shoe trade sign
Wood
H 6.75 in W 30.75 in D 5.63 in
1935, Art Deco Neon "AIR STEP Shoes" Sign
Located in Sacramento, CA
Vintage 1935, neon Art Deco advertising sign for "AIR STEP Shoes" by Florsheim. Text on sign reads "AIR STEP Shoes / A Brown bilt Shoe." Sign has been professionally re-wired with a ...
Glass, Wood
H 8 in W 22.5 in D 7.5 in
Carved and Painted Shoe Window Display Advertising
Located in Litchfield, CT
Wood, polychrome, early 20th century.
Wood
H 6.5 in W 20 in D 6 in
Early Neon Advertising Sign, 1930s, Freeman Shoes, 'Footwear of Successful Men'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Harken back to the golden days of fashionable shoes with this great dynamic lit Neon sign! circa 1930s Freeman Shoes Advertising sign-the footwear of successful men- great design wi...
H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in
Vintage Shoe Repair Shop Sign
Located in Norwalk, CT
vintage 2-sided wood shoe repair sign.
Wood
H 24 in W 14 in D 5.5 in
Anonymous | Pennsylvania Shoe Shine Box
Located in Wyomissing, PA
lovingly made from fruit boxes and scrap lumber
Wood
H 33 in W 20 in D 24 in
Depression Era Sidewalk Shoe Repair Sign
Located in North Egremont, MA
Hand-painted standing sign with hand drawn lettering and pictogram shoe for men's shoe repair. Lively and well composed with a dynamic shoe and punchy pop font shadow lettering. Sign...
H 6 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Miniature Shoe Shine Stand Coin Bank
Located in Mexico City, DF
This meticulously crafted miniature hucha (piggy bank) has to be one of the most endearing pieces I have come across. Made in the exact likeness of a shoeshine kit that is carried by...
Wood
H 23 in W 53 in D 45 in
Shoe REPAIRING Single Sided Neon Cobbler Sign
Located in Orange, CA
This piece is a vintage outdoor advertising neon sign in the shape of a shoe with the word REPAIRING in red neon. This would have been used originally outside of a cobblers place ...
Tin
Buster Brown Shoe Store Fiberglass Advertising Display Piece, circa 1970s
By Creative Balloons Manufacturing Inc.
Located in Denver, CO
This piece was used in buster brown shoe stores to blow up helium balloons. When a customer made a purchase, the lucky tot received the shoes along with a balloon. Buster Brown first...
Fiberglass
H 28 in W 8 in D 22 in
Giant Trade Sign Shoe, 1920
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century giant shoe with metal double sided repair trade sign This lot is a highly unusual, rare and decorative English Folk Art shoe makers trade sign.
Leather
H 4 in W 10.75 in D 3.5 in
Folk Art Carved Wood Adidas Shoe
Located in Chicago, IL
A fabulous mid-20th century American Folk Art carved wood Adidas shoe with realistic laces, grommets, and rubber sole.
Wood
H 21 in W 14 in D 9 in
World's Greatest Folk Art Mechanical Shoe Shine Box Station, circa 1930
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Adjustable height(17" to 21") foot rest with spring tension platform for pointing shoe down in front. Height adjustment made with old saw tooth blade-handle at rear of box. "Bat wi...
Metal
H 71 in W 96 in
Large Hand Painted Poll Parrot Shoes Advertising Panels
By Poll Parrot Shoes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These double sided vibrantly painted wood panels depict two life sized happy gnomes and the Poll Parrot mascot, the Scarlet Macaw. The reverse features the parrots and a storybook co...
H 10 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Interesting pr folk art bookends made of 19th century shoe molds
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An interesting pair of 10AAA 19th century shoe molds that have been made into book ends. There are extremely decorative and unusual.
Wood
H 31.25 in W 20.5 in D 0.5 in
Folk Art Painted Metal Advertising Trade Sign, Felton Shoe Shop Repairing
Located in Milford, NH
A fine black and white advertising trade sign in sheet metal in the shape of a boot, which reads “Felton Shoe Shop Repairing,” dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Very goo...
Sheet Metal
H 5.75 in W 15.5 in D 8.5 in
Folk Art Ladies Shoe Rack
Located in Seattle, WA
crafty little handmade shoe rack- it will make you smile
Wood, Paint
H 7.5 in W 17 in D 8 in
Amazing Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
These early to mid-20th century oversized handstitched leather clown shoes are just that, not just because of the amazing attention to detail across each stitched section, colour sch...
Leather
H 6 in W 20 in D 4 in
Amazing Early 20th Century Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
Amazing early 20th century clown shoes. We love these, The shape, the naïve construction, and the quirky sculptural form. Constructed from old pine planks of wood and leather buckle...
Leather
H 10 in W 5 in D 17 in
Shoe Makers Trade Sign, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Antique circa 1880 French shoe makers trade sign antique circa 1880 French shoe makers trade sign sourced from Burgundy in France and dated circa 1880.This item is make from cast met...
Metal
H 3.5 in W 6.5 in
English Clowns Shoes and Makeup Box
Located in London, GB
The English clowns shoes and makeup box We are proud to offer a rare set of handmade English leather clown shoes accompanied by this handmade wooden make up box. The shoes are extr...
Leather
H 4 in W 7 in D 14 in
Early 20th Century Handmade Leather Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century handmade clown shoes We are proud to offer a unique and highly collectable original leather handmade clown shoes. A unique shape with lots of character and displa...
Leather
H 3.5 in W 6 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century English Handmade Leather Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English clown shoes We are proud to offer an original early 20th Century handmade leather clown shoes. Made from handstitched leather soles, adjustable leather bu...
Leather
H 14.57 in W 42.13 in D 14.97 in
19th C Huge Fully Leather Trade Show Shoe Folk Art Sculpture Antique Shop Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fantastic piece of social history and a wonderful lump of English folk art Late 19th, Very early 20th century in age. 107cm in length 37cm in height 38cm in width.
Leather
H 8.3 in W 65.25 in D 0.3 in
Decorative Blue Glass and Gold Boutique Shoe Shop Sign
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning piece of shop front signage from Sweden, gold bevelled effect lettering on blue background. Lovely decorative piece. Would look stunning backlit. Minor losses to back ...
Glass
H 12 in W 25 in D 8 in
c. 1900 Clown Shoes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic early pair of clown shoes in black, white, and burgundy leather.
Leather
H 6 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
Satellite Jumping Shoes, circa 1955
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed to give the wearer the sense of weightlessness, however, we suggest using them as bookends or, quite simply, as art! Great condition. Also known as Bounce shoes...
Metal
H 6.5 in W 15 in D 9 in
c. 1950's Clown Shoes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An amazing pair of c. 1950's clown shoes with several layers of original white paint and rainbow laces from the 1970's. Found in Florida.
Leather
H 42 in W 11 in D 1 in
19th Century Handmade Snow Shoes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing handmade rawhide and wood snowshoes were found in the State of Maine. Probably originally made in Canada. There are fabric / ticking ties in the center of these shoes.
Wood, Leather
H 30 in W 21 in D 1 in
1950 Bally Shoe Advertising Poster Framed
By Hervé Morvan, Bally
Located in Surrey, BC
Original shoe poster designed by Herve MORVAN for Bally shoes showing all identification and certification, .framed in a simple glass set up.
Paper
H 24 in W 36 in D 1 in
Vintage "Shoe Hospital" Cobbler's Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage "Shoe Hospital" cobbler's trade sign. Found in upstate New York.
H 36 in W 26 in D 8 in
Animated High Button Shoe Advertising Display
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a large early automated counter display. It's selling the virtues of the "Quality Queen Shoe" and how soft and flexible they are. The 2 hands on top are printed paper on wood...
Tin
H 18 in W 1 in D 30 in
Enamel Shoe Sign from the 1800s
Located in Kingsbridge, GB
Enamel sign from the late 19th century. Fantastic subject matter and lovely 19th century font. I have to say I think my wife must have been their best customer, as I think she owns...
Enamel
H 3 in Dm 5.5 in
I Heart Shoes
Located in Seattle, WA
little folk art carving of pair high heeled pumps on a heart .
Wood
H 9.5 in W 27.5 in D 5 in
Vintage Neon Sign "Fields Men's Shoes"
Located in Petaluma, CA
This fabulous, etched glass neon sign is as good as it gets in this genre. The neon color is beautiful, the etched glass is of the highest quality workmanship, all surrounded by a b...
Chrome
H 8.3 in W 65.25 in D 0.5 in
Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign circa 1900 Stunning piece of shop front signage from Sweden, gold bevelled effect lettering on blue background. Lovely decor...
Glass, Art Glass
H 6 in W 13 in D 4 in
Fanciful Curly-Toed American Circus Clown Shoes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great pair of custom made vintage clown shoes. Green and gold...and despite the curly toes....quite comfortable to wear.
Leather
H 2.5 in W 10 in D 4 in
Brass Shoe Horn with Hand Applied Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass shoe horn with hand applied motif, perfect for the men’s or women's dressing table or closet - lovely brass with a hand-hammered motif. Very handsome and stately.
Brass
H 31 in W 38 in D 3 in
Italian Oil Painting The Shoe Seller by A Gabbi
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Oil painting on canvas by Professor A Gabbi entitled 'The Shoe Seller' Delightfully evocative interior scene showing a shoe seller plying his trade The quality to the painting is a...
Paint
H 6.3 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Henri Delcourt Desvres Faience Decorative Shoe -1Y19
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming mid-century Henri Delcourt Desvres faience decorative shoe adds a touch of rustic charm to any home décor. Handcrafted from fine Desvres faience, the shoe features a vi...
Faience
H 6 in W 24 in D 2 in
"Children's Shoes" Hand-Painted Wooden Store Sign, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
"Children's Shoes" hand-painted wooden store sign, circa 1890. From Holyoke, Massachusetts with original period paint.
Wood
H 17 in W 3 in D 3 in
Antique Wood and Cast Iron Shoe Stretchers c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Antique wooden cobbler's shoe stretchers with cast iron handles. All work properly. They have retained their original finish and have the appropriate wear. Creator Unknown. D...
Iron
H 11.42 in W 3.15 in D 8.27 in
Late 19th Century Extraordinary Pair of Cobblers Shoe Last
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Extraordinary pair of well used and repaired cobblers lasts. Great dry textured surface.
Wood
H 56 in W 32 in D 17 in
Original Painted Early 20th Century Shoe Rack/Shelf On Wheels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE AND UNUSUAL ORIGINAL PAINTED EARLY 20THC SHOE TREE/RACK FROM PENNSYLVANIA.THESE RACKS ARE INDUSTRIAL AND ARE FROM THE OLD SHOE FACKTORY'S.VERY UNUSUAL TO FIND IN OLD PAINT.IT HA...
Pine
H 65.25 in W 66.25 in D 23.75 in
19th c Primitive Wooden Shoe Foot Drying or Quilt Rack
Located in Milford, NH
19th century primitive wooden show foot drying rack or quilt rack in old white paint. Great lines and patina. Could make for a nice screen or room divider. Provenance: From the Ke...
H 6 in W 18 in D 1 in
19th Century Original Painted Double Sided Harness/Shoe Repair Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED BLACK & WHITE TRADE SIGN.THIS SIGN IS DOUBLE SIDED AND IS IN BLACK LETTERS ON A WHITE GROUND.IT IS HAND STENCILED IN BLACK PAINT.
Pine
H 35.25 in W 19 in D 11.25 in
Cast and Forged Iron Horse Head and Horse Shoe Boot Scraper
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 19th C. cast and forged iron stand up boot scraper with a cast iron horse's head, and horse shoes, joined with forged iron bars and feet. A truly amazing piece. Perfect for the gen...
H 19 in W 11 in D 10 in
A rare papier Mache adverting point of sale for Clarks Shoes
Located in London, GB
A rare papier Mache adverting point of sale for Clarks Shoes. Modelled on Glastonbury tor this early 20th century hand crafted papier Mache point of sale would have sat on a shoema...
Paper
H 14 in W 97 in D 2.25 in
Late 19th Century 'Shoe Hospital' Cobbler Trade Sign 8 Feet Long
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Excellent trade sign from a late 19th century cobbler in Maine. Perfect for those prone to sartorial emergencies.
H 4 in W 12 in D 4 in
Early 20th Century Antique Wood and Leather Shoe Last, circa 1920-2 Available
Located in San Francisco, CA
Price is per pair. First pair has sold. There are two available. These are original pairs of cobbler's wooden shoe lasts used to make hand crafted shoes for a certain client. The s...
Leather, Beech, Maple
H 8 in W 29 in D 8 in
Late 19th Century Carved Shoe
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a great piece of carved folk art. Lots of character.
Wood, Paint
H 10 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Juan Clara Art Noveau Girl on Stool Bronze Sculpture Holding Shoe in Hand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Juan Clara Art Noveau girl on stool sculpture holding shoe in hand. This bronze has great weight and a great look. The sculpture of the young girl is holding a shoe in one hand while...
Bronze
H 7 in W 12 in D 6 in
Steve Tobin Cast Bronze Shoe Sculpture with Onions, 1980s
By Steve Tobin
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Steve Tobin (b. 1957) is an American sculptor who works primarily in bronze, steel, clay and glass. This whimsical cast bronze shoe with onions is from a series of 100 that he cast c...
Bronze
H 4 in W 4.5 in D 10.5 in
Acrylic Tennis Shoe for Serving Croquettes Designed by José Andrés & Sami Hayek
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This acrylic tennis shoe was used as a serving dish for croquettes at select restaurants inspired by world-renowned chef José Andrés. The shoe was designed by Andrés and Sami Hayek, ...
Acrylic
H 7 in W 13 in D 5 in
American Folk Art Oversized Wood Shoe D
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful wood shoe, salesman's sample sculpture. American walnut, with wonderful patina. Oversized so was either salesman's sample or shoe advertising display.
Walnut
Whimsically-Assembled Circular Folk Art Mirror of Antique Wooden Shoe Molds
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderfully re-purposed mirror of solid construction composed of 33 wooden shoe molds mounted on a circular wooden frame.
Wood
H 2.5 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Moroccan Hand Tooled Berber Leather Babouches Shoes
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Moroccan leather slippers, known as babouches are handmade from leather dyed in red and green and embroidered in silk wool thread with ethnic floral design, hand-sewn sole. H...
Leather
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
H 35.44 in W 185.04 in D 32.68 in
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...
Animal Skin
H 32 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in
Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 32 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot t...
Composition, Metal, Brass
H 6 in W 15.5 in D 6 in
Early 20th Century Aunt Sally English Fairground Game
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century aunt sally english fairground game. We share what we love, and we love this oversized early 20th Century example of a carved wood Fairground Aunt Sally knock do...
Pine
H 13 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art carnival punks / knockdown dolls composed of canvas forms lined with cotton fur supported by carved wood bases for added stability / weight, circa 1910. Whimsical double sid...
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
H 13 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Early 20th Century Brass Indian Temple Toy on Wheels
By Rajhastani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large sized (13" height) Indian temple toy. Camel with rider. Very rare to see this size. India is famous for its brass and copper metal craftsmanship. It has a rich tradition of ma...
Brass, Bronze
H 73.5 in W 31 in D 51 in
United's "Carnival Gun" Arcade Game, circa 1954 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage circa 1954 “Carnival Gun” arcade rifle game manufactured by United Mfg. Large Dale-style gun game. As the targets are on the move, use the gun to shoot targets until the 20 s...
Metal
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage hard to find "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy, of German manufacture, circa 1927; depicts a clown by the nickname of "BoBo"; named after a famous clown during that period ----BoBo ...
Composition
H 37 in W 10 in D 7 in
Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure
Located in London, GB
Jeu De Massacre Fairground Figure One of the finest examples of a late 19th Century fairground knock down figure we have had the pleasure to obtain, in the form of what resembles...
Wood
H 9 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Articulated Jig Doll
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century English Jig Doll A wonderful example of a late 19th century English jig doll called porkpie. A fully articulated hand carved feature. With amazing leather handcraf...
Leather, Pine, Paint
H 11 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
English Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
English Jigger Doll We are proud to offer an early 20th century hand carved folk art English jigger doll example. Carved from pine and joined with brass supports. Jig dolls are trad...
Pine
H 11.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll. With charming hand carved boots, moust...
Pine
H 8 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Top Hat & Tail
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Top Hat & Tail A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll. With a brilliantly...
Pine
H 12 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll Mr Sideburns
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll A great example of an early 20th century American hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll. With brilliantly shaped body and...
Pine
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.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
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The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.