Vintage Gnome Art
Hand Carved Gnome + Deer Woodland Totem
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If great art is meant to inspire and provoke, this beautiful carving of a gnome with a deer on it's
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Wood, Pine
Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden smoker figure, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this piece is from around 1930s or older. A nice addition to any room. Beau...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Wood
H 8.25 in W 4.5 in D 5.13 in
Set of 4 Detailed Wood Carving Alpine Gnome Dwarf Faces Austria Alps Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of four rustic Folk Art carved wood face mountain man. This is a wonderful example of Austrian
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1960s German Folk Art Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Wood
H 15.25 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
"Gallimaufry" Aaron Bohrod, Realism, Surrealism, Charlie Brown, Buddha, Gnome
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
two years later enrolled in the Art Institute of Chicago. But it was at the Art Students League in New
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1980s Realist Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Board, Oil
Folk Art Rare Antique Gnome Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Gnome hand cast and painted American antique garden sculpture and coin bank/doorstop
In great
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1930s Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Iron
"Gnomes Homes I, II, & III, " Trio of Etchings by Jenny Tapping
By Jenny Tapping
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Gnomes I, II, & III" are three original etchings by Jenny Tapping. Each etching is signed, titled
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Etching
H 11.25 in W 20.625 in
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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1930s German Black Forest Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Wood
H 10.25 in W 2 in D 3.25 in
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of five tiny garden gnomes made
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Terracotta
Gnome Garden Sculpture in Original Paint "Flower Pot"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity.
America's friendly gnome- a jolly eyed garden guardian clutching a merry
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Iron
Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of six tiny garden gnomes
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Terracotta
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of four tiny garden
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Terracotta
Romance of Ambrose Bierce #3 [Romance (N.) from Ambrose Bierce #3]
By Ralph Eugene Meatyard
Located in New York, NY
primitive masks, perhaps with the intention of creating a parody of high art. Rather than sports fans, the
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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By Grisha Bruskin
Located in New York, NY
“subversive” Soviet art and “Jewish propaganda". But he's said, “We have no prejudice here. Even Russians can
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1980s Modern Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Screen
German NeoExpressionist artist Horst Antes signed lithograph of Angel of History
By Horst Antes
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
in every respect and had repudiated all forms of living art, and whose works were in the wake of the
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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Lithograph
H 22.75 in W 28 in D 1 in
Signed surrealist lithograph by German artist Horst Antes, 1966- 68
By Horst Antes
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
had repudiated all forms of living art, and whose works were in the wake of the Die Brücke, Blaue
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20th Century Surrealist Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Lithograph
H 22.75 in W 28 in D 1 in
Study 8 (Russian abstract work on paper with original Marlborough Gallery label)
By Grisha Bruskin
Located in New York, NY
creating “subversive” Soviet art and “Jewish propaganda". But he's said, “We have no prejudice here. Even
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Ink, Gouache
Grisha BruskinStudy 8 (Russian abstract work on paper with original Marlborough Gallery label), 1990
H 18 in W 16.25 in D 1 in
Mother Nature, Lyrical Surrealist Abstract Watercolour on Paper.
Located in Cotignac, FR
. In general, we can say of Clerté that he practices an “eco-art” that feeds on primary hungers: the
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 22.05 in W 28.75 in D 2.37 in
A Pair Of John Bauer Wooden Carved Wall Sculptures
By John Bauer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
) work "Bland Tomtar och troll", "Among Gnomes and Trolls". These sculptures have been carved out each
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1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Birch
Vintage Modernist Silver Pendant by Jorma Laine, Finland, 1971
Located in Stockholm, SE
enigmatic work of art in jewelry form.
Jorma Laine was one of the most unique voices in the history of
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1970s Swedish Modernist Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Silver
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H 2.37 in W 0.79 in L 23.63 in
Anne Geddes Down in The Garden Large Hardcover Book, 1996
Located in North Hollywood, CA
costumed to resemble creatures and plants found in the garden.
This is a wonderful art book with pull out
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1990s Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Hand Carved Jade Stone Egyptian Ram Amulet of Khnum
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, ancient wisdom, and aesthetic beauty. Nice piece of ancient Egyptian art, culture and mythology, making it
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Stone
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By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The D-Ring Lounge Chair is an Art Deco-inspired lounge chair made from mahogany, solid brass and velvet.
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2010s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Gnome Art
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Brass
Voyage au Venezuela 1919 - Impressionist Seascape Oil Painting by Emilio Boggio
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated oil on canvas seascape by French impressionist painter Emilio Boggio. The piece in a view of the vast, open ocean - a rich blue sea with white ocean foam leading to ...
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1910s Impressionist Vintage Gnome Art
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Canvas, Oil
King Arthur Mural (16' x 6') by Peter Ostuni for Savoy-Plaza Hotel 1951
By Peter Ostuni
Located in Hanover, MA
Astonishingly beautiful and monumental mural spanning eleven individual panels which when assembled are 16 feet long by 6 feet high. The panels are reverse paint and applique on she...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gnome Art
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Plexiglass
Louis XVI Style Trumeau Panel with Trompe L'oeil Mirror Panel
Located in Nashville, TN
Possibly late 18th century but most likely 19th century painted arched painted panel. Either a panel intended for a trumeau or to be inset into wall boiserie as a trumeau. The upper ...
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1830s French Louis XVI Vintage Gnome Art
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Canvas, Paint
Good Size Antique Gothic Revival Hand Painted & Stain Leaded Glass Firescreen
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique work-of-art-firescreen with (arch) angels in great colors.
This all handcrafted firescreen from the early 1900s definitely is a one of a kind antique. Especially in...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 25.4 in W 32 in D 0.6 in
A Reclaimed Stained Glass Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Victorian stained glass door. Suitable for external use if sheltered by a porch.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Vintage Gnome Art
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Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
Gandharan Schist Statue of Buddha
Located in London, GB
Gandharan Schist Buddha
Circa 3rd Century A.D.
This finely carved stone statue depicts the Buddha, clad in cascading folds of fabric, clinging lightly to the contours of his body; p...
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Classical Greek Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Schist
Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Devil Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful black forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of black forest carving. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a wearable mask. Found at an estate...
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1930s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Hand Painted Japanese Style Stained Glass Windows
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 2 elegantly hand painted Japanese style stained glass panels fitted into painted wooden frames. At a height of 147cm, these tall stained glass panels make a beautiful set of...
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Early 20th Century English Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Lead
Ceramic Proust Metallic by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions, Italy
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
The famous Proust in miniaturized ceramic of the "Ceramic Proust Metallic" Collection" designed by Alessandro Mendini e produced by Superego Editions. Silver color. Limited edition o...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 13.39 in
Art Studio Lead Enclosed Rainbow Colored Stained Glass Hanging Pendant, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Hand Crafted Adjustable Bright Stained Glass Hanging Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted slightly Silver leaded rectangular form with rounded rectangular stained glass...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Lead
19th Century American School Portrait of a Woman
Located in Stockton, NJ
A 19th century American School oil on canvas portrait of a woman in gilt frame. Canvas measures 25.5" W x 27.75" H and with frame measures 31.25" W x 33.25" H x 2" D.
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Mid-19th Century American Vintage Gnome Art
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Wood, Paint
"Ruth Glaneuse (Ruth Gleaning), " Original Color Lithograph by Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Ruth Glaneuse (Ruth Gleaning), M 246/269" is an original lithograph by Marc Chagall. This original color lithograph was designed for and printed by VERVE for the book “Dessins pour ...
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1960s Surrealist Vintage Gnome Art
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Lithograph
Goldscheider Style Terracotta Boy
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century Austrian terracotta black boy seated on a bamboo chair, dressed in his best cloths.
Impressed numbers to underside.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Vintage Gnome Art
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Terracotta
Pair of High Backrest Metal Chairs by Pier Luigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of high backrest metal chairs by Pier Luigi Colli 1950s, Italian design, entirely hand-molded, as if they were sculptures, amazing work of great craftsmanship.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Iron
Original Vintage Soviet Advertising Poster Bear Circus USSR Acrobat Design Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet circus poster - ?????????????? ??????? ???? / Trained Bears - featuring three bears as a family on top of three colourful balls against a bright background, t...
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1970s Russian Vintage Gnome Art
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Paper
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
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Barbara Eden with Gnomes Fine Art Print
By Don Ornitz
Located in Las Vegas, NV
the young bombshell actress posed in an oversized chair, surrounded by gnomes.
This image was
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1960s Vintage Gnome Art
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
Zweifigurig II
By Horst Antes
Located in München, DE
. The gnome figure inspired by Expressionism, Cubism and Primitive Art - consisting of a head, a pair of
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1960s Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Hand Carved Tribal Gnome Mask
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage hand carved wood tribal mask. Circa 1970s. Would make a wonderful accent piece in any room.
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1970s Tribal Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Wood
Large Hand Painted Poll Parrot Shoes Advertising Panels
By Poll Parrot Shoes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These double sided vibrantly painted wood panels depict two life sized happy gnomes and the Poll
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1930s American Vintage Gnome Art
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By Marcel Dzama
Located in Toronto, Ontario
he was 30.
In the 1990s, as one of the founding members of the Royal Art Lodge, Dzama contributed
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1990s Surrealist Vintage Gnome Art
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Ink, Watercolor
Untitled (Superhero)
By Marcel Dzama
Located in Toronto, Ontario
he was 30.
In the 1990s, as one of the founding members of the Royal Art Lodge, Dzama contributed
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1990s Surrealist Vintage Gnome Art
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Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Untitled Still Life Hanging Tights in Green, Figurative Poetry Lithograph
Located in Surfside, FL
painting were markedly shaped by early renaissance art, an influence that has never left me. Contemporary
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1980s American Modern Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Christmas Ornaments, German, Set of Three
Located in Ferndale, MI
Set of three blown glass Christmas ornament including one charming gnome/dwarf and two houses
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Gnome Art
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Wire
Art Deco Pair of Cast Plaster Gnomes and Toadstools Bookends, 1940s
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful pair Art Deco cast plaster bookends modeled with gnomes resting below a large
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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Gnome Art
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Plaster
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H 5.62 in W 3.75 in D 3.55 in
Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Gnome Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful black forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of black forest
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1930s German Black Forest Vintage Gnome Art
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Wood
H 14.25 in W 10.38 in D 4 in
Gnome Folk Art Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Wooden Mask Vintage Europe
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Black Forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of Black Forest
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1930s German Black Forest Vintage Gnome Art
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Wood
American Monumental Old Gnome Garden Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Giant 44 inch legendary American Garden Protector
America's friendly gnome
Since the early
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Gnome Art
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Iron
Gnome Garden Lantern Sculpture "Night Time Watchman"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity.
America's friendly gnome- a jolly eyed garden guardian with lantern
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Gnome Art
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Iron
Cast Iron Garden Gnome
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A whimsical statue of a cast-iron garden gnome with original paint.
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Gnome Art
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Iron
Multi Colored Flowers in Vase Surrounded by Birds and Gnome
By Glenora Richards
Located in New Orleans, LA
with multi colored flowers surrounded by birds and gnome is a unique work of art.
Glenora Richards
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1990s Realist Vintage Gnome Art
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Watercolor
Rare Gnome, Matryoshka and Lighthouse Christmas Ornament Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Gnome Face Fir cone is approx. 3 5/8" high and 1 1/2" at the
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1930s Russian Folk Art Vintage Gnome Art
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Wire
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Mushroom House Statue, by Heissner Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made by the
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage Gnome Art
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Ceramic
H 13 in W 10 in D 9.5 in
Cast Iron Gnome Holding Mushroom Doorstop Lawn/ Ornament, Original Paint
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique cast iron gnome holding mushroom doorstop/lawn ornament,
Original Paint, USA, Circa 1930s
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20th Century American Vintage Gnome Art
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Iron
Vintage Scandinavian Large Gonk Troll Tomte Gnome Figure Style of Hans Bolling
By Hans Bolling
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome midcentury Scandinavian Gonk or Troll or Tomte or Gnome figure or sculpture or object d’art
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gnome Art
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Burlap, Faux Fur, Wood
H 15.5 in W 9 in D 10 in
Hand Crafted Mid-20th Century Metal Pull Along German Toy
Located in London, GB
folk-art pull along toy, in the form of a gnome riding a reindeer. Each metal section is hand crafted
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Gnome Art
Materials
Metal
"Sylph #9" - Green, Purple & Blue Smoke Spirit Large Scale Abstract
By William "Bill" Fedderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Angeles, along with artist name and title.
Provenance: 1972 Collection of the artist, Esther Robles Art
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Gnome Art
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Plywood, Acrylic Polymer
"Sylph #10" - Purple & Blue Smoke Spirit Large-Scale Abstract
By William "Bill" Fedderson
Located in Soquel, CA
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Provenance: Collection of the artist, Esther Robles Art Gallery, Great Western Savings, Clark Cierlak Gallery
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Gnome Art
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Plywood, Acrylic Polymer
Untitled Still Life Hanging Plaid Shirt, Figurative Poetry Lithograph
Located in Surfside, FL
shaped by early renaissance art, an influence that has never left me. Contemporary Art, Printed Matter
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1980s American Modern Vintage Gnome Art
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Lithograph
Original Vintage 1940 Advertising Poster For Chianti Campani Italian Red Wine
Located in London, GB
featuring a gnome like character with a beard wearing a red outfit, drinking from a dripping bunch of red
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1940s Vintage Gnome Art
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Paper
H 55.12 in W 39.38 in
Gnome Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Sweet studio pottery gnome in a rich brown color and beautiful glaze.
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Gnome Art
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Pottery
Mechanical Gnome Store Display
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is key wound and his head rocks back and forth which then moves his glass eyes ,it's powered by clockworks.
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1930s American Vintage Gnome Art
A Large and Bold French Art Deco Table Lamp by Degué
By Degué
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well, the Deco-gnomes have been busy in the back room again, and look what they've cranked out
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Gnome Art
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Glass
Art Deco Four Paneled Demons and Angels Fantasy Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very whimsical screen, one side depicts mischievious gnomes and the other side angels
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1930s Unknown Vintage Gnome Art
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Wood, Canvas
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Vintage Gnome Art For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of vintage gnome art available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of vintage gnome art — often made from metal, iron and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of vintage gnome art made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of vintage gnome art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Glenora Richards, Jenny Tapping and Don Ornitz produced versions that are worth a look.
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A piece of vintage gnome art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $675, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.
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