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Material: Metal
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
signed bottom right
watercolor on paper, unframed
Painting: 6 x 9.25 inches
Delightful early 20th cent...
Category
Early 20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane, circa 1890, having a carved and painted wooden hull with bowsprit, spars and deck house; wooden masts with wire standing rigging; iron anchors; sheet metal main sail, American flag, and flat-cut sailor manning the helm. The schooner has great lines and style - very graceful sheer, nicely shaped clipper bow, that whimsical sailor at helm...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Reflective Bicycle Road Sign
Located in Burton, TX
This Vintage Reflective Road Sign depicts a black bicycle with a yellow background. Once used as a street sign to inform motorist of bicyclists in the area, this sign presents great ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cast Iron Horse Pony Bank Figure
Located in Asheville, NC
Adorable small vintage cast iron horse bank. Good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair Folk Art Paintings on Wood Panel, 1980s, by Moses Tolliver "MoseT"
Located in Southbury, CT
My uncle Bob was a country lawyer in rural Alabama and Moses Tolliver was one of his friends and clients. The pair of original paintings you see here were given to my uncle by Mr. Tolliver in exchange for legal services in the 1980s.
Both the human figure and the snake were painted on scrap wood paneling and each has an aluminum beer pull-tab on the back for hanging. The works have been framed so the pull tab is not visible; if you prefer, simply remove the frames and both pieces will be as created.
The snake painting...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Pair bronze bookends of sailors sailing on sailboat 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of cast bronze bookends depicting sailors sailing on a sailboat.
English manufacture of the 1930s.
Bon état. Measurements 11.5x6x12.5 - inches 4.6x2.4x4.9.
The last photo is t...
Category
1930s Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Folk Art Painted Iron Child Riding Horse Mounted on Custom Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Folk Art painted iron old child riding horse from the mid-20th century mounted on a new custom base. Born in the first half of the 20th century, this charming vintage iron piece features a brown and black painted iron galloping horse mounted on a rectangular custom-made metal base. Its nicely weathered appearance and naive treatment will make this Folk Art 1940s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Group of Mounted Natural Sea Stone Specimens from Denmark
Located in New York, NY
A delightful grouping of natural sea stone specimens of flint and chalk from the shores of Denmark. Each stone is unique with the result of years of ero...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Danish Primitive Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Stone, Metal
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Male Nude, Seated
Located in Cirencester, GB
English graphite sketch of a male nude, seated.
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905).
on pale grey artists paper, unframed.
measurements: sheet 18.75 x 12 inches.
Provenanc...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
1970's French Abstract Signed Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, GB
French School, circa 1970’s
signed oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas size: 19.5 x 24 inches
condition report:
overall very good, a few light scuff marks to the surface.
Category
Late 20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with gimbaled. Weight is 9 pounds.
Category
1890s Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Austrian Pair of Cufflinks in Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Charming pair of mother-of-pearl cufflinks in 800 silver. The cufflinks have a left and right hand portrait of a Lady in dark brown mother-of-pearl in Art Deco design. Handmade in Au...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Early Corona Beer Porcelain Advertising Sign
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Corona beer man cave or restaurant porcelain advertising sign. As found.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Steel
1950 watch repair light box sign
Located in Surrey, BC
A vintage all original advertising light box sign depicting watch repairs in faded original glass.. a nice addition to sign collector or watch dealers ....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Molded sheet copper rooster weather vane. Flattened full bodied form with molded body and feather details. Large tail with custom wood stand. 20"H x 19"W
Period: 19th century
Origin...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Brass Double Sheave Herreshoff Yacht Pulley
Located in Norwell, MA
Heavy solid brass highly polished and lacquered ships pulley by Herreshoff. A fine relic of yachting, expertly made and fitted with large hook, teardrop shaped body. Weight is 3 poun...
Category
1920s Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Alain Douillard (1929-2017), Totem sculpture, unique piece, circa 1970.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Alain Douillard (1929-2017),
Totem sculpture,
unique piece,
brazed gold metal with two patinas,
circa 1970, France.
Height 111 cm, diameter 28 cm.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
English Brass and Wood Barrel Nautical Spyglass James Chapman, London Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and wood barrel nautical ship captain's spyglass with a single draw, polished sunshade, lense cap, and engraved focal tube by maker James Chapman St. Catherines Dock, L...
Category
1850s English William IV Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Burgandy Dress with Green Cape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin.
The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Pastel Pinks & Green Colors, French Contemporary Abstract Cubist Painting
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: Rene Leroy (French b. 1932)
Title: Abstract/ Cubist Composition
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: painting: 15.5 x 15.5 inches
Provenance: all the paintings we ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady in Chic Headscarf
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Weathered Female Statue of a Nude Figure “Shameless”
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Weathered female statue of a nude figure “Shameless”
A pretty well known piece, this one is well weathered it is covered with moss lichen and rust
The Statue is 28” high 27” long...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Rene Leroy, French Contemporary Modernist Painting, Muted Green Shades
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: Rene Leroy (French b. 1932)
Title: Green and Ochre Landscape (Provence)
Medium: oil painting on canvas
Size: painting: 6.5 x 8.75 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage African ritual iron snakes effigies originate from the L...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting, Orange & Yellow Flowers
Located in Cirencester, GB
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on canvas, unframed
21.5 x 18 inches
signed front and back
condition: excellent
provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come fro...
Category
20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
1940's French Fashion Illustration, Stunning Ballerina in White Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, double sided
The sketch is origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Moroccan Amber Footed Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish amber painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over amber glass.
The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style is oval shape with curved sides and hand decorated with embossed metal silvered overlay.
This has a long metal top spout that unscrews. This is a recycled vintage French perfume...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century Coffee Grinder
Located in Louisville, KY
This well-preserved piece of American Coffee history is a site to behold. With it's ornately decorated iron grinder sitting atop an oak base joined with beautiful small dovetail jo...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Toy, Wind up Drummer Panda, Made in China, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up drummer panda is a vintage toy.
Vintage toy representing a panda playing the drum.
Made in China in 1970s.
The original clockwork w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Pair of Moroccan Berber Ethnic Silver Bracelets
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Moroccan Berber Tribal bracelets.
Moroccan Tribal bracelets from the High Atlas of Morocco.
Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel.
The ethnic Nomadic and Bedouin jewelry...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Silver
Antique WW1 1916 Trench Art Shell Case – Oak Leaf and Acorn Design - 2Y494
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique World War I shell case from 1916 is a remarkable example of trench art, showcasing the creativity and skill of soldiers or artisans who transformed wartime materials int...
Category
1910s Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Kuba Bwoom Mask
Located in Austin, TX
Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in this case cowrie shells, hold a long history of use in African art often associated with beauty and spirituality. The Bwoom mask...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Metal Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Maurice Mazeilie, French Impressionist Oil, Summer Country Lane with Cottage
Located in Cirencester, GB
"The Rural Lane"
by Maurice Mazeilie (French)
oil painting on card, unframed
painting: 6.5 x 8.75 inches
A delightful original oil painting by the 20th century French Impress...
Category
20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Vintage Wooden Indian Toy Horse on Wheels
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage wooden Indian toy horse on wheels, circa 1970s. The piece has a latch in the front that allows you to rotate the top portion open to a hidden storage compartment. The horse i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage "We Love Our Children" Street Sign, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun vintage street sign that reads "Please Drive Slowly. We Love (Heart) Our Children". Black lettering and trim on a reflective silver background...
Category
1980s American Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Original 1970's French Psychedelic Abstract Painting by Listed French Artist
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: Claude Lagouche (French 1943-2020)
Title: Abstract Composition, signed and dated 63'
Medium: watercolour drawing on paper, stuck on card frame.
Size: paintin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Pair of Cast Iron George Washington Figural Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast iron George Washington Andirons:
Measures: 9" x 20" x 16"
Weighs: 30 LBS.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mounted 19th Century Afo Iron Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century Afo culture wrought iron spade currency piece mounted on custom steel stand. Currency pieces like these were used for large purchases including land or lives...
Category
19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Modernist Abstract Sculpture "INNERWOVEN STRUCTURE" by Duayne Hatchett
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large modernist abstract sculpture "INNERWOVEN STRUCTURE" by Duayne Hatchett. Amazing graceful bent layers of metal, can be mounted, hung as a mobile or on a stationary surface, i.e....
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Driftwood Sculpture of Four Expressive Figures by Marc Bourlier, French B. 1947
By Marc Bourlier
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This a wonderful driftwood sculpture or assemblage by Marc Bourlier originally purchased at Galerie Beatrice Soulier in Paris when the gallery had their exhibition 'Small de Marc Bou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
French Impressionist En Plein Air Oil Painting, Farm Yard with Figures
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Impressionist 'en plein air' original painting
by Maurice Mazeilie (French)
oil painting on thin board, unframed
stamped verso
painting: 6.25 x 8.75 inches
A delightf...
Category
20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Panamint Shouldered Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Highly decorated and finely woven shouldered basket with red wool decoration on shoulder
Period: Last quarter 20th century
Origin: Panamint
Size: 6" diameter x 3 1/2" height
Fami...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
French Chrome Desktop Model of a Yacht
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French chrome desktop model of a yacht.
A super piece and a great desk ornament for the sailor that has everything else.
This model is polished to a highly reflective stream line...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Metal Folk Art
Materials
Chrome
J.W. Fiske Cast ZInc Horse Trade Sign
Located in Branford, CT
Rare, large size, cast zinc stable trade sign. Signed by J.W.Fiske, New York, late 19th century. Retains a very old, possibly original painted surface. Exceptional condition. The fin...
Category
1880s American Folk Art Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
Mid-Century Modernist Bronze of Mother and Child - W8391
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Mid-Century Modernist Bronze of Mother and Child - W8391
This is a beautiful vintage bronze of a mother and child (or could be a man and woman). It came from a local estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Claude Lagouche Orignal 1970's French Psychedelic Abstract Drawing
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist: Claude Lagouche (French 1943-2020)
Claude Lagouche was born January 2, 1943 in Naves, died January 16, 2020.
He quickly gained recognition for his talent and his work,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
20th Century French Modernist Cubist Painting Labbe, a Village Oil
Located in Cirencester, GB
A Red Roofed Village in France
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
original watercolor, ink and gouache on paper
size: 13.75 x 10.6 inches
unsigned, stamped verso
conditi...
Category
Late 20th Century French Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
1930's Boathouse Marker From Maine
Located in Hudson, NY
Fantastic piece of early 20th century American folk art. The sound object was attached to the side of a Boathouse in maine. Created at some point in the 1930s and retaining the origi...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Bronze & Iron Book Press
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron, bronze and wood book press. Great design.
Category
1880s Italian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Iron
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady with Green Eyes in Admiration
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Vintage Toy, Wind up Locomotive Ingap 67001, Made by Ingap, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up locomotive Ingap 67001 is a vintage toy representing a red mechanical locomotive.
Made in tin by Ingap, model n. 67001.
Probably made in 1920s.
3 wheels missing, me...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Rene Leroy, French Modernist Still Life Oil Painting, Blaze of Color
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: Rene Leroy (French b. 1932)
Title: Abstract/ Modernist study of a still life
Medium: oil painting on canvas
Size: painting: 7 x 4.75 inches
Provenance: al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand-forged dinner triangle, delicate swan head, in the manner of Early Russel Wright designed Iron Works, very reminiscent of the deer andirons.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair of Parchment Moroccan African Art Handpainted Wall Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shad...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
20th Century French Modernist Cubist Painting, French Panorama View
Located in Cirencester, GB
Watercolor and ink panoramic South of France Landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
Original watercolor and ink on paper
Size: 5.75 x 11.75 inches
Unsigned , stampe...
Category
Late 20th Century French Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early Leo Sewell Assembledge, Sculpture, Seated Male Figure
By Leo Sewell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Leo Sewell Assembledge. Sculpture, seated male figure, signed and dated, 1977. A charming array of whimsical found objects, Italian chair incl...
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Parchment Moroccan African Art Handcrafted Wall Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan art pieces could be used as wall lamp shad...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Hand Painted Wooden House with Storage - in an American Folk Art Style
Located in Morristown, NJ
A charming handmade storage piece in the form of a house with two chimneys. Executed in the American Folk Art style, this is a charming piece that is both decorative and practical. T...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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