Cypress Folk Art

Material: Cypress

Antique Wooden Sculpture "Kobo Daishi" / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period

$1,200

Antique Wooden Sculpture "Kobo Daishi" / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Cypress

Antique Japanese Noh theatre Carved Painted Wooden Ko-Omote Mask

$995

Antique Japanese Noh theatre Carved Painted Wooden Ko-Omote Mask

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique Japanese Noh theatre hand carved and painted wooden mask of Ko-Omote. Sculpted in Japan in the 19th century, Ko-omote (literally ...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Cypress, Paint

1960s Rustic Tree Branch Floor Lamp with Amber Glass Globes

$3,996Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Rustic Tree Branch Floor Lamp with Amber Glass Globes

By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Silas Seandel, George Nakashima

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This is not merely lighting—it’s a luminous forest sculpture, suspended in time. Handcrafted from weathered tree branches sourced from the wild, this floor lamp exudes an organic vit...

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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century or Earlier Ritual Buddhist Mask, Japan

$3,800

19th Century or Earlier Ritual Buddhist Mask, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

19th Century or Earlier Ritual Buddhist Mask, Japan Ex Collection of Charles Smith, University of Washington A masterly carved ritual mask used in Shinto Festival ceremonies, most ...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Tribal Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Folk Art Carved Gilt Wood Theater Facial Mask on Brass Base

$430

H 10 in W 6 in D 3 in

Japanese Folk Art Carved Gilt Wood Theater Facial Mask on Brass Base

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

2-342,Japanese Folk Art carved gilt wood mask on brass base.

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1960s Vintage Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Brass

European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot

$1,317Sale Price|40% Off

H 9 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in

European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot

Located in Malibu, CA

Antique rare & ancient artifact, a foot, wearing a sandal, the bottom of the foot has been carved with the sandals bottom as well.

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Early 17th Century European Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Buddha Statue / 1600-1800s / Wabi-sabi

$800

H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Buddha Statue / 1600-1800s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

Japan, 17th Century (circa 1600-1700) Carved Japanese Cedar (Sugi) A refined and deeply atmospheric seated Buddhist figure, carved in Japan during the Edo period, circa 17th century...

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Cedar

Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, Floor Lamp with Adjustable Globe, 1960s

$2,106

H 47.25 in Dm 13.78 in

Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, Floor Lamp with Adjustable Globe, 1960s

By RAAK

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, floor lamp with adjustable globe, 1960s.

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Late 19th Century Silk Ikat Uzbekistan Tribal Weaving

$5,500

H 85.75 in W 65 in D 0.012 in

Late 19th Century Silk Ikat Uzbekistan Tribal Weaving

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous handwoven silk Ikat weaving in rich magenta, gold and purple color, circa late 19th-early 20th century, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, on the ancient...

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Late 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Silk, Cotton

Fine Large Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century French Academic Drawing

$3,650

H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 1 in

Fine Large Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century French Academic Drawing

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine drawing while unsigned is an excellent example of sketch work done in sanguine as preparatory work for large finished paintings. Created in France during the days of artist...

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Fine Early 19th Century Academic Preparatory Drawing

$2,150

H 13 in W 18 in D 0.75 in

Fine Early 19th Century Academic Preparatory Drawing

Located in Hudson, NY

This very fine drawing in Sanguine is from the early 19th century. Made as a preparatory sketch concerning composition, musculature and shadow this work is unsigned but we have four ...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Paper

Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Game Plaque with Fox

$2,120

H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 2.76 in

Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Game Plaque with Fox

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique wooden carved Black Forest game plaque with fox An antique wooden hunting game plaque with impressive carving of a fox and hunting accessoires. Black Forest, executed ca. 1900. Very good condition. This plaque is a splendid addition to every rustic wall decoration. The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking for new employment opportunities. They used their skills from traditional crafts, carving everyday objects and sculptures, and created a new business. Many woodcarvers were trained in the 'School of Wood Carving, Brienz' which was established in 1884. Around 1900 the woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people from all over the word visited the area and took their woodcarving souvenirs home. Today some companies, like 'Huggler Holzbildhauerei' still exist and build traditional sculptures. Measures: Width: 13.78" (35 cm) Height: 18.5" (47 cm) Depth: 2.76" (7 cm) Literature Reference: Peter F. Blackman, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009. Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden, Hand-Carved & Painted Nandi Cow, India C. 1900

$525

H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in

Wooden, Hand-Carved & Painted Nandi Cow, India C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A visibly old hand-carved Nandi Cow from India. This wood sculpture features a wonderful age related patina and has been hand-painted with a mix of white and...

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Early 20th Century Indian Other Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Floor lamp-sculpture with Murano glass roses - Italy, 1960s

$1,638

H 63.78 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Floor lamp-sculpture with Murano glass roses - Italy, 1960s

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant 1960s Italian-made floor lamp with sculptural structure inspired by a rose bush. The turned wooden base supports a rich weave of metal branches, decorated with gold and burni...

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1960s Italian Vintage Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Metal

18th Century Carved And Painted Wooden Crucifix From France

$920Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.38 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in

18th Century Carved And Painted Wooden Crucifix From France

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An early 18th Century antique hand carved and polychromed hand painted table crucifix from France with its original patina preserved. This crucifix could possible date back as early ...

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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Japanese Bronze Edo Period Buddhist Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Amulet Sculpture

$595

H 3.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Bronze Edo Period Buddhist Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Amulet Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous Japanese bronze temple shrine Buddha. The small piece has a beautiful aged patina and a wonderful, surprisingly hefty feel to it when held in...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Wooden Sculpture of Japanese God / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period

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H 5.91 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Antique Wooden Sculpture of Japanese God / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a god that has existed since ancient times in Japan. The name is "Daikokuten" . What is Daikoku? Originally a synonym for the Hindu god Shiva. However, in Japan, it was incorp...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Cypress

Giant 8-Foot Tall Tree Trunk Mushroom Floor Lamp with Burl Knot Wood Shade

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H 97 in W 32 in D 36.5 in

Giant 8-Foot Tall Tree Trunk Mushroom Floor Lamp with Burl Knot Wood Shade

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Well Alice, you chased that white rabbit and it brought you here, to this colossal floor lamp where logic and proportion have fallen sloppy dead. Nearly beyond description, but these three words come close. Magical, mystical, whimsical. This truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece is going to be excruciatingly hard to let go. Everyone at FMV is already getting depressed and sentimental just thinking about it being sold and taken away. The prehistoric looking lampshade is actually a 3-foot wide, solid burl knot. This naturally formed, bell shaped wood formation...

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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Japanese Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Yase Otoko Yaseotoko

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H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Yase Otoko Yaseotoko

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural cypress wood clearly by a maste...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Cypress, Lacquer

Mid-Century Era Cypress Knees Sculptural Table Lamp with Woven Wooden Shade

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H 26.25 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in

Mid-Century Era Cypress Knees Sculptural Table Lamp with Woven Wooden Shade

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This vintage 'live edge' folk art table lamp was made by the Cypress Knee of New Ordleans, Louisiana of the United States in approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern style...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Noh Mask 'Noh Men', Taisho Period Circa 1920

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H 7.88 in W 55.91 in D 3.15 in

Antique Japanese Noh Mask 'Noh Men', Taisho Period Circa 1920

Located in Prahran, Victoria

An antique hand-carved and hand-painted Japanese Noh theatre mask, depicting a young female character (onna men). Noh masks have been described as bei...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Cypress, Paint

Antique Wooden Sculptures of Japanese Gods / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period

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H 8.67 in W 5.44 in D 4.97 in

Antique Wooden Sculptures of Japanese Gods / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a god that has existed since ancient times in Japan. The name is "Daikokuten" on the left and "Ebisu" on the right. What is Daikoku? Originally a synonym for the Hindu god...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daikokuten / Folk Art Sculpture / Buddha Statue

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H 10.91 in W 3.86 in D 2.96 in

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daikokuten / Folk Art Sculpture / Buddha Statue

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Originally a synonym for the Hindu god Shiva. However, in Japan, it was incorporated into Buddhism long ago and has become a familiar existence as a god named Daikokuten. An old go...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Cypress

Antique Japanese Noh Mask 'Noh Men', Taisho Period Circa 1920

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H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in

Antique Japanese Noh Mask 'Noh Men', Taisho Period Circa 1920

Located in Prahran, Victoria

An antique hand-carved and hand-painted Japanese Noh theatre mask, depicting a young female character (onna men). Noh Masks have been described as bei...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Cypress, Paint

Japanese Antique Wooden Buddha Statue / "Daikoku-Ten" Edo Period-Meiji, 1800s

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H 3.27 in W 2.17 in D 2.68 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Buddha Statue / "Daikoku-Ten" Edo Period-Meiji, 1800s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Cypress

Cypress Trough from Mexico

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H 7 in W 39.5 in D 15 in

Cypress Trough from Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Cypress wash basin trough from Queretaro, Mexico, circa 1970s.

Category

1960s Mexican Rustic Vintage Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Cypress

19th century American Primitive Cypress Work Table

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H 27.5 in W 29.5 in D 27.5 in

19th century American Primitive Cypress Work Table

Located in Savannah, GA

From Mississippi river plantation in Louisiana, this kitchen work table features one drawer with painted interior surface, square tapered legs and old brass pulls. See measurements b...

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1810s American Primitive Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Cypress

18th Century Pair of Polychrome Wood Shinto Lion-Dogs, Komainu, from Japan

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H 11 in W 6 in D 7 in

18th Century Pair of Polychrome Wood Shinto Lion-Dogs, Komainu, from Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Vicki Shiba. 18th century pair of polychrome wood Shinto lion-dogs, Komainu, from Japan. Expressively carved of cypress wood with curlicue manes and tails, the natural...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cypress Folk Art

Materials

Cypress, Paint

A Giant Wedding Cake Has Us Looking at Portuguese Tiles in a New Light

At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.

Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster

The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.

Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns

Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.

Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art

The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.