French Folk Art

French Folk Art Virgin and Child Oil on Leather Mounted on Wood Panel, 17th Century Charming early French devotional painting depicting the Virgin and Child in a tender domestic com...

Step into a time when storefronts told their story with charm and character. This striking, hand-painted metal trout sign is a rare and wonderfully quirky example of the early 20th-c...

Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...

Incredible wrought iron farm animal fire screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955. Unique decorative piece showcasing a grid of charming barnyard animals including oxen, roosters, pi...

Beautiful and rare shopsign made out of wood and with aglass eye, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, small losses and old repair. Measurement includes the base. H:37cm W:85cm D:12cm

Amazing Trompe L'Oeil carved wood scarf in the style of Alfonso Bini. It captures the illusion of a fluid flowing scarf carved by hand out of wood. It bridges the gap between natural...

This elegant Japanese crane sculpture from the 20th century is crafted from brass and offers a sophisticated accent to any decor. Perfect for collectors of vintage Asian art or anyon...

Glazed earthenware medaillon, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2025. Unique piece. H: 12.9 × 12.9 x 2.2 inches. - Born in 1975 i...

Tall Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930 Primitive style with handles.

Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.

A striking group of three Mousterian flake tools, dating to the Middle Palaeolithic period (c. 160,000-40,000 years ago) – expertly fashioned from a core of multicoloured jasper, and...

Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.

Unusual rope sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960. With a white and orange opaline. W / 11 inches. H / 5 inches.

Rare Mid-Century Rattan & Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table Audoux Minet, Circa 1960. Painting of wild flowers signed. Height / 19 inches. Size / 37 inches by 20.5 inches.

Blue glazed ceramic ball vase attributed to Raoul Lachenal. Circa 1930. H : 7.5 x 7.5 inches.

French Majolica wire basket Gien circa 1890. Chinoiserie scene with pagoda.

A rare and superb pair of rat de cave candleholders, hand-forged in wrought iron with wooden elements, Normandy, France, 18th century. Crafted by hand, featuring the traditional spir...

This French 'Coiffure' sign is mid 20th century. The silvery/blue Zinc letters are on a painted white ply board. There are lots of bumps and scrapes and plenty of character to thi...

Early 20th century papier Mache carnival mask of a German soldier An early example of a French carnival mask in the form of a German soldier. With hand crafted detail included pain...

19th century, large Majolica Nautical jardinière signed Onnaing, the feets are dolphins and the front is decorated with boats on the sea, the handles are anchors.

A beautifully preserved and notably large neanderthal stone tool, crafted by our early ancestors from a flint nodule. Almost ionic of the Neanderthals of the Middle Palaeolithic, thi...

Vintage French ELF 15W40 Oil Can, 1970s This is an authentic vintage ELF 15W40 oil can from the 1970s, a unique and decorative piece of automotive history. This original metal can, s...

Remarkable ceramic planter featuring a continuous frieze of boldly modeled bearded faces inspired by classical and mythological iconography. Each visage emerges in high relief around...

This unique antique ceramic carafe from the 20th century is a one-of-a-kind decorative piece, featuring a charming hand-painted floral decor. Its unusual flattened gourd shape and ha...

Art Deco French Hand Painted Wood Duck Decoy.

Title: Palaeolithic Flint Handaxe made by early hominins, c.300,000 - 700,000 BC A finely worked Palaeolithic hand axe, expertly fashioned from a flint core and representing one of t...

Very special piece with alot of history behind it. Looks to be accurate from many perspectives, physical appearances show it was repainted over what was the original coat of paint wi...

Early 19th century full-bodied overscale copper weathervane of a rooster on a sphere in having wonderful form and personality, and showing superb color and verdigris patination. Fran...

A striking example of French popular craftsmanship from the 1970s, this vase is entirely composed of natural seashells meticulously strung on wire, creating a sculptural yet decorati...

French rope magazine rack Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Height / 18 inches, length 15" on 10 inches.

A robust and beautifully crafted French wine press, 19th century, made from solid wood. Originally used in vineyards for pressing grapes, this authentic piece of rural craftsmanship ...

A finely worked exhibited and published hand axe, expertly fashioned from a flint core and representing one of the earliest forms of human technology. This elegant bifacial tool, cha...

Black bear paw by Georges Jouve, signed, 1960's

La Borne Unique handmade piece, stoneware ceramic table lamp Brown stoneware ceramic color Original perfect condition Circa 1970 Measures: Height 23 cm Height with el...

Early 19th Century Weathervane of a Cockerel. Exuberant, Arched "sail" or tail, proud comb. Several historical repairs, along with some shot holes. Good colour. Mounted to a later s...

Art Nouveau walking stick: curved gilded silver knob, depicting leaves in relief. Snakewood shaft. Brass ferrule. France circa 1900.

Charming French folk art wooden box crafted in the form of a small house, dating from the 1950s. The pitched roof opens on rear hinges, revealing a spacious interior compartment—idea...

Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930.  

Astounding vintage Goyard trunk in a rare extra large size. The oldest and largest antique Goyard trunk available for sale anywhere. Completely or...

An Extraordinary Pair of early 20th century carved wood Panels depicting the Four Seasons. Tall narrow unpainted panels with high relief carved decoration with motifs of the Four Sea...

Round Lariat Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Style. Lariat shape. Width / 18 inches. Height / 23 inches.

Two panels of a French 18th C. Painted Screen. Depicting scenes of a landscape. A timeless piece rich in history and detail—bringing old-world charm and artistry into any space. Normal wear and tear for the age of these panels. Painted panel screens...

A large and beautifully preserved Palaeolithic flint hand axe, with a mottled, brown-orange patina, representing one of the earliest and most enduring forms of human technology. Exp...

Pop art Niki de Saint Phalle double sided inflatable plastic Snake collectibles, France, 1999. Swimming pool toys for happiness. Never used, New out of the ...

This vintage African wooden mask, titled "Jambo Kenya 1991," showcases a rich cultural design and intricate craftsmanship. Carved in Kenya, this mask is a unique representation of Af...

Authentic French BP 2-Stroke Motor Oil Can (Full) This is a genuine vintage BP "2 Temps Type HV" (2-Stroke Type HV) motor oil can, originating from France during the Mid-20th Century...

Huge solid wood sculpture, hand-carved French folk art from the early 20th century. The sculpture, meticulously crafted from a raw wooden log, depicts two faces on two different side...

Large outdoor ‘Bar Tabac’ sign from France in the 1950s. Extraordinary typography, typical of the 1950s. The metal letters are fixed to two steel bars, whic...

An abstract oil painting 1950’s with beautiful hues of blue from France. Daniel Clesse (French, 1932–2016) dedicated his life to painting with quiet discipline and unwavering purpos...

Small Mid-Century Rope Table Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. H / 12.5 inches , 13.5 by 13 inches.

A vintage French Café double sided trade sign. c.1930 Constructed from reverse painted glass, with crinkle foil lettering reading Café - Casse‑Croûte - Restaurant. Framed in its ori...

This charming, small African drum from the 20th century showcases a traditional design crafted from wood and animal hide. Perfect for collectors of cultural artifacts or as a unique ...

Wonderfully sculptural working shorebird decoy, found in original paint. Most likely a replacement beak. Later bespoke made stand, France, circa 1880.

Fine metal painted head horse on horseshoe, circa 1890.  

A rare, important and most charming French carousel amusement ride by important Parisian craftsmen Limonaire Frères / Limonaire Brothers (France; 1839-1932) Hand-crafted in Paris, France in the late 19th century, exceptionally executed near life-size form depicting a standing donkey figure with the rare unique feature of a nodding head. Finished in country fair taste, hand-carved solid wood construction, the menagerie merry-go-round ride presents splendidly, with the original layered polychrome paint finish, enhanced by beautifully aged heavily worn patina acquired over many years of carnival use. Signed, retaining the original manufacturer's brass plaque that reads: "Sculptures Pour Forains, Chevaux De Bois Etc, Limonaire Freres, Paris, 166 Avenue Daumesnil" The extremely rare, museum quality example is one of the very few surviving Limonaire Frères wooden carousel fixtures, one of only a handful imported to the United States, and quite possibly the last surviving donkey! DIMENSIONS: (approx) 44" High, 52" Wide, 10" Deep PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Schultz Auctioneers, Clarence, New York. Important Antiques & Decorative Arts catalog HISTORY: Limonaire Frères were an amusement ride and later street organ...

A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece.

Early 20th century Limonaire Freres Paris fairground carousel horse Dimensions in inches: H 31” x W 50” x D 11” Age: 1920 Origin: France (Paris) Condition: Fair Overview A rare ear...

Antique French Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, Hand Cast Brass / Bronze, 17th / 18th Century. This rare primitive mortar and pestle, handcraft...

Glazed earthenware medaillon, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2025. Unique piece. H: 12.9 × 12.9 x 2.2 inches. - Born in 1975 i...

A rare cast iron apothecary cap holder, traditionally used to reduce the size of caps for medicine bottles. Decorated with floral motifs and a serpent, the emblem of Asclepius, the g...