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Early Danish Double Sided Neon Bakery Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
When we first found this neon sign our restorer was excited to work on it. He believes that the sign was a handmade and one-off being produced by a skilled metal fabricator. It was m...
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Early 20th Century Danish Industrial Signs
Materials
Steel
Large Mid 1800s Zinc Automaton Elephant
Located in Peekskill, NY
175 years ago this was created as a fountain that worked on water and counter weights. The elephant can now be plugged in and runs on dry land using a motor, cables and gears. The he...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Rare 1950s Childs Size Carousel Motorcycle
Located in Peekskill, NY
This item is a lot smaller than it looks in the pictures. The handlebars are less that 2 foot tall. Its sized for a small child but has the proportions of a full size motorcycle. Tha...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Monumental Gorilla Sculpture
Located in Peekskill, NY
Laurence likable (b.1986, Quebecois) Gorilla. Pieced cardboard. Created in 2012 for an exhibit at the Philadelphia Zoo. At 9 feet, this major work brings pleasure to all that behold ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Early Carved Folk Art Wood Bust on Music Cabinet
Located in Peekskill, NY
At the turn of the century this type of "corporate head" portrait was very popular. They were often displayed on or in the lobby of the company headquarters. This striking wooden exa...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Cardboard Cubist Study of Womans Head
Located in Peekskill, NY
I found this interesting cardboard study in a New York Flea Market almost 50 years ago. It been on the shelf all that time and never gave it a 2nd thought. Its unsigned and I have no idea if its important or not... It is what it is...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Elaborately Carved Tribute Folk Art Americana Mirror, 1894
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a unique, elaborate and highly detailed object. Its a one of a kind tabletop draw and mirror. It was lovingly carved in oak, signed and dated as a family gift. It reads… My last to you. Memory of the 16th birthday...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Mirrors
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Hardwood
Unique And Early Safety Helmet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This type of head gear was used in shops to protect workers from flying particles. This hood was perfect if you worked on grinders or a wire wheel. This shop...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Weathered Two Sided Saloon Sign Topper
Located in Peekskill, NY
This life-sized character of a period bar tender was mounted outside on top of the saloons main sign. It's two sided with heads facing both ways. It's spent many years outside and ha...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Original 1902 American Playhouse Poster
By U.S. Litho Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was an estate find and part of a beautiful collection of rare excellent turn of the century posters. They were hidden away for over a 100 years.
About the poster:
You'd think that a play called 'The New Baby' might feature said child in its promotional material. But here's the thing, there really isn't a baby at the center of the comedy, and that's the crux of this entertainment. The plot concerns a husband who is so bored with country life that he dreams up the idea of having an illegitimate son in London as a way to get into town for an occasional 'night off'. When his wife decides that the child should be adopted, the expected comic tissue of falsehoods and misunderstandings frays and hilarity ensues. Adapted from German by A. Bourchier, the farce opened in London in 1896 to what a local critic termed 'much mirth'. Several years later, when the play had crossed the Atlantic and entered the repertory of David de Wolf - cleverly called the Baby's 'chaperone' on the poster - and his troupe of travelling players, that understated review was translated into the more American howling success'. The cast and director would've been totally unfamiliar with the British hinterlands, so this splendid design concentrates on the hi-jinks of the characters and their situation.' At the start of the 20th century, America was in the full glory of its cultural adolescence, bursting with energy and optimism. In 1900 in New York there were 33 legitimate Broadway theatres, and many more would be built within the next decade to meet growing audience demand. New York's exploding population was also enjoying increased mobility. In 1904, the city opened its first underground commuter railroad lines. Thanks to these 'subways,' tens of thousands living far from the theatre district could catch a Broadway show and still sleep in their own beds. Add in the ever-increasing numbers of tourists who came into the city by rail and steamship, and it was easy to see why Broadway could now support more productions and longer runs than ever before.' We believe this magnificent and awe inspiring poster typifies the best of musical history and musical posters...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Posters
Materials
Paper
Large Early Folk Art Lincoln
Located in Peekskill, NY
The wood carving on this life-size Lincoln is amazing with a beautiful patina. It came out of a good Connecticut Folk Art collection. The body is primitive and was made to be covered...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memor...
Materials
Wood
Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best signs I've ever had. It's 10 feet 8 inches long by 19 inches by 5 inches thick. The letters are painted in the negative, just like an X-ray. The letters are "...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Signs
Materials
Tin
1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best locksmith trade signs we have offered. It’s early and all handmade in iron with original paint. It's very well done and a wonderful piece of Folk Art.
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Signs
Materials
Iron
1700s Religious Figure with Heavy Patina
Located in Peekskill, NY
The patina and age of this well done carving make a striking display. I'm guessing its 18th century and Italian. It has just the right look.
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Truffle Pig, Large Articulated 1800s French Trade Stimulator
Located in Peekskill, NY
This five foot plus papier mâché pig was used as a fund raiser or trade stimulator. The brass stomach plaque has a coin slot and reads in French... Pu...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art More Folk Art
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Paper
His War Is Over - War Bond Poster
Located in Peekskill, NY
Here is the largest example of this 5th War Loan War Bond poster produced.
This early poster was found untouched in original condition. It's 4 foot wi...
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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