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Sale Items
Decorative gemstone Laundry Clip - SERPENTINE GREEN
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Decorative clip in green serpentine stone, handcrafted in Peru. Add a touch of natural decorative stone to your home.
D.A.R. Proyectos carves the vibrant green Andean Serpentine sto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone, Serpentine
Tic Tac Toe Gemstone Puzzle Game
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Reimagine the classic game night with the tic tac toe (also known as crosses, gomuku and michi to name a few) by DAR Proyectos — a refined version beautifully crafted in natural ston...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
Gemstone faceted taper candle candelabra – black onyx
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Decorate with presence: faceted black onyx brings elegance and depth to your ambiance.
Our faceted taper candle holder pays homage to the natural rock formation of the remote Andean...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Soapstone
Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Located in Buisson, FR
Brilliant and unique shop-sign.
A painted grouse made out of sheet iron or zinc that is placed within a hand forged iron frame that is made to hang.
France circa 1850-1900
Weathered...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Light Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe with Flowers
Dimension: H. 195 cm – W. 126 (142 to the corners) cm – D. 47 (58 to the corners) cm
Period: 1800 circa
Origin: Alps
Wood: Fir
Description:
Alpine painted wardrobe with two doors, entirely painted in light blue. The upper cornice is softly shaped and the doors follow the same curvature. The latter are depicted with rich cups of flowers, containing roses, tulips, carnations, primroses and bells, and the typical Tyrolean hearts wrapped in a floral garland with apotropaic symbols. Ramages and floral decorations are present on the entire surface and on the notches.
Inside, the wardrobe offers ample space, which can be customized with the addition of shelves and/or a clothes hanger pole.
This antique Alpine wardrobe...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian
Located in London, GB
Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian
A Finely carved antique Maori hard wood stick
A Maori hard wood staff or walking ...
Category
Early 20th Century New Zealand Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Steiff Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original German made Steiff Bear with glass eyes. The original tag is in place and in tact. Steiff is know for well made Toy bears that are jointed and hav...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Toys
Materials
Cotton, Glass
Meditative smile incense holder – black onyx stone
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
The "Smile" design in black onyx turns your space into a haven.
Create a sacred space with this slow rocking of the curved incense holder, handcarved with stone carpentry techniques...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Onyx
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Wood
Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
African mask handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to the traditional African art. Hand carved wall mask with decorative geometric ornaments, d...
Category
Vintage 1970s Masks
Materials
Wood
Wilhelm II 1901 Zwei Mark Coin – Historical German Collectible - 2Y104
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This remarkable piece of numismatic history is a Wilhelm II Zwei Mark coin from the German Empire, minted in 1901. In excellent condition, this coin is an exquisite addition to any c...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Original Vintage South American Weaving by Dutch Artist Jan Schreuder Folk Art
Located in London, GB
A Original vintage South American weaving by the Dutch artist Jan Schreuder (1904 - 1964)
Wool and cotton 96 x 100 cm 37 x 39 inches Circa 1957
...
Category
Vintage 1950s Ecuadorean Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game walnut Inlaid box, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own inlaid hardwood box, which we date to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
This piece is all handmade. The chess set is complete with 32 wood pieces having pegged bases. The jointed box is handmade of hardwood, possibly walnut with line inlays of a lighter wood to the top and the base. The lid is a good fit to the base and the box has brass hinges and a brass fastener to keep the lid securely closed.
The inside of the lid has a fabric pad to keep the chess pieces in position when the lid is closed.
Overall a quality handmade, complete, travelling chess set...
Category
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Games
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1997 Hotwheels Mattel Ferrari F512m Toy - 2Y192
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A collectible piece for car enthusiasts, this vintage Hotwheels model of the Ferrari F512m, produced by Mattel in 1997, is a must-have for fans of iconic sports cars and die-cast mod...
Category
1990s French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Metal
19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare antique folk art copper rooster with an wonderful vert de gris patine. A real unique find.
France, circa 1800-1850. More photo's available on request
Weathered. me...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Set of Two Vintage Christmas Small Nutcrackers, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcrackers figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their h...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Wood
Antique Hanging Image of the Virgin Vladimir – Religious Artwork - 2Y274
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This beautiful antique hanging image of the Virgin Vladimir is a stunning piece of religious art, perfect for collectors and those looking to add a touch of spirituality to their dec...
Category
20th Century Unknown Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Turkestan Old Yomut Turkoman Central Asian Yomud Cejim Jijim Kilim Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Yomut Kilim from the West Turkestan and Iran region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
The Yomut are to be found in north-east Iran, and acro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Banthrico inc Chicago Metal Santa Coin bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Metal Santa bank. Santa Sitting on a Wing Seat after a hard day Sleigh Ride. Original painted coin bank. Wonderful patina to the body Great color.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Miniature Anti-Tank Cannon - The Crescent Toys Militaria - 2Y34
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of historical charm to your collection with this vintage miniature anti-tank cannon by The Crescent Toys. Part of their militaria range, this collectible features detaile...
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Antique Black Americana Portrait American Lawyer, Signed 1862
Located in South Burlington, VT
Black Americana
Antique Folk Art or Outsider Art Portrait Black American Lawyer, Signed June 10, 1862
This is an original historical and detailed hand incised work of art on wood p...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Folk Art Silvered Rabbit and Birds Candleholder/Centerpiece
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1170 Scandinavian Folk Art hand crafted candleholder/ centerpiece on a rough sawn hardwood base with silver colored metal
Artist unknown
Category
Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Mid-18th Century Carved Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Tyrolean (Northern Italy) carved wardrobe, mid-18th century
Wood Type: Fir
Period: Circa 1750
Origin: European Alps
Dimensions:
Height – 187 cm
Width – 135 cm (146 cm including moldings)
Depth – 47 cm (58 cm including moldings)
Description:
Two-door, two-drawer wardrobe with cut corners, made of fir wood. The front is slightly convex, a typical feature of the region where this piece originates. The entire surface is adorned with carvings in baroque cartouche...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
Seven Dwarfs Rubber Toys 1970's
Located in Taranto, IT
Seven dwarf rubber toys.
Item in good conservative condition, slight and obvious signs of use. (Please see photos)
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Toys
Materials
Rubber
Antique Native American Bakelite Bead Bird Claw Talon Pendant Statement Necklac
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Native American beaded necklace crafted with red and orange translucent alternating bakelite and floral silver tone bea...
Category
Early 20th Century Native American Objects
Materials
Bakelite, Beads
George Washington Praying At Valley Forge, Unique Historical Art Signed 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique Historical Framed Account Dating to the Early 1800's , signed Quaker Potts
This is an original and one-of-a-kind enactment artisticaly presented on wood of George Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Wood
Collection of Seven 19thc Miniature Irons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun collection of 19thc cast iron irons are most unusual and very hard to find. These irons were probably like salesman samples or children's.
largest miniature sat iron measur...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Toys
Materials
Iron
Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Buttocks Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Butt Baskets
Measurements of basket are as follows and are approximate -
When looking at the 1st image from top left...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets
Materials
Hemp
Hand Carved & Hand Painted Rooster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved & hand painted rooster sculpture. Very folky rooster.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Native American Indian Doll with Traditional Lakota Sioux Cherokee Wedding Dress
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Native American Indian doll with traditional Lakota Sioux Cherokee wedding dress with bead-work, one of a kind
This is an authentic Native American, Am...
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Clay
Papier Mâché Folk Art Oversized Cockatoo Sculpture on a Stand, circa 1970s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-287 papier mâché oversized cockatoo sculpture set on a custom wood perch from the workshop of Mexican artist
Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint, Paper
19Thc Folky American Indian Totem Pole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing antique American Indian totem pole came from a trading post in New Mexico originally.We obtained it from a Folk art collection in California....
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Industrial Iron Wheel 19th Century Original Painted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky Industrial wheel is in fine condition and retains the original red painted surface. The condition is very good.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Japanese Big Antique Blue And White Hand-Painted Good Fortune Money Cat
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a rare large-scale and lovely hand-painted blue and white ceramic Maneki Neko good fortune money cat.
It is from the Arita/ imari kilns and dates to the early 20th century.
Notice the intricate detailed blue painting on white porcelain of this cat's eyes, body, necklace, and tail.
Dimensions: Big 15.5 inches tall and 7inches wide.
This comes from a very fine Kyoto area collection.
Handsome hand painted blue detail replete with a necklace with bells and bows.
Old original patina from appropriate age.
An earlier work of art that is hard to find in this size and quality.
Handmade and hand-painted.
Only one.
History:
The Maneki-Neko (Japanese literally -beckoning cat) - is a common Japanese figurine (lucky charm, talisman) which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. In Modern Times, they are usually made of ceramic or plastic. Wooden examples are few and far between. The figurine depicts a cat (traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail) beckoning with an upright paw, and is usually displayed in—often at the entrance of—shops, restaurants, pachinko parlors, and other businesses. The maneki-neko is sometimes also called the welcoming cat, lucky cat, money cat, happy cat...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Pastel Blue, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche.
The piggy bank, a means that has always been used to remind us of the importance of savi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Roman Missal book - Contains Offices for Major Feasts 1790s - 2Y11
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This New Roman Missal is a valuable resource containing the offices for major feasts and the epistles and gospels for all Sundays. Ideal for those seeking a traditional and comprehen...
Category
Antique 1790s French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Folk Art Artist Made Crain Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1271 Folk Art hand painted Crain sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1980s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Important & Rare Pennsylvania 18thc Paint Decorated Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic early 18thc Pennsylvania painted and decorated baby cradle with strong German Dutch influence . This early cradle has come out of a fifty year collection and was found in Southern Pennsylvania originally . The hex signs...
Category
Antique 18th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle.
Great condition.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Hemp
19th Century Decorated Stoneware Crock Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century blue salt glaze decorated flowers crock with double handles and signed "Lyons" which is a New York stoneware potter. This hand painte...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Pair of 20th C Mexican / American Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 20th C Mexican / American Texcoco Indian weaving bolster pillows.
Beautiful textured velvet backing and zippered casing. Feather and down insert.
Category
20th Century Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Velvet
Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted Canadian goose is on feet and old nails used for the feet.The carver signed the base of the decoy "Charlie Adams " in pencil. The condition is very good an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decoys
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wall Mounted Store Prop Coffee Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage store front sheet metal prop sign with finger pointing the reader in the direction of coffee. This is a hand painted sign with great wear and patina.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Signs
Materials
Sheet Metal
19th Century Dinner or School Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine dinner bell is brass with a fantastic patina. The ring is very nice sound.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Folk Art Rare Antique Gnome Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Gnome hand cast and painted American antique garden sculpture and coin bank/doorstop
In good condition considering its age.
Category
Vintage 1930s Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
19Thc Decorated Cowden & Wilcox 3 Gal. Crock with Cherries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This three gallon stone ware crock with decorated cherries is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The maker is Cowden & Wilcox and is signed on the front abov...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art.
Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...
Category
Vintage 1970s African Masks
Materials
Wood
Two Carved Mayan Deity Limestone Architectural Carvings or Elements
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two carved Mayan deity limestone architectural carvings or / elements, 19th century or older
The larger measures 7" W x 5.5" H x 4.5" D with a 2.5" protrusion
The smaller measures ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Central American Pre-Columbian Antiquities
Materials
Limestone
Folky Hand Carved & Painted Cigar Store Indian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand carved & painted cigar store Indian is a table top or counter Indian.The paint is a over paint so typical of these counter cigar store Indians to be repainted time & ...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Pine
19thc Monumental Cast Iron Garden Rooster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic monumental cast iron rooster is very large and heavy. It was probably used in a store front as a trade sign or a garden element. The patina is amazing and in very good...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Child Dressing Mannequin, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original child figure mannequin on a wooden fully adjustable stand in a very good original condition, France, 19th century. Beautiful children's mode...
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Busts
Materials
Wood
Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Sumac Rug, Caucasian Sumak Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word Kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail.
Soumak weave is a technique in which weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting Kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region.
Soumak kilims have a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian Kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak which has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere.
The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice Kilim under a long wooden dining table.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Salampasu Mask
Located in Sharon, CT
In 'Congo Masks, Masterpieces from Central Africa' editor Marc Leo Felix, a photograph on page 146 depicts a group of Salampasu Masks being collected in...
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
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...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Signs
Materials
Iron
Gustavian Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser with Faux Marble Top, Sweden, 1850-1880
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th century grey painted chest of drawers, Swedish.
This 3 drawer dresser has a charming break front style, an amazing faux marble top and the original brass hardware.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dressers
Materials
Brass
20th C Original Painted Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C original painted bank from Mexico. The bank is more Gray than the photos.
Category
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Amazing Female Cameo Carved Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand carved shell with a girl carved out. Fine condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
1900s, Gilt Framed Madonna of the Chair Painting Print on Wood
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Germantown, MD
The Madonna Della Sedia commonly known as the Madonna of the chair is a painting by an Italian artist Raphael dating back to 1513 -1514. It is currently hou...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Paintings
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood
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