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Vestigial Landscape (Whimsical Black and White Charcoal Landscape)
Vestigial Landscape (Whimsical Black and White Charcoal Landscape)

Vestigial Landscape (Whimsical Black and White Charcoal Landscape)

By Sue Bryan

Located in Hudson, NY

2018 'On Paper - An Exhibition of Drawings', Florence Academy of Art, NJ 2018 'MONOCHROME', Bo.Lee

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Board, Carbon Pencil, Gesso, Wood, Graphite

Charming Whimsical Pair of Very Old French Metal Shield Plaques
Charming Whimsical Pair of Very Old French Metal Shield Plaques

Charming Whimsical Pair of Very Old French Metal Shield Plaques

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A pair of very old graphic French metal plaques in the shape of shields with fabulous chippy aged patina and adorable cartoonish faces, one with a chef's hat. Each piece measures abo...

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Wall-mounted Clock Cabinet by Garry Knox Bennett
Wall-mounted Clock Cabinet by Garry Knox Bennett

Wall-mounted Clock Cabinet by Garry Knox Bennett

By Garry Knox Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

California artist Garry Knox Bennett (1934 - 2022), best known for his whimsical art furniture

Category

Vintage 1970s American Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

WHIMSICAL WELDED FOLK ART SPARK PLUG TABLE
WHIMSICAL WELDED FOLK ART SPARK PLUG TABLE

WHIMSICAL WELDED FOLK ART SPARK PLUG TABLE

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

THIS WHIMSICAL WELDED FOLK ART TABLE IS A MUST HAVE FOR ANY "HANDS ON" PERSON AS THE DETAILS

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Whimsical "Pagoda" Birdcage
Whimsical "Pagoda" Birdcage

Whimsical "Pagoda" Birdcage

Located in Doylestown, PA

A whimsical and colorful Asian inspired "Pagoda" form birdcage in sheet steel and metal wire

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bird Cages

Materials

Wire

ART NOUVEAU SILVER OVER BRONZE WHIMSICAL CHANDELIER
ART NOUVEAU SILVER OVER BRONZE WHIMSICAL CHANDELIER

ART NOUVEAU SILVER OVER BRONZE WHIMSICAL CHANDELIER

Located in Los Angeles, CA

SUPERB ART NOUVEAU SILVER OVER BRONZE CHANDELIER. FEATURING A CENTER BOWL IN HIGH RELIEF OF A MAN

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Whimsical of Hand-Carved and Painted Monkey Wall Sconces
Pair of Whimsical of Hand-Carved and Painted Monkey Wall Sconces

Pair of Whimsical of Hand-Carved and Painted Monkey Wall Sconces

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

These carved hardwood sconces in the form of monkeys shows a painted figure dressed in 18th century dress and wearing a tricorn hat while hanging from a palm tree flanked by two cand...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

WHIMSICAL PATRIOTIC FLAG QUILT WITH 48 EIGHT-POINTED STARS
WHIMSICAL PATRIOTIC FLAG QUILT WITH 48 EIGHT-POINTED STARS

WHIMSICAL PATRIOTIC FLAG QUILT WITH 48 EIGHT-POINTED STARS

Located in York County, PA

Patriotic quilt with 48, eight-pointed stars in a small-scale, cornflower blue canton and 22 stripes. Circa WWI (1917-1918). A fantastic folk example, entirely hand-sewn and made of ...

Category

20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Whimsical folk art painted wood sculpture signed John Hull
Whimsical folk art painted wood sculpture signed John Hull

Whimsical folk art painted wood sculpture signed John Hull

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful whimsical painted wood and metal sculpture signed John Hull. It is Mounted on a blue

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Whimsical Big Rose Bird Sculpture Hand Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner
Whimsical Big Rose Bird Sculpture Hand Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner

Whimsical Big Rose Bird Sculpture Hand Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner

Located in South Burlington, VT

A whimsical Pea Fowl bird sculpture master work designed and hand painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner

Category

Mid-20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

39-Star Antique American Flag with 'Whimsical' Star Pattern, 1889
39-Star Antique American Flag with 'Whimsical' Star Pattern, 1889

39-Star Antique American Flag with 'Whimsical' Star Pattern, 1889

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

configuration. The stars are "whimsically" dyed to the flag's canton, leading us to believe this is a homemade

Category

Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

2019 Gucci Orange New India Multicolor Print Cotton Midi Skirt
2019 Gucci Orange New India Multicolor Print Cotton Midi Skirt

2019 Gucci Orange New India Multicolor Print Cotton Midi Skirt

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

lush floral prints, this skirt seamlessly merges whimsical art with high-end style. Its lively colors

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Skirts

Sara Moore Whimsical Floral Folk Art Lacquered Cylindrical Drum Table
Sara Moore Whimsical Floral Folk Art Lacquered Cylindrical Drum Table

Sara Moore Whimsical Floral Folk Art Lacquered Cylindrical Drum Table

Located in West Chester, PA

Whimsical floral folk art cylindrical side table by Sara Moore. Decorated around the circumference

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

36 Stars in a Whimsical Configuration, 1868 Campaign of Grant & Colfa
36 Stars in a Whimsical Configuration, 1868 Campaign of Grant & Colfa

36 Stars in a Whimsical Configuration, 1868 Campaign of Grant & Colfa

Located in York County, PA

36 STARS, ARRANGED IN AN ODD AND WHIMSICAL PRESENTATION OF THE “GREAT-STAR-IN-A-WREATH” DESIGN

Category

Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Whimsical Modern Watercolor Painting of an Artist in his Studio
Whimsical Modern Watercolor Painting of an Artist in his Studio

Whimsical Modern Watercolor Painting of an Artist in his Studio

Located in Houston, TX

A delightful modern watercolor painting of an artist sitting in his studio observing his figure paintings. Painted by Carl Molno in 1988. Dimensions with frame: H: 18.25" W: 20.25...

Category

1980s Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Whimsical Hand Carved Wood Folk Art Chandelier with Two Hands
Whimsical Hand Carved Wood Folk Art Chandelier with Two Hands

Whimsical Hand Carved Wood Folk Art Chandelier with Two Hands

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Whimsical one of a kind carved wood light fixture having a folk art feel with two hands that hold

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

The likley lads - Gabrielle Pool - Whimsical ink drawing of an giraffes
The likley lads - Gabrielle Pool - Whimsical ink drawing of an giraffes

The likley lads - Gabrielle Pool - Whimsical ink drawing of an giraffes

By Gabrielle Pool

Located in Coltishall, GB

Gabrielle Pool’s ink drawings on paper are inspired by her years living in Africa and are simple and charming. Using an unforgiving medium she produces portraits of African animals ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Wood, Paper, Ink

mother and calf - Gabrielle Pool - Whimsical ink drawing of an giraffes
mother and calf - Gabrielle Pool - Whimsical ink drawing of an giraffes

mother and calf - Gabrielle Pool - Whimsical ink drawing of an giraffes

By Gabrielle Pool

Located in Coltishall, GB

This artwork masterfully captures two elegantly elongated giraffes rendered in watercolor, creating a distinctive impressionistic style. The composition showcases a mother and baby g...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Wood, Paper, Ink

Whimsical Illustration Skiing Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
Whimsical Illustration Skiing Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

Whimsical Illustration Skiing Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

By William Steig (b.1907)

Located in Surfside, FL

Lighthearted Illustration of Outdoor Pursuits This one being a Skiing scene, a boy and a girl on skis. signed W. Steig Provenance: from Mrs. Joseph B. Ryan, Commissioned by Joe Ryan ...

Category

1930s Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Whimsical Illustration "Snow" Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
Whimsical Illustration "Snow" Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

Whimsical Illustration "Snow" Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

By William Steig (b.1907)

Located in Surfside, FL

Lighthearted Illustration of Outdoor Pursuits This one being cross country Snow Shoes signed "W. Steig" Provenance: from Mrs. Joseph B. Ryan, Commissioned by Joe Ryan for the bar at...

Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Whimsical Illustration Hiking Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
Whimsical Illustration Hiking Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

Whimsical Illustration Hiking Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

By William Steig (b.1907)

Located in Surfside, FL

Lighthearted Illustration of Outdoor Pursuits This one being cross country hiking signed "W. Steig" Provenance: from Mrs. Joseph B. Ryan, Commissioned by Joe Ryan for the bar at his...

Category

1930s Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Whimsical Fishing Illustration Cartoon 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
Whimsical Fishing Illustration Cartoon 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

Whimsical Fishing Illustration Cartoon 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

By William Steig (b.1907)

Located in Surfside, FL

Lighthearted Illustration of Outdoor Pursuits This one of a fisherman signed "W. Steig" Provenance: from Mrs. Joseph B. Ryan, Commissioned by Joe Ryan for the bar at his ski resort,...

Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Whimsical Illustration "Snow" Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
Whimsical Illustration "Snow" Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

Whimsical Illustration "Snow" Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

By William Steig (b.1907)

Located in Surfside, FL

Lighthearted Illustration of Outdoor Pursuits This one being cross country Snow Shoes signed "W. Steig" Provenance: from Mrs. Joseph B. Ryan, Commissioned by Joe Ryan for the bar at...

Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Illustration Board, Watercolor, India Ink

Whimsical Illustration Hiking Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
Whimsical Illustration Hiking Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

Whimsical Illustration Hiking Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

By William Steig (b.1907)

Located in Surfside, FL

Lighthearted Illustration of Outdoor Pursuits This one being cross country hiking signed "W. Steig" Provenance: from Mrs. Joseph B. Ryan, Commissioned by Joe Ryan for the bar at his...

Category

1930s Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Whimsical Illustration Skiing Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
Whimsical Illustration Skiing Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

Whimsical Illustration Skiing Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig

By William Steig (b.1907)

Located in Surfside, FL

Lighthearted Illustration of Outdoor Pursuits This one being a Skiing scene, a boy and a girl on skis. signed W. Steig Provenance: from Mrs. Joseph B. Ryan, Commissioned by Joe Ryan ...

Category

1930s Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Whimsical ousider art 1993 by noted Denver artist Louis Recchia
Whimsical ousider art 1993 by noted Denver artist Louis Recchia

Whimsical ousider art 1993 by noted Denver artist Louis Recchia

By Louis Reechia

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful outsider folk art by the noted Denver based artist Louis Recchia. This piece is titled

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper

Whimsical Murano 1950s Teal Art Glass Gourd with Lid
Whimsical Murano 1950s Teal Art Glass Gourd with Lid

Whimsical Murano 1950s Teal Art Glass Gourd with Lid

Located in San Francisco, CA

A whimsical Murano 1950's teal art glass gourd with lids; the removable top with clear stem and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Bowls

Whimsical French Art Nouveau Figural Lamp with Children, Louchet Foundry
Whimsical French Art Nouveau Figural Lamp with Children, Louchet Foundry

Whimsical French Art Nouveau Figural Lamp with Children, Louchet Foundry

By Louchet Foundry

Located in Petaluma, CA

foundry rarely are artist signed. You can always expect captivating Art Nouveau design and gilded bronze

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Whimsical Garden Cafe Table
Whimsical Garden Cafe Table

Whimsical Garden Cafe Table

By John Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Square wrought and sheet metal garden, cafe, breakfast table. The top _ tablecloth" is formed and cut metal with faux tartan weave paint finish. I believe it's French, but possibly A...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Steel

37 Star Flag in a Whimsical Representation of the "Great Star" Pattern
37 Star Flag in a Whimsical Representation of the "Great Star" Pattern

37 Star Flag in a Whimsical Representation of the "Great Star" Pattern

Located in York County, PA

37 STARS IN A WHIMSICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE "GREAT STAR" PATTERN WITH A STAR BETWEEN EACH ARM, ON

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Whimsical handmade Americana Folk art signed Miss Liberty 1984
Whimsical handmade Americana Folk art signed Miss Liberty 1984

Whimsical handmade Americana Folk art signed Miss Liberty 1984

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A really whimsical and wonderful wooden and metal sculpture or whirligig that is titled on the base

Category

Late 20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Raymond Yard Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Whimsical Dachshund Dog Brooch
Raymond Yard Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Whimsical Dachshund Dog Brooch

Raymond Yard Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Whimsical Dachshund Dog Brooch

By Raymond C. Yard

Located in Chicago, IL

Rubies forming a Dog Collar and a Ruby set Eye. Masterful workmanship as seen in the Whimsical pieces by

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Whimsical 1980's Bob Mackie Pop Art Sweater Dress
Whimsical 1980's Bob Mackie Pop Art Sweater Dress

Whimsical 1980's Bob Mackie Pop Art Sweater Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in Atlanta, GA

a comfortable sweater dress. This adorable piece of wearable pop art is a cozy blend of lambswool

Category

1980s Hong Kong Casual Dresses

Coastal Vibrant Whimsical Folk Art Hand Painted Trunk by Terry Causey
Coastal Vibrant Whimsical Folk Art Hand Painted Trunk by Terry Causey

Coastal Vibrant Whimsical Folk Art Hand Painted Trunk by Terry Causey

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Vibrant and whimsical, this hand-painted trunk is a true celebration of coastal Florida charm

Category

Early 2000s North American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

13 Whimsical Stars In A Tall And Narrow Canton, On A Homemade Flag
13 Whimsical Stars In A Tall And Narrow Canton, On A Homemade Flag

13 Whimsical Stars In A Tall And Narrow Canton, On A Homemade Flag

Located in York County, PA

results in a presentation that has a modern art sensibility, especially when combined with such whimsical

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Whimsical David Parkin Hippo Sculpture
Whimsical David Parkin Hippo Sculpture

Whimsical David Parkin Hippo Sculpture

Located in Miami, FL

...SOLD FEB.2012...Really great and whimsical sculpture by David Parkin, noted for his animal

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Whimsical Lucite Game Table
Whimsical Lucite Game Table

Whimsical Lucite Game Table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Colorful and whimsical op-art lucite game table

Category

Vintage 1940s American Game Tables

Materials

Lucite

Whimsically-Assembled Circular Folk Art Mirror of Antique Wooden Shoe Molds
Whimsically-Assembled Circular Folk Art Mirror of Antique Wooden Shoe Molds

Whimsically-Assembled Circular Folk Art Mirror of Antique Wooden Shoe Molds

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderfully re-purposed mirror of solid construction composed of 33 wooden shoe molds mounted on a circular wooden frame.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Outsider Art Judaica Synagogue or Tomb in Israel
Outsider Art Judaica Synagogue or Tomb in Israel

Outsider Art Judaica Synagogue or Tomb in Israel

By Rebecca Levy

Located in Surfside, FL

A classic example of whimsical folk art done with raw and unbridled emotion for Israel and Judaism

Category

Mid-20th Century Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Gouache

Outsider Art Judaica Synagogue or Tomb in Israel
Outsider Art Judaica Synagogue or Tomb in Israel

Outsider Art Judaica Synagogue or Tomb in Israel

By Rebecca Levy

Located in Surfside, FL

A classic example of whimsical folk art done with raw and unbridled emotion for Israel and Judaism

Category

Mid-20th Century Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Gouache

Agate Brooch Clip Pair Whimsical, 1900
Agate Brooch Clip Pair Whimsical, 1900

Agate Brooch Clip Pair Whimsical, 1900

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

A banded Agate brooch and clip. Whimsical jewelry. The brooch of oval outline, set to a narrow

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Agate

Whimsical Hand Carved Fish on Stand
Whimsical Hand Carved Fish on Stand

Whimsical Hand Carved Fish on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Whimsical Hand Carved Fish on Stand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Sculptures

Whimsical Karabagh Animal Pictorial Rug
Whimsical Karabagh Animal Pictorial Rug

Whimsical Karabagh Animal Pictorial Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Russian Karabagh rug with a flurry of animals and different humans on a neutral field. The 10 commandments are woven on top of the rug with Hebrew writing too. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

'Puzzled II' Street Pop Art on Canvas, 2020
'Puzzled II' Street Pop Art on Canvas, 2020

'Puzzled II' Street Pop Art on Canvas, 2020

By Hijack

Located in New York, NY

art style and whimsical abstract graffiti elements, the bold stenciled outlines of men in suits with

Category

2010s Street Art Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Archival Ink, Screen

Whimsical Torch Cut and Welded Handmade Folk Art Sculpture, Garden Orniment
Whimsical Torch Cut and Welded Handmade Folk Art Sculpture, Garden Orniment

Whimsical Torch Cut and Welded Handmade Folk Art Sculpture, Garden Orniment

By Paul Evans

Located in Buffalo, NY

Whimsical torch cut and welded handmade Folk Art sculpture depicting sitting man, manner of the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cut Steel

A Whimsical Pair of Italian Urn-Form Decorated Art Glass Lamps
A Whimsical Pair of Italian Urn-Form Decorated Art Glass Lamps

A Whimsical Pair of Italian Urn-Form Decorated Art Glass Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

A whimsical pair of Italian 1960's urn-form art glass lamps decorated with playful carousel horses

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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