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Accordian Player: Dutch store signage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
example of mid-century signage is a rare find! Composed of lacquered wood and brass, this sculpture is
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Signs

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Accordian Player: Dutch store signage
Accordian Player: Dutch store signage

Accordian Player: Dutch store signage

H 18 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Rustic Folk Art Hand Painted Gas Station Sign
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage handcrafted gas station signage on board. The sign dates to pre 1975 when leaded gasoline
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Scrap Wood, Paint

Rustic Folk Art Hand Painted Gas Station Sign
Rustic Folk Art Hand Painted Gas Station Sign

Rustic Folk Art Hand Painted Gas Station Sign

H 24.5 in W 32 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Original Hand-Painted Wooden Fairground Signage, circa 1950s
Located in Faversham, GB
When in use, the panels were linked together with couplings to form an oval shape and the mechanics of the fairground ride would sit within the centre. Each panel was numbered on the...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pair of Original Hand-Painted Wooden Fairground Signage, circa 1950s
Pair of Original Hand-Painted Wooden Fairground Signage, circa 1950s

Pair of Original Hand-Painted Wooden Fairground Signage, circa 1950s

H 15.36 in W 83.47 in D 5.91 in
"Health Chiropractic, " Cast Metal Trade Sign, Art Deco, Midcentury
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cast in aluminium and painted a shade of off-white. It has all the charm of classic Folk Art and
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Aluminum

"Health Chiropractic, " Cast Metal Trade Sign, Art Deco, Midcentury
"Health Chiropractic, " Cast Metal Trade Sign, Art Deco, Midcentury

"Health Chiropractic, " Cast Metal Trade Sign, Art Deco, Midcentury

H 27 in W 29 in D 2 in
Early 20th century double sided metal fairground sign
Located in London, GB
present. Remnants of old faded signage lettering is still visible. This sign would have hung over an
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Vintage 1940s Folk Art Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century double sided metal fairground sign
Early 20th century double sided metal fairground sign

Early 20th century double sided metal fairground sign

H 17 in W 24 in D 0.5 in
Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
signage from Sweden, gold bevelled effect lettering on blue background. Lovely decorative piece. Would
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Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign
Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign

Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign

H 8.3 in W 65.25 in D 0.5 in
Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920
Located in Hastings, GB
truly exceptional piece of antique signage of historical significance. Height 187cm , Width 88.5cm
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920
Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920

Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920

H 73.63 in W 34.85 in D 4.73 in
Eat or Tea Large Scale 1950s American Porcelain Enameled Steel Letters Sign
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
as exterior signage from Chicago. EAT or TEA or ETA or ATE, 3 individual heavy gauges pressed and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Metal

Eat or Tea Large Scale 1950s American Porcelain Enameled Steel Letters Sign
Eat or Tea Large Scale 1950s American Porcelain Enameled Steel Letters Sign

Eat or Tea Large Scale 1950s American Porcelain Enameled Steel Letters Sign

H 24.5 in W 21 in D 0.75 in
Huge Antique Garage Trade Sign, Chas Baldwin Automobile Engineer
Located in Downham Market, GB
A massive painted timber English garage sign. A fantastic & delightfully original piece of signage
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Vintage 1910s British Rustic Signs

Materials

Pine

Huge Antique Garage Trade Sign, Chas Baldwin Automobile Engineer
Huge Antique Garage Trade Sign, Chas Baldwin Automobile Engineer

Huge Antique Garage Trade Sign, Chas Baldwin Automobile Engineer

H 31.89 in W 125.99 in D 3.94 in
1960s California Prison Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
piece of California signage.
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Vintage 1960s American Signs

Materials

Steel

1960s California Prison Sign
1960s California Prison Sign

1960s California Prison Sign

H 8 in W 15 in D 0.1 in
Breitling Retail Store Display Advertising Sign
By Breitling
Located in Forney, TX
have some other luxury watch store signage / merchandising displays, including Rolex, Panerai, Cartier
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Late 20th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Breitling Retail Store Display Advertising Sign
Breitling Retail Store Display Advertising Sign

Breitling Retail Store Display Advertising Sign

H 29.5 in W 24.5 in D 5.5 in
French Candy Shop Dispenser
Located in Houston, TX
"D x 7"H in clear glass with classic aluminum lids displaying the paper signage of the candy. Lined
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Early 20th Century French More Folk Art

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Metal

French Candy Shop Dispenser
French Candy Shop Dispenser

French Candy Shop Dispenser

H 18 in W 20 in D 10 in
Wrought Iron Hand Painted Folk Art Train Mailbox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
car in the back could also hold a plant or signage? A real impressive and wonderfully attractive
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20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Hand Painted Folk Art Train Mailbox
Wrought Iron Hand Painted Folk Art Train Mailbox

Wrought Iron Hand Painted Folk Art Train Mailbox

H 16 in W 38.5 in D 9 in
Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear wall with metal handles and German signage
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s

H 14.25 in W 23 in D 9 in
California Interstate 15 Freeway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interstate 15 freeway sign. Cool piece of California signage. Good condition. Great coloring and
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1990s American Signs

Materials

Steel

California Interstate 15 Freeway Sign
California Interstate 15 Freeway Sign

California Interstate 15 Freeway Sign

H 24 in W 24 in D 0.13 in
405 Freeway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interstate 405 freeway sign. Cool piece of California signage. Good vintage condition. Little stars
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1990s American Signs

Materials

Steel

405 Freeway Sign
405 Freeway Sign

405 Freeway Sign

H 18 in W 21 in D 0.13 in
Los Angeles 5 Freeway Shield
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and hung for 44 years before being replaced with new signage by the Department of Transportation. Cool
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Vintage 1980s American Signs

Materials

Steel

Los Angeles 5 Freeway Shield
Los Angeles 5 Freeway Shield

Los Angeles 5 Freeway Shield

H 36.25 in W 36 in D 0.5 in

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Original Vintage Pictorial Travel Poster Children's Map Of London Fairytales Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage fold-out pictorial travel map poster - Children's Map of London - featuring the streets, parks, railways and the River Thames and images of the main places of intere...
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Vintage 1950s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Pictorial Travel Poster Children's Map Of London Fairytales Art
Original Vintage Pictorial Travel Poster Children's Map Of London Fairytales Art

Original Vintage Pictorial Travel Poster Children's Map Of London Fairytales Art

H 22.45 in W 29.53 in D 0.04 in
German Hand Carved Wood and Painted Carousel Horse with Saddle Seat 19th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with flowing mane, hairy tail, upholstered saddle seat, original glass eyes, and mounted on a wrought iron scrolled brac...
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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

German Hand Carved Wood and Painted Carousel Horse with Saddle Seat 19th Century
German Hand Carved Wood and Painted Carousel Horse with Saddle Seat 19th Century

German Hand Carved Wood and Painted Carousel Horse with Saddle Seat 19th Century

H 48 in W 60 in D 12 in
"WONDER HORSE Mini " Carousel Series from Huichol Alterations
By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexican Huicho...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Mixed Media

"WONDER HORSE Mini " Carousel Series from Huichol Alterations
"WONDER HORSE Mini " Carousel Series from Huichol Alterations

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd
"WONDER HORSE Mini " Carousel Series from Huichol Alterations, 2023

H 20.5 in W 15 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “6” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of black and white. F...
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Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame

H 20 in W 36 in D 4 in
Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold pleasing, and resonating sound. 21 Inches Tall. Dated Taisho 15= 1926 , December 12 Signed...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches
Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches

H 21 in Dm 11 in
HOPI EAGLE DANCE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Dance Portrait, Native American
By Dan Namingha
Located in Union City, NJ
HOPI EAGLE DANCE is an original hand drawn, limited edition lithograph by the prominent Native American artist Dan Namingha, a member of the Hopi tribe. HOPI EAGLE DANCE was printed ...
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

HOPI EAGLE DANCE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Dance Portrait, Native American
HOPI EAGLE DANCE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Dance Portrait, Native American

Dan Namingha
HOPI EAGLE DANCE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Dance Portrait, Native American, 1996

H 32.5 in W 27.25 in
Chasing Star Performing a Dance - Kachina Doll by Rena Jean (Whitehorse)
Located in Soquel, CA
Chasing Star Performing a Dance - Kachina Doll by Rena Jean (Whitehorse) Brightly painted, dynamic sculpture by Rena W. Jean ( Rena Whitehorse Jean) Hopi. The figure is dressed in o...
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1990s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Fur, Leather, Wood, Paint, Feathers

Chasing Star Performing a Dance - Kachina Doll by Rena Jean (Whitehorse)
Chasing Star Performing a Dance - Kachina Doll by Rena Jean (Whitehorse)

Chasing Star Performing a Dance - Kachina Doll by Rena Jean (Whitehorse)

H 15 in W 7 in D 7 in
19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky original painted iron penny bank has the original painted surface in working condition. Put a penny in his hand and pull the lever for him to swallow the coin. The...
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Antique 1890s American Country Toys

Materials

Iron

19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank
19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank

19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank

H 5 in W 4 in D 4 in
1950's Very Large Original Sign Letter C - One Meter High
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Very Large Original Sign Letter C – One Meter High 1950’s Very Large Original Sign Letter C – One Meter High. Made from galvanised sheet metal with the original faded paint. W...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Decorative Art

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Sheet Metal

1950's Very Large Original Sign Letter C - One Meter High
1950's Very Large Original Sign Letter C - One Meter High

1950's Very Large Original Sign Letter C - One Meter High

H 38.98 in W 20.08 in D 7.49 in
19th Century Tole Locksmith's Trade Sign
Located in Downham Market, GB
An early toleware Locksmith's trade sign. A wonderful 19th century gilded metal trade sign, delightfully original & untouched with the perfect patina. The faded gold paintwork is en...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signs

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Metal

19th Century Tole Locksmith's Trade Sign
19th Century Tole Locksmith's Trade Sign

19th Century Tole Locksmith's Trade Sign

H 11.03 in W 26.38 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “7”, “SEVEN” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of yellow an...
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Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame

H 20 in W 36 in D 3 in
19th Century Child's Platform Rocking Horse "Glider". American. Circa 1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
Of American manufacture, circa 1875, this authentic children's platform rocking horse "glider" is hand carved of hard wood, and has a hand crafted leather saddle to accommodate a sit...
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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Leather

19th Century Child's Platform Rocking Horse "Glider". American. Circa 1875
19th Century Child's Platform Rocking Horse "Glider". American. Circa 1875

19th Century Child's Platform Rocking Horse "Glider". American. Circa 1875

H 27 in W 14.25 in D 35 in
Toy Cast Iron Truck Car Carrier; Three Cars by A.C. Williams American Circa 1930
By A.C. Williams Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Founded in 1886, the A.C. Williams Toy Company in Ravenna, Ohio, manufactured this toy circa 1930. This cast iron truck car carrier loaded with three blue "Austin" sedans ("Austin" e...
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Toy Cast Iron Truck Car Carrier; Three Cars by A.C. Williams American Circa 1930
Toy Cast Iron Truck Car Carrier; Three Cars by A.C. Williams American Circa 1930

Toy Cast Iron Truck Car Carrier; Three Cars by A.C. Williams American Circa 1930

H 4.25 in W 2 in D 12.5 in
Late 19th Century Hand Carved And Painted Wooden Carousel Horse Head
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved and painted massive wooden horse head, late 19th century, probably from a small carousel or children's toy. Very nice patina through peeling paint and wear.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Hand Carved And Painted Wooden Carousel Horse Head
Late 19th Century Hand Carved And Painted Wooden Carousel Horse Head

Late 19th Century Hand Carved And Painted Wooden Carousel Horse Head

H 11.03 in W 12.01 in D 4.49 in
Vintage Painted Wood Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Folk Art trade sign with hand-carved "Showroom" letters and an arrow. The letters and backboard are in original paint, egg-white and petroleum green. The sign has recently b...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Painted Wood Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign
Vintage Painted Wood Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign

Vintage Painted Wood Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign

H 9 in W 28.75 in D 1.75 in
Large Carousel Horse by Sergio Bustamante, Circa 1980s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Antonio, TX
This beautiful carousel horse made of papier-mache designed by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante comes with documentation papers and is signed and numbered. This vintage piece is in g...
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20th Century Mexican Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Large Carousel Horse by Sergio Bustamante, Circa 1980s
Large Carousel Horse by Sergio Bustamante, Circa 1980s

Large Carousel Horse by Sergio Bustamante, Circa 1980s

H 51 in W 48.5 in D 14 in

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Honest Scrap Tobacco Signage
Located in Toronto, ON
"An everyday scrap" sign depicting scrap the cat and a dog; about to get into it. Honest Scrap Tobacco company sent advertisements like these to retailers of their product around the...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Signs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Honest Scrap Tobacco Signage
Honest Scrap Tobacco Signage

Honest Scrap Tobacco Signage

H 0.5 in W 30 in D 22 in
King Brand Malt Syrup Sign
Located in Aurora, OR
beautiful graphics and nice color. The King Malt Supply patented the image seen in this signage is 1927
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Metal

King Brand Malt Syrup Sign
King Brand Malt Syrup Sign

King Brand Malt Syrup Sign

H 84.25 in W 46.5 in D 1.75 in
Extra Large Sign From Antiques and Toys Storefront, Hand-Painted
Located in Alhambra, CA
Extra large hand-painted storefront signage reclaimed from beloved "JM Antiques and Toys" of
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

Extra Large Sign From Antiques and Toys Storefront, Hand-Painted
Extra Large Sign From Antiques and Toys Storefront, Hand-Painted

Extra Large Sign From Antiques and Toys Storefront, Hand-Painted

H 18 in W 86 in D 0.75 in
Antique French Menu Board
Located in New Orleans, LA
details adorn the top & bottom of the wood portion, where you can place your own signage or menu. Bon
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Antique 19th Century French Signs

Antique French Menu Board
Antique French Menu Board

Antique French Menu Board

H 29 in W 20 in D 5 in
American Mid-Century Wooden Sign: Golf & Tennis
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a delightful piece of mid-century signage that we were thrilled to find. This piece is one
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Mid-Century Wooden Sign: Golf & Tennis
American Mid-Century Wooden Sign: Golf & Tennis

American Mid-Century Wooden Sign: Golf & Tennis

H 1.5 in W 78 in D 8.5 in
1800s Americana Advertising Masons Wood Blacking Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great Americana advertising wood box Folk Art Memorabilia. Graphic lithograph signage on a
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

1800s Americana Advertising Masons Wood Blacking Box
1800s Americana Advertising Masons Wood Blacking Box

1800s Americana Advertising Masons Wood Blacking Box

H 2.75 in W 11 in D 9 in
Early 20th Century "Peek In" Sign
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Early 20th century sign - "Peek In" - Boston Tea Room sign. Folk Art signage at its best. Peek
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Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century "Peek In" Sign
Early 20th Century "Peek In" Sign

Early 20th Century "Peek In" Sign

H 15 in W 58 in D 0.25 in
Large Razor Wall Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
"The Paragon Blade" large razor sculpture folk art signage
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20th Century Decorative Art

Large Razor Wall Sculpture
Large Razor Wall Sculpture

Large Razor Wall Sculpture

H 49 in W 13 in D 1.75 in
Chinese Signage, 19th century
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chinese signage with a vibrant blue finish. Usually hung over a doorway.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Signs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Signage, 19th century
Chinese Signage, 19th century

Chinese Signage, 19th century

H 40.5 in W 84 in
Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite 'Smiths' Illuminated Clock, C.1930
Located in London, GB
and K.F.M Engineering Co Ltd. c.1930 Epitome of Art Deco with reverse painted sunburst dial design
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signs

Materials

Brass

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite 'Smiths' Illuminated Clock, C.1930
Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite 'Smiths' Illuminated Clock, C.1930

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite 'Smiths' Illuminated Clock, C.1930

H 22.05 in W 20.48 in D 1.19 in
19th Century American Dr.'s Shingle "Sign"
Located in New York, NY
Dr. Sawyer...calling Dr. Sawyer!! Nice piece of American Pre Civil War signage. Retains the
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Signs

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Paint, Pine

19th Century American Dr.'s Shingle "Sign"
19th Century American Dr.'s Shingle "Sign"

19th Century American Dr.'s Shingle "Sign"

H 7 in W 24 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
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Signs

Materials

Glass

Decorative Blue Glass and Gold Boutique Shoe Shop Sign
Decorative Blue Glass and Gold Boutique Shoe Shop Sign

Decorative Blue Glass and Gold Boutique Shoe Shop Sign

H 8.3 in W 65.25 in D 0.3 in
405 Freeway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interstate 405 freeway sign. Cool piece of California signage. Excellent condition. Stamped
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1990s American Signs

Materials

Steel

405 Freeway Sign
405 Freeway Sign

405 Freeway Sign

H 25 in W 35 in D 0.13 in
19thc French Jeweler Sign
Located in New York, NY
French signage for watch repair or jewelry Great weathered patina Finished on both
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Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Iron

19thc French Jeweler Sign
19thc French Jeweler Sign

19thc French Jeweler Sign

H 19 in Dm 19 in
Vintage Industrial Metal Letter M - Other Letters Available
Located in Troy, MI
Salvaged industrial signage letters. The 'M' is no longer available. Nicely rendered with crisp
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Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Metal Letter M - Other Letters Available
Vintage Industrial Metal Letter M - Other Letters Available

Vintage Industrial Metal Letter M - Other Letters Available

H 17 in D 1.25 in
Large Industrial Metal Marquee Letters YOU Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 3, Large, industrial, painted metal, building signage, marquee letters YOU. The width of the
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Signs

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Metal

Large Industrial Metal Marquee Letters YOU Set
Large Industrial Metal Marquee Letters YOU Set

Large Industrial Metal Marquee Letters YOU Set

H 24 in W 24 in D 5.5 in
Early 20th Century Illuminated English Fairground Sign
Located in London, GB
Century English carved wood illuminated fairground sign. Double sided handwritten signage which reads
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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Signs

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Illuminated English Fairground Sign
Early 20th Century Illuminated English Fairground Sign

Early 20th Century Illuminated English Fairground Sign

H 20 in W 27 in D 2 in
Original Coca Cola Porcelain Advertising Sign
Located in Surrey, BC
of the establishment. The strong graphic image became a cornerstone for outdoor point of sale signage
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal

Original Coca Cola Porcelain Advertising Sign
Original Coca Cola Porcelain Advertising Sign

Original Coca Cola Porcelain Advertising Sign

H 5 in Dm 48 in
Antiques Trade Sign - Formerly of London's Portobello Road
Located in Downham Market, GB
A wonderful original painted timber 'Antiques' sign. A fantastic piece of signage & just a great
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Mid-20th Century British Rustic Signs

Materials

Pine

Antiques Trade Sign - Formerly of London's Portobello Road
Antiques Trade Sign - Formerly of London's Portobello Road

Antiques Trade Sign - Formerly of London's Portobello Road

H 13 in W 38.19 in D 2.17 in
Large San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Street Sign, 1992
Located in San Francisco, CA
sign made in 1992. Iconic signage instantly recognizable to locals and visitors alike. Clean and
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1990s American Industrial Signs

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Metal

Large San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Street Sign, 1992
Large San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Street Sign, 1992

Large San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Street Sign, 1992

H 24 in W 36 in L 24 in
Unique Neon Art Piece "Lucky" by Legendary Neon Artist Chris Bracey
By Chris Bracey
Located in London, GB
A unique neon art piece "Lucky" by legendary neon artist Chris Bracey with a gold painted metal
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21st Century and Contemporary English Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Unique Neon Art Piece "Lucky" by Legendary Neon Artist Chris Bracey
Unique Neon Art Piece "Lucky" by Legendary Neon Artist Chris Bracey

Unique Neon Art Piece "Lucky" by Legendary Neon Artist Chris Bracey

H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 11.82 in
Shield-Shapped Banner from the North Jersey Shore Woman's Suffrage League
Located in York County, PA
, is reminiscent of the 19-teens and the carnival style signage of the New Jersey boardwalks. 1915
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Shield-Shapped Banner from the North Jersey Shore Woman's Suffrage League
Shield-Shapped Banner from the North Jersey Shore Woman's Suffrage League

Shield-Shapped Banner from the North Jersey Shore Woman's Suffrage League

H 46.25 in W 38.25 in D 2.5 in
Unusual Decorative Signage
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual, decorative signage: "curiosités" - 19th century French painted tole shop sign.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Signs

Materials

Iron, Tôle

Unusual Decorative Signage
Unusual Decorative Signage

Unusual Decorative Signage

H 35 in W 23 in D 3.75 in
English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stainglass
Located in London, GB
19th century bootmakers trade signage We are proud to offer a late 19th century framed boot makers
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Signs

Materials

Stained Glass

English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stainglass
English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stainglass

English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stainglass

H 16 in W 38 in D 1.4 in
English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stain Glass
Located in London, GB
19th century Bootmakers trade signage We are proud to offer a late 19th century framed boot makers
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Signs

Materials

Stained Glass

English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stain Glass
English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stain Glass

English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stain Glass

H 16 in W 58 in D 1.4 in
Massive 'Ear of Corn' Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Massive 'ear of corn' Folk Art sculpture - probably served as signage for a 19th century shop or
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Massive 'Ear of Corn' Folk Art Sculpture
Massive 'Ear of Corn' Folk Art Sculpture

Massive 'Ear of Corn' Folk Art Sculpture

H 26.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Folk Art American Tramp Art Cabinet, Burlington, Vermont
Located in Downingtown, PA
Folk Art American Tramp Art Cabinet, A drawer marked Burlington, Vermont, One-drawer signed MR.R
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Folk Art American Tramp Art Cabinet, Burlington, Vermont
Folk Art American Tramp Art Cabinet, Burlington, Vermont

Folk Art American Tramp Art Cabinet, Burlington, Vermont

H 30.75 in W 12.5 in D 5.5 in
Early 20th Century English Fairground Fortune Telling Penny Machine
Located in London, GB
, paperback signage, there is a bottom wooden section missing but this doesn’t affect the decorative look of
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Vintage 1910s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Early 20th Century English Fairground Fortune Telling Penny Machine
Early 20th Century English Fairground Fortune Telling Penny Machine

Early 20th Century English Fairground Fortune Telling Penny Machine

H 20 in W 20 in D 9 in
1950s Belgian ‘Le Pingouin’ Ice Cream Parlor Sign
Located in High Point, NC
. Beautifully rendered in a unique calligraphy style, a piece of history capturing the lost art of hand-painted
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

1950s Belgian ‘Le Pingouin’ Ice Cream Parlor Sign
1950s Belgian ‘Le Pingouin’ Ice Cream Parlor Sign

1950s Belgian ‘Le Pingouin’ Ice Cream Parlor Sign

H 13.8 in W 37.4 in D 1.2 in
California Hippie Metal Sign, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, scratches and rust give this piece great coloring and patina. Cool piece of California history and signage.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Signs

Materials

Steel

California Hippie Metal Sign, 1960s
California Hippie Metal Sign, 1960s

California Hippie Metal Sign, 1960s

H 15 in W 12 in D 0.1 in
Large San Francisco Chinatown Street Sign, 1998
Located in San Francisco, CA
in 1998. Iconic signage instantly recognizable to locals and visitors alike. Clean and impactful
Category

1990s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Large San Francisco Chinatown Street Sign, 1998
Large San Francisco Chinatown Street Sign, 1998

Large San Francisco Chinatown Street Sign, 1998

H 30 in W 42 in D 0.13 in
Huge Ghirardelli Chocolate Parrot Mascot Painted Wood Advertising Sign, 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
executed and varied typefaces handsomely embody exactly what makes vintage advertising signage so visually
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Paint, Plywood

Huge Ghirardelli Chocolate Parrot Mascot Painted Wood Advertising Sign, 1930s
Huge Ghirardelli Chocolate Parrot Mascot Painted Wood Advertising Sign, 1930s

Huge Ghirardelli Chocolate Parrot Mascot Painted Wood Advertising Sign, 1930s

H 72 in W 48 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Optometrist Signage
Located in San Francisco, CA
Formally a neon store sign for a optometrist, now a very interesting relic. Painted metal frame still retaining the porcelain contact posts. Amazing patina from years of being in the...
Category

20th Century American Signs

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Optometrist Signage
Vintage Optometrist Signage

Vintage Optometrist Signage

H 13 in W 45 in D 3 in
London Bus Route Signage
Located in New York, NY
Vintage scroll signage from the london bus system. Located at Las Venus @ ABC Home 646-602-3519.
Category

Vintage 1950s British Signs

Materials

Paper, Wood

London Bus Route Signage
London Bus Route Signage

London Bus Route Signage

H 57 in W 37 in
Don't Steal We Deal Signage
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage signage that is illuminated with a crucifix bulb, must have a interesting history.
Category

20th Century American Signs

Materials

Metal

Don't Steal We Deal Signage
Don't Steal We Deal Signage

Don't Steal We Deal Signage

H 9 in W 14 in D 12 in
FOLK ART PAINTED SIGN
Located in New York, NY
an early food truck and served as signage when on the road and as a shade roof when opened up and
Category

20th Century American Signs

Materials

Metal

FOLK ART PAINTED SIGN
FOLK ART PAINTED SIGN

FOLK ART PAINTED SIGN

H 31 in W 52 in
New York City Fashion Trade Sign
Located in Southampton, NY
-sided signage in painted tin, framed in wood. Wear to one side of sign.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Tin

New York City Fashion Trade Sign
New York City Fashion Trade Sign

New York City Fashion Trade Sign

H 23 in W 39 in D 1 in
French Painted and Sign Written Veterinary Trade Sign for R.Dupin Veterinaire
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
especially during the 19th century. A stunning early example of trade signage in spellbindingly original
Category

Antique 1880s French Folk Art Signs

Materials

Pine

French Painted and Sign Written Veterinary Trade Sign for R.Dupin Veterinaire
French Painted and Sign Written Veterinary Trade Sign for R.Dupin Veterinaire

French Painted and Sign Written Veterinary Trade Sign for R.Dupin Veterinaire

H 21.25 in W 39.25 in D 2 in
Train Destination Sign in Original Steel Box
Located in New York, NY
617-216-0839 tyler@heirantiques.com specializing in folk art, industrial, rustic modern, vintage
Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Signs

Materials

Steel

Train Destination Sign in Original Steel Box
Train Destination Sign in Original Steel Box

Train Destination Sign in Original Steel Box

H 9 in W 29 in
"THE"
Located in Cincinnati, OH
sign, with ambiguous origins, was most likely part of a larger more explicit signage, i.e., The General
Category

Antique 19th Century American Signs

"THE"
"THE"

"THE"

H 23 in W 117 in D 3 in
Vintage Stroh's Beer Truck Doors Advertising Sign
By Stroh's Bohemian Beer
Located in Southfield, MI
of weather worn signage. Rendered in aluminum and steel framing, this pair measure an impressive
Category

Vintage 1960s American Signs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Stroh's Beer Truck Doors Advertising Sign
Vintage Stroh's Beer Truck Doors Advertising Sign

Vintage Stroh's Beer Truck Doors Advertising Sign

H 83 in W 83 in D 2 in
Copper Sign Letters
Located in Solebury, PA
Heavy gauge solid copper signage letters, I and N. Handsome letters with drilled and countersunk
Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Copper Sign Letters
Copper Sign Letters

Copper Sign Letters

Painted Steel Peanut Roaster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Galvanized steel peanut roaster with painted signage and the patented company's name: Atsatt Bros
Category

Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Painted Steel Peanut Roaster
Painted Steel Peanut Roaster

Painted Steel Peanut Roaster

H 24 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Large game wheel
Located in New York, NY
Graphic gamewheel retaining its original paint. Also retaining its original signage indicating it
Category

Antique 19th Century American More Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Large game wheel
Large game wheel

Large game wheel

H 60 in Dm 60 in
Two Sided Rugged "Danger, " "Road Closed" Sign
Located in Culver City, CA
This wonderfully dramatic sign is an authentic piece of utilitarian signage, showing signs of age
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Signs

Materials

Paint, Wood

Two Sided Rugged "Danger, " "Road Closed" Sign
Two Sided Rugged "Danger, " "Road Closed" Sign

Two Sided Rugged "Danger, " "Road Closed" Sign

H 9.5 in W 59 in D 3.5 in
CONVEX PORCELAIN ENAMEL SIGN
Located in Solebury, PA
A fine example of porcelain enamel over iron signage. This is a convex rectangular shape with the
Category

20th Century French Signs

CONVEX PORCELAIN ENAMEL SIGN
CONVEX PORCELAIN ENAMEL SIGN

CONVEX PORCELAIN ENAMEL SIGN

H 20 in W 13 in
Hairpin Curve Wood Sign
Located in New York, NY
sign has wood edge framing. In the center of the sign is additional hobo signage with letters within an
Category

Vintage 1930s American Primitive Signs

Materials

Wood

Hairpin Curve Wood Sign
Hairpin Curve Wood Sign

Hairpin Curve Wood Sign

H 12.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Antique French Patisserie Shop Sign with Individual Metal Letters
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Patisserie pastry shop signage from France and a beautiful patina cream metal. Each letter
Category

Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique French Patisserie Shop Sign with Individual Metal Letters
Antique French Patisserie Shop Sign with Individual Metal Letters

Antique French Patisserie Shop Sign with Individual Metal Letters

H 25 in W 96 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Sign, circa 1950s
Located in Portland, OR
unique graphics, historic letter forms and nostalgic commodities. While hand-lettered signage is as old a
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Signs

Mid-Century Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Sign, circa 1950s
Mid-Century Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Sign, circa 1950s

Mid-Century Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Sign, circa 1950s

H 22.5 in W 67 in D 3 in
Motor Sign
Located in Seattle, WA
American signage, most likely from a dealership or automotive repair business. Originally from the Midwest
Category

Vintage 1950s American Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Motor Sign
Motor Sign

Motor Sign

H 24 in D 2.5 in
Bon Marché Store Sign – Rez de Chaussée
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This glass signage came from the world–renowned Bon Marché department store in the heart of Paris
Category

Early 20th Century French Signs

Bon Marché Store Sign – Rez de Chaussée

Bon Marché Store Sign – Rez de Chaussée

H 10.69 in W 27.25 in D 0.25 in
Antique French Boulangerie Bakery Shop Sign with Individual Metal Letters
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Boulangerie bakery shop signage from France in a beautiful cream metal. Each letter
Category

Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique French Boulangerie Bakery Shop Sign with Individual Metal Letters
Antique French Boulangerie Bakery Shop Sign with Individual Metal Letters

Antique French Boulangerie Bakery Shop Sign with Individual Metal Letters

H 25 in W 115 in D 4 in
Streamlined Super Cool Backlit Information Sign, circa 1940
Located in Portland, OR
In the annals of advertisement history, Art Deco and Streamline back-lit window signs are at the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Signs

Streamlined Super Cool Backlit Information Sign, circa 1940
Streamlined Super Cool Backlit Information Sign, circa 1940

Streamlined Super Cool Backlit Information Sign, circa 1940

H 4.25 in W 26.5 in D 6.5 in
Canvas Window Shade of 19th Century Grocery Store, hand-painted
Located in Madison, WI
Striking hand-painted canvas pull shade used as store signage and window covering during hours
Category

Antique 19th Century American Signs

Canvas Window Shade of 19th Century Grocery Store, hand-painted
Canvas Window Shade of 19th Century Grocery Store, hand-painted

Canvas Window Shade of 19th Century Grocery Store, hand-painted

H 108 in W 74 in
Lighted DRUGS Sign with Milk Glass Letters
Located in Dallas, TX
wiring and the mounting bracket. If you like vintage signage and advertising and want
Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Lighted DRUGS Sign with Milk Glass Letters
Lighted DRUGS Sign with Milk Glass Letters

Lighted DRUGS Sign with Milk Glass Letters

H 13.75 in W 41.25 in D 6 in
Large Black Porcelain Gothic Style Letter " N ",
Located in Dallas, TX
Shop in Dallas, Texas. As you know Griffin Trading loves old advertising and signage and
Category

20th Century American Signs

Large Black Porcelain Gothic Style Letter " N ",
Large Black Porcelain Gothic Style Letter " N ",

Large Black Porcelain Gothic Style Letter " N ",

H 30 in W 28.5 in D 3.25 in
Antique English Way Out Exit Sign in Copper - 1900's
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful piece of antique signage from Britain. This WAY OUT sign is the English
Category

Early 20th Century British Signs

Materials

Copper

Antique English Way Out Exit Sign in Copper - 1900's
Antique English Way Out Exit Sign in Copper - 1900's

Antique English Way Out Exit Sign in Copper - 1900's

H 7.25 in W 24.5 in D 6.25 in
Incredibly Rare Double-Sided Federal Electric Company Drugs Sign, circa 1903
By Federal Electric Company
Located in Portland, OR
of art and a standout piece of retail signage history. Did we mention that it's double sided? Made
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Signs

Incredibly Rare Double-Sided Federal Electric Company Drugs Sign, circa 1903
Incredibly Rare Double-Sided Federal Electric Company Drugs Sign, circa 1903

Incredibly Rare Double-Sided Federal Electric Company Drugs Sign, circa 1903

H 24 in W 104 in D 8 in
Double-Sided Glass Cat's Eye "DRUGS" Sign, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
, historic piece of signage history! This sign has been completely restored and is lit with the power of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Signs

Double-Sided Glass Cat's Eye "DRUGS" Sign, circa 1900
Double-Sided Glass Cat's Eye "DRUGS" Sign, circa 1900

Double-Sided Glass Cat's Eye "DRUGS" Sign, circa 1900

H 31 in W 103 in D 6 in
COLOR STUDY"51" by DAVID BUCKINGHAM
Located in Cathedral City, CA
COLLAGE OF PIECES OF SIGNAGE FROM THE SILVER LAKE RESERVOIR IN LOS ANGELES.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught...

Materials

Steel

COLOR STUDY"51" by DAVID BUCKINGHAM
COLOR STUDY"51" by DAVID BUCKINGHAM

COLOR STUDY"51" by DAVID BUCKINGHAM

H 31 in W 16.75 in D 2 in
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Folk Art Signage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic folk art signage available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, every folk art signage was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folk art signage — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each folk art signage bearing folk art, Art Deco or industrial hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Folk Art Signage?

The average selling price for a folk art signage at 1stDibs is $1,900, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right signs for You

Vintage and antique signs are popular collector’s items loved not only for the charm and pops of color they add to a space but also for the unique story each one has to tell. An interesting sign can help set the mood for a room and spark dozens of lively conversations.

Before and during the 18th century, many European peasants and colonists in the Americas couldn’t read, so shopkeepers, in an effort to promote their goods and services, hung trade signs with limited amounts of text.

Indeed, symbols and representational physical objects comprised early-day advertising efforts. In lieu of painted words on a wooden board, trade signs made use of handmade three-dimensional symbols to indicate the function of the shop. The iconic red, white and blue pole could be found outside barbershops, while a figural trade sign mounted to an apothecary’s storefront might be a mortar and pestle sculpted from bronze in order to indicate to passers-by that inside there were apothecary cabinets full of remedies for common ailments and a druggist to carefully dispense them.

As literacy rates improved, signs evolved into rectangular, round or square shapes that featured text. Short and sweet, early iterations were characterized by a mere few words, such as “tavern,” “boarding room” or “apothecary.”

During the 19th century, proprietors endeavored to render their signs more appealing. This meant the introduction of more color, font types and other pictorial representations. After the Civil War ended, logos, branding and advertising became increasingly more important, and the design of signage evolved. Trade signs were still in use during the 20th century, and you will likely find hand-painted tin eyeglasses for an optometrist’s office or an oversize bowling pin that likely had a home in the front window of a bowling alley.

Today, collectors and art aficionados alike collect and display antique and vintage signs. Old signs hearken back to a long-gone era, infusing any interior with warmth and nostalgia.

A vintage sign can help anchor a room — think of decorating with signs as you would arranging any kind of wall art. A large-scale sign in particular can prove a distinguishing feature in a living room or dining room, a focal point so prominent that it might lessen the burden of introducing any additional decorative elements to this particular space. Smaller signs work wonders too — pepper sparsely decorated corners with small colorful signs or add a humorous or graphic element to your gallery-style hang with a small text-based sign or two.

On 1stDibs, find metal, wood and glass antique and vintage signs that span a number of styles, including mid-century modern, industrial and folk art.

Questions About Folk Art Signage
  • Is mandala art folk art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
  • What are the characteristics of Mexican folk art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What materials are used in folk art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • How did folk art influence Jamini Roy’s paintings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.

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