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Rare Early Childrens Carousel Ride Bird Figure Antique Carnival Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
been handmade during the winter months by self-taught farmers with no formal training (folk art), for
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Artisan abstract nail art, Netherlands 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Abstract artisan folk art wall hanging. It is made of wood with nails hammered into it in a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Artisan abstract nail art, Netherlands 1950s
Artisan abstract nail art, Netherlands 1950s
$910 Sale Price
57% Off
H 13 in W 39.38 in D 2.37 in
16 piece miniature modernist furniture set, Netherlands 1920s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in ECHT, NL
the Bauhaus (German for 'building house'), was a German art school operational from 1919 to 1933 that
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Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Toys

Materials

Wood, Paint

16 piece miniature modernist furniture set, Netherlands 1920s
16 piece miniature modernist furniture set, Netherlands 1920s
$431 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.97 in W 6.3 in D 2.37 in
Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Car Construction Netherlands Toy
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1950. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. Blue trailer with
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Miniature Furniture Set Painted in Yellow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco miniature yellow painted wood lounge chair and side table furniture set. The chairs
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Toys

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Miniature Furniture Set Painted in Yellow
Art Deco Miniature Furniture Set Painted in Yellow
$325 / set
H 6.5 in W 16 in D 10 in
Southern Netherlands. Medal of the Holy Sacrament of the Miracle of Brussels
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: SACRAMENTVM . MI – RACVLOSVM . BRVXELLE, cross with the Holy Hosts, carried by God the Father Reverse: dito VERY RARE, only 2 known specimens (1 in the KBR in Brussels and ...
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Antique 17th Century Belgian Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Antique Dutch Enameled Metal Farm Animal Feed Sign
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Antique Dutch enameled metal farm animal feed sign featuring a bull and a rooster. Metal Folk Art
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20th Century Dutch Folk Art Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Framed 18th c. Merchant Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
folk art.
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

Framed 18th c. Merchant Trade Sign
Framed 18th c. Merchant Trade Sign
$14,900
H 39 in W 50 in D 2 in
Royal Tichelaar Makkum Antique Delft Dutch Faience Hand-Painted Tiles
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Dutch Delft polychrome tiles - set of 2. These are two attractive Dutch (Netherlands
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Dutch Wood Framed Mural Of “Azulejos”
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Dutch Wood Framed Mural Of “Azulejos” or White and Blue Tiles. It depicts three rows of tiles and each one consists of three different tiles. From left to right, the first ...
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Dutch Wood Framed Mural Of “Azulejos”
Dutch Wood Framed Mural Of “Azulejos”
$970
H 17.5 in W 18.25 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Gouda Pottery Jug with Stopper, Hand Painted, Holland, 20th Century
By Gouda Vase
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Gouda folk art pottery jug or decanter with stopper - hand painted stylized floral
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Ceramics

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Ceramic

Decorated Dutch Antique Copper Bowl / Pot with Lid, 18th Century, Dated 1750
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique copper bowl with lid, 18th century Beautiful and richly decorated antique copper pot with lid with a very attractive decorated decor of seed beads in Rococo style. There are...
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Copper, Metal

1913. 50 years Dutch-Indian Railroad Company NGC MS 62
Located in UTRECHT, UT
By J. C. J. Wienecke OF THE HIGHEST RARITY IN SILVER The Netherlands East Indies Railway Company
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Accordian Player: Dutch store signage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rescued from a musical instruments store in the Netherlands, this sophisticated yet whimsical
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Signs

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Accordian Player:  Dutch store signage
Accordian Player:  Dutch store signage
$1,600
H 18 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Outsider Art Kabuto Helmet Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wildly inventive outsider art sculpture. This Kabuto (Samurai helmet) is constructed from a
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20th Century Dutch Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal, Copper, Lead

Outsider Art Kabuto Helmet Sculpture
Outsider Art Kabuto Helmet Sculpture
$1,450
H 33 in W 17 in D 11 in
Philips Radio Enamel Advertising Sign Wall Plaque, 1930s
By Philips
Located in Vienna, AT
An enameled advertising sign / wall plaque "Philips Radio", dating from around 1930. It was produced for the Dutch brand Philips to promote their radios in the early 20th century. Th...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Signs

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Metal, Enamel, Iron

1645. Overlijden Hugo de Groot
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: HUGO – GROTIUS., bust of Hugo de Groot left, initials I.D. of the medallist left from the bust Reverse: BELGII DECUS: / VIR TITULIS ET / LAUDIBUS OMNIBUS / MAIOR . NAT . DEL...
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Antique 1640s Dutch Antiquities

Materials

Silver

1645. Overlijden Hugo de Groot
1645. Overlijden Hugo de Groot
$598
H 0.08 in Dm 1.11 in
1593. Beleg van Geertruidenberg
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: Geertruidenberg under siege by the armies of prince Maurice by land and by water Reverse: .*. / GERTRVDIS / BERGA. AB. HISP. / VINDICANT. ORD / CONFŒD. DVCE. PRIN / NASS. IN...
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Antique 16th Century Dutch Antiquities

Materials

Silver

1593. Beleg van Geertruidenberg
1593. Beleg van Geertruidenberg
$419
H 0.04 in Dm 1.15 in
1596. The Triple Alliantie
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: COMMVNIS. QVOS. CAVSA. MOVET. SOCIAT, three soldiers at altar in which are engraved the words LIBERT / PATRI Reverse: TITVLVS FOEDERIS MDXVI, soldier pointing at sign on pil...
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Antique 16th Century Dutch Antiquities

Materials

Silver

1596. The Triple Alliantie
1596. The Triple Alliantie
$419 / item
H 0.04 in Dm 1.19 in
1698. Middelburg. Fat guild
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: DAT WELVAART EN SEGEN SY RYCK EN MILDE – ANNO, seated city maiden with horn of plenty and city coat of arms under which number 135 is engraved Reverse: BY AL DE LEDEN VAN T ...
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Antique 1690s Dutch Antiquities

Materials

Copper

1698. Middelburg. Fat guild
1698. Middelburg. Fat guild
$778
H 0.12 in Dm 2.09 in
5 coin weights 16th-17th century
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Gold Real Charles V – Dated 1623 – GG = Gerrit Geens (Born in Antwerpen, worked in Amsterdam from 1598, working ca. 1585 – 1628). Gauger-general of Brabant as of 1585 Weight: 4.95 g ...
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

5 coin weights 16th-17th century
5 coin weights 16th-17th century
$359
H 0.67 in W 0.67 in D 0.12 in
1746. West-Friesland. First audit Teunis Kist in Medemblik
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: BONI PASTORIS – EST TONDERE – PECUS NON DEGLUBERE, coin goddess Juno Moneta leaning against the coat of arms of the generality, in the background a screw press with two geni...
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Antique 1740s Dutch Neoclassical Antiquities

Materials

Silver

1645. Death of Hugo de Groot
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: HUGO GROTIUS NATUS MDLXXXIII. 10 APR. OBIIT MDCXLV. 28 AUGUS (rosette), draped bust of Hugo de Groot right, signaturre RA on de arm Reverse: DE FENIX / VAN HET VADERLANDT, /...
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Antique 1640s Dutch Neoclassical Antiquities

Materials

Silver

1645. Death of Hugo de Groot
1645. Death of Hugo de Groot
$3,593
H 0.12 in Dm 1.82 in
1641. Marriage of William of Orange and Princess Mary
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: albionum genuit / rex me summusque / monarcha Carolus / et sponsam me iubet / esse tuam / princeps me Henricus / genuit fortissimus / heros nassoviæ, et / sponsum me iubet /...
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Antique 1640s Dutch Neoclassical Antiquities

Materials

Silver

1621. Golden wedding anniversary Maarten Ruychaver and Aleyd van der Laen
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: ANNO – 1570 / .M. – .R. / .28. – OCTO, clasped hands coming out of the clouds, above the wedding date and the initials and coat of arms of Maarten Ruychaver, below two turtl...
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Antique 1620s Dutch Neoclassical Antiquities

Materials

Silver

XL Mondrian Inspired Abstract Painting, 'Olympus's Roep', 2002
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive extra-large abstract wall art piece from 2002, boldly inspired by the iconic
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Early 2000s Dutch De Stijl Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster with Pipe Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
southern and eastern provinces of The Netherlands by the crowd in parades or processions during so called
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Expedition ro Brazil and capture of St. Tomas by admiral Van der Does
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: EN ALTERA QVÆ VEHAT ARGO, the ship the Argo seen from the side, a standing soldier on the prow, the large sail with the name of Jehovah, the golden fleece hanging from the p...
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Antique 16th Century Dutch Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Zeeland. Disputes over religion
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: HAC x VTIMVR x ILLO x NITIMVR x (rosette) x (mintmark Middelburg) x, Zeeland lion in waves with bundle of arrows, pointing at Jehovah in the clouds Reverse: CALCVLVS * CAMER...
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Antique 1610s Dutch Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Zeeland. Disputes over religion
Zeeland. Disputes over religion
$1,077
H 0.08 in Dm 1.19 in
Ferdinand van Collen, administrator of WIC, mayor of Amsterdam
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: FERDIN. VAN. COLLEN.TOPARCH. DE. GUNTERSTEIN. DOM. IN. TIENHOVEN. PRAETOR. ET. SENATOR. AMSTEL, armoured and draped bust of Ferdinand van Collen Reverse: AD. CONFOEDERATOR. ...
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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Prize announcement lottery made of a silver ducaton Utrecht
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: MO: NO: ARG: CON – FŒ: BELG: PRO: TRAI., armoured knight with sash an lifted sword on horse right, jumping over crowned provincial coat of arms Reverse: engraved text: Op no...
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Antique 1790s Dutch Antiquities

Materials

Silver

17th Century Oil on Canvas Flemish Interior Scene Painting, 1660
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Flemish painting from the 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a tavern interior scene with characters of excellent pictorial quality. Refined painting, for antique ...
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Antique 1660s Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique 18th C Delft Manganese Tile Stand in Brass frame with bun feet, Ca 1760
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an 18th Century Delft tile mounted in a brass surround with little bun feet, to be used as a stand. The tile is 18th Century Dutch Delft , Circa 1760 , made of earthenware a...
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Vintage Illuminated Letter N, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial illuminated letter N was made in Netherlands during the 1980s and comes
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Illuminated Letter N, 1980s
Vintage Illuminated Letter N, 1980s
$238
H 15.36 in W 15.36 in D 3.55 in
Medal In memory of the gunpowder ship disaster on January 12
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: VIRTUTIS SOCIIS FRATERNO MORE LIGATIS PROSPERA CONTINGIT CLAUDERE LUSTRA DECIM DIE 19 OCT. 5807, all-seeing eye in a halo, woman in draped robe and with sun on her chest, kn...
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Antique Early 1800s Dutch Neoclassical Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Kees van Dongen, Sketch of an Ethnical Woman Sitting on a Bed
By Kees van Dongen
Located in Leuven , BE
The lithography shows a ethnical woman sitting quite relax and with a smile on a bed. She’s wearing loose fitting robes and a tulle band wrapped around her head, the beaded necklace ...
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20th Century Dutch Paintings

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
provinces of The Netherlands by the crowd in parades or processions during so called "Carnavalsstoeten
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Jovial Rasta Woman Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and eastern provinces of The Netherlands by the crowd in parades or processions during so called
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Monster Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the southern and eastern provinces of The Netherlands by the crowd in parades or processions during so
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Netherlands by the crowd in parades or processions during so called "Carnavalsstoeten". During
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
at some point. Traditionally worn in the southern and eastern provinces of The Netherlands by the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! Traditionally worn in the southern and eastern provinces of The Netherlands by the crowd in parades or
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Ko Verzuu ADO Toys Houthandel Truck, circa 1940
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1940. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. Truck & trailer of
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Wood

Ko Verzuu ADO Toys Houthandel Truck, circa 1940
Ko Verzuu ADO Toys Houthandel Truck, circa 1940
$1,801
H 6.3 in W 32.29 in D 6.7 in
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Sea Devil Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
were traditionally worn in the southern and eastern provinces of The Netherlands by the crowd in
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Beautiful Work of Wim Heesakkers Made in The 70s
Located in Oirlo, LI
information: Dimensions: 55 W x 3 D x 68 H cm Period of Time : 1970 Country of origin: The Netherlands
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20th Century Dutch Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paper

Beautiful Work of Wim Heesakkers Made in The 70s
Beautiful Work of Wim Heesakkers Made in The 70s
$509
H 26.78 in W 21.66 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Blue Illuminated Letter Y, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial blue illuminated letter Y was made in Netherlands during the 1980s and
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Blue Illuminated Letter Y, 1980s
Vintage Blue Illuminated Letter Y, 1980s
$239
H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
Capture of Grave by Prince Maurits
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: MAVRITIVS. PR. AVR. CO. NASS. CAT. MARC. VER. ET. VLIS, armoured bust right, ÆT 34 on arm, underneath G.V.B.F. Reverse: TANDEM. FIT. SVRCVLVS. ARBOR, young orange tree sprou...
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Antique Early 1600s Dutch Other Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Capture of Grave by Prince Maurits
Capture of Grave by Prince Maurits
$778
H 0.12 in Dm 1.82 in
40 stuiver siege coin Breda
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: .BREDA . OBSESSA . 1625, coat of arms of prince Maurits, value above, rosette underneath, left and right city crest Reverse: blank RARE During the Eighty Years' War, Breda...
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Antique 1620s Dutch Other Antiquities

Materials

Silver

40 stuiver siege coin Breda
40 stuiver siege coin Breda
$2,455
H 1.26 in W 1.26 in D 0.12 in
The four Jorissen brothers 332 years old Together
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: OPRECHTE DANKBAARHEIT – WORD GOD HIER TOEGEWEIT, brothers behind burning altar under beaming cloud with the name of God in Hebrew Reverse: DRIE EEUWEN TEIDS, EN TWEENDERTIG ...
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Antique 1760s Dutch Neoclassical Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Dutch Vintage Speculaas Mold
Located in Houston, TX
Dutch vintage speculaas mold that depicts farm life. A speculass is a is a type of spiced short crust biscuit. Four molds engraved on the front include farmers and wheat and the back...
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20th Century Dutch More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Dutch Vintage Speculaas Mold
Dutch Vintage Speculaas Mold
$285
H 1 in W 11.5 in D 4 in
Delft Polychrome Enameled Earthenware Parrot, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fabulous polychrome enameled earthenware parrot Delft or France, 18th or 19th century Suspended from a ring, with modern powder-coated stand. Measure: L parrot 26 cm.  
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

‘Moving In’ Contemporary Artwork, One Off handmade by Lawrence Kwakye
By Lawrence Kwakye
Located in Voorburg, NL
different techniques with textile art and acrylic painting layers. Set of two Artworks. Both artworks are
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Paintings

Materials

Textile, Acrylic, Paper

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile of a Mermaid & Serpent
By Delft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. Depicting a mermaid in the ocean wringing a snake with her hands. Simply a wonderful Dutch Delft tile! Date: 18th Cent...
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

A magnificent Dutch marquetry cabinet on stand, by Jan van Mekeren (1658-1733)
By Jan van Mekeren
Located in Amsterdam, NL
) Noble collection, England ​ Literature: Monique Riccardi-Cubitt, Art of the Cabinet, Thames & Hudson
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Antiquities

Materials

Kingwood, Oak, Walnut, Holly

"Snowman"
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Snowman: following a story of Harry de Leijer who moved to America and came to a closed auction, saved a horse from slaughter by paying 80 dollars for it. This horse, named Snowman, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Snowman"
"Snowman"
$17,966
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 1.97 in
"Silent Marilyn Monroe"
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Marilyn Monroe with plaster, the plaster represents what she knows about people she has shared the bed with, so she had to keep quiet. The tulips around her symbolize her femininity....
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Silent Marilyn Monroe"
"Silent Marilyn Monroe"
$13,175
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
"Lady from Nuenen"
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Original work by Lex Grote inspired by a model from the village of Nuenen, where famous artist Vincent van Gogh lived.
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Lady from Nuenen"
"Lady from Nuenen"
$10,779
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
Rietveld Scale Model Kit Bouwplaat, 1987
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld Scale Model Kit Bouwplaat 1987 In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888-196...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Rietveld Scale Model Kit Bouwplaat, 1987
Rietveld Scale Model Kit Bouwplaat, 1987
$664
H 8.67 in W 12.21 in D 2.37 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Netherlands folk art available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ceramic. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of Netherlands folk art, we have 104 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of Netherlands folk art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of Netherlands folk art bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of Netherlands folk art over the years, but those crafted by ADO Toys, Delft and Ko Verzuu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Netherlands Folk Art?

Prices for a piece of Netherlands folk art start at $59 and top out at $40,000 with the average selling for $1,450.
Questions About Netherlands Folk Art
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.
  • 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.