Folk Art

American folk art has always had a complicated relationship with utility. The best examples were made to work first and impress second, which is precisely why they endure. This early...

19thc original red white and blue painted wooden sugar bucket from new England. Amazing patina and all original paint. This comes from a New England Collection.

This vintage Yahyali runner from the Kayseri region of Central Anatolia presents a bold and expressive example of Anatolian village weaving. The composition is defined by a vertical ...

This is a very good quality handmade Miniature or Travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own inlaid hardwood box, which we date to the mid 20th century, circa 1950s. The...

A large 19th century American with thick brass and some old paint on horse Weathervane on Custom Metal Stand This 19th-century American running horse weathervane still seems to gallo...

French Folk Art Virgin and Child Oil on Leather Mounted on Wood Panel, 17th Century Charming early French devotional painting depicting the Virgin and Child in a tender domestic com...

Wonderful stylized figure of a " bell boy " I particularly like the face Ebonized softwood with painted eyes Good condition. Chip to base seen in the last image. Free UK shipping...

Fantastic Navajo Indian weaving from a private collection.Condition is very good.

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...

Fine Vintage South American Andean Silver & Coral Necklace A very fine and beautifully crafted vintage necklace featuring vibrant coral beads complemented by chased silver beads...

An exceptional vintage copper grasshopper weathervane sculpture with a richly aged verdigris patina and striking sculptural form. Handcrafted from copper and mounted on a custom blac...

Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Very nice fine high quality piece in 900 silver 8 x 6 x 6 cm weight 52 grams approx. good Condition Fine PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FO...

Massive hand made Tonalá folk art terra cotta charger - featuring a hand painted bird, cactus and floral decoration to the center (all cold painted with mineral slip pigments of blue...

Racing the Wind: A Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross Circa 1875 This impressive large-scale sailor's woolwork presents a detailed port-side view of the Fiery Cr...

A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tr...

A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tr...

Antique "Okidoko"- wooden low display stand with drawer made of Keyaki & Japanese Red Pine (Akamatsu). Manufactured in Circa 1910s to 1940s (Taisho to early Showa period) , estim...

Quality illuminated glass and brass directional sign made in England. c.1920. Brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass etched with 'EXIT'. Made in E...

Fine 1930s Navajo Old pawn silver turquoise ring Native American Jewelry Early Native American old pawn Navajo Ring with snake detail Circa 1930...

Step into a time when storefronts told their story with charm and character. This striking, hand-painted metal trout sign is a rare and wonderfully quirky example of the early 20th-c...

A charming vintage folk art sculpture depicting a cowboy riding a galloping horse, captured in a dynamic balancing composition. Crafted with hand-cut and painted metal elements, the ...

Ironwood carving emerged as one of the most distinctive folk art traditions of northwestern Mexico during the 20th century. Associated particularly with the Sonoran region, artisans ...

Pre-Columbian Maya Red Ware Bowl Central America, Circa 250–900 A.D. A striking example of Classic Period Maya pottery, this red ware bowl embodies both utility and artistry. Expert...

ABOUT Vintage French wooden sign for "Boulangerie Pattisserie, Pain cuit au feu de bois." (Wood fire baked bread). Framed in steel. CR...

Moche Transformational Anthropomorphic Stirrup Vessel North Coast Peru, ca. 100–800 CE Ceramic with red and cream slip A finely modeled Moche stirrup-spout vessel depicting an anth...

On offer is a late 19th-century American folk art "Goddess of Liberty" molded copper weathervane mounted on a gallery presentation stand. The figure represents Liberty (also historic...

Very charming vintage wooden hand-carved swan sculpture with a detailed bill and raised wings. This European folk art swan features an aged white ...

Vintage metal toy Singer sewing machine reproduction. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal.  

20Thc all wool diamond in a square from Lancaster county,Pennsylvania. The crib quilt is in mint condition and is all wool & very finely quilted. The backing is a brown & and the bin...

Vintage iron toy kitchen figure of a traditional antique kitchen representation. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, wear consistent with ...

A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tr...

A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tr...

A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tr...

A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tr...

A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tr...

Vintage Papua New Guinea Tribal Tapa Cloth A striking vintage tapa cloth from Papua New Guinea, handcrafted from natural barkcloth and decorated with traditional tribal motifs. Made...

19th century blue painted small oval table with original decoration of a New England scene in the center of the tabletop. This table has fantastic gilded stencil around the edge of t...

Fantastic metal street sign, 1980s USA. Made for the Massachusetts Department of Public works. Bright red sign with white lettering :WRONG WAY GO BACK. Fun piece of transportation...

A beautiful German 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tradition...

Three words, three fish, and not a hint of subtlety. Hand-carved from wood and painted to resemble rainbow trout, the trio reclines inside an oversized wooden frying pan as if awaiti...

Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...

Early 20th Century Toleware English Hat Makers Trade Sign Dimensions in inches: H 8” x W 11” x D 13” / 22” H Including stand Age: 1910 Origin: England Condition: Aged Overview Mount...

Fine Pair of Plains Woman's Boot Moccasins North America 19th to early 20th century A beautifully crafted and well-preserved pair of Plains Native American woman's high-top moccas...

Rare large Zacatecas seated Figure Pre-Columbian, West Mexico ca. 200 BCE – 300 CE A striking large terracotta figure from the Zacatecas culture, depicting a standing female with ...

"New England Style" Folk Art Wood Whale Wall Sculpture "made of pine wood - oiled with food grade mineral oil" "ready to hang" "perfect for a beach house" "small portion of upper t...

Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...

Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Necklace inset with Coral. by Jerry Johnson Stamped JJ, Length 40cm, weight 23g

Superb Large Antique Maasai Shield – East Africa Origin: Kenya/Tanzania, East Africa Culture: Maasai Period: early 20th century Material: Hide, natural pigments, and wood Dimensio...

A striking vintage copper pig sculpture featuring a beautifully aged verdigris patina and charming folk art character. This decorative object is crafted fro...

A Spanish colonial South American folk art style painting of the Virgin and child South American Peru or Bolivia school 18th century or earlier Oil on canvas, framed size 40 x ...

Vintage bicycle rack/stand made of iron and made for the French Tailor advertising the shop with hand painted sign "Simon ArtisanTailleur” - An "artisan tailleur" (master tailor) d...

Pre Columbian Tiahuanaco / Huari Vessel A rare Terracotta vessel with modelled anthropomorphic facial features on the neck painted in pigments with Llama and geometric patterns ...

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South Coast Peru, Nazca Culture, c. 200–600 AD A fine hand-coiled pottery bowl decorated in classic Nazca polychrome pigments—cream, black, red,...

This most unusual 19thc hand crafted and all hand inlaid stars wood box not sure if it was for office or jewelry box.It retains a amazing patina or surface.

African Tribal Fine Large Somalian Gashan Shield Fine old hide shield with hammered etched geometric design on front and back A Historic collectable and great Interior design ele...

Amazing looking rustic Tramp Art wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of basswood this over 140 year old Tramp Art mirror comes ...

A Large American Copper & Brass Sulky Driver Weathervane 19th/Early 20th Century on the Metal Stand There are 3 parts assembled together for this whole piece, the brass & copper horse, the sulky with the driver, the bronze direction pointer and the metal base. This weathervane is from the late 19th century, but It's still in the new condition. It's just took out from the grandpa's attic. It's been sitting in the attic for more than a century until recent days. This item is a dynamic American copper and brass weather vane...

Asian aesthetics with Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles tall standing rotary phone made of thick and heavy brass in the style of James Mont . Working very well and clear soundi...

Asian aesthetics with Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles tall standing rotary phone made of thick and heavy brass in the style of James Mont . Working very well and clear soundi...

A beautifully and heavy crafted bronze sculpture in the shape of a horse in a very detailed presentation with the high quality of body structure. The Hackney Index Horse Weather-Vane...