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Folk Art For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Gothic
Antique Medieval European Castle Gothic Forged Iron Processional on Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular early European castle altar processional / torchiere stand. circa 1730 or earlier. Born in Continental Europe in the early 18th century or earlier, some later elements, most likely Germanic, Medieval Gothic style, hand forged iron sculptural cross form mounted with primitive push-button panel opening to reveal heraldic coat of arms embossed brass plaque, with The Nelsons family banner, royal crown crest with cross, standing mythical goat and stag heraldic supporters, shield escutcheon castle, fleur-de-lis, three diamonds and eagle shield...
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Early 18th Century European Gothic Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Antique Coffee Grinder, Germany circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Large Antique Coffee Grinder, Germany circa 1900s A large antique coffee grinder manufactured in Germany around 1900. Made with nutwood, iron crank and brass container for coffee ...
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Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Map Long Island, Southold, Shelter Island, Orient, New York
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Antique map of Long Island, Southold, Shelter Island, Orient, Great details, Names of homes, Roads and Businesses in 1870. Unframed. This is...
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Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Paper

3 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Sad Flat Press Laundry Cloth Irons Trivet
Located in Dayton, OH
1991 California Set of three antique sad irons / flat irons, sized for pressing different items, one “standard” size, one medium narrower with painted accents, and one small one with...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Articulated Pull Along Dog Toy
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated pull along dog toy A wonderful example of a late 19th Century articulated pull along dog, constructed from pine and metal hinged body with painted detail surface. Original fabric canvas ears still intact as is its full chain. Glass eyes and red wooden wheels give this rare toy a wonderful quirky and decorative look, when pulled along the dog wiggles from side to side, a real bit of fun. Dimensions in inches: H 14 x D 20 x W 7 Origin: English circa: 1880 - 1920 Condition: Good Completely solid in structure and form, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina across all areas. A rare survivor so please expect this to be reflected in this items condition. The House of Antiques...
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1880s British Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

English Countryside Landscape Oil Painting with Gold Frame
Located in Madison, MS
This framed oil painting of an English countryside would make a stunning addition to any room. The dull greens and blues of this painting make for a calm and soothing accent piece. T...
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20th Century English Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Late 19th Century Original Painted Green Faux Marble Dog Canine Kennel
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming painted wooden dog kennel with pitched roof standing on styled feet. The original green painted body, with a faux marble painted pediment and red roof. The pediment als...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Antique 1830 Margret McDonald of Scotland Age 10 William IV Needlework Sampler
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1830 dated needlework sampler made by Margret McDonald age 10 from Scotland I have three of these samplers for sale, they ...
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1830s Scottish Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Tall Shepherds Walking Stick with Woodpecker Bird Head
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style shepherds walking stick with Woodpecker head...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Butchers Shop Display Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English butchers shop display figure. We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century papier Mache and wood composite figure. Recently acquired from a ...
Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Victorian Style Cast Brass and Iron Fire Tools, 3 Pieces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A set of Victorian style polished cast brass and wrought iron fire tools. Elegant Victorian style ornate set of three brass fireplace tools with a iron stand. The fire tool set is ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Brass

19th Century Hand Carved Ludovic Gavioli Organ Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand Carved Ludovic Gavioli Organ Figure Quite simply, she is beautiful and graceful. This amazing example of a late 19th century hand carved sectioned pine organ figure was produced by the world-renowned Ludovic Gavioli. The detail and expression on her face is what makes this example so delightful, an air of beauty and lifelike appeal in her expression. Personally, we have seen a few figures by Gavioli in the past but this one is special. The detail is of the finest quality and the late 19th century was most certainly when Gavioli produced some of his finest work. Giacomo Gavioli (1786-1875) was considered the greatest of all band organ...
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19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Framed Pair of Water Colour Paintings, English Country Scenes
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Framed Pair of Water Colour Paintings, English Country Scenes These are lovely colourful pair, they are tastefully framed behind glass, the frames seem to be the original frame...
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1880s Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Antique Hanging Piece of a Medieval Lady, circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Hanging Piece of a Medieval Lady, circa 1900s An antique hanging piece of a medieval noble lady holding blazon and rose. The statue is made of handcarved and painted wood. C...
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Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship circa 1765 The sailor's woolwork depicts a port side view of a three-masted British Ro...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Zinc French Butchers “Boucherie” Trade Sign, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
19th century Zinc French butchers “Boucherie” trade sign. Referred to as a Boucherie, this handcrafted zinc horses head sign would have hung above a...
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Zinc

Large Shepherds Walking Stick with Two Spaniel Dogs Heads
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style double headed Spaniel dog shepherds walking stick This one is very decorative and functional, it’s a wonderful height ...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique English Painted Wood Firescreen Flower Basket Dummy Board
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Englishpainted wood firescreen flower basket dummy board During the 18th and 19th centuries, dummy board fire screens were highly fashionable, esp...
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Turn of the Century American Lithographic Framed Prints
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 turn of the century American Lithographic framed prints. Controversial and illustrated in the typical turn of the Century American fashion. A set of four vibrantly coloured lithographic prints, framed in unusual Gothic pine frames. With brass hooks still attached, the reverse clearly show that these images have never been removed or replaced since they would have been framed in the 1900s. Depicting life’s process of the Afro American, from courting to creating a family. We have never seen the like and in this collection/condition, you are unlikely to see the same ever again. Dimensions in inches: H 14.5 x D 11.5 x W 1 Origin: America circa: 1900 - 1920 Condition: Aged Completely solid in structure and form, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina across all areas. No breaks but the frames and prints are discoloured and faded as you would come to expect of item of this Material and age. The House of Antiques...
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine, Paper

Victorian Brass Magazine Rack, Lion Feet, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Quality Antique Victorian brass and mahogany revolving magazine stand having a shaped brass handle to the centre, four sections for magazines with b...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Painted Carved Wood Rocking Horse, 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Child's carved rocking horse glider with paint decoration, likely circa late nineteenth century. Dealer: S138XX
Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Irish Knobkerrie Stick Very Collectable and Primative One of Two
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this fine antique Irish Knobkerrie stick A lovely primitive piece, used by shepherds in the late Victorian era right the way up until today D...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Wood Child Baby Doll Size High Chair W Swing Tray
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique wooden doll sized high chair with foot rest and swing arm tray. Measure: 26"
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Summerly Mountain Landscape with Water Fall and Mountain Hut, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Summerly Mountain Landscape with Water Fall and Mountain Hut, 19th century An antique oil painting depicting a mountain landscape with waterfall in front of a mountain shelter. Painted on canvas with pastell colors. Framed with antique decorative gilded frame. On the left base signed by the artist "Kuchl". Painted in the area of Tyrol or South Germany, late 19th century. A high quality antique oil painting which will highlight your alpine cabin wall decoration. The Biedermeier period runs parallel to the Romantic period and both are characterized by similar features. Domesticity, closeness to nature, folksiness and need for harmony are buzzwords of this time. The focus is on the simple, the conservative and the tried and tested. There is little experimentation and more observation and enjoyment. The art style is kept very realistic and shows great similarity to photography. Domestic idyllic representations, beautiful landscape and impressive portraits are the most popular topics for oil paintings...
Category

Late 19th Century German Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique Oil Landscape with Church in White and Gold Frame
Located in Madison, MS
A lovely 20th century oil painting of an English landscape with a church in the background. The contrast of the muted colors of the painting and the bright white frame really make th...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Carl Euler - Bear Hunt in the Zillerthaler Alps, Oil Painting on Board 1889
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Carl Euler - Bear Hunt in the Zillerthaler Alps, Oil Painting on Wooden Board 1889 An impressive oil painting depicting a high mountain landscape with mount...
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Late 19th Century German Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique English Officers Horse Hoof Inkstand
Located in Forney, TX
Scarce antique English Officers equestrian silver plate and metal mounted horse hoof. An exceptional, most likely one-of-a-kind example, featuring a finely detailed sculpture of a fox with cane and stirrups to the front, hinged lid opening to two cylindrical inkwell cutouts, and original iron horse shoe...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Iron

Antique Decorative Lead Plaque, Scandinavian, Viking, Arts and Crafts, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique decorative lead plaque. A Scandinavian, relief panel with Viking long ship scene, dating to the Arts & Crafts movement of the late ...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Late Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Lead

English Cork Antique Mallard Decoy, Excellent Original Paint Early 20th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint. Hand crafted in England. Lightweight, with impressionistic shape and form. Circa early 20th century. Tip of...
Category

Early 1900s English Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cork

Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy Early20thCentury
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy early 20th Century A Victorian micromosaic brooch with a central floral bouquet motif and the inscription "ROMA". Sur...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Pine Salesman Sample Mirrored Keepsake Dollhouse Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century miniature salesman sample pine wardrobe or armoire with mirrored door, one shelf inside, and a hand carved pediment w...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Dumbell Lignum Vitae Weight Training Fixed
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare piece of weightlifting memorabilia. Unusual conversation piece for use or as a collectors piece Beautiful, tactile lustrous patina. Lignum vitae is sought after for the beauty of its grain, coloring, patina, density and toughness The dumbbell is a free weight...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Period Black Painted Tole Pedestal Coal Scuttle
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century black painted octagonal English tole coal hod or scuttle with hinged lid. The entire box is painted in a glossy black and the top and front are decorated with...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Paint

English Cork Waterfowl Decoy, Hand Crafted Painted Antique, Early 20th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique English wood and cork waterfowl decoy with superb original paint Aged hand painted surface, lightweight and handcrafted in England. Circa early 20th century. Tip of beak t...
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Early 1900s English Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cork

American Victorian Folk Art Bed with Hand-Painted Cats, circa 1880 Solid Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
The Kitties are here, looking for a young lady to watch over each night. Decorated with walnuts, this amazing Antique Victorian Bed was made usin...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Walnut, Elm, Oak

Unknown - Painting Fallow Deer with Doe in the Alps, Oil on Canvas 19th century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Unknown - Painting Fallow Deer with Doe in the Alps, Oil on Canvas 19th century A lovely Biedermeier style oil painting depicting a fallow deer family in the alpine landscape. Oil on canvas 1st halve of the 19th century. Framed with antique gilded frame, stretcher frame replaced. A marvelous wall decoration for each rustig log cabin. The Biedermeier period runs parallel to the Romantic period and both are characterized by similar features. Domesticity, closeness to nature, folksiness and need for harmony are buzzwords of this time. The focus is on the simple, the conservative and the tried and tested. There is little experimentation and more observation and enjoyment. The art style is kept very realistic and shows great similarity to photography. Domestic idyllic representations, beautiful landscape and impressive portraits are the most popular topics for oil paintings...
Category

Mid-19th Century German Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chromolithograph of a Sailor Boy
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century chromolithograph of a sailor boy, circa 1880, a colored print on canvas view of a young American sailor boy sitting astride a bowsprit. A class...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Antique Dutchess of Poughkeepsie NY Fire Insurance Reverse Painted Glass Sign
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dutchess of Poughkeepsie NY Fire insurance reverse painted glass advertisement sign. Item features "Dutchess of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Fire Ins...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Victorian Quality Oil Painting by C R Breytle
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality original antique oil painting of a horse, two dogs and a gentleman in wonderful colours and original gilt frame A charming origi...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Paint

19th Century Victorian Staffordshire Cottage
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Staffordshire Cottage.
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1870s English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Unusual Hand Sculpted Leather Lioness Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and unusual Victorian hand sculpted pressed leather figure of a lioness dating from the latter 19th century. The figure is beautifully made and portrays a prowling lioness ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian Bisque Doll Black African American Cloth Body
Located in Dayton, OH
Unique antique 19th century African American (possibly mulatto?) doll with bisque head and hands, molded boots and cropped hair style, and a cloth body dressed in a yellow dress.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

19th Century Tole Locksmith's Trade Sign
Located in Downham Market, GB
An early toleware Locksmith's trade sign. A wonderful 19th century gilded metal trade sign, delightfully original & untouched with the perfect patina...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Large Victorian Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box with Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality large Games Compendium, complete with many individual games in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid. All the pieces are well made and complete. The box is very well made of a jointed hardwood, possibly red walnut and is a high quality piece in its own right. The box has developed a lovely color and patination from use and wear. The exterior has a brass oval inset into its top, a brass twin lever lock and brass hinges. The interior is sectioned into different sub compartments by hardwood dividers. Many different games are included within the compendium, including; 55 piece 9 - spot dominoes Chess set - Very good high quality set, large pieces( Kings 8.7 cm high) and glass eyes to Knights, Draughts with 24 x turned hardwood pieces Backgammon with 30 x turned hardwood counters 2 sets of playing cards and two Bezique marker boards Hardwood turned dice shaker and various different dice tiddlywinks Pick up sticks...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique 1910s Armand Marseille Bisque Head Wiefel W & Co Character Doll
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique early 20th century Wiefel & Company doll with bisque head by Armand Marseille, sleep eyes, composite hands, wood lengs, and soft body, marked “1908 DEP W & Co 121 AM” on back of head and dressed in a lace edged dress and floppy hat. “In 1912 Erste Steinbacher Porzellanfabrik was sold to Hugo Wiefel and renamed Wiefel & Company, thus a new doll mark was used of W & Co or W & C with or without a doll mold number. By 1914 Wiefel's manufacturing was shut down because of World War I and restarted up again in 1918, although it doesn't appear that bisque doll...
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1910s Late Victorian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Hardwood

Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
English Country style Victorian diorama in oak case of sail/steam ship with small lighthouse.  
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19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Vintage Cock Robin Flour AW Hammond Co Round Wood Advertisement Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cock Robin Flour AW Hammond Co round wood advertisement plaque. Circa Early to Mid 1900s. Measurements: 17" H x 17" W x 0.5" D.    
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Early 20th Century Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Sailor's Valentine of Large Size with Motto "A Gift of Love"
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Valentine of Large Size with Motto "A Gift of Love", The octagonal sailor's valentine is in a hinged mahogany and pine case, each side containing groups of artfully arrange...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Antique Victorian Pine Miniature Salesman Sample Vanity Dresser Cabinet Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Victorian salesman sample miniature pine mirrored dresser with one drawer over a two shelf cabinet.  
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes
Located in London, GB
Collection of 3 Italian 19th century Marionettes A fantastic set of 3 19th century hand crafted marionette puppets. All with original cotton, silk and valour clothing intact, han...
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19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Superior Antique English Cork Mallard Decoy, Original Paint, Early 20th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A superior antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint Lightweight and hand-carved - large impressionistic shape and form Circa early 20th century Measur...
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Early 1900s English Early Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cork

Antique English Tole Tray with Orientalist Painting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty 19th century English oval tole tray with two cut out handles featuring a colorful orientalist oil painting complete with figures in a boat architecture and tropical setting ins...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Traditional English Painting Country Village Pack Horse Bridge Crossing River
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: Norman A. Olley ( British, 20th Century, 1908-1996), dated 1992, signed to the front and inscribed verso Title - Country Village and Pack Horse Bridge, and Ford by...
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign A hand crafted Boucherie Chevaline, zinc gold leaf hand beaten butchers trade sign. A highly decorative wall hanging in untouched condition with or...
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Zinc

HAND CARVED SIGNED WAKMASKI 80 LARGE WOOD STATUE OF SOLDIER ON A HORSE VERY FiNE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very decorative, hand carved Wakmaski signed statue of a horse with Calvary rider Please note the del...
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19th Century Central American Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Jewellers Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century Jewellers Trade Sign We share what we love, and we love this untouched example of a watch makers, jewellers trade sign. Make from cast iron and zinc, double sided, with traces of the painted clock face on both sides. We have mounted this object to a cast iron bespoke stand for ease of display. It can be removed from the stand and hung if you wish. One of the best examples we have been lucky enough to uncover. Size of inches: H 31” x W 18” x D 3.5” (Includes stand) Condition: Aged Origin: European Age: late 19th century Note: This item weighs close of 30kg Completely solid in structure and form, Natural aging across all surfaces, an aged 100-year-old antique item, loss of paint, one side of the clocks zinc face...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Antique Franz Bergman Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Cobra Snake Statue Watch Holder
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Circa 1900 Austrian Vienna cold paint bronze Statue / Watch holder by the wonder that is Franz Bergman. Fully stamped to ...
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Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Fine 1860's English Botannical Watercolour Drawing Strawberries from a Castle
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: English School, 19th century, dated 27/8/1860 lower right corner. Title: Red & White Alpines, extensively inscribed lower section. Medium: watercolour drawing o...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Other

Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.

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