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Material: Metal
Mid 20th Century French Charcoal Drawing, Portrait of a Standing Nude Women
Located in Cirencester, GB
"The Portrait"
by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013)
Pencil/ charcoal on thick paper, unframed
Paper size: 25 x 19 inches
Beautifully decorative, mid 20th century French ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Donna Assunta Head Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Skillfully handmade by sculptor Stefania Boemi, this anthropomorphic vase of a woman is a striking homage to Sicily's rich cultural traditions. The subject is drawn from Sicilian lor...
Category
2010s Italian Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Moor Heads Vases "Mars with gold", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Home Decor
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy Early20thCentury
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy early 20th Century
A Victorian micromosaic brooch with a central floral bouquet motif and the inscription "ROMA". Sur...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Silver Apron Counter Weight, Miao or Dong Culture, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century silver apron counter weight, Miao or Dong culture, Hunan or Guangxi province, China
A sinuous silver counterweight worn at the back ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Metal Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This Lever Modern Toys car is a vintage convertible toy.
Made in Japan by Modern Toys in 1960s.
Model n. A-1620.
When you pull the lever t...
Category
Late 20th Century French Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Sterling Silver Figurines
Located in Brea, CA
9 antique sterling silver figurines originating from Israel. See images for figurines in close detail and measurements of each.
Category
20th Century Israeli Metal Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hand-Tufted Wool and viscose Rug in Blue and White, Artistic Floral Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 6 x 9 hand-tufted wool and viscose rug from Jaipur Rugs features a mesmerizing blend of peacock blue and white, evoking a sense of tranquility and sophistication. The artistic f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Fly Away Silvery Scultpure
Located in Milan, IT
An ode to freedom, this sculpture flaunts a sinuous bird captured right before flapping its wings. Precious silver leaf covers its entire body, lending a stunning shimmering quality ...
Category
2010s Italian Other Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Silver Leaf
Moorish Head Matt Vases Collection "Monreale", Set of 3, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Toy Car, Wind Up Red Car, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up red car is a vintage toy made by unknown manifacturer, probably model from 1920s-1930s.
Original key not included. Surface lightly scratched.
Mechanism perfectly wor...
Category
Early 20th Century German Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Rare Engraved Glass on Metal Sign from a London Cigarette's Seller, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare engraved sign is made of glass on metal. This is a a very unusual piece from a London cigarette's seller. English. Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Benjamin Mansfield Native American Hopi Silvercrafts Guild Silver Small Fork
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed Native American silver small fork.
By the Hopi silversmith, Benjamin Mansfield.
In sterling silver.
With inlaid black geometric decoratio...
Category
20th Century American Native American Metal Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Indian Metal Katar
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1840s Indian Katar weapon.
Category
1840s Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
1817 Sgraffitoed Latin Memento Mori Pewter and Lead Glass Skull Tanker
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An interested continental pewter and lead glass tanker, dated 1817 with the initials "I B" incised in the lid.
The tanker is heavily Sgraffitoed with a Latin Verso, cartouches and...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Pewter
Large Antique Lighter, Iron, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional lighter from heavy iron, France, early 20th century.
Not functional.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Victorian Brass Magazine Rack, Lion Feet, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Quality Antique Victorian brass and mahogany revolving magazine stand having a shaped brass handle to the centre, four sections for magazines with b...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose
Located in London, GB
Schmidt tole-ware decoy goose
We are proud to offer a highly decorative Schmidt tin tole-ware double sided painted decoy goose dated circa 1930. This is a ...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Phillips 66 Cast Aluminum Gas Sign
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
1940's Cast Aluminum Phillips 66 Gas Station Sign. This amazing piece of history is made up of individual letters that can be hung by each letter or can we attached to a support on the back as we did in the photos. Letters were professionally restored. This is a gas sign...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian 18th Century Brass Nutcracker with Wooden Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th century brass nutcracker, probably from Denmark.
The brass cracker top glows and is balanced by the brass ends with petite ball tips. Strong warm wooden handles are the p...
Category
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Moorish Heads Vases "Agrigento Bordeaux", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Vintage Table Soccer With Three Knobs
Located in Milano, IT
This charming foosball table, with its worn and authentic look, exudes an unmistakable vintage appeal that takes us back to a time when playing was a simple and genuine moment of sha...
Category
1920s English Industrial Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Large 19th Century Verdigris Cockerel Weather Vane
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Large natural verdigris full-bodied copper Cockerel weathervane is a fine and striking example of both Folk art and functionality. Traditionally used atop Churches, Barns and Homes...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Pair of Black Smith Art Sculptures of a Bicyclist and a Hunter, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous pair of hand-forged iron sculptures from a black smith, circa 1900s of man on a bicycle with a cigar and a hunter with his dog, bird and gun. T...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up clown on cart and donkey is a vintage wind up toy representing a multicolor clown in a cart and a donkey.
Made in tin, made in Us...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Middle Eastern Fibulas
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Middle Eastern tribal fibulas.
A fibula was used to close a woman's veil in the Middle East and Africa.
Handcrafted by Berber a...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Albert Paley Attributed Cast Iron Coat Rack
By Albert Paley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This one of a kind artist produced piece is an artistic tour-de-force in cast iron. A dramatic addition to any interior space.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Folk Art Wine, Alcohol Oak Cask, 19th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
19th century Scandinavian wooden cask made of oak staves that are held together with iron banding.
Wonderful piece to add to your collection of Folk Art, early Scandinavian farm pr...
Category
1850s Swedish Folk Art Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Found and Salvaged Industrial Objects, Metal Sculpture on Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Known for his steel furniture, Jim Rose was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has paired various repurposed finds together to create...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Steel, Metal
20th Century Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Hollow Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan
This heavy hollow iron sculpture by an unknown Japanese metalsmith is a knockout from every angle. It measure 9 inches high by 9 i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique barbed wire collection on wooden board, from USA, end of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique collection of barbed wire samples, this is not a seller's sample, but a particular collection. A detailed handwritten description of each model is given on a sheet behind the...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Dark Green", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Biedermeier Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
These painting clocks are very rare, especially containing the music box. Of Austrian manufacture circa 1820-1830, this Biedermeier picture (painting) clock is a naive and charming oil painting on metal, which depicts nine people dressed in colorful period clothes at various activities; a woman with her child and carrying fruit in a basket atop her head, two young lovers, a man in a boat, another man walking with his dog, while still another gentleman leaves the town hall. A woman at the window...
Category
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century English Brass Brazier Tongs
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of English brazier tongs, made from brass. These are truly wonderful, and are so unusual! Once used to place hot coals in a hand-warming brazier, this Victorian ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brutalist Gilt Metal Horse & Chariot Wall Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gilt Metal Brutalist Horse & Chariot Wall Art by Hillside Original. Item features a wood frame, formica /laminate backing,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Jim Rose - Construct No. 03, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has welded together various washers, nuts, ...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Antique German Rooster Mounted Weathervane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rooster weathervane naturally aged with several layers of old paint over zinc (ca. early 20th Century, Germany).
Though multiple colors are detectable, most notably the rooster is go...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
Matt Moor Head Men Vase, Handmade in Sicily, Gold Leaf, Colors Customizable
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Old Vintage Pair Hand Painted Happy Snow Elves Couple Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Very Nostalgic opportunity, memories of a wintery childhood past.
America's fondest childhood memories conjure up this remarkable Pair (2) of old, plump delightfully vintage and liv...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Neighborhood Watch Street Sign, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage street sign that reads "This is a Neighborhood Watch Community". Black letters on a reflective white background. Used to have red accents wh...
Category
1980s American Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Wylye, Original British Watercolour Painting
Located in Cirencester, GB
Wylye
by Ronald Birch, British circa 1970's
watercolour on art paper, unframed
overall paper measures: 15 x 22 inches
titled
*Free shipping on this painting*: American, Europe...
Category
Late 20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Moor heads, Collection of 4, Handmade in Sicily, Gold Leaf, Reflex Blue Bespoke
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Italian PIZZA Sign. 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial grey iron sing “PIZZA”. Set of five letters was made during the 1970s in Italy.
Dimensions : Total width : 110 cm, Height : 30 cm ,Depth : 5 cm, Depth with wa...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Grammy Museum Los Angeles Freeway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super cool Los Angeles freeway sign. 10.5 feet long and 3 feet tall. Metal sign, likely from 10 Freeway. Sign depicts the exit ramp for the GRAMMY MUSEUM,...
Category
Early 2000s American Metal Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Fisherton, Original British Watercolour Painting
Located in Cirencester, GB
Fisherton
by Ronald Birch, British circa 1970's
watercolour on art paper, unframed
overall paper measures: 15 x 22 inches
titled and dated 'Oct 1984'
*Free Shipping On This Pa...
Category
Late 20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
SS United States Sign Notice and Information for Passengers
Located in Hanover, MA
Hefty enameled solid aluminum framed passenger safety and information sign from Passenger Stateroom 139 on the Main deck of the SS United States.
Fo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Oriental Andirons, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with the shape of an oriental male bust.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mid 20th Century French Charcoal Drawing - Portrait of a Standing Nude Women
Located in Cirencester, GB
"The Portrait"
by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013)
pencil/ charcoal on thick paper, unframed
paper size: 24 x 18.5 inches
Beautifully decorative, mid 20th century Frenc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Vintage Tractor Headlight: 1960s Czechoslovakia, Orange, 17cm Diameter, 1J185
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Unveil a piece of history with this vintage tractor headlight, a relic from the 1960s crafted in Czechoslovakia. The vibrant orange hue pays homage to ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Ragusa", Set of 3 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
19thC Nautical Six Spoke Solid Brass Yacht Steering Wheel. American, Circa 1870
Located in Incline Village, NV
This 19th century American solid brass ship steering wheel was, more than likely, from a yacht. Fishing and commercial boats were more inclin...
Category
1870s American Folk Art Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Jerome "Jerry" & Evelyn Ackerman Victorian Shoe Corset Button Hook or Hook & Eye
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting piece acquired directly from the estate of Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman (please see photo from their home studio wall of the couple working on their pottery early in their careers).
The Ackermans began their career in design primarily in ceramics in the early 1950s. After finishing at Alfred University, Jerome worked at the Jenev Design Studio developing ceramic molds...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Alma Ibacache 3D Debossed Painted Copper Metal Wall Art Brazilian Lumberjack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(Believed to be) Alma Ibacache 3D Debossed Painted Copper Metal Wall Art "Brazilian Lumberjack". Believed to be Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H x 27.5" W x 2" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
A great Victorian casted iron candle stick, Germany circa 1860. It is depicting a mother bear holding one cub in her left paw and anoth...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Grasshopper Green
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Large Wall Sculpture Entitled « Grande Voile » in Grey Clay and Rebar, 1970-1980
By Anne Barrès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large wall sculpture entitled « Grande voile » in grey clay and rebar by Anne Barrès.
Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
H : 19.7’ x 59.4’ x 4.1’ inches.
Category
1970s Beaux Arts Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Moroccan Antique Tribal Powder Case Flasks
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan Decorative Bottle. Destined to be a conversation piece no matter where you place it, this is another of those rare items you'll only find at Mosaik.
Moroccan Antique...
Category
1920s Moroccan Folk Art Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Tin
Moorish Heads Vases "Catania Dark Gray", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
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