Composition Folk Art

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Clown Toy of German manufacture, circa 1910; capitalizing on the popularity of the circus clown during that time period. For collectors, this would be a diminu...

The Folk Art Sculpture of the shore bird is a radiant manifestation of creativity and imagination, blending elements of nature with artistic expression. Crafted as a composite heron,...

Large Art Deco style Area rug featuring a multicolored geometric streamline pattern with warm reds, browns yellows, and beige tones, much...

Large Art Deco style Area rug featuring a multicolored geometric streamline pattern with warm reds, browns yellows, and beige tones, much...

This sculpture is crafted from a white composite material by Joan Strauss Carl. This art piece, whose main influence is abstract expressionism, prompts the viewer to explore the interplay between form and expression. If you spend every day a little moment staring at this stunning unfinished sculpture, you will discover little by little the incredibly strong work of Strauss, which can express in the same sculpture following the angle you look at it, the strength, softness, and movement. Allow your gaze to wander, uncover more of its versatile character, then witness the interplay of forces within this piece. Such is the marvel of this creation, that every perspective yields a facet of freedom's expression. Like the chronicle of a liberated soul, this sculpture tells a tale, its form a testament to the spirit of an independent woman. Joan Strauss Carl was a Los Angeles artist, teacher, and humanitarian activist. She was a past president of the Los Angeles Art Association and has left a formidable body of her work and commissions in private collections, museums, and houses of worship. She was a prolific sculptor and painter. After studying art in Cleveland and at the Art Institute of Chicago, she traveled West. Her decision had proved smart as she quickly had six one-man shows and was consistently accepted in the very important invitational, juried exhibitions from San Francisco to San Diego. A quote from her exhibition: Joan Carl...

Featuring a giant faux clam shell which looks and feels like the real thing! A replica of Nature's art at its finest; this vintage composite sculpture shell exemplifies fabulous craftsmanship. It has that perfectly bleached-white color (with slight sheen on interior), textured and weathered outer shell patina, and the distinctive scalloped form. Recommended use would be for indoors, or if used outside, we suggest to keep above freezing temperatures. This faux giant clam shell, at nearly 3.5 feet wide, makes for a fine oceanic art...

Vintage hand carved wood sculpture in the shape of a Native American man in a large feathered headdress, holding a package of cigars. Signed on the base “Sue Elliott 6/88.” The word ...

Motor Bike Carousel Galloper or fair ground ride An original fair ground ride, the paint is getting a bit worn now, our ride has iron brackets to fix it ...

Antique 19th century SFBJ 60 Paris 2 French bisque doll with sleep eyes, brown hair, and articulated jointed limbs, dressed in floral dress and bonnet wit...

Mid-20th century automaton figure We are proud to offer a fully working one off automaton figure in the form of a creepy baby doll. Powered from an E...

Wide eyed, bald mannequin head from the 1950s. Dressing room fashion!    

Sculpture "Tactile Monolith no 3" by Stine Mikkelsen Dimensions: Height 52 cm Width 74 cm Depth 23 cm Materials: Composite and granite Tactile Monoliths is a minimal collect...