Patriotic Shield
19th Century Patriotic Shield Painting Featuring John Adams
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Folk art patriotic shield painting of John Adams, dating to around 1876 and of a large size
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
Eisenhower's 1952 Portrait Style Presidential Campaign Kerchief
Located in York County, PA
" appears below the gathering of each valence and a patriotic shield anchors each corner. A maker's mark
Category
Vintage 1950s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Carved and Painted Wooden Eagle with Shield Attributed to John Haley Bellamy
Located in Savannah, GA
In all original untouched condition including weathered paint, this wonderful Folk Art wall plaque speaks for itself. Substantial size. It looks to be made to be mounted on a ledge, ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Political and Patriotic Memora...
Materials
Wood
$9,713 Sale Price
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H 14 in W 38 in D 2.5 in
38 Star Rare Circle in A Square Horstmann Brothers Made American Flag, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
) emerging from a patriotic shield, just to the left of the pavilion of Philadelphia map and print publisher
Category
Antique 1870s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Price Upon Request
H 39.75 in W 30 in D 2 in
1859 "Map of the United States of America..." by J. H. Colton
By J.H. Colton
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, emblematic title vignette features an American bald eagle, atop a patriotic shield. With an olive branch in
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Antique 1850s American Maps
Materials
Paper
Federal Style Upholstered Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
style is characterized by bold patriotic symbols such as eagles, shield-shaped chair backs. Delicate
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Settees
Materials
Mahogany
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Folk Art Shield
Located in Seattle, WA
metal shield.. fabulous patina.. great hanging anywhere...
color is fantastic..
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American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Fine Patriotic Tramp Art Mirror with Eagle and Shield
Located in Manalapan, NJ
A fine patriotic inspired Tramp Art mirror with a carved eagle and shield. The frame exhibits fluid
Category
Antique 1890s American Wall Mirrors
American Hand-Carved & Painted Patriotic Shield with Raised Stars, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
American hand-carved wood patriotic shield with hand-painted red, white, & blue stripes. 13 raised
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 30.5 in W 23.25 in D 2 in
American Hand Carved and Painted Patriotic Shield with Raised Stars. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American hand carved wood patriotic shield with hand painted red, white, and blue stripes and 13
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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 2.75 in
Kerchief with a Round Patriotic Shield, Harrison & Morton
Located in York County, PA
BOLD AND COLORFUL KERCHIEF WITH A ROUND PATRIOTIC SHIELD, MADE FOR THE 1888 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
American Folk Art Patriotic Flag Shield
Located in Essex, MA
American Folk Art Patriotic shield
Thirteen stars in blue field over nine stripes
Carved and
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20th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Pine
Leaver's Lace Table Cover With Patriotic Eagle 1876-1890's
Located in York County, PA
This decorative lace textile depicts a spread-winged American eagle, with a patriotic shield upon
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Rare Patriotic Presidential Applique Quilt from 1925
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of George Washington and Abe Lincoln along with the Uncle Sam hat and the Patriotic shield in every
Category
Early 20th Century American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED PATRIOTIC SHEILD FROM NEW ENGLAND
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC RARE ORIGINAL PAINTED RED,WHITE & BLUE PATRIOTIC SHIELD IN PRISTINE AS FOUND
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Antique 19th Century American More Folk Art
Materials
Pine
U.S. Shield Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Circa 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a U.S. shield patriotic printed paddle fan from 1918. The blue chief is printed with
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
Plains Indian Beaded Coin Purse
Located in York County, PA
Plains Indian beaded coin purse with beautiful blue color, an American patriotic shield on the
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Beads
Native American Beaded Coin Purse
Located in York County, PA
Native American beaded coin purse with a folky patriotic shield on the obverse and a geometric
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Beads
Civil War Drum Made by John C Haynes Company of Boston, Massachusetts
Located in York County, PA
painted with fine detail. The bird is perched in an aggressive fashion upon a patriotic shield that rests
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Stevengraph Bookmark with an Image of George Washington
Located in York County, PA
lettering, with a patriotic shield at the bottom.
The company had previously made this same design for
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Antique 1890s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Homemade Textile With Embroidery Featuring The Pledge Of Allegiance
Located in York County, PA
fallen off did not number 48. Like the 5 stars that appear across the patriotic shield upon the eagle's
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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
19thc Original Patriotic Candlewick Eagle Pillow From Pa.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastic patriotic eagle & shield candlewick pillow with a new linen backing.The face is
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Pair Of Exceptionally Graphic And Colorful Kerchiefs
Located in York County, PA
in oval medallions, flanked by billowing flags, commissioning pennants, and a patriotic shield, on
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
1889 “Patriotic Order Sons of America” Pennsylvania Document
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
illustrated above a patriotic shield, which holds the official text and inscribed list of names of newly added
Category
Antique 1880s American Prints
Patriotic Painting on Copper with the Primary Elements of the Great Seal
Located in York County, PA
, circa 1845-1865.
This patriotic American painting on a shield-shaped sheet of copper may be a large
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Antique 1840s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Extremely Rare Zachary Taylor Portrait Style Bandanna
Located in York County, PA
Palma, Buena Vista, and Okeechobee. Below Taylor is a spread-winged eagle with a patriotic shield upon
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Artistic Carving Company Louisburg Eagle
Located in Norwell, MA
venerable Boston Carver of American Eagles. Eagle is clutching two arrows in one talon and patriotic shield
Category
Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign (Flag) Belonging to Cpt. William Bagley
Located in York County, PA
eagle, with a patriotic shield upon its breast, and a field of 16 red and white pales (vertical bars
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 53.75 in W 81.25 in D 2.5 in
HMS Victory Centennial Copper Shield
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A HMS Victory centennial copper shield, the embossed copper plaque with the coat of arms of Great
Category
20th Century British Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Copper
1892 Campaign Kerchief Made to Support the Presidential Run of Benjamin Harrison
Located in York County, PA
is a patriotic shield with 13 stars, above which are the names of Harrison and Reid, on draping
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 31.75 in W 34.75 in
Extremely Rare 36 Star Flag With A Six Color Overprint
Located in York County, PA
fanciful patriotic shield, and an architectural gazebo with the word “Liberty” on its domed roof. In the
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
American Hand-Carved Eagle, Clutching Arrows and Union Shield
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
union shield in the other.
When Charles Thomson put together the final design for the Great Seal, he
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Kerchiefs From The 1904 Presidential Campaign: Roosevelt
Located in York County, PA
, commissioning pennants, and a patriotic shield, on top of which is perched a large, spread-winged eagle. These
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Shield-Shapped Banner from the North Jersey Shore Woman's Suffrage League
Located in York County, PA
Shield-shaped banner from the North Jersey shore woman's suffrage league, handed down through the
Category
Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 46.25 in W 38.25 in D 2.5 in
"Bellamy Style" Hand-Carved American Folk Eagle Clutching a U.S.A. Shield
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
example includes a banner chest shield of red, white and blue. The eagle and shield are period hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Masterpiece Quality Scherenschnitte (Cutwork)
Located in York County, PA
center of the top border. These are placed on either side of a patriotic shield and are flanked by cannon
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Antique 1840s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
WWII Son-In-Service Banner with an Eagle, a Shield, and a "V" for Victory
Located in York County, PA
WWII SON-IN-SERVICE BANNER WITH AN EAGLE, A SHIELD, AND A "V" FOR VICTORY:
The practice of
Category
20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign Belonging To Capt. W. H. Bagley
Located in York County, PA
patriotic shield upon its breast, and a field of 16 red and white pales (vertical bars). The flag has
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 53.75 in W 81.25 in D 2.5 in
Printed Cotton Kerchief with a Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant
Located in York County, PA
during the Civil War.
Printed in red and black, a spread-winged eagle perched on a patriotic shield
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Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Teddy Roosevelt Parade Style Banner Likely Make for the 1912 Campaign
Located in York County, PA
above features a large patriotic eagle with a shield on its breast, 13 stars arched about it, and a
Category
Early 20th Century North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Stevensgraph Bookmark with Lincoln, Made in New Jersey by Phoenix Mfg
Located in York County, PA
. A patriotic federal shield with 13 stars and 13 pales serves as a keystone and is gripped by an
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Elaborate Victorian Crazy Quilt with Pictorial Images
Located in Darnestown, MD
. Animals include an elephant; deer; rooster; dog; cat; and horse.
It has a patriotic shield; eagle and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts
Materials
Silk, Velvet
1876 Centennial Hooked Rug with Stars and Shiled
Located in York County, PA
SHIELD
Wool hooked rug with a wonderful, patriotic theme, made for the 100th anniversary of American
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Eagle with Shield and Arrows, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
is gilded with a painted red, white, and blue shield. It supports a patriotic shield in its right
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Federal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Large Liverpool Cream Ware Jug for the American Market, circa 1780s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pluribus Unum," a patriotic shield on body, and clutching arrows and fig leaves; on the reverse the
Category
Antique 1780s English Federal Pottery
Materials
Pottery
H 11 in W 10.75 in D 8.75 in
19thc Original Painted Surface Patriotic Harp W/ Eagle & Shield
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TRIM AND PAINTED EAGLE ON TOP OF A PAINTED RED,WHITE,BLUE AMERICAN SHIELD.THE CONDITION IS VERY GOOD
Category
Antique 19th Century American Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Patriotic Wall Plaque with Anchors and Shield and Wings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic Folk Art hand-carved plaque is patriotic and nautical at the same time. This
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Folk Art Carved Patriotic Eagle Plaque
Located in Nantucket, MA
patriotic eagle plaque with American shield and clutch of arrows.
The plaque remains in very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Carved and Decorated Patriotic Eagle Plaque, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th Century Carved and Gilded Patriotic Eagle Plaque, circa 1940s, a hand-carved and gilded
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
H 9.75 in W 26 in D 3.75 in
Civil War Painted Tin Canteen
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. The body of one side of the tin canteen was later painted a light blue, with a patriotic US shield at
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Pewter
American Gilt Carved and Painted Patriotic Shield, Circa 1920
Located in Charleston, SC
American hand-carved wood gilded and painted patriotic shield depicting the American flag , Sun
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Folk Art Carved Native American Patriotic 41 Star American Flag Shield
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Carved and painted Native American 41 star patriotic shield, circa 1890s. Original paint surface
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Brass Patriotic Eagle Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a patriotic shield and arrows. Signed Spread Eagle 1952 Va. Metal crafters.
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Bookends
Materials
Brass
Sailors Souvenir Embroidery with 13 Stars Crossed Flags and Eagle circa1885-1910
Located in York County, PA
federal eagle, perched for flight, on a patriotic shield; significantly larger and more beautiful than
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 29.5 in W 35.75 in D 2.5 in
Hand Painted Broadside Recruits Wanted sign from Brooklyn
Located in Santa Monica, CA
liberty, eagle and patriotic shield. "Respond to your country's call". City of Brooklyn. Tent City Hall
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood
Silver Carved Louisburg Eagle
Located in Norwell, MA
patriotic shield. Shield is painted red, white and blue.
Overall dimensions: 13" H x 37" W x 5" D. 5
Category
2010s Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Gold Carved Louisburg Eagle
Located in Norwell, MA
patriotic shield. Shield is painted red, white and blue.
Overall Dimensions: 13"H x 37"W x 5"D. 5 pounds.
Category
2010s Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
American Centennial Folk Art 13 Star Metal Shield Documented PA 1876
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Centennial Folk Art 13 star metal shield, dated 1876. This piece is hand signed and dated
Category
Antique 1870s American American Colonial Political and Patriotic Memorab...
Materials
Metal
"Our Twenty-Two Presidents" Print, circa 1884
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, flanked by two fierce eagles, clutching arrows and a patriotic shield.
This historical print is
Category
Antique 1880s American Prints
American Gilt Spread Wing Eagle Grasping Patriotic Painted Shield, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood Eagle with spread wings and talons grasping patriotic painted shield and
Category
Antique 1850s American American Empire Animal Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
H 12.5 in W 44 in D 3.5 in
Antique Folk Art Needlepoint with Americana Patriotic Theme, Dated 1881
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique framed Folk Art needlepoint sampler with Americana patriotic theme including shield of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Primitives
Materials
Fabric
H 25.5 in W 20.75 in D 1.5 in
Painted American Patriotic Shield
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusually large and graphic American patriotic shield. Vivid coloration, striking form.
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Hand Carved and Painted 13 Star Patriotic Shield
Located in Sheffield, MA
One of a kind, hand carved and painted patriotic shield. Note uneven stars and top scallops
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Pair of Patriotic Shields
Located in Columbus, OH
These masterpiece American patriotic shields are the finest examples extant. The first shield is
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian 1950's gilt sconces with painted flowers.
Measurements:
Height: 16"
Width: 8.5"
Depth: 3.5"
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Gorgeous Brass Lizard Nutcracker Vintage, France, 1960s Mid Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s french large and heavy nutcracker shaped like an lizard. Nice addition to your room, to use it as is or just for your collection of bronze items. Found at an esta...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Large Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made blown glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Glass
Crystal and Brass Galleon Ship Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a brass and crystal galleon ship chandelier. This chandelier has been intricately designed with many hand-crafted crystals. This piece was made around the secon...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
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Tiffany & Co. Sterling Coffee of Chocolate Set with Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Date marked 1962/63, Sterling, by Tiffany & Co., England. Modern and Art Deco collide in this very sleek coffee or chocolate set. Brilliant as a decorative accessory or perfect for ...
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Vintage 1960s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pink Panther Collection Royal Orleans Pottery Pink Panther Mounted Box
By United Artists
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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$482
H 4.34 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
16th Century Painted Spanish Coffered Ceiling, Isabella Stewart Gardner
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Coffered Ceiling. Tempura on Pine is brilliant colors of azure, red, black and white. Moorish Rosettes and intertwined motifs throughout. Was redu...
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Architectural Elements
Materials
Pine
$22,500
H 9 in W 204 in D 300 in
Au But Antique Bronze Sculpture 3 Nude Runners by Alfred Boucher France 1890
By Alfred Boucher
Located in Antwerp, BE
Au But, Antique bronze sculpture of 3 nude runners by Alfred Boucher with the Siot founders' signature.
Patinated bronze on red marble base. France, circa. 1890.
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Antique 1890s French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$7,767
H 13.39 in W 16.15 in D 8.27 in
Pink Panther Collection Royal Orleans Pottery Beaker Shape Mug
By United Artists
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful, licensed Pink Panther Collection handled pottery beaker shaped mug distributed by Royal Orleans and dated 1981. The ceramic mug is of cylindrical form with a pinched ce...
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Grand Tour Bronze Statue Of Dionysus
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Grand Tour bronze statue of the ancient Greek Dionysus. Dionysus also known as Bacchus, was the god of wine, fertility and festivity. Nice aged patina. Statue stands on ...
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Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Devil Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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$860
H 28 in W 27 in D 7.5 in
Grand Tour Statue of Poseidon
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1900 cast metal statue of Poseidon.
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1950s Black Obelisk With White Veining
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Tall decorative obelisk made of black composite material with white marble-style veining. Set on a stepped base, with a clean, angular silhouette.
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Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
Located in London, GB
A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure
Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D,
A stunning large pottery warrior figure wearing a banded headdress with disco arm ornaments , ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities
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Pottery
$1,304
H 17.33 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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$7,500
H 34.65 in W 57.88 in D 23.63 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the patriotic shield you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, paint and giltwood, every patriotic shield was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the patriotic shield you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A patriotic shield is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Patriotic Shield?
Prices for a patriotic shield start at $1,850 and top out at $12,950 with the average selling for $3,800.
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.
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