Hand-Painted Antiquities

A charming vintage folk art kinetic sculpture depicting Santa Claus riding a leaping reindeer, captured in a dynamic and whimsical balancing composition. Handcrafted in painted metal...

Rare large Zacatecas seated Figure Pre-Columbian, West Mexico ca. 200 BCE – 300 CE A striking large terracotta figure from the Zacatecas culture, depicting a standing female with ...

A vibrant vintage folk art kinetic sculpture depicting a stylized parrot perched in a graceful curved form. Crafted in hand-cut and painted metal, the bird features bold red, yellow,...

A Pre Columbian Jalisco seated figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A Male pottery figure with red slip with elongated head and linear delineated hair wearing ear and nose ornaments, the slim body finely modelled with hands on chest seated...

A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A stunning large pottery warrior figure wearing a banded headdress with disco arm ornaments , ...

A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A Fine small solid body standing figure with accented pointed nose modelled in grey clay with a w...

Pre Columbian Rare Central Mexican Terracotta Figure with Bowl A Pre-Columbian terracotta figure from the Central Highlands of Mexico, depicting a standing figure holding a large bow...

Big Swedish horse from the early 19th century. Made of pine wood with the famous red paint. It is worn but in a very nice way. The patina shows the trace of time. There's a whole on ...

An Antique 19th Century wooden tankard - jug from Sweden in its original light blue and red paint. This untouched collectible, with unbeatable patina, was found in a nice home in the...

18th century Italian large gold leaf tassel ornament. These tassels were once used to decorate churches for feast days like Christmas. T...

A Puerto Rico vintage carved santo of Three Kings. This is a vintage Puerto Rico santo carved in fine wood and hand decorated with colored oil paintings. The carving represents the Spanish and Puerto Rico tradition of the “The Three Kings” in horses. These kinds of figures are from the local folklore, art & craft and are highly collectable. Santos de Palo Puerto Rican Santos...

Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...

18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used d...

Pair of Narrow Scraped Two Pillar Console Tables, Sweden, circa 1830.

Incan Kero Tumbler-shaped drinking vessel Period: 15th 16th Century Region: Peru Material: Wood Polychroming Finest in the world! Museum quality! Keros were used in Peru to consum...

Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated from ca. 1750-1800. Made of wood richly decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns and a horse as handle. With original re...

Norwegian / Icelandic Baroque-Style Tankard / "Askur"- 17th/18th Century Folk Art Piece This stunning butter bucket/tankard from Norway or Iceland showcases exceptional Baroque-era ...

Presenting an exquisite ancient Greek red-figure terracotta pelike (storage jar) standing 10.5 inches tall. This piece embodies the timeless artistry of Classical Greece, featuring h...

Antique Bena Lulua Mask Late 1800s to Early 1900s – Democratic Republic of the Congo This striking primitive folk art mask hails from the Bena Lulua people of the Democratic Republi...

Ancient Attic Black-Figure Volute-Krater Fragment with chariots. Possibly from the Leagros Group Accompanied with custom made bronze stand. Fragment measuring 12cm x 5cm (35cm tal...

Antique Danish or Scandinavian mangle board (clothing and bedding press), dated 1792 it has survived more than 230 years and still it´s full of charm. It is made from oak wood has a...

Primitive museum quality antique piece from Norway. Original painting with beautiful patina. Highly collectible Primitive antique handcrafted / hand painted rosemaling / Rose Paintin...

A group of five 18th century Italian speckled and gilded tassel ornaments with the original hooks. The gilded tassels have naturally distressed over time which creates a unique patte...

Embrace the timeless spirit of 19th-century Scandinavian craftsmanship with this exceptional Norwegian wooden lidded tankard, dated 1865 and adorned with painted initials that echo a...

Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1814. It is made from oak wood which is hand carved and richly decorated abstract geometric flowers and branches with leaves a...

18th century Italian hand-carved mecca tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...

This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with pottery and it was made around 1970s in Showa era. DImensions. 10 x 6.5 x H12.5 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japa...

Tiny kid size version of a Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated from ca. 1750-1800. Made of wood richly decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns and a horse ...

A vintage collection of 42 Puerto Rico carved santos. This is a very nice group of forty-two vintage Puerto Rico Santos carved in fine wood and hand decorated with colored oil paintings. The carvings are from mixed towns in Puerto Rico and several artists. They are totally hand made and hand painted and they represents different figures of the Spanish and Puerto Rico tradition of religious imaginary and folk art. These kinds of sculptural figures are from the local folklore, art & craft and actually are highly collectable. Santos de Palo Puerto Rican Santos...

Round bentwood box made out of pine with lapped seams and iron tacks, retaining its original robin egg blue paint Good condition with appropriate edge wear American, circa 1850.

A wonderful gift for a wedding, housewarming, or Christmas. This rare 19th-century Norwegian amber box (groat / porridge tine / butter bucket) is handcrafted...

Antique Danish or Scandinavian mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1941. It has this text cut into it: KM JDR 1841 and a short text painted on both sides of the handle. I...

Antique Swedish Hand-Painted Decorative Three-Panel Glass Screen Exquisite antique Swedish hand-painted decorative three-panel screen. Crafted with finely carved and intricately det...

18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf tassel ornaments with gold trim. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany ...

Antique Norwegian Wall Hanging Cabinet - 1827, Hand-Painted by Embrik Bæra This exceptional primitive wall-hanging Cabinet / Cupboard / Sideboard ...

18th Century Italian hand-carved speckled gold and silver leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...

Important Norwegian primitive antique amber butter bucket / ambar / Tine Box / Kitchen storage box / centerpiece / centerpiece, boasting stunning hand-carved details. Dating back to ...

de A small c.18/1900s Norwegian Rosemaling Baroque Cabinet - Hand-Painted Pine This charming baroque-style cabinet is handcrafted from solid pine...

20th Century Italian art glass walking cane. 36". Cobalt blue knob, measures 2" diameter. White and red swirl, marching band baton. Excellent condition. Ex. Lambeth Estate, Highpoint NC. PERIOD: 20th Century ORIGIN: Italy, Europe SIZE: 36" x 2"D Check out our large selection of 19th and 20th Century canes including sword canes and gun canes...

Stylized Art Deco flowers in urn with original paint. Attributed to Hubley, circa 1925. From a large collection.

Antique French unique handmade, carved and painted dolls house-like birdcage - oversized and with many unique details which makes it look more like a birds-chateau and is very far fr...

A beautiful antique bentwood box from the 19th century, originating from southern Germany. The box is richly decorated with folk art-style paintin...

18th Century Italian hand-carved speckled silver leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...

19th Century Antique Spout Tankard in Baroque Style A superb and rare 19th-century spout tankard, crafted in a primitive Baroque style. This hand-crafte...

Fabulous No Parking Sign "Bus Stop" in the form of a upward painted metal Arrow by order of the police. Heavy hand cut steel. Hand painted lettering. Weathered with wear to the paint...

This Rustic antique tine box is hand-crafted from pine wood and features original rosemaling/rose painting from Telemark, Norway. Dated 1812, it includes the initials "P.T.D." on th...

20Thc Original painted Hubley cast iron doorstop in original painted surface.Such wonderful worn patina and surface.A great addition to and collection.

Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1768. Made of wood richly decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns and a horse as handle. With original brown, green and ...

18th century Italian hand-carved gilded 'pompom' tassel. The Rococo 'pompom' tassel originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and was used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting...

A striking and culturally rich Samoan bark cloth textile (siapo), dating to the late 19th to early 20th century CE. Measuring approximately 120 x 130 cm, this impressive work was cra...

Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1823. Made of wood with hand-carved edge and horse as handle. Richly decorated with hand-painted flowers in orange-brown, blue...

A Puerto Rico vintage carved santo of San Francisco De Assisi This is a vintage Puerto Rico santos carved in fine wood and hand decorated with color...

Very large and decorative Antique Swedish wooden trough made ca 1850s to late 1800. The trough is made from pine wood and comes with its original warm Swedish red paint on the outsi...

Pre Hispanic earth ware vessel from the pre-Inca Chimu culture. Beautiful ancient vessel, created in northern coast of Peru around the 900 / 1470 AD. by the Chimu culture. This is...

Late 1700s / Early 1800s Primitive Farmers' Rococo Style Folk Art -- Norwegian Antique Amber Butter Bucket (Tine Box) - Telemark, Norway A museum-quality primitive butter bucket fro...

DeSimone of Italy, 'Happy Grape Lady' is typical of DeSimone's colorful and playful art. This bowl is weighty, deep and square - a most unusual piece for ...

18th century Italian hand-carved gilded distressed 'pompom' tassel. The Rococo 'pompom' tassel originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and was used to decorate ecclesiastic...

Antique Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1803. It is made from oak wood which is hand carved with a rich decoration of geometric blossoms. Painted in the colou...

Antique Norwegian Rosemaling Beer Tankard – Hand-Painted Farmhouse Jug, Dated 1835 A primitive, rustic tankard from Norway's countryside, handcra...

This footed offering box from southeast Asia brings vibrant color and folk charm to modern interiors as a vide-poche or catch-all dish. The vintage box is shaped of hand-turned wood ...