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WHIMSICAL GENTLEMAN ON BICYCLE TOY
WHIMSICAL GENTLEMAN ON BICYCLE TOY

WHIMSICAL GENTLEMAN ON BICYCLE TOY

Located in Essex, MA

Painted and carved wood toy of a well-dressed gentleman riding an 1880s style high wheel bicycle. Fresh, original color, circa 1920s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Toys

Materials

Wood

Whimsical 1920s English Carnival Ride Painted Goat
Whimsical 1920s English Carnival Ride Painted Goat

Whimsical 1920s English Carnival Ride Painted Goat

Located in Hudson, NY

Great colorful piece! Solid wood with age splits. Iron support base-original. Worn wood saddle seat. 8 layers of paint removed to reveal what was left from the original design. Vint...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Whimsical Tree Sculpture
Whimsical Tree Sculpture

Whimsical Tree Sculpture

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Amazing construction of tangled,twisted, and painted wire.

Category

Vintage 1960s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Whimsical Palette, 2019, Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Signed
Whimsical Palette, 2019, Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Signed

Whimsical Palette, 2019, Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Signed

By Kim Romero

Located in Armonk, NY

Since 2009, after some initial classwork at Silvermine Guild Art Center and having taken workshops under various artist mentors and teachers, the mostly self-taught artist has partic...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Whimsical Painted  Reversible Gym Sign
Whimsical Painted  Reversible Gym Sign

Whimsical Painted Reversible Gym Sign

Located in New York, NY

Very funky painted sign titled "Pusta & Son Gym". Images are painted on both sides; Great for a home gym

Category

20th Century Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Whimsical 'Booted' Tramp Art Box
Whimsical 'Booted' Tramp Art Box

Whimsical 'Booted' Tramp Art Box

Located in Manalapan, NJ

A whimsical tramp art gilded box with carved boots.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Whimsical Graduation Oil Painting by Arthur D.Thomas
Whimsical Graduation Oil Painting by Arthur D.Thomas

Whimsical Graduation Oil Painting by Arthur D.Thomas

Located in Pasadena, CA

This captivating oil painting signed by Arthur Thomas (1990) depicts a cheeky graduation scene in which one of the students mocks the audience by making a face. The dark background o...

Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Whimsical Folk Art Contortionist Woman
Whimsical Folk Art Contortionist Woman

Whimsical Folk Art Contortionist Woman

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Great Whimsical folk art carving of a woman contortionist.

Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Tramp Art Circus Wagon
Whimsical Tramp Art Circus Wagon

Whimsical Tramp Art Circus Wagon

Located in Manalapan, NJ

A whimsical tramp art circus wagon. One of the most unusual offerings we have had.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Sculptures

Pika-chan Swimmer - Contemporary, whimsical Japanese, blue and white porcelain
Pika-chan Swimmer - Contemporary, whimsical Japanese, blue and white porcelain

Pika-chan Swimmer - Contemporary, whimsical Japanese, blue and white porcelain

By Shin Koyama

Located in Bangkok, Bangkok

Pika-chan Swimmer - Contemporary, whimsical Japanese, blue and white porcelain. Size: 6.3" W x 3.5" D x 20" H (or 16 W x 9 D x 43 H cm) This ceramic sculpture is an one off piece. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Whimsical  Collection of Bjorn Wiinblad Framed Plaques
Whimsical  Collection of Bjorn Wiinblad Framed Plaques

Whimsical Collection of Bjorn Wiinblad Framed Plaques

By Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in Miami, FL

Whimsical! Complete collection of porcelain framed plaques by Bjorn Wiinblad for Nymolle. This wonderful collection represents the calendar months and seasons. Executed in black and ...

Category

20th Century Danish Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Whimsical Tramp Art Painted Mirror
Whimsical Tramp Art Painted Mirror

Whimsical Tramp Art Painted Mirror

Located in Manalapan, NJ

A whimsical Tramp Art mirror with an original three color painted surface.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Wall Mirrors

"Marsh Flight" Whimsical Photograph with Figure Jumping Over Flowers with Birds
"Marsh Flight" Whimsical Photograph with Figure Jumping Over Flowers with Birds

"Marsh Flight" Whimsical Photograph with Figure Jumping Over Flowers with Birds

By Tom Chambers

Located in Baltimore, MD

Edition: 2/5 For over thirty years, Tom Chambers has explored the medium of photography to create photomontages inspired largely from his travels in the American West, New England, ...

Category

2010s Figurative Photography

Materials

Metal

Leaping Over the Word Pile 16/20, UNF (whimsical, profound, animal)

Leaping Over the Word Pile 16/20, UNF (whimsical, profound, animal)

By Paula Schuette Kraemer

Located in Basalt, CO

Hurry. Worry. Need To. Obligation. Want. All words in the word pile the artist, Paula Schuette Kraemer, encourages the viewer (and reminds herself) to leap over. Animal sightings are...

Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Intaglio, Monoprint

"A Vision No. 2" Airy and Whimsical Landscape with White Floating Figure
"A Vision No. 2" Airy and Whimsical Landscape with White Floating Figure

"A Vision No. 2" Airy and Whimsical Landscape with White Floating Figure

By Joseph Adolphe

Located in Baltimore, MD

Joseph Adolphe was born in Calgary, Canada. After receiving his MFA in New York City he continued to live in the United States. His paintings have been featured in numerous exhibitio...

Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Everytime I See..., 11/15 UNF (whimsical, animals, colorful)

Everytime I See..., 11/15 UNF (whimsical, animals, colorful)

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

Intaglio, Paper

Curtis Jere Gazebo Bandstand Wall Sculpture
Curtis Jere Gazebo Bandstand Wall Sculpture

Curtis Jere Gazebo Bandstand Wall Sculpture

By Curtis Freiler

Located in Raleigh, NC

It hails from the 1960s-1970s when Freiler and Fels teamed up to bring affordable and whimsical art to the people. Pieces that are signed and in good condition, as is this one, have ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Whimsical American Folk Art “Wishing Well”
Whimsical American Folk Art “Wishing Well”

Whimsical American Folk Art “Wishing Well”

Located in New York, NY

Whimsical American Folk Art “Wishing Well” Made from Slivered Walnut Shells, 20th Century 10 inches square x 11 inches high

Category

20th Century American Decorative Objects

Whimsical Tramp Art - Folk Art Painted Plant Stand or Stool
Whimsical Tramp Art - Folk Art Painted Plant Stand or Stool

Whimsical Tramp Art - Folk Art Painted Plant Stand or Stool

Located in Manalapan, NJ

Fine whimsical tramp art plant stand or stool with an exceptional polychrome surface.

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Stools

Whimsical, Two-Sided Red, White and Blue and Brown Checkerboard
Whimsical, Two-Sided Red, White and Blue and Brown Checkerboard

Whimsical, Two-Sided Red, White and Blue and Brown Checkerboard

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Double-wide (256 squares) painted checkerboard, patriotic colors, black and natural wood checkerboard on the reverse. Acquired from Patty Gagarin Antiques 1979.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Game Boards

Materials

Paint, Wood

Whimsical Pair Art Deco Wall Sconces
Whimsical Pair Art Deco Wall Sconces

Whimsical Pair Art Deco Wall Sconces

Located in Pasadena, CA

Cast metal art deco sconce with wonderful stylized fountain motif at backplate, and original two-toned finish

Category

Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Bold Whimsical Tramp Art Mirror Frame
Bold Whimsical Tramp Art Mirror Frame

Bold Whimsical Tramp Art Mirror Frame

Located in Manalapan, NJ

Fine tramp art mirror frame with a bold design and wonderful execution. Pointed sculptural shapes resembling arrow heads. Early piece dating to the 1880s - 1890s.

Category

Antique 19th Century Picture Frames

Art Nouveau Lover's  Whimsical Standing Lamp
Art Nouveau Lover's  Whimsical Standing Lamp

Art Nouveau Lover's Whimsical Standing Lamp

Located in Scarsdale, NY

Incredible Art Nouveau Lamp. We were thrilled to find it. This gorgeous standing lamp is an excellent example of the period. Intriguing flowers and leaves. Each flower is fitt...

Category

Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

ART DECO Whimsical Lucky Charm Bracelet
ART DECO Whimsical Lucky Charm Bracelet

ART DECO Whimsical Lucky Charm Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

platinum eight lucky charms bracelet made of platinum and precious stones and old mine cut diamonds

Art Deco Whimsical Racetrack Scene Figural Wall Plaques
Art Deco Whimsical Racetrack Scene Figural Wall Plaques

Art Deco Whimsical Racetrack Scene Figural Wall Plaques

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Originally hanging in a racetrack bar, this wonderful set depicts two jockeys and a spectator. The jockeys seem to be discussing the upcoming race, while the spectator, with hand cup...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Bold Tramp Art Mirror with Whimsical Design
Bold Tramp Art Mirror with Whimsical Design

Bold Tramp Art Mirror with Whimsical Design

Located in Manalapan, NJ

Whimsically designed tramp art mirror with pointed corners and bold designs.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Wall Mirrors

Whimsical Humanoid Sculpture
Whimsical Humanoid Sculpture

Whimsical Humanoid Sculpture

Located in Cathedral City, CA

A multitude of miniature metal human beings,some anatomically correct,welded together.They are mounted on a steel plate which in turn is fastened to a eucalyptus tree stump and set o...

Category

Vintage 1960s Folk Art Sculptures

Whimsical Bronze Frog
Whimsical Bronze Frog

Whimsical Bronze Frog

By William Williams

Located in Woodbury, CT

cast bronze frog in the deco style with dark green patina. signed below the right rear leg, WM.WILLIAMS #8 with copyright symbol. Please contact dealer directly by using the cont...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Whimsical Modernist Sculpture #2
Whimsical Modernist Sculpture #2

Whimsical Modernist Sculpture #2

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The second in a trio of whimsical Modernist sculptures posted. Created by mid century Cincinnati, Ohio artist/sculptor Edie Harper. Edie was the wife of renowned mid century artist C...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures

Whimsical Modernist Sculpture #1
Whimsical Modernist Sculpture #1

Whimsical Modernist Sculpture #1

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A wonderful, whimsical modernist sculpture created by the mid century Cincinnati, Ohio artist/sculptor, Edie Harper. Edie was the wife of renowned mid century artist, Charlie Harper....

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures

Whimsical Freeform Abstract Sculpture
Whimsical Freeform Abstract Sculpture

Whimsical Freeform Abstract Sculpture

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Cut from copper sheeting,bent and twisted to create a playful form,mounted on a section of driftwood.The copper has oxidized over the years giving the piece a beautiful patina. Unsi...

Category

Vintage 1960s Folk Art Sculptures

Whimsical Swiss Antique Folk Art Model of a Chateau
Whimsical Swiss Antique Folk Art Model of a Chateau

Whimsical Swiss Antique Folk Art Model of a Chateau

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Impressive, Whimsical Swiss Antique Folk Art Model of a Chateau made with reticulated wood, wire mesh, and colored glass panels.

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Glass

Whimsical Austrian Bird Menagerie
Whimsical Austrian Bird Menagerie

Whimsical Austrian Bird Menagerie

Located in Summerland, CA

Nine carved and painted birds of varying sizes perched on branches via springs. The birds quiver with any nearby movement.

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Trio of Whimsical Brushes
Trio of Whimsical Brushes

Trio of Whimsical Brushes

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Unusual decorative objects.The one in the middle was made in Italy,the other 2 are from Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Modernist Sculpture #3
Whimsical Modernist Sculpture #3

Whimsical Modernist Sculpture #3

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The third and most diminutive of a trio of Modernist sculptures posted. Created by mid century Cincinnati, Ohio artist/sculptor, Edie Harper; Edie was the wife of renowned Mid Centur...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures

Whimsical Monkey Console Table
Whimsical Monkey Console Table

Whimsical Monkey Console Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

FAUX MARBLE TOP AND BASE, CARVED WOOD COSTUMED MONKEY PLAYING THE TAMBOURINE AGAINST A NATURALISTIC TREE FORM. A BRASS COLLAR AROUND THE MONKEY'S NECK WITH A CHAIN ATTACHED, GILD...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Maximal Art 1980s Whimsical Double Pin with Chains and Charms
Maximal Art 1980s Whimsical Double Pin with Chains and Charms

Maximal Art 1980s Whimsical Double Pin with Chains and Charms

Located in New York, NY

Maximal Art was one of the hottest fashion jewelry lines from the mid 80's to early 90's.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Whimsical Belle Epoque Iron Chandelier
Whimsical Belle Epoque Iron Chandelier

Whimsical Belle Epoque Iron Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Whimsical French Belle Epoque iron six arm chandelier with clock decoration at center and gilt accents, circa 1900

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Whimsical Found Object Figural Sculpture
Whimsical Found Object Figural Sculpture

Whimsical Found Object Figural Sculpture

Located in Seattle, WA

Coils and springs and steel door knobs, small funnels and John Deere cultivator shovels and discs, rebar rod and scythe blades... all brought together with a stainless steel bed p...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Whimsical Carved "Tiger" Motif Bench
Whimsical Carved "Tiger" Motif Bench

Whimsical Carved "Tiger" Motif Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An amusing and charming folk art bench of a not so menacing tiger. Perfectly wonderful. (Measurements include tail). Bench seat measures 28.5" long.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Wool

Whimsical Chair by John Risely
Whimsical Chair by John Risely

Whimsical Chair by John Risely

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Hand crafted and detailed.Can be used indoors or outdoors.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures

Homemade Art Sign
Homemade Art Sign

Homemade Art Sign

Located in Seattle, WA

While we're not sure how this colorful wood sign was used originally, we think its bright colors and handmade charm make for a whimsical piece of decorative art all on its own.

Category

20th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Large Wood Carved Wild Boar
Whimsical Large Wood Carved Wild Boar

Whimsical Large Wood Carved Wild Boar

Located in Summerland, CA

Whimsical and charming wood carved wild boar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Bird Tree by Angie Dow
Whimsical Bird Tree by Angie Dow

Whimsical Bird Tree by Angie Dow

Located in Manalapan, NJ

She was featured in the book Tramp Art Another Notch, Folk Art from the Heart on page 47.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Sculptures

Whimsical Pair of Studio Ceramic Dogs
Whimsical Pair of Studio Ceramic Dogs

Whimsical Pair of Studio Ceramic Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Handmade pair of ceramic dogs- one male and one female. The humorous pups have big google eyes.

Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Folk Art Jug Covered in Braid
Folk Art Jug Covered in Braid

Folk Art Jug Covered in Braid

Located in North Egremont, MA

A wonderful and whimsical example of folk art. A stoneware jug covered with braiding.

Category

Antique 19th Century American More Folk Art

Whimsical Mid Century Abstracted Face
Whimsical Mid Century Abstracted Face

Whimsical Mid Century Abstracted Face

Located in San Francisco, CA

For a better idea of Lost Art Salon's wide range of abstract paintings and works on paper visit: http://www.lostartsalon.com/collectionbysubject/abstracts.html

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Category

20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper

Curtis Jere Wall Art
Curtis Jere Wall Art

Curtis Jere Wall Art

Located in New York, NY

Whimsical wall art sconces by Curtis Jere. Each branch has small light bulbs that accent the piece.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Art Therapy, 2021, Mixed Media, Abstract Painting on Canvas, Signed
Art Therapy, 2021, Mixed Media, Abstract Painting on Canvas, Signed

Art Therapy, 2021, Mixed Media, Abstract Painting on Canvas, Signed

By Annie Mandelkern

Located in Armonk, NY

Art Therapy is mixed media, abstract painting on canvas, a combination of acrylics and spray paint in blues, blacks, pinks and whites to create the perfect balance between whimsical ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Whimsical 19th Century Two-Tier Wire Work Candelabra
Whimsical 19th Century Two-Tier Wire Work Candelabra

Whimsical 19th Century Two-Tier Wire Work Candelabra

Located in Essex, MA

A whimsical, late 19th century finely crafted, wirework two tier, 11-light candelabra, the candle sockets formed of iron wire spirals connected to a central shaft bound by coiled wi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Candelabras

Materials

Wire

Large whimsical Sculpture - HIPPO, by Sergio Bustamante, 20th c.
Large whimsical Sculpture - HIPPO, by Sergio Bustamante, 20th c.

Large whimsical Sculpture - HIPPO, by Sergio Bustamante, 20th c.

Located in Queenstown, MD

Large whimsical Sculpture - HIPPO, by Sergio Bustamante. 20th c., on white plinth.

Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché

Fabio Napoleoni Large Giclee on Canvas Signed Waves Of Desire Heart Framed Art
Fabio Napoleoni Large Giclee on Canvas Signed Waves Of Desire Heart Framed Art

Fabio Napoleoni Large Giclee on Canvas Signed Waves Of Desire Heart Framed Art

By Fabio Napoleoni

Located in Bloomington, MN

Here Napoleoni found emotion and inspiration for his art. Soon his art was featuring whimsical characters that reflected the mood, emotion and moments in the hospital.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Giclée

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How Much is a Whimsical Art?

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.