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Naive Ethiopian Genre Painting, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Naive Ethiopian Genre painting, 1970s
oil on canvas
with Ge'ez language inscriptions.
Category
1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Canvas
Mossi Mask
Located in London, GB
Very old authentic Mossi mask from Burkina Faso
On a professional customised metal stand
Provenance:
- Private collection, UK (details will be given to...
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Wood
Antique Industrial Art Deco 'Exit' Illuminated Glass Sign, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated directional sign made in England, circa 1920.
Black painted steel frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Steel
Antique French Wooden Reliquary Medallion Containing Relics
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful Antique French wooden and rock crystal reliquary medallion containing relics of St Ignas Loy, St Alesandro, and St. Franc.
French circa 18th century.
Measures approx. 2”H x 1.5”W x 0.5”D
More about this item:
Reliquaries have been used for centuries to house and venerate relics, which are usually the physical remains of saints, such as bones, fragments of clothing, or objects associated with them.
A reliquary medallion typically consists of a small container, often made of precious materials such as gold, silver, or bronze, that holds the relic securely. In the case of this wooden reliquary, the container has a wooden framework or casing. The relic itself is enclosed within a small compartment or visible through a transparent rock crystal, allowing believers to view and venerate the relic without direct contact.
The medallion format indicates that it is designed to be worn or carried as a personal devotional item. It could be attached to a chain or worn as a pendant around the neck, or kept close by as a cherished possession.
French reliquaries...
Category
18th Century French Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Rock Crystal
Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Flambosign Illuminated Exit Sign, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A large directional 'Exit' sign made in England by Flambosign. circa 1930
Believed to have come from the Ilford Hippodrome as it once stood prior to bomb damage and later demoliti...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Brass
Vintage Large Painted 3d Industrial Builders Trade Wall Sign Plaque, C.1940
Located in London, GB
A large and unusual builders advertisement trade sign. circa 1940
Scratch built to the very highest quality for a builder local to Leamington Spa. Ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Aluminum
Brazilian Midcentury Cow Hyde Leather Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Midcentury Brazilian Leather rug. Circular patches make this rug. The different browns in the rug make a wonderous design. Each circular patch is identical in size.
Category
1980s Brazilian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Leather
Green Lime Brazilian Cow Hyde Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Green Lime Brazilian Cow Hyde rug cow hyde.
The color was achieved with a green acid wash design.
This is an attractive highly visible rug that shines when ...
Category
1980s Brazilian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Leather
Life-Size Chef with Menu Board Statue
Located in Pasadena, CA
Fiberglass statue with wood framed Masonite menu. Very good shape with a great look. Shows areas of wear and other flaws. Tough piece to find. Measures: 68"X24"X20".
Category
1970s Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Fiberglass, Masonite
Late 20th Century Abstract Framed Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed Anderson
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Abstract Framed Oil on Canvas, Signed Anderson. With beautiful natural Earth toned colors.
Measures approx 42 x 62.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Antique Leather Book "La Mascarade Humaine", By Gavarni, 1881s, France
By Paul Gavarni
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful rare antique leather book, original from 1881 by Paul Gavarni.
Illustrated by Gavarni are: Histoire de politiquer ; Les propos de Thomas Vireloque ; Les Bohèmes ; Manières ...
Category
19th Century French Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Leather, Paper
Sculptural Italian Chess Set in the Style of Alberto Giacometti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chess set, brass, bronze, Italy, 1960s
Wonderful, modernist chess set made in the style of Italian artist Alberto Giacometti. The exceptional game of chess has a stunning look. Each...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Sculptural Italian Chess Game in Metal and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chess game, bronze, metal, glass, Italy, 1970s.
Exceptional game of chess. The board consists of bronze and mirrored cubes. All chess pieces are handmade and can be recognized as a ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Songye power figure Nkisi
Located in London, GB
Songye Power Figure
NKISI
Provenance:
- Private collection, London, United Kingdom
Songye Power Sculpture
Like the Kongo and other related Bantu cul...
Category
20th Century Congolese 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Vintage Industrial Scratch Built Railway Toy Steam Train Model. C.1940
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully formed green painted toy train. c.1940.
Likely scratch built, made of wood and metal and all in original paint with letters and numbers sign written to the sides. One wheel...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Metal
Naive Ethiopian Painting Circle of Life 'Scene of the Year', 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
The upper two lines show Months of Year form September to February and March to August, below the scenes of life.
with Ge'ez language inscriptions.
Category
1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Canvas
Industrial Enamel Telephone Sign, circa 1950s
Located in Faversham, GB
Original industrial enamel telephone sign in wonderful condition. Sitting atop its two original legs. Most likely used in a factory or possibly a mine. ...
Category
20th Century British Edwardian 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Double-Sided Steeley Lane Post Office Sign, circa 1920s
Located in Faversham, GB
Wonderful double-sided Steeley Lane Post Office Sign. Hand-painted and in completely original condition with its original hanging hooks.
Cumbrian, circa ...
Category
20th Century British Edwardian 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Altuglas, Hardwood
Pair of Original Hand-Painted Wooden Fairground Signage, circa 1950s
Located in Faversham, GB
When in use, the panels were linked together with couplings to form an oval shape and the mechanics of the fairground ride would sit within the centre....
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Paint, Wood
Vintage Neon Chemist Sign in a Perspex Box, 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding vintage neon chemist sign in a perspex box that reads ‘prescriptions’ once illuminated.
Support chains are included on either side of the p...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic, Fiberglass, Glass
Large Hand Painted Industrial Railway Number Wall Sign Plaque, C.1940
Located in London, GB
Hand painted industrial signs used at a depot on the North Yorkshire Railway. c.1940
In original condition, hand painted on heavy duty aluminium. Some numbers are double sided and...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Glass 'Reception' Illuminated Sign. C.1920
Located in London, GB
A large illuminated glass and brass directional sign made in England. c.1920.
Brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Brass
Mystique Mingle Italian Straw Charcoal Slate 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing this wonder from our cosmic Mythos collection, this piece can transform spaces into stylish sanctuaries. Crafted with a unique design that seamlessly blends Italian allur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Wool
Reverse Painted Glass Gilt Single Sided Sign Plaque Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An incredible and highly original early 20th century hand painted trade sign.
Presumably painted by someone that sells signs? Reverse painte...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Glass
Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite 'Ladies' Illuminated Sign, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated 'Internalite' directional sign made in England by K.F.M Engineering. c.1920.
Brass frame, darkened by age, housing the internal illuminations above polished plate...
Category
Early 20th Century English 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Brass
Hand Study in Plaster on Oak Plinth Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
Anatomical plaster study of a man’s hand, sitting on an oak plinth base. With wonderful definition to the fingers and palm.
British, early 20th cent...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Marble
in Use, Vintage Hospital X-Ray Sign, circa 1980
Located in Faversham, GB
Vintage London hospital x-ray sign that hung above the x-ray room door of the inpatient ward. The words ‘In Use’ illuminate when switched on.
London,...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Male Mannequin in Life Size, Ca 1920, Rare
Located in Vienna, AT
rare Antique Male Mannequin in Life Size, ca. 1920, head made of mass, good original condition, Austria.
Category
1920s Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Metal
Naive Ethiopian Painting, Greatest Scenes of Religion, Society and History 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Naive Ethiopian painting, The Greatest Scenes of Religion, Society and History.
Oil on Canvas
Measures: 100 x 190 cm
s.b.r.
with Ge'ez language ...
Category
1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Canvas
Naive Ethiopian Painting, Traffic in Addis Ababa, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Naive Ethiopian painting, Traffic in Addis Ababa, 1970s.
with Ge'ez language inscriptions.
Category
1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Canvas
Naive Ethiopian Painting for the 79th Anniversary Italo-Ethiopian War in 1975
Located in Budapest, HU
Mengistu Haile Mariam and other Generals looking at the celebrators
oil on canvas painting, 90 x 190 cm
with Ge'ez language inscriptions.
Category
1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Canvas
Naive Ethiopian Painting Hospital Scene, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Naive Ethiopian Painting Hospital scene, 1970s
with Ge'ez language inscriptions.
Category
1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Canvas
Large Hand Painted Industrial British Railway Wall Sign Plaque, C.1940
Located in London, GB
Large vintage hand painted industrial signs used at a depot on the North Yorkshire Railway. c.1940
In original condition, hand painted on heavy duty aluminium. Price is per sign.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Aluminum
Oakleaf Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This is a beautifully made version of a tradtional Oakleaf patern quilt. The rust (or brick) color appears to come forward while the yellow recedes. The border is a paisley and flora...
Category
1870s American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Mennonite Joseph's Coat Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This striking Joseph's Coat quilt incorporates the features most desirable in this traditionally Mennonite pattern. Each color stripe has a different quilting pattern. The diagonal s...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Patriotic Quilt Titled "Stars and Stripes" Forever
Located in Darnestown, MD
This fabulous 48 star Patriotic quilt has the embroidered title "Stars and Stripes Forever."
The stripes of the flag are created in an unusual way. Rather than using horizontal stri...
Category
1920s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Courthouse Steps Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Classic courthouse steps log cabin quilt with a good use of lights and darks. Solid red and orange logs play well against the printed fabrics. Excelle...
Category
1890s American Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Miniature Nine Patch Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Miniature Nine Patch quilt is one of the smallest in scale that I have seen. Each block measures less than 2 inches to a side. It is from the collection of the Packwood House Mu...
Category
1880s American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Spanish American War Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This patriotic quilt was made to commemorate the Spanish American War that took place for 10 weeks in 1898. The main issue was Cuban independence from Spain....
Category
1890s American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Irish Chain Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Finely quilted Irish Chain in which the white off blocks are quilted with a variety of patterns that include hearts and feathers. Stitched in two of the blocks are the name Mary and the date 1883 with the 3 backwards. The white background is lighter than appears in the close ups. The zig zag border makes the perfect frame. The quilt is in excellent, unwashed condition with some basting stitches remaining. Measurements are 72" x 84. Made in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Kentucky Crossroads Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This unusual patchwork quilt most closely resembles Kentucky Crossroads and Sawtooth. The patterns are combined, though, as to create multiple additional designs. One can see Tree Ev...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Center Medallion Applique Quilt with Lovebirds
Located in Darnestown, MD
At first glance, some would think this is a Hawaiian quilt - not so. It is similar to Hawaiian in that it has the solid color central applique design b...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Mennonite Lone Star Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Lone Star (aka Star of Bethlehem and Texas Star) is always a bold, vibrant pattern. This example is more so than many because of the intense indigo ground. The diamonds making up the...
Category
1890s American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Spiderweb Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
I have delayed posting this quilt because I have been on a search for a name for the pattern. The closest I have come are: The Banner Quilt; A Dainty Quilt and Spiderweb. None seem t...
Category
1880s American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Roses and Bells Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Dozens of varieties of floral wreath quilt patterns were popular in the 19th century. Unlike most such patterns, this example includes bells between the flowers. It is finely appliqu...
Category
1870s American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Pine Trees Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
For sale is a classic American quilt pattern of Pine Trees. It is well quilted with squares that are less than half an inch to a side. The triangles making up the leaves are similarl...
Category
1880s American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Orange Peel Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Several features make this quilt quite unusual. Most obvious is the Orange Peel pattern that is not often seen. It is set within concentric frames that are not one hundred percent consistent in terms of colors but they blend well together. Most unusual is the center applique. It is a takeoff of the overall Orange Peel pattern but with the addition of arms that look like a thistle. This appears to be an original design. The initials AES are elaborately embroidered on one of the triangle corners...
Category
1870s American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Caesar's Crown Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Several features make this Caesar's Crown quilt a real standout. It is well pieced and quilted. Having the blocks abut one another creates four leaf clovers in the white off blocks. ...
Category
1850s American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Patriotic Flag Quilt Dated 1777
Located in Darnestown, MD
Although we think of the year 1776 as the time of the birth of the United States, it was actually not until 1777 that the Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Co...
Category
1870s American American Colonial Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Caesar's Crown Quilt with Pillow Shams
Located in Darnestown, MD
It's not often that one finds a quilt with a matching pair of shams, especially those that are quilted. This Caesar's Crown is splashy for several reasons. The pattern; the double zi...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Thousand Pyramids Quilt with Lily of the Field Border
Located in Darnestown, MD
Thousand Pyramids quilt with a wonderful border of Lily of the Field ( a pattern not often seen). The triangles are made of a beautiful assortment of mostly printed fabrics from the ...
Category
1870s American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Patriotic Flag Quilt Old Glory
Located in Darnestown, MD
Nothing could be more of the moment than this patriotic flag quilt depicting Old Glory.
It was most likely made either for the admission of Arizona into st...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
New Oxford, Pa. Sampler Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Nine Block Sampler quilt is as bold as they come. Both the scale of the blocks and the use of solid colors make this a standout. The quilt is in excellent, unwashed condition. P...
Category
1890s American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Light and Dark Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Light and Dark Log Cabin quilt done in a combination of solid and printed wool fabrics. The cafe au lait colored background is an unusual tone and works perfectly with the persimmon color solid squares and darker prints...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Tartan Plaid Box in Original Paint
Located in Darnestown, MD
This colorful tartan plaid box is hand decorated with shades of green; orange; red and yellow. It retains the original paint in very good condition. A new...
Category
1870s American Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Wood
Light and Dark Calico Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Light and Dark Log Cabin quilt has more depth than the usual version of this pattern. The blocks are outlined with both red and indigo creating a frame around each of the diamon...
Category
1880s American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Cotton
Windmill Blades Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Windmill Blades (aka Pineapple Log Cabin) quilt done in wool challis with a cotton print backing. The solid colors make the pattern especially dynamic ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Light and Dark Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This light and dark wool challis log cabin quilt is done with unusually light tones. A note pinned to the quilt explains that the fabrics were from two dresses of the maker, Louisa D...
Category
1870s American Country Antique 20th Century Specialists
Materials
Wool
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