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H 4 ft. 9.5 in. W 32.25 in. D 15.75 in.
Narrow Blue Painted Pie Safe on Tall Legs, Probabl...
Antique 1870s North American Painted Furniture
Four-tin, two-door pie safe with paneled sides and reeded decoration throughout on the stiles and legs. The lofty, narrow form is particularly attractive, but the cupboard's best featur...
Mechanical Bank "Bad Accident," circa 1890
J. & E. Stevens Company
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys
Iron
A beautiful and all original example of this highly desirable cast iron American bank, which is very rarely found in such condition, since so many of the moving parts are vulnerable. A ...
H 3.75 in. W 3.75 in. D 10 in.
Antique Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins, S...
Sioux Indian Art
Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Hide
Created in the 19th century by a Teton/Lakota Sioux. A nomadic tribe, the Sioux territory included parts of present-day North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Mon...
Central Anatolian Kilim
Early 20th Century Kilim Rugs
Wool
A beautiful old tribal Kilim from Central Turkey, featuring the popular "mihrab" prayer niche, filled with a variety of stylized flowers. Such kilims, often with generous proportions, w...
1950s Embossed Metal Advertising Sign "Drink Red T...
Vintage 1950s American Signs
Metal
1950s embossed metal advertising sign "Drink Red Top Beer Ale.".
Francis Bacon Lithograph Poster, Signed and Number...
Francis Bacon
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Posters
Paper
Francis Bacon (1909-1992),
Lithograph poster,
Signed and numbered 91/200,
Metropolitan Museum, 1975.
Measures: Height 158 cm, width 109 cm.
19th Century Faux Marble Pedestal
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Furniture
Wood
Large Gustavian pedestal with original faux marbled paint and patina.
"The Death of Innocent" Ink Drawing by Charles Ben...
American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Paper
During a period living in New Mexico Charles Benefiel did a series of harrowing drawings that incorporated antiques dolls that he inherited from his grandmother.
It was a difficult per...
Rare European Vellum Book
Antique Mid-18th Century German Antiquities
Leather, Paper
Vellum book found in German.Â
This book has aged beautifully with exquisite patina.
Vellum (derived from the Latin word vitulinum meaning "made from calf," leading to Old French v...
Early 20th Century African Senufo Monkey Mask
20th Century Ivorian Folk Art Masks
Wood
1950s African monkey mask on a later marble stand.
Mask height on stand:
Measures: H: 25 1/2".
American Empire Painted Center Table with Drawer, ...
Antique 1840s American American Empire Painted Furniture
Great-looking center table with a dovetailed drawer, column base, original red paint and casters; American, circa 1840.
Rustic Frame with Applied Burl
Antique 1880s American Sculptures and Carvings
Exceptional large and early rustic frame, burl cut and fitted to face of the frame. Deep, dark original varnished surface. Great scale and totally untouched. Found in New York State. In...
Wooden King Chair
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Primitives
Wood
Wooden king chair from Burkina Faso.
Folky Rustic Valet/Stand
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture
Wonderful expressive stand usable as a valet stand or drink stand or side table. Originally crafted in the early 20th century.
Wood limbs with traces of old paint. Has nice antique p...
Classic American Portrait, Oil on Canvas, William ...
William Lees Judson
Antique 1880s American American Classical Paintings
Canvas
William Lees Judson was a pioneering California Impressionist artist of many talents. With his three sons, he founded the Judson Stained Glass Studios in 1897, which are still in operat...
Unusual Double Handled Papago Indian Basket
Papago American Indian Art
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects
Willow
This fine and unusual double handled Papago basket is in good condition. Its simple pattern and fine tight weave makes it very special and unusual.
Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circ...
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
A rare large hand carved linden wood bear bench. With bear musicians and dancing bears on the backrest. Two large bears holding the seat. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz.
18th Century Dome Shaped Cast Iron Weight with Chi...
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
An unusual dome shaped cast iron weight from Shanxi Province with distinct Chinese characters on both sides. Complete with custom iron stand.
M781.
19th Century Swedish Hand-Painted Dome Top Chest
Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Painted Furniture
Wood, Wrought Iron
This wonderful Swedish painted dome top chest is perhaps my favorite piece in the shop at the moment. The richness of the finish, the whimsy of the hand-painted tulips on the top and fr...
Pair of American Indian Basketry Cup and Saucers f...
Unknown
Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Organic Material
When the white men traveled through the Northwest coast some of the natives admired their fine cups and saucers. Adapting their skills in basketry they made versions of the cup and sauc...
Gustavian Kitchen Sideboard
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Furniture
Wood
Double door kitchen sideboard with three shelves and original Louis XVI brass hardware with fantastic and unbeatable patina.
Folk Art Large Carved Wood Cobbler Advertising Clo...
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
These pair of incredible ridiculous Folk Art carved wooden clogs were used in the front window of a cobblers shop as a quirky advertisement.
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19th Century Large Size Gilded Pharmacy Sign from ...
Antique 19th Century American Signs
Gold, Zinc
A 19th century gilded pharmacy sign of large dimensions from Pennsylvania made of gold painted zinc and representing pestle and mortar, circa 1850s-1880s.
Mid-20th Century Child's Old Hickory Upholstered C...
Old Hickory Furniture Company
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Hickory
This amazing hickory children's chair is upholstered in cotton durable fabric and in very good condition. Seat height 14 in high.
1920s Double Sided Porcelain Beauty Shoppe Sign
Vintage 1920s American Signs
Enamel, Metal
1920s double sided porcelain beauty Shoppe sign.
Large Painted Half Hull Architectural Ship Model
Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects
Paint, Wood
Quite large half hull model of a steel plated sail and steam ship
retaining all the original paint and naval architectural
specifications of where to place the steel plates on the...
H 18.25 in. W 8 ft. 4 in. D 31.25 in.
Naga Mid-20th Century Grain Grinding Table from No...
Vintage 1960s Indian Tribal Art
Wood
A Naga grain grinding table from the North East of India. This mid-20th century Naga wooden table has been carved from a single piece of wood. The holes in the top are where the Naga tr...
Marble Folk Art Sculpture of a Cat
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Beautifully conceived small marble carving of a seated cat. Abstracted figure carved from marble with details pared to the essential forms. Found in New England and likely dating to the...
Wrought Iron Rack of Hooks, American, 19th Century...
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wrought Iron
Six-foot long wrought iron rack of 12 hooks with curlicue ends; American, 19th century.
Rare Oversized European Vellum Book with Beautiful...
Antique Mid-18th Century German Antiquities
Leather, Paper
Vellum book found in German.
This book has aged beautifully with exquisite patina.
Vellum (derived from the Latin word vitulinum meaning "made from calf", leading to Old French v...
Carved Wood Horse Folk Sculpture
Unknown
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Carved and painted wood horse with joined legs and neck. Probably made for a child given its size. What distinguished it is the broad neck and elongated body.
Mounted on a black wood b...
Pair of Mexican Handwoven Serape Pillows
Unknown
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Native American Objects
Wool
This pair of Mexican weaving's are in great as found condition. The backings are in black cotton linen. Sold as a pair.
Tall Teakwood Asian Folk Art Sculpture of Elderly ...
Early 20th Century Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
An elderly, bearded, Asian man carries a bowl of food, possibly noodles, with two mats tied to his back. Carved from a substantial piece of teak, this somber carving stands at almost 3 ...
Gustavian Period Armchair from Lindome, circa 1790...
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Furniture
Linen, Wood
This rare Gustavian armchair is a fine example of the work of the renowned chair makers in Lindome, Sweden. The Lindome emblem of the fruit and flowers of the hops plant is beautifully ...
Collection of Three Rare Vellum Books
German Antiquities
Leather, Paper
Vellum books found in German.
This book has aged beautifully with exquisite patina.
Vellum (derived from the Latin word vitulinum meaning "made from calf", leading to old French ...
H 29.25 in. W 19.25 in. D 8.75 in.
Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Candelabra, We...
Unknown
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Gothic Revival Sculptures and Carvings
Wrought Iron
This pair of hand-wrought iron three-light candelabra have a rustic, weathered patina with remnants of taupe paint and they are in excellent condition. The shafts and cross-arms are acc...
H 39 in. W 6 ft. 3 in. D 14.25 in.
English Jacobean Style Carved and Painted Hall Set...
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Antiquities
Oak
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An English Jacobean style painted hall settle, circa 1850. Sev...
Rare Antique Statue of a Chinese Child Performing ...
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Cypress
Rare Japanese antique statue of a Chinese child performing Tai chi capturing the pose in motion. Middle Edo period, circa 1750. Made from polychrome on carved cypress.
Dimensions: H ...
Amazing Miniature Papago Indian Basket
Papago American Indian Art
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects
Straw
This is a fine example of miniature Indian basketry. This small Papago American Indian basket is a great addition to any Indian basket collection. The condition is very good with minor ...
Vintage Hand-Carved New Mexican Gift Shop Display ...
Vintage 1940s American Spanish Colonial Painted Furniture
Glass, Wood
A charming hand-carved display case with Native American and New Mexican iconography including the Zuni sun symbol. Likely dating to the 1940s, this is believed to have been a display c...
Domestic Spouted Bowl
Antique Late 19th Century Norwegian More Folk Art
Of naturalistic form
dug out and hand-carved pine.
Carved to underside "H 1872".
Measures: 4.5" high x 11.5" wide x 11.25" deep.
Rare Articulated African Mask
Late 20th Century African Tribal Art
Metal, Wood
Rare articulated African mask.
African Mask on Marble Stand
Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Masks
Marble, Wood
African mask on marble stand.
Collection of Four Rare European Vellum Books
German Antiquities
Leather
Vellum book found in German.
These books have aged beautifully with exquisite Patina.
Vellum (derived from the Latin word vitulinum meaning "made from calf," leading to Old Frenc...
Cultural Revolution Porcelain Mao Pins
Vintage 1960s Chinese More Folk Art
Porcelain
A collection of three 1960s Cultural Revolution period porcelain Mao pins. Each shows a different image of Chairman Mao.
China, circa 1960s.
KM1.
Large 1947 Masonite Advertising Sign "Milk Maid"
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Signs
Masonite, Wood
1947 masonite advertising sign "Milk Maid"
1920s Navajo Eye Dazzler Weaving Bolster Pillow
Unknown
Vintage 1920s American Navajo Native American Objects
Wool
This fine Indian weaving bolster pillow is in great as found condition. The backing is in black cotton linen and down and feather fill.
Large Arrow Weathervane, 19th Century, American
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Large arrow weathervane, 19th century, American. From a Maine estate.
19th Century Slide Top Ballot Box
Antique 1860s American Painted Furniture
Large red painted slide top box with bold lettering. Faded script on top indicates Maine origin. Original paint and square nail construction. Handle likely added later in the 19th centu...
Large Painted Iron Basket, American, Early 20th Ce...
Early 20th Century American Painted Furniture
Iron
Large iron basket with original white paint; American, early 20th century.
Large Decorative Boat in Black
Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
A large decorative boat made in Sweden during the 19th century. Made in black painted wood.
Cobblers Traveling Case of Leather Working Tools
Unknown
Antique Late 19th Century American More Folk Art
Metal, Wood
In the 19th century there were traveling cobblers and itinerant shoe repair services. Being on the road to rural areas they had to carry their leather working tools and sewing materials...
Monumental Mexican Serape Weaving Bolster Pillow
Unknown
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Native American Objects
Wool
This handwoven Mexican weaving bolster pillow has amazing colors and in fine condition. The backing is in black cotton linen. The insert is down and feather fill.
1957 Ferrari Custom Wood Painted Model by Paul Jac...
Paul Jacobsen
2010s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Paul Jacobsen uses everyday objects, such as chairs, cars, airplanes, trains, motorcycles and puzzles, all built from scratch, and turns them into haunting and very desirable works of a...
China Large Ancient Painted Pottery Horse, Tang ...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Ceramics
Terracotta
China, a painted pottery horse, terracotta,measures: 45cm, 18" high and 45cm, 18"in
length and 20cm, 8"in width, Tang dynasty (618 CE- 907 CE).
The vigorous and powerful steed stand...
Japanese Eyeglass Kanban
Antique 19th Century Japanese Signs
Antique Japanese kanban (shop sign) from an optometrist's office in Kyoto. The shop sign was used outside to advertise the business. This unusual shop sign has the original thick glass ...
Rare Set of Six Matching 19th Century Sponge Ware ...
Unknown
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Ceramics
Pottery
This is like a collectors dream! Set of six matching blue and white 19th century sponge ware dinner plates. The entire group are in pristine condition. The sponge pattern is on both sid...
Horseman with Rider, Burkina Faso, Africa, circa 1...
Vintage 1930s Burkinabe Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
From an old Brussels, Belgium art collection, this remarkable 1930s horseman with rider, was carved from sandstone. Originally found in Burkina Faso, seated on a custom base.
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