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New England Folk Art

19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane
19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane

19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane

$2,585

H 39.75 in W 36.25 in D 10.13 in

19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane, circa 1890, having a carved and painted

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane

Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane

Located in Nantucket, MA

Grandfather maker. Truly an exceptional piece of New England folk art. The piece remains in extremely

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Pine

18Thc Original Painted Door From New England
18Thc Original Painted Door From New England

18Thc Original Painted Door From New England

$1,775

H 70 in W 37 in D 2.5 in

18Thc Original Painted Door From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 18thc Original Blue painted door from New England.The back side is painted in original

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Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century New England Quilt, Princess Feather & Rose Pattern
19th Century New England Quilt, Princess Feather & Rose Pattern

19th Century New England Quilt, Princess Feather & Rose Pattern

Located in Hudson, NY

Striking and beautiful New England quilt in the princess feather and rose pattern. Excellent

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Antique 1830s American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Cotton

18th Century Original Red Painted Trestle Table from New England
18th Century Original Red Painted Trestle Table from New England

18th Century Original Red Painted Trestle Table from New England

$2,796Sale Price|42% Off

H 29.5 in W 54 in D 34.5 in

18th Century Original Red Painted Trestle Table from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

exagerated. The table is from New England and is very strong and sturdy.It so rare to find early farm tables

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Antique 18th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England

Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England

$5,200

H 18 in W 30.13 in D 3 in

Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England

Located in Southampton, NY

Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England Nice looking running horse weathervane with verdigris

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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Antique New England Sack Back Chair
Antique New England Sack Back Chair

Antique New England Sack Back Chair

$3,800

H 36.5 in W 23.5 in D 16.5 in

Antique New England Sack Back Chair

Located in Lancaster, PA

A very fine sack back armchair, circa 1780-90. This armchair has a bowed crest rail mortised into a continuous rear rail with eleven spindles, seven of which are full height. The con...

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Antique 1780s North American Antiquities

Materials

Hickory, Maple, Pine

Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait Painting, circa 1840
Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait Painting, circa 1840

Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait Painting, circa 1840

By Ammi Phillips

Located in Vero Beach, FL

holding a book and wearing a golden whistle. From the New England estate of the renowned Folk Art

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Buttocks Basket from New England
19th Century Buttocks Basket from New England

19th Century Buttocks Basket from New England

$460Sale Price|20% Off

H 7 in W 11 in D 9 in

19th Century Buttocks Basket from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century original painted grey buttocks basket is in good condition with minor breaks on base in areas. Amazing form and nice patina.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

Materials

Hickory

18th Century Tall Butter Churn from New England
18th Century Tall Butter Churn from New England

18th Century Tall Butter Churn from New England

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in Dm 11 in

18th Century Tall Butter Churn from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This all original 18th century butter churn with the original lid and original hardware and cut nail construction. Take a close look at the fingers and early nails with the original ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Country More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th C Furkin Bucket with Lid from New England
19th C Furkin Bucket with Lid from New England

19th C Furkin Bucket with Lid from New England

$716Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in Dm 12.5 in

19th C Furkin Bucket with Lid from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

lapping fingers. From New England.

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Pine

19th Century New England Blue Painted Buckets / Planters, Pair
19th Century New England Blue Painted Buckets / Planters, Pair

19th Century New England Blue Painted Buckets / Planters, Pair

$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 10 in Dm 14 in

19th Century New England Blue Painted Buckets / Planters, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These amazing original powder blue buckets or planters are very strong and sturdy. The condition is very good and have a waxed or weather protector finish on them. Fantastic robin eg...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century New England Original Painted Two-Door Wall Cupboard
19th Century New England Original Painted Two-Door Wall Cupboard

19th Century New England Original Painted Two-Door Wall Cupboard

$3,880Sale Price|20% Off

H 75 in W 34 in D 18 in

19th Century New England Original Painted Two-Door Wall Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

construction and all original hardware. This cupboard was found in New Hampshire.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th C Original Blue Painted Dolls Cradle from New England
19th C Original Blue Painted Dolls Cradle from New England

19th C Original Blue Painted Dolls Cradle from New England

$716Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in W 17 in D 11 in

19th C Original Blue Painted Dolls Cradle from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine handmade original blue/green doll cradle is in fine condition. It is a dry original first coat of paint and square nail construction. Fantastic form and undisturbed surface.

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Antique 19th Century American Country Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

19Thc Ship Door Stop From New England
19Thc Ship Door Stop From New England

19Thc Ship Door Stop From New England

$716Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.5 in W 11 in D 3 in

19Thc Ship Door Stop From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Cast iron ship door stop with a fine patina.Fine condition as well.

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Folk Art Crab Restaurant Sign
Early 20th Century Folk Art Crab Restaurant Sign

Early 20th Century Folk Art Crab Restaurant Sign

Located in Solebury, PA

respect its original character. Originating in New England, this charming piece of folk art maintains

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Folk Art Painted Toleware Tin Box
American Folk Art Painted Toleware Tin Box

American Folk Art Painted Toleware Tin Box

$385

H 8.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

American Folk Art Painted Toleware Tin Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

German or New England folk art traditions. Artisans and tin peddlers offered these brightly adorned boxes

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

19thc Original Painted Game  Board From New England
19thc Original Painted Game  Board From New England

19thc Original Painted Game Board From New England

$1,420Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.25 in W 18.25 in D 1 in

19thc Original Painted Game Board From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original mustard painted on a black painted base trimmed in red pin striped.The condition is very good and a undisturbed surface.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Game Boards

Materials

Wool, Paint

New England Tall Case Clock, Wooden Works by Riley Whiting, ca 1819-1835
New England Tall Case Clock, Wooden Works by Riley Whiting, ca 1819-1835

New England Tall Case Clock, Wooden Works by Riley Whiting, ca 1819-1835

Located in York County, PA

Exuberantly painted, New England tall case clock in dark umber, red, & chrome yellow decoration

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

19Thc Sugar Bucket From New England
19Thc Sugar Bucket From New England

19Thc Sugar Bucket From New England

$540Sale Price|20% Off

H 7 in Dm 6 in

19Thc Sugar Bucket From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original hand crafted sugar bucket with original lid.The nails are copper and fingers are in fine condition.The bucket is very tight.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Large Cast New England Bank Patriotic Eagle and Clipper Ship Plaque
Large Cast New England Bank Patriotic Eagle and Clipper Ship Plaque

Large Cast New England Bank Patriotic Eagle and Clipper Ship Plaque

Located in Nantucket, MA

Cast and Gilded Patriotic Eagle with Clipper Ship Plaque, with a Clutch of Arrows and an Olive Branch in it's Talons, mid 20th Century, from a Boston Bank associated with the histori...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Composition

Bellamy Style Hand-Carved New England Pine Eagle, Early to Mid-20th Century
Bellamy Style Hand-Carved New England Pine Eagle, Early to Mid-20th Century

Bellamy Style Hand-Carved New England Pine Eagle, Early to Mid-20th Century

$3,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.5 in W 35 in D 6.5 in

Bellamy Style Hand-Carved New England Pine Eagle, Early to Mid-20th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was

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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Collection of Five Miniature Hand Woven Baskets
Collection of Five Miniature Hand Woven Baskets

Collection of Five Miniature Hand Woven Baskets

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 4 in W 4 in D 4 in

Collection of Five Miniature Hand Woven Baskets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

from a private New England folk art collection.All are in mint condition and guaranted be period

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets

Materials

Hemp

Early 20th Century Pair of Cast Iron Lobster Andirons
Early 20th Century Pair of Cast Iron Lobster Andirons

Early 20th Century Pair of Cast Iron Lobster Andirons

$2,600

H 12.25 in W 6.25 in D 11.5 in

Early 20th Century Pair of Cast Iron Lobster Andirons

Located in Nantucket, MA

photographs). Rare and very whimsical piece of very usable New England folk art. Measures: 12-1/4 in H x 6

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

RugsOnNet Ivory Antique American Folk Art Hooked Rug Carpet: The 1787 Homestead
RugsOnNet Ivory Antique American Folk Art Hooked Rug Carpet: The 1787 Homestead

RugsOnNet Ivory Antique American Folk Art Hooked Rug Carpet: The 1787 Homestead

Located in New York, NY

The 1787 Homestead American Folk Art Hooked Rug Antique American (likely Pennsylvania or New

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug with Floret Border in Royal Purple, Red
Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug with Floret Border in Royal Purple, Red

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug with Floret Border in Royal Purple, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

, Geometric Hooked Rug, New England Folk Art, Early 20th Century Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Primitive American

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug with Half-Moon Floral Motif
Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug with Half-Moon Floral Motif

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug with Half-Moon Floral Motif

Located in Barrington, IL

Vintage Hand Hooked Rug, Antique American Hooked Rug, Half Moon Rug, Floral Hooked Rug, New England Folk

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Rocking Chair From New England
19Thc Original Paint Decorated Rocking Chair From New England

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Rocking Chair From New England

$1,340Sale Price|20% Off

H 47 in W 22 in D 28 in

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Rocking Chair From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original paint decorated New England rocking chair in pristine condition.This fine rocking

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early New England Decorated Childs Chair with Original Rush Seat
Early New England Decorated Childs Chair with Original Rush Seat

Early New England Decorated Childs Chair with Original Rush Seat

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 16.5 in D 14.5 in

Early New England Decorated Childs Chair with Original Rush Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This finely painted and decorated child's chair from New England has wonderful original gilding and

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Original Grey Painted Large Candle Box from New England
19th Century Original Grey Painted Large Candle Box from New England

19th Century Original Grey Painted Large Candle Box from New England

$1,180Sale Price|20% Off

H 10 in W 24 in D 12 in

19th Century Original Grey Painted Large Candle Box from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic 19th century original grey painted handmade large scale candle box from New England .This

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Young Americans New American Art in the Saatchi Collection
Young Americans New American Art in the Saatchi Collection

Young Americans New American Art in the Saatchi Collection

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Young Americans: New American Art in the Saatchi Collection Book by Jeffrey Deitch Published to

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Late 20th Century English Folk Art Books

Materials

Paper

1920s Blue Floral Inlay Folk Art American Hooked Rug 10'x14'8" Woven Wool Carpet
1920s Blue Floral Inlay Folk Art American Hooked Rug 10'x14'8" Woven Wool Carpet

1920s Blue Floral Inlay Folk Art American Hooked Rug 10'x14'8" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

rug is a soulful and sophisticated example of "New England Country" craftsmanship. While many folk art

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Lithograph Map of Lower Manhattan, New York
19th Century Lithograph Map of Lower Manhattan, New York

19th Century Lithograph Map of Lower Manhattan, New York

$620Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.5 in W 31 in D 1 in

19th Century Lithograph Map of Lower Manhattan, New York

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

1859 hand colored map of Lower Manhattan or New Amsterdam by George H. Moore.

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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Maps

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Ethnographical Print, Figures, New South Wales, Australia, 1809
Original Antique Ethnographical Print, Figures, New South Wales, Australia, 1809

Original Antique Ethnographical Print, Figures, New South Wales, Australia, 1809

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful ethnographical print. A copper-plate engraving after Lesieur Published by Sherwood, Neely & Jones. Dated 1809 Unframed.  

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Antique Early 1800s English Folk Art Prints

Materials

Paper

Ball Hughes Arts And Crafts Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff 1866, Signed
Ball Hughes Arts And Crafts Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff 1866, Signed

Ball Hughes Arts And Crafts Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff 1866, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

From an important thirty year old New England collection of American Folk Art Pyrography Robert

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Pine

Arts And Crafts Fire Screen, Signed Arthur Grinnell 1854-1924
Arts And Crafts Fire Screen, Signed Arthur Grinnell 1854-1924

Arts And Crafts Fire Screen, Signed Arthur Grinnell 1854-1924

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.5 in W 31.75 in D 15 in

Arts And Crafts Fire Screen, Signed Arthur Grinnell 1854-1924

Located in South Burlington, VT

From an important thirty year old New England collection of American Folk Art Pyrography Arthur

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Windsor Paint-Decorated Comb-Back Rocking Chair
Windsor Paint-Decorated Comb-Back Rocking Chair

Windsor Paint-Decorated Comb-Back Rocking Chair

Located in Branford, CT

Fine Windsor paint decorated comb-back rocker chair. New England, circa 1820. Original paint and

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Decorated Storage or Document Box, New England Folk Art, Mid-19th Century
Decorated Storage or Document Box, New England Folk Art, Mid-19th Century

Decorated Storage or Document Box, New England Folk Art, Mid-19th Century

Located in Quechee, VT

This handsome large document box is sponge-painted in black over red and has a spray of stenciled golden flowers along the front, with tendrils finished by hand. It is made of six pi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century New England Folk Art Portrait of a Handsome Young Man
Early 19th Century New England Folk Art Portrait of a Handsome Young Man

Early 19th Century New England Folk Art Portrait of a Handsome Young Man

Located in North Egremont, MA

Striking and rare early 19th century Folk Art portrait of a young man holding a document in his

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Antique 1820s American Folk Art Paintings

Antique American Folk Art New England Coasting Schooner Diorama
Antique American Folk Art New England Coasting Schooner Diorama

Antique American Folk Art New England Coasting Schooner Diorama

Located in Palm City, FL

of the type that carried trade up and down the East Coast from New England. The model is housed

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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

New England Braided Circles Hooked Rug

New England Braided Circles Hooked Rug

Unavailable

W 53 in L 35.5 in

New England Braided Circles Hooked Rug

Located in New Hope, PA

A Folk Art braided and hooked rug depicting rows of concentric circles and finished with an applied

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Rugs

Painted Pantry Cupboard, New England, 19th Century
Painted Pantry Cupboard, New England, 19th Century

Painted Pantry Cupboard, New England, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 83 in W 44 in D 11.5 in

Painted Pantry Cupboard, New England, 19th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Grain painted backless display cupboard from New England. Original latch closure, and with an

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large New England Carpenters Tool Box / "HANDS OFF"
Large New England Carpenters Tool Box / "HANDS OFF"

Large New England Carpenters Tool Box / "HANDS OFF"

Unavailable

H 9.5 in W 23 in D 15 in

Large New England Carpenters Tool Box / "HANDS OFF"

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"HANDS OFF!" Yellow pinstriping and flourishes. New England origin (possibly Maine). Note size...large

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

New England Yellow and Polychrome-Decorated Pine Chest
New England Yellow and Polychrome-Decorated Pine Chest

New England Yellow and Polychrome-Decorated Pine Chest

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 42 in D 17.25 in

New England Yellow and Polychrome-Decorated Pine Chest

Located in New Hope, PA

A New England pine chest with original red and black, dot and squiggle decoration on a yellow

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

New England Gray-Painted and Stencil-Decorated Serving Table
New England Gray-Painted and Stencil-Decorated Serving Table

New England Gray-Painted and Stencil-Decorated Serving Table

Located in New Hope, PA

a grape and vine stencil motif decorating the backsplash. Of New England origin, probably made in

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Antique 1820s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

New England White-Painted Slat-Back Windsor Side Chair
New England White-Painted Slat-Back Windsor Side Chair

New England White-Painted Slat-Back Windsor Side Chair

Located in New Hope, PA

Northern New England, circa 1815, and would make a charming accent chair for any room. Measures: Ht 35

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

New England Red-Painted Cherry and Pine Tavern Table
New England Red-Painted Cherry and Pine Tavern Table

New England Red-Painted Cherry and Pine Tavern Table

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 49 in D 25.5 in

New England Red-Painted Cherry and Pine Tavern Table

Located in New Hope, PA

A New England cherrywood and pine tavern table retaining its original red-painted finish. This

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Pine

New England Painted Halma Game Board
New England Painted Halma Game Board

New England Painted Halma Game Board

Unavailable

H 16 in W 15 in

New England Painted Halma Game Board

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rare board with a modernistic Paul Klee-like composition. George Howard Monks, a surgeon at Harvard Medical School, invented the game Halma in 1883/1884. It is based on the Eng...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Yellow Paint Decorated Chairs, New England, circa 1840
Set of Six Yellow Paint Decorated Chairs, New England, circa 1840

Set of Six Yellow Paint Decorated Chairs, New England, circa 1840

Located in Philadelphia, PA

black line details throughout and bamboo turned legs, circa 1840, New England.

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Antique 1840s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

New England Step Back Cupboard in Blue
New England Step Back Cupboard in Blue

New England Step Back Cupboard in Blue

Unavailable

H 73 in W 44 in D 22 in

New England Step Back Cupboard in Blue

Located in Woodbury, CT

New England Stepback Cupboard with a 3 shelf top and strap hinged and batten lower door. With

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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century New England Painted Rocking Chair, Original Paint
19th Century New England Painted Rocking Chair, Original Paint

19th Century New England Painted Rocking Chair, Original Paint

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Handsome New England rocker in fine, original yellow paint and decoration and nicely worn mahogany

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Antique 1840s American Country Painted Furniture

New England Ship Weathervane in Copper and Cast Iron Sails, circa 1880
New England Ship Weathervane in Copper and Cast Iron Sails, circa 1880

New England Ship Weathervane in Copper and Cast Iron Sails, circa 1880

Located in Litchfield, CT

still retains its original gilt and is probably made in New England, possibly Cushing and White, Waltham

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

New England Blanket Chest with Patriotic Carving
New England Blanket Chest with Patriotic Carving

New England Blanket Chest with Patriotic Carving

Unavailable

H 33.75 in W 40.25 in D 18.25 in

New England Blanket Chest with Patriotic Carving

Located in North Egremont, MA

One drawer pine blanket chest with all-over carving, 13 star shield motif, exuberant carved leaves, cut-out feet. Mellow old varnished surface, possibly original but may have been po...

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Antique 1830s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Pine

Anonymous |Velocipede Whirligig | New England
Anonymous |Velocipede Whirligig | New England

Anonymous |Velocipede Whirligig | New England

Located in Wyomissing, PA

Velocipede Whirligig

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20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century New England Signed Folk Art Still Life
19th Century New England Signed Folk Art Still Life

19th Century New England Signed Folk Art Still Life

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 1.25 in

19th Century New England Signed Folk Art Still Life

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

and presence. New England origins. Signed H. A. in bottom right corner

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

New England Shaker lidded basket

New England Shaker lidded basket

Unavailable

H 26 in D 20 in

New England Shaker lidded basket

By Shaker Style

Located in New York, NY

C14094 A 19th.c. New England Shaker lidded basket of hand fashioned splint with hand

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Painted Blanket Chest, New England Possibly Vermont, circa 1820-1830
Painted Blanket Chest, New England Possibly Vermont, circa 1820-1830

Painted Blanket Chest, New England Possibly Vermont, circa 1820-1830

Located in Litchfield, CT

New England, possibly Vermont. circa 1820-1830. Eastern white pine with polychrome painted

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Dressers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Portraits dated 1841 by well-known New England Artist
Pair of Portraits dated 1841 by well-known New England Artist

Pair of Portraits dated 1841 by well-known New England Artist

Unavailable

H 36.75 in W 31.75 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Portraits dated 1841 by well-known New England Artist

By O. B. Loomis

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fine pair of mid 19th century portraits signed by O. B. Loomis and dated 1841. Oil on canvas, excellent, original frames. A handsome couple - she with her book and he with his staff,...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century New England Folk Art Reverse Painted Seascape
19th Century New England Folk Art Reverse Painted Seascape

19th Century New England Folk Art Reverse Painted Seascape

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century New England Folk Art reverse painting on glass coastal seascape, circa 1870s, unsigned

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Glass

19th c. New England Folk Art Patinaed Copper Sailboat Weather Vane
19th c. New England Folk Art Patinaed Copper Sailboat Weather Vane

19th c. New England Folk Art Patinaed Copper Sailboat Weather Vane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautifully hand crafted, full bodied, 19th century New England copper weather vane is

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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

New England Folk Art Kitchen Wall Sculpture

New England Folk Art Kitchen Wall Sculpture

Located in Essex, MA

Nineteenth Century New England Wooden Kitchen Implements as Folk Art Wall Sculpture

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Antique 19th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Birch, Maple, Cherry

Turn of the Century Folk Art Whaling Scene Hooked Rug
Turn of the Century Folk Art Whaling Scene Hooked Rug

Turn of the Century Folk Art Whaling Scene Hooked Rug

Located in Nantucket, MA

delightfully whimsical piece of New England folk art. Mounted on a stretcher for hanging. The rug is in very

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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Original Salmon Painted Whale Weather Vane
19th Century Original Salmon Painted Whale Weather Vane

19th Century Original Salmon Painted Whale Weather Vane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fashioned in the shape of a swimming whale and is a fantastic example of New England folk art. Set atop a

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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Sheet Metal, Iron

19thc Original Painted Vibrant Blue New England Blanket Chest
19thc Original Painted Vibrant Blue New England Blanket Chest

19thc Original Painted Vibrant Blue New England Blanket Chest

By New England Glass Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic all original blue painted 19thc blanket chest is in the most electric blue surface .The finely cut out ogee feet are in a great as found condition. This chest is in g...

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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Collection of Three 19thc  Original Painted New England Decoys
Collection of Three 19thc  Original Painted New England Decoys

Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted New England Decoys

By New England Glass Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This group of three late 19thc original painted and hand carved decoys are in great condition . They all have painted decorated feathers and all slightly different in shapes and for...

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Antique 19th Century American Decoys

Materials

Pine

Large 19thc Original Red Painted Signed New England Dough Bowl
Large 19thc Original Red Painted Signed New England Dough Bowl

Large 19thc Original Red Painted Signed New England Dough Bowl

By New England Glass Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic undisturbed surface large red 19thc dough bowl or trencher signed NSS - Ekeberg and was found in the state of Maine . The patina is unbelievable with a white worn interior...

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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Early 19th Century American Folk Art Portrait from New England
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Portrait from New England

Early 19th Century American Folk Art Portrait from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early New England portrait of a young girl all dressed up for church. This wonderful folky

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

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Canvas

18th Century, New England Paint Decorated Folk Art Box or Crate
18th Century, New England Paint Decorated Folk Art Box or Crate

18th Century, New England Paint Decorated Folk Art Box or Crate

Located in Atlanta, GA

This charming hand-painted wooden box exemplifies early American folk art, blending utility with

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Antique 18th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

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Wood, Paint

19th Century New England Painted Wood Sea Shell Folly
19th Century New England Painted Wood Sea Shell Folly

19th Century New England Painted Wood Sea Shell Folly

Located in Stamford, CT

finial. This piece from and old Maine estate was clearly made with love. Quintessential New England folk

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Shell, Wood

Early 19Thc Quaker Girl Portrait From New England
Early 19Thc Quaker Girl Portrait From New England

Early 19Thc Quaker Girl Portrait From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

is unsigned and came out of a fine New England estate sale in Texas.This portrait was in the family's

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

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Canvas

"Terms Positively Cash" New England Trade Sign
"Terms Positively Cash" New England Trade Sign

"Terms Positively Cash" New England Trade Sign

Located in Nantucket, MA

Painted trade sign with original paint and molding with strong vivid colors. Recycled from a previous black painted and gold leaf sign.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs

New England Pintail Decoy in Original Painted Surface
New England Pintail Decoy in Original Painted Surface

New England Pintail Decoy in Original Painted Surface

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wonderful original painted decoy was found in New England. This pintail bird has a great shape

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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Decoys

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Wood

Pair of Original Painted Decoys from New England
Pair of Original Painted Decoys from New England

Pair of Original Painted Decoys from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of original hand-carved and painted decoys. This is quite unusual to find a pair of matching male and female birds. Wonderful carving and super Undisturbed surface. Great p...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys

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Wood

19th Century New England Large Swing Handled Harvest Basket
19th Century New England Large Swing Handled Harvest Basket

19th Century New England Large Swing Handled Harvest Basket

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century New England woven splint bushel basket, circa 1880, having wide splint staves held

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Antique 1860s American Folk Art Primitives

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Oak

Monumental 19th Century New England Cheese Box with Handles
Monumental 19th Century New England Cheese Box with Handles

Monumental 19th Century New England Cheese Box with Handles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large over size pantry or cheese box has all the bells and whistles. The finger bands are over lapping and have early original handmade copper nails. The condition is very good ...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

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Wood

Canadian Goose from New England
Canadian Goose from New England

Canadian Goose from New England

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H 12.5 in W 25.5 in D 8.5 in

Canadian Goose from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand-carved and painted goose is in good condition with minor wear and tear from age and use. Signed by the carver "LOUGHRAM” on the base.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Other Decoys

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Wood

19Thc New England Applique Quilt
19Thc New England Applique Quilt

19Thc New England Applique Quilt

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H 88 in W 82 in D 0.2 in

19Thc New England Applique Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing 19thc tulip applique quilt is most unusual with a indigo blue cotton back round fabric.Photo is not true as there is no fade in this border.Fine piecing & quilting.

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Antique 19th Century American Country Quilts

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Cotton

Early 19th Century New England Painted Walnut Pipe Wall Box
Early 19th Century New England Painted Walnut Pipe Wall Box

Early 19th Century New England Painted Walnut Pipe Wall Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early New England walnut wall box has a small dovetailed drawer and a wonderful undisturbed

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

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Wood

19th Century Petite American New England Paint Decorated Blanket Chest
19th Century Petite American New England Paint Decorated Blanket Chest

19th Century Petite American New England Paint Decorated Blanket Chest

Located in Wiscasset, ME

A great folky painted chest dated 1867 on the front. This pine six board blanket box with a double interior till, hinged lid and original paint decoration. It is inscribed in decora...

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Antique 1860s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Original Large Shaker Pantry Box from New England
19th Century Original Large Shaker Pantry Box from New England

19th Century Original Large Shaker Pantry Box from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a large 19th century Shaker pantry box found in New Hampshire. It has the large exaggerated

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

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Wood

19th Century Original Cream Painted Dome Top Trunk from New England
19th Century Original Cream Painted Dome Top Trunk from New England

19th Century Original Cream Painted Dome Top Trunk from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

very rich glow. This was found in New England and is square nail construction.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century New England Pine Stool
19th Century New England Pine Stool

19th Century New England Pine Stool

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H 25 in W 18 in D 12 in

19th Century New England Pine Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century New England early work bench or stool. This stool is mixed woods of pine and hickory

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Primitives

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Wood

Early 19thc New England Dough Bowl
Early 19thc New England Dough Bowl

Early 19thc New England Dough Bowl

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H 3 in W 26 in D 15 in

Early 19thc New England Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare early 19thc New England dough bowl with handles and amazing worn patina.This long narrow dough

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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Materials

Pine

Fine Painted Metal New England Weathervane
Fine Painted Metal New England Weathervane

Fine Painted Metal New England Weathervane

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H 48.5 in W 28.5 in D 10 in

Fine Painted Metal New England Weathervane

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine painted metal sheet Weathervane representing a setter. Nice patina, paint loss and rust, with all directional arrows, on wooden base, circa 1930s.  

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Vintage 1930s Weathervanes

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Metal

19thc New England Bear Paw Quilt Rust With A Tan Calico Ground
19thc New England Bear Paw Quilt Rust With A Tan Calico Ground

19thc New England Bear Paw Quilt Rust With A Tan Calico Ground

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine quilt is quite early and in very good condition. The quilting is tight and the piecework is quite good. This quilt was purchased at the Wilton, CT. Antique Show many years...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Quilts

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Cotton

Folky 19thc Original Blue Painted Childrens Chair
Folky 19thc Original Blue Painted Childrens Chair

Folky 19thc Original Blue Painted Childrens Chair

By New England Glass Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sturdy condition. This chair was found in New England . The patina is the best.

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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

19thc Original Putty Painted Graduated  Pantry Boxes
19thc Original Putty Painted Graduated  Pantry Boxes

19thc Original Putty Painted Graduated Pantry Boxes

By New England Glass Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vermont .These New England pantry boxes are a great addition to any Americana collection . Sold as a

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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Materials

Pine, Boxwood

19thc Hickory Hay Fork From New England
19thc Hickory Hay Fork From New England

19thc Hickory Hay Fork From New England

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H 67 in W 17 in D 5 in

19thc Hickory Hay Fork From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc early handmade oak or hickory hay fork from New England in very good condition .The

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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

NEW ENGLAND HOOKED RUG WITH RECLINING DOG

NEW ENGLAND HOOKED RUG WITH RECLINING DOG

Located in York County, PA

Hooked rug with a dog in the center surrounded by a red floral border. Made in New England, wool

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Antique 19th Century American Rugs

Large Early 19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl w/ Handles
Large Early 19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl w/ Handles

Large Early 19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl w/ Handles

By New England Glass Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing early hand carved dough bowl with handles and fantastic patina. This bowl is in wonderful condition with some early tin repairs . Great surface ! This is one of the largest a...

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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Fantastic Large  Hand Hooked Log Cabin Runner Rug
Fantastic Large  Hand Hooked Log Cabin Runner Rug

Fantastic Large Hand Hooked Log Cabin Runner Rug

By New England Glass Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Long hand hooked log cabin runner rug in amazing , pristine condition with a multi colored mix of blocks bound in a black framed border through out. The size is four foot wide by 12 ...

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Vintage 1940s American Rugs

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED PATRIOTIC SHEILD FROM NEW ENGLAND
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED PATRIOTIC SHEILD FROM NEW ENGLAND

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED PATRIOTIC SHEILD FROM NEW ENGLAND

Located in Los Angeles, CA

CONDITION.ORIGINALY FOUND IN NEW ENGLAND AND WE PURCHASED IT FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION ! THIS PIECE OF FOLK ART IS A

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Antique 19th Century American More Folk Art

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Pine

19THC NEW ENGLAND COD/FISH WEATHERVANE ON MOUNT
19THC NEW ENGLAND COD/FISH WEATHERVANE ON MOUNT

19THC NEW ENGLAND COD/FISH WEATHERVANE ON MOUNT

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS EARLY NEW ENGLAND COPPER FISH WEATHERVANE IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND HAS WONDERFUL PATINA. IT

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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

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Copper

19thc Blue Painted Firkin From New England
19thc Blue Painted Firkin From New England

19thc Blue Painted Firkin From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic robin egg blue original painted blue paint over green painted furkin/bucket. The form is slightly different and the top finger appears to have a small break off the tip.The...

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20th Century American Primitives

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Pine

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Located in Charleston, SC

American gilt copper three masted ship weathervane with flags mounted on stand, late 19th century. Measures: 8" square at base.

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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes

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$8,500

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19th Century 3 Dimensional Bass Weather Vane

19th Century 3 Dimensional Bass Weather Vane

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th Century Bass form copper three dimensional weather vane with later wood base. Has a bullet hole as might be expected as most early weather vanes have. Bass 15"H x 26"L; 26" x 7"...

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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

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Copper

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$15,625

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Located in Round Top, TX

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Antique Late 19th Century French Weathervanes

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Stone, Copper

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Shenandoah Valley Original Pattern Applique Quilt

Shenandoah Valley Original Pattern Applique Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

To my knowledge, this applique quilt is an original pattern. It is well quilted and appliqued with reverse applique in every block. It is nicely balanced with five full blocks and pa...

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New England Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of new England folk art available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every item from our selection of new England folk art was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of new England folk art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of new England folk art, designed in the Folk Art, Neoclassical or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of new England folk art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by New England Glass Company and Pirelli Tyres are consistently popular.

How Much is a New England Folk Art?

The average selling price for a piece of new England folk art at 1stDibs is $1,268, while they’re typically $39 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Folk Art for You

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.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.