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Max Le Verrier - "Boubou à la Lanterne" Art Déco Car Mascot
Max Le Verrier - "Boubou à la Lanterne" Art Déco Car Mascot

Max Le Verrier - "Boubou à la Lanterne" Art Déco Car Mascot

By Max Le Verrier

Located in South Gippsland, Victoria

A whimsical Art Déco nickel-silvered metal car mascot modeled as "Boubou" the monkey holding a

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Bright & Whimsical Abstraction 20th Century Watercolor
Bright & Whimsical Abstraction 20th Century Watercolor

Bright & Whimsical Abstraction 20th Century Watercolor

By Sam Hugh Harris

Located in San Francisco, CA

painted in the great traditions of Modern Art including Impressionism and Symbolism. He was one of the

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1960s Mint Green Metallic Lamé Empire Waist Strapless Gown
1960s Mint Green Metallic Lamé Empire Waist Strapless Gown

1960s Mint Green Metallic Lamé Empire Waist Strapless Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous! 1960s strapless, empire-waist gown is made from a whimsical, art deco-inspired metallic

Category

1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Whimsical Hand Built Ceramic Sculpture
Whimsical Hand Built Ceramic Sculpture

Whimsical Hand Built Ceramic Sculpture

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Roughly constructed and incised with the name of the artist "Randy 3/13/76" and "Gary loves Linda".

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Vintage 1970s Brutalist Ceramics

Teodora Blanco Terracotta Whimsical Figure
Teodora Blanco Terracotta Whimsical Figure

Teodora Blanco Terracotta Whimsical Figure

By Teodora Blanco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extremely rare to find an authentic Teodora Blanco piece. This piece is signed and dated (7-8-72). Nelson Rockefeller avidly collector her pieces and became close friends with the ...

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Ceramics

19th C.  Pennsylvania Whimsical Country Cupboard
19th C.  Pennsylvania Whimsical Country Cupboard

19th C. Pennsylvania Whimsical Country Cupboard

Located in Woodbury, CT

surface. Signed "Stang, Ashland PA." It is beautifully naive and whimsical in design bearing the

Category

Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

Whimsical Israeli Lithograph of Figures Celebrating
Whimsical Israeli Lithograph of Figures Celebrating

Whimsical Israeli Lithograph of Figures Celebrating

By David Sharir

Located in Los Angeles, CA

contradiction. His work is greatly stylistically influenced by Russian folk art. This particular print is ed.45

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20th Century Prints and Multiples

Whimsical Folk Art Mixed Media Sculpture 'Waiting for Godot' 20th Century Artist
Whimsical Folk Art Mixed Media Sculpture 'Waiting for Godot' 20th Century Artist

Whimsical Folk Art Mixed Media Sculpture 'Waiting for Godot' 20th Century Artist

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Man and his dog, what is a more poignant scene! A 20th century bit of whimsy in a charming mixed media sculpture bronze, wood, metal an Inspired image of a man of experience with hi...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Two handled painted wooden tray with whimsical design
Two handled painted wooden tray with whimsical design

Two handled painted wooden tray with whimsical design

Located in New York, NY

Two handled painted wooden tray with whimsical design. "A prize racehorse"William" with a groom

Category

Late 20th Century North American Painted Furniture

Vintage Whimsical Painting of a Young Boy
Vintage Whimsical Painting of a Young Boy

Vintage Whimsical Painting of a Young Boy

Located in Stamford, CT

A finely painted watercolor painting of a young boy in a whimsical outfit with matching hat. Newly

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Vintage 1960s Decorative Art

Cool Toned Whimsical Abstract Mid Century Monotype
Cool Toned Whimsical Abstract Mid Century Monotype

Cool Toned Whimsical Abstract Mid Century Monotype

By Calvin Anderson

Located in San Francisco, CA

Anderson (1925-2023). He studied at CCAC and Art Center College in the 1940s and worked as a commercial art

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Monotype

"Thought So", whimsical yet serious oil in yellows and pinks
"Thought So", whimsical yet serious oil in yellows and pinks

"Thought So", whimsical yet serious oil in yellows and pinks

By Marilyn Davidson

Located in New York, NY

yet familiar, whimsical and serious. Thought balloon and rounded figurative shapes offer shared memory

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jubilation, whimsical red palette knife abstract painting on wood panel
Jubilation, whimsical red palette knife abstract painting on wood panel

Jubilation, whimsical red palette knife abstract painting on wood panel

Located in Toronto, ON

Working solely with a palette knife, Kate pulls multiple colours on both sides of her knife, mixing the colours directly on the panel. Working flat, she creates from all sides, ensur...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Whimsical gold key ring, Cartier
Whimsical gold key ring, Cartier

Whimsical gold key ring, Cartier

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Charming eighteen-karat gold key ring in the form of a skeleton key. Sprung top lifts and swivels to add key. Signed Cartier, numbered. Would also be lovely worn as a pendant.

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American Vanity Items

Whimsical Figure Playing the Banjo 20th Century Etching
Whimsical Figure Playing the Banjo 20th Century Etching

Whimsical Figure Playing the Banjo 20th Century Etching

By Calvin Anderson

Located in San Francisco, CA

Calvin Anderson (b. 1925). He studied at CCAC and Art Center College in the 1940s and worked as a

Category

1990s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Whimsical Modern Abstract Surrealist Oil Painting by Seymour Zayon
Whimsical Modern Abstract Surrealist Oil Painting by Seymour Zayon

Whimsical Modern Abstract Surrealist Oil Painting by Seymour Zayon

Located in Houston, TX

This whimsical and charming acrylic on canvas painting by Seymour Zayon is titled, "Welcome to my

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

The Wise Owl & the Old Goat (Contemporary animal portrait with whimsical verse)
The Wise Owl & the Old Goat (Contemporary animal portrait with whimsical verse)

The Wise Owl & the Old Goat (Contemporary animal portrait with whimsical verse)

Located in Basalt, CO

Signed bottom left: HF Verso: Heather Foster, 2020 Acrylic on unframed wrapped canvas "The Wise Owl & the Old Goat" captures the whimsy of animal friends and a profound allegorical...

Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Robot made with architecture of New York, whimsical artwork

Robot made with architecture of New York, whimsical artwork

By Joel Kuntz

Located in New York, NY

c-print (chromogenic print) With each architectural creation, Kuntz connects us to iconic landmarks by humanizing them and giving them a heart and soul. We’re no longer looking at e...

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Robot made with iconic buildings of Chicago, whimsical artwork

Robot made with iconic buildings of Chicago, whimsical artwork

By Joel Kuntz

Located in New York, NY

c-print (chromogenic print) With each architectural creation, Kuntz connects us to iconic landmarks by humanizing them and giving them a heart and soul. We’re no longer looking at e...

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Goat Tally 7/20 (whimsical, goats, mountainside, sea foam green)
Goat Tally 7/20 (whimsical, goats, mountainside, sea foam green)

Goat Tally 7/20 (whimsical, goats, mountainside, sea foam green)

By Paula Schuette Kraemer

Located in Basalt, CO

Paula's work happens in distinct stages, beginning with design and concept. She draws and works out her design on mylar allowing her to heavy-handedly erase as well as providing a wo...

Category

2010s Animal Prints

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Drypoint, Etching, Monotype

Robot made with iconic buildings of San Francisco, whimsical artwork.

Robot made with iconic buildings of San Francisco, whimsical artwork.

By Joel Kuntz

Located in New York, NY

c-print (chromogenic print) 28x48 in. edition of 10 + 3 artist prints With each architectural creation, Kuntz connects us to iconic landmarks by humanizing them and giving them a he...

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Bunny", a whimsical pastel in in pinks and yellows
"Bunny", a whimsical pastel in in pinks and yellows

"Bunny", a whimsical pastel in in pinks and yellows

By Marilyn Davidson

Located in New York, NY

Bunny, a whimsical abstract pastel in glowing pinks, blues and yellows is filled with references

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

Whimsical Root Dancers
Whimsical Root Dancers

Whimsical Root Dancers

Unavailable|$3,500

Whimsical Root Dancers

Located in Summerland, CA

Root figures dancing on a slice of birch wood.
Musician playing fiddle in the center.
Wood and polychrome.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

"Whimsical Hearts" Marilee Hall
"Whimsical Hearts" Marilee Hall

"Whimsical Hearts" Marilee Hall

By Marilee Hall

Located in Cookeville, TN

Everyone needs hearts in their home! This is a colorful bowl of yellow, orange, red and green with hearts flowing over the surface. Green vines twine amongst the hearts. The bowl is ...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Folk Art Walking Stick
Folk Art Walking Stick

Folk Art Walking Stick

Unavailable|$325

Folk Art Walking Stick

Located in Woodstock, NY

railing sheperd crook curve for a hand grip. Whimsical folk art with a modernist edge. Elegant fun.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Fir

Nine Whimsical Sandoz French Art Deco Kissing Fish Knife Rests
Nine Whimsical Sandoz French Art Deco Kissing Fish Knife Rests

Nine Whimsical Sandoz French Art Deco Kissing Fish Knife Rests

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This set of nine whimsical French art deco “Kissing Fish” knife rests was designed in 1916 by

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20th Century French Porcelain

Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout
Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout

Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout

Located in East Hampton, NY

This whimsical folk art sculpture is a folk art toy of chimney sweeps. The outsider art is hand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Twine, Wood, Paint

Diamond Cygnus Swan Whimsical Charm Pendant
Diamond Cygnus Swan Whimsical Charm Pendant

Diamond Cygnus Swan Whimsical Charm Pendant

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

An ode to the northern constellation on the plane of the milky way. Swan pendant is adorned with diamonds and beautifully hand detailed. A symbol of love, elegance and beauty. ✧ 1...

Category

2010s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1930s Whimsical Cream Bakelite Frog Hinged Bracelet
1930s Whimsical Cream Bakelite Frog Hinged Bracelet

1930s Whimsical Cream Bakelite Frog Hinged Bracelet

Located in Palm Springs, CA

, but has an applied whimsical face of bug-eyed frog face on its top surface. Classic figural bakelite

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clamper Bracelets

Elephant Stacked Artisan Table Lamp- Whimsical & Joyous
Elephant Stacked Artisan Table Lamp- Whimsical & Joyous

Elephant Stacked Artisan Table Lamp- Whimsical & Joyous

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

elephant holding a ball finial. Just a whimsical stylish

Category

20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Pair of 20th Century Whimsical Primitive Horse Andirons
Pair of 20th Century Whimsical Primitive Horse Andirons

Pair of 20th Century Whimsical Primitive Horse Andirons

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 20th century whimsical primitive horse andirons.

Category

20th Century Folk Art Andirons

Materials

Iron

Whimsical Collection of Four Teodora Blanco Terracotta Figurines
Whimsical Collection of Four Teodora Blanco Terracotta Figurines

Whimsical Collection of Four Teodora Blanco Terracotta Figurines

By Teodora Blanco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Precious collection of four Teodora Blanco (1928-1980) figurines. These pieces depict women-animal-plant mythological Nagualas. Teodora worked in Atzompa Oaxaca. Nelson Rockefelle...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

American Art Deco Figurative Soda-Jerk Folk Art Wood and Brass Ashtray Stand
American Art Deco Figurative Soda-Jerk Folk Art Wood and Brass Ashtray Stand

American Art Deco Figurative Soda-Jerk Folk Art Wood and Brass Ashtray Stand

Located in Port Hope, ON

This whimsical American Art Deco outsider art floor standing ashtray features a traditionally

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Brass

Tramp Art 'Circus Wagon' Frame by Angie Dow
Tramp Art 'Circus Wagon' Frame by Angie Dow

Tramp Art 'Circus Wagon' Frame by Angie Dow

By Angie Dow

Located in Manalapan, NJ

A whimsical Tramp Art 'Circus Wagon' frame with carved animals by contemporary artist Angie Dow.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

'The Curious Owl' Tramp Art Frame with Painting by Angie Dow
'The Curious Owl' Tramp Art Frame with Painting by Angie Dow

'The Curious Owl' Tramp Art Frame with Painting by Angie Dow

Located in Manalapan, NJ

A paint decorated whimsical Tramp Art star-shaped frame titled,'The Curious Owl', with an

Category

2010s American Contemporary Art

Whimsical Machine Age Top Hat / Man's Face Cocktail Shaker and Stopper
Whimsical Machine Age Top Hat / Man's Face Cocktail Shaker and Stopper

Whimsical Machine Age Top Hat / Man's Face Cocktail Shaker and Stopper

Located in Dallas, TX

Sweet anonymous design, probably documented somewhere. Top (with original blue inset stripes) screws off to be used as a bottle-cap remover via "mouth" and cork-screw when removing ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Whimsical Botanist; Modern Beige Floral Pattern Hand Knotted Rugs & Carpets
Whimsical Botanist; Modern Beige Floral Pattern Hand Knotted Rugs & Carpets

Whimsical Botanist; Modern Beige Floral Pattern Hand Knotted Rugs & Carpets

Located in Mumbai, IN

A blend of asian floral pattern and modern illustration art style, Whimsical Botanist Rug sits

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Sailor Serenade (Sailor and Mermaid)

The Sailor Serenade (Sailor and Mermaid)

By Ed Parker

Located in Stonington, CT

Ed Parker is one of America’s leading painters working in the whimsical folk art tradition. Far

Category

2010s Folk Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

In Cod We Trust, 1896

In Cod We Trust, 1896

By Ed Parker

Located in Stonington, CT

Ed Parker is one of America’s leading painters working in the whimsical folk art tradition. Far

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lighthouse Service Tugboat "Thistle" Moving the Lighthouse, 1898

Lighthouse Service Tugboat "Thistle" Moving the Lighthouse, 1898

By Ed Parker

Located in Stonington, CT

painters working in the whimsical folk art tradition. Far from a simple Folk Artist, Ed Parker holds a BFA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Whale Watch, 1898

Ed ParkerWhale Watch, 1898

Unavailable|$3,500

Whale Watch, 1898

By Ed Parker

Located in Stonington, CT

the whimsical folk art tradition. Far from a simple Folk Artist, Ed Parker holds a BFA in Graphic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Croquet Players out to Sea, Watch Hill, Rhode Island, 1898

Croquet Players out to Sea, Watch Hill, Rhode Island, 1898

By Ed Parker

Located in Stonington, CT

working in the whimsical folk art tradition. Far from a simple Folk Artist, Ed Parker holds a BFA in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Medium Doll - Ananda - N°22
Medium Doll - Ananda - N°22

Medium Doll - Ananda - N°22

By RACHEL BERGERET

Located in Miami, FL

. Notably recognized for her whimsical "midinette" representations, Bergeret's art brims with humor and

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Gold Leaf

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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of whimsical art in our inventory may begin at $21 and can go as high as $425,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,794.