Folk Art

Art Deco pottery vase signed Charles Greber, circa 1930. 3 fantastic animals as handles.   

A striking and sophisticated example of French Art Deco design, this circa-1935 rug attributed to Jacques Adnet embodies the bold spirit and structural elegance characteristic of the...

This is the most unusual metal Folk Art arrangement of flowers in a urn in the form of a basket planter. The condition is very good. Great look on a mantel or bookshelf. Wonderful ol...

A colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a colorful dragon motif Measures: 3'1'' x 5'1''.

Traditional antique Scandinavian or Danish bakery sign having carved wooden pretzel topped with a metal crown. Donlon

A weathervane in the form of a running horse, that was likely modeled after "Dexter" circa late 19th century on a custom display stand. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface with verdigris patina. Not entirely sure of the maker but possible by L. W. Cushing & Co. In Waltham or Harris. Co in Boston. The surface has been re-gilt historically likely dated from early 20th century. A lovely piece that transcends American fold art...

A beautiful and highly decorative vintage hand-carved wooden storage chest, distinguished by extensive geometric and foliate carving across virtually every exterior surface. The su...

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Early 19th-Century Rectangular Wooden Basket Rectangular wooden basket dating from the early 19th century, constructed in the form of an early backpack or carrying container. The pi...

Fabulous folk art freestanding animal sculpture made from found carnival art shooting gallery iron ram. Rich with authentic character, the brown patinated surface is pocked with bul...

Single unit only Mid-20th century double sided English Fairground Sign We are proud to offer a single double-sided hand painted mid-20th century English fairground sign. We currentl...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original Inuit Soapstone Carving of a Parrot with the ...

This charming pair of large, handcrafted stucco or plaster sheep sculptures dates from the early 20th century, representing European folk art. The set includes one reclining lamb and...

Late 19th century fishermans tacklebox and fishing stool with drawer. The smaller white box, painted and engraved with an anchor as the thumb pinch t...

This is an old Japanese "Kobo Daishi" wooden figure. "Kobo Daishi" means "Kukai". "Kukai" was a monk from the early Heian period. His posthumous name was "Kobo Daishi". He is the fou...

This is an old vintage kilim from Bayburt in the Black Sea region in northeastern Anatolia. The unique use of black colors makes the patterns stand out and lively, and they have a m...

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...

Tulips, Arabesques and Turbans: Decorative Arts from the Ottoman Empire by Yanni Petsopoulos. Abbeville Press, 1982. First Edition hardcover no dust jacket. The author analyzes the p...

For sale is this wonderful vintage African hand-carved Kifwebe association Figure (or "N'kishi"), originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly the...

Jacques Vilain Original stoneware ceramic table lamp realised in La Borne circa 1970 Blue ceramic glaze color Electrical system is new Original perfect condition Ceram...

Classic vintage Goyard trunk. Wooden frame wrapped in the iconic Goyard canvas print with saddle leather and brass hardware. Incredible patina and colori...

Rope sphere pendant or chandelier Audoux Minet, circa 1960 with white opaline glass. Height / 13" the lamp ,total 25.5" with the rope, diameter / 12 inches. Nautical style.

A striking example of minimalist elegance, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug features a rhythmic vertical stripe pattern in soft indigo blue and warm beige. The alternating wide and na...

A whimsical and playful early 20th century leopard-form mancala game board carved with the board resting on the leopard's back and with a patina that only a hundred years of use coul...

Ramos Rejano Seville Azulejo Tile with Unicorn and Centaur Archer, Hispano-Moresque, Early 20th Century A rare and highly decorative antique Spanish azulejo tile produced by the este...

A delightful pair of 1928 campaign pitchers made for the Hoover–Smith presidential contest. Each pitcher is molded as a caricatured portrait: Herbert Hoover is rendered with a dramat...

This exquisite bust is an exact depiction of the face of the Discobolus, the famous Greek sculpture whose celebrated Roman copies are housed in the Natio...

Original painted game board - signed and Dated 1935.

Stands out for its simplicity. An umbrella stand with cylindrical silhouette ideal to give a stylish addition to any hallway. Covered with a soft grained or woven leather our umbr...

Pair of beaded tanned deer skin high-top moccasins having beadwork running up the integral leggings, parfleche soles. Sinew sewn leggings, stitching to moccasins with thread. Beautif...

This Schuco Patent 2001625 car is a vintage toy made in Germany in 1950s. Schuco Patent 2001625 model. The clockwork works, even though it is a bit slow. Original key not incl...

This antique Spanish Cuenca rug (size adjusted) embodies the refined artistry of one of Spain's most celebrated weaving traditions. Originating from the historic weaving center of Cu...

A Chinese silk pictorial rug. On a border-less burgundy red ground, 11 Immortals stand on clouds .Each immortal has its own unique colorful outfit o...

A pine wedding chest from Central Europe, probably German, dated 1852. The terracotta red color scheme is typical of the style and is often seen in Swedish and German painted furnitu...

Swiss alp wood mortar.

Exceptional museum-quality blackware jar by Maria Martinez (1887–1980), San Ildefonso Pueblo, dating to circa 1925–1943. A refined example of the iconic black-on-black pottery for wh...

A fantastic vintage Boho sculpture. A chic stack on hand carved wood sphere and cradle. Turn the sphere to car pure different looks. Acquired from a Pal...

This impressive 19th-century Italian maiolica charger, probably produced in Faenza, exemplifies the revival of Renaissance ceramic traditions that flourished during the period. Execu...

French red Majolica creamer pitcher Onnaing, circa 1920.   

Art Nouveau walking stick. The knob is made of finely carved boxwood, depicting a representation of Ceres (Demeter for the Greeks), the Roman Goddess of cereals, crops and the fertil...

French Art Nouveau bronze dore hand mirror with female head and floral design.

Antique Japanese Nabeshima Carpet (Dantsu) Nabeshima dantsu (carpets) are some of the earliest examples of rug making in Japan. The original weavers learned their craft from Chinese...

Geometric Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow. feather and Down Insert.

Carved Black Soapstone of Seated Inuit figure, holding a carved bone Narwhal tusk in one hand and a carved bone fish in the other.

An antique minimalist Inuit figurine, Alaska, carved steatite with a beautiful old original patina Early 1900 Height 8.5 cm, length 9 cm

A fine antique signed Folk Art lion figurine. In the form of a recumbent lion. Signed to the underside. The signature appears to read: 'J Silverthorn' Made out of a reddish-brown redware or stoneware sewer tile...

The source of carpet comes from the Mercer Collection Sotheby’s 2000 (catalog cover). This Mamluk-Cairene carpet is known, curiously featuring some type ...

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...

Beautiful, impressively sized and elaborately carved "Tree of Life" sculpture from Tanzania, Africa. These carvings are created from a single piece of wood and feature "Ujamma" or ...

Glazed stoneware vase prod. Royal Copenhagen Stamped to base

19thc fancy calico fabric log cabin quilt. This barn raising quilt is in fine condition.

A rare hand carved 19th century artists lay figure foot, with traces of its original painted surface. This would have been part of a full size mannequin with a ball joint in the heal...

Catrin (Dandy) mask Nahua people, Tlaxcala, Mexico Wood, gesso, paint 1950s-1960s Measures: 7? (17.8 cm) high, 6.5? (16.5 cm) wide, 5? (12.7 cm) deep This mask is called the C...

System walking stick: Pocket cane. In a small metal box, knurlel steel, tube shape, a stick is inserted. Based on the principle of the steel-spring coi...

Liberty Hand Carved Side Table. Heavily Carved with Large Poppy Flowers. A very good-looking piece, it's hand-carved from top to bottom with floral detailing.

True in all its elements to the original examples which date from the early Chinese Tang period. The black glazed horse is naturalistically modelled. It stands on a rectangular base ...

Cheyenne fully beaded moccasins. Red, yellow and blue on white background. Soft soled brain tanned hide. PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: Great Plai...

SENOUFO, Ivory Coast. "Deblé” Carved and scarified wood, black patina. Standing female statue, hands on hips. Early 20th century Dimensions: 35cm high, 7.5 cm depth, 9cm width

This exquisite antique parquetry writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1900 in a Folk Art style. The box itself, including th...

Naive paintings from a lady on a lute playing for a men . ''Two Lovers'' so romantic ,oil paint on linen . on board . made for a Tower room...