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Green Verdite Shona Sculpture (28.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Large Green Verdite Shona-style Sculpture of a mother and child. Shona artists are masters of the bust sculpture. This large piece is typical of the Sub-Saharan Shona style. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zimbabwean Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Sage Green and Al Fresco, Modern abstract design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 5' x 8' Jaipur hand-tufted viscose rug in soft sage green and al fresco features a contemporary abstract pattern that brings a refreshing, natural aesthetic to any space. Crafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Hand-Tufted Wool Rug in Classic Gray and Liquorice, Artistic Abstract Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 5' x 8' hand-tufted wool and viscose rug from Jaipur Rugs presents a refined blend of classic gray and liquorice tones, offering a contemporary yet timeless look. The artistic a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Collection of Eskimo Seal Skin Covered Kayaks from the Early 1900's All Original
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of 3-authentic circa early 1900’s Eskimo Inuit sealskin covered children’s kayak models. We currently have several available is different sizes and age, but all are authen...
Category
1910s American Native American Vintage Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Hebe's Bust Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This exceptional piece meticulously reproduces Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen's oeuvre realized in 1806 and preserved at the Thorvaldsen Museum ...
Category
2010s Italian Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Goddess of Fortune Bust
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid decorative object that will embellish any home or office, this magnificent work of art is handcrafted of plaster by sculptor Raffaello Romanelli in 2020. It depicts the bu...
Category
2010s Italian Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly exceptional example of a vintage 1970s Zuni three strand fetish necklace. The necklace is stung with Heishi Shell Beads and with fetishes carved in Turquoise, Spiny Oyster, Amber, Mother-Of-Pearl, Pipestone,
Abalone Shell, Varasite, Dolomite, and Septarian. This piece is in excellent original condition with no broken fetishes.
The necklace length is 25 inches.
This Zuni Fetish necklace...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Other Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver, Other
La Redoute French Vintage Set of 6 Roses Flower Prints, Ideal Interiors Set
Located in Cirencester, GB
La Redoute
set of six French vintage color prints of roses
size: each print is 16 x 12.5 inches, unframed.
Condition report:
each print is in sound ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Lady in Elegant 1950's Winter Coat Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, is stamped verso by its designer Claude Monnat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Hopi Hemis Katsina Doll, 1935 -1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hemis Katsina
Hopi
1940
Cottonwood root, mineral pigments, spun wool, feathers. Excellent original condition overall.
An extraordinary example of the Hopi Hemis Katsina, complete with a feathered Prayer Stick on back of Katsina.
Katsina dolls...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
20th Century French Modernist Cubist Painting Labbe, Town Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Town landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
original ink and watercolor on paper
size: 11.75 x 8.5 inches
signed, stamped verso
Condition: very good and ready to b...
Category
Late 20th Century French Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
French Modernist Cubist Painting Summer Street in Shade
Located in Cirencester, GB
Summer street in shade
by Maurice Mazeilie (French, 1924-2021)
watercolor painting on artist paper, unframed
signed verso
stamped and signed verso
painting: 7 inches x 9.75 in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Yvette Dubois-Habasque French Cubist Abstract Painting
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Abstract Composition"
original Oil Painting on board by Yvette Dubois Habasque (1929-2016)
signed front and back
Dated: 2010
Measure: Board: 7 x 5.5 inches
Fine original ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
1950's French Modernist / Cubist Painting Signed, French Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School:
Title: French Roof Tops
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Measures: board: 8.75 x 6.25 inches
Provenance: private collect...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Mid Century French Post-Impressionist Painting, 'The Atlantis' Monaco Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Landscape
Signed by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001)
Inscribed Verso on back
oil/gouache painting on artist paper, beautifully painted.
very good condition
size: 16 x inches x 20 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
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 Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Hand-Tufted Wool and viscose Rug in Dark Brown and Apricot, Transitional Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 5' x 8' hand-tufted rug from Jaipur Rugs features a rich palette of dark brown and apricot, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Made from premium wool and viscose yarns, the r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Revival Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Hand-Tufted Wool-viscose Rug in Tulip Purple and Dark Gray, Transitional Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 8' x 10' hand-tufted wool and viscose rug from Jaipur Rugs features a striking combination of tulip purple and dark gray, offering a bold yet elegant aesthetic. The contemporary...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Revival Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Madonna con Bambino Round Low Relief
Located in Milan, IT
This round low relief is a singular artwork crafted by sculptor Raffaello Romanelli in 1896 and exhibited in the monument for Donatello in the Saint Lawrenc...
Category
2010s Italian Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
19th Century Sioux Bow, Arrows and Beaded Quiver Case
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux bow and quiver with beaded bands on top and bottom on both bow and quiver case. Bow 46" of bodack with original sinew string and three 24" matching arr...
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Two Antique Indian Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Face Masks Depicting Brides
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two antique Indian papier-mâché hand painted face masks from the early 20th century, depicting Indian brides. They are priced and sold individually. Featuring a polychrome finish made of ocher, red and black tones, each of these face masks depicts an Indian bride. Touching us with the simplicity of their execution, they showcase traditional red jewels adorning the brides' foreheads and curly strings of hair on the cheeks. The eyebrows, mouths and noses are represented in an archaic manner that gives great presence to the ensemble. With their fascinating décor and small proportions, these Indian papier-mâché face...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Antique Scottish Tapestry Needlepoint Scotland Mourning 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Amazing antique Scottish tapestry in gilt frame tat measures almost six feet wide - 180 CM
The subject is based on the famous oil painting 'Scotland ...
Category
1860s Antique Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Quilled Sioux Native Authentic Child's Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Lakota Sioux child's dress quilled on buffalo hide; collected and entered into the Maryland Academy of Art and Science prior to 1880. It was deaccessioned...
Category
1860s American Native American Antique Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
19th Century Native American Ball Head War Club
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ball headed war club of walnut with carved panther effigy. The panther is rare and a powerful warrior symbol that has different interpretations "He ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Mid 20th Century French Original Line Drawing Sketch Nude Male - Stamped
Located in Cirencester, GB
Portrait sketch
original drawing by Jean-Paul LE VERRIER (1922-1996)
studio stamped
pencil drawing on paper, unframed
Double sided
10.5x 8.25 inches
provenance: private colle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
1950's Modernist Painting, Portrait of Figure on Gold
Located in Cirencester, GB
Gold man
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso
original watercolor/gouache painting on paper
overall size: 111.75 x 8.5 inches
condition: very good and ready...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Gogotte de Fontainebleau
Located in MILL, NL
Selection of 3 fragments Gogottes de Fontainebleau. On modern black oak stand.
Fontainebleau Gogottes, a rare masterpiece of natural art originating from the Fontainebleau region of...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Plateau and Ute Doll Cradleboard Collection
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Doll Cradleboard collection (Right to Left) 1. Ute cradleboard, 13”. Beaded edge with cross accents and brain tanned deer hide. 2. Umatilla doll cradleboard....
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Black Forest Carved Swiss Entry Mirror with Climbing Bears
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Swiss Black Forest carved entry or hall mirror with climbing bears both sides and pine boughs with pine cones at top and bottom. Carved by Swiss mas...
Category
2010s Swiss Black Forest Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
20th Century French Modernist Cubist Painting Labbe, Still Life
Located in Cirencester, GB
Still Life
by Bernard Labbe (French Mid-20th Century)
original watercolor, ink and gouache on paper
size: image 7.75 x 11.75 inches
size: sheet 10 x 14 inches
unsigned, stamped verso
condition: very good, right side of sheet (white margin) cut slightly unevenly, ready to be enjoyed
provenance: the artists atelier/ studio, France (stamped verso)
A still life tableaux of objects, perhaps some surrealism in Labbe's work on this one. A bird perches above a face which is depicted as half skeletonised, a decorative mirror hangs...
Category
Late 20th Century French Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Classic Vintage Zuni Inlay Ranger Buckle Set by Celestine & Elizabeth Cooche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary example of a vintage Zuni inlaid and sterling silver ranger buckle set by lapidary masters Celestine and Elizabeth Cooche, circa 1970s.
This is classic and highly ...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Other Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver, Other
Original 1930's Vintage Motor Car Racing Original Drawing Signed Dated
Located in Cirencester, GB
Wonderful original pencil drawing depicting a vintage motor car racing scene from the 1930's.
The drawing is by - "K. B. White" - a British illustrator and motoring artist who was working in the 1930's.
The drawing perfectly capture the glamorous spirit of vintage motoring - the noise, the crowds, the dust flying through the air - goggles, scarves - the drama of the occasion!
Completely original and unique and perfect for any sporting interior themed room - or a great gift for a man cave or 'boys room'.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Antique Framed Display of Lettering Pens Nibs William Mitchell Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An unusual sample board advertising William Mitchell’s Lettering Pens containing numerous nibs and pens in its original oak wooden frame, and Circa 1920 in date.
Inscribed “William Mitchell’s Lettering Pens made in England, British Pens...
Category
1920s English Vintage Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Northern Plains Porcupine Hair Roach
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northern plains purple dyed porcupine guard hair surrounded by white and blue deer tail, twisted yellow cotton centre.
Period: First quarter of the 20th century
Origin: Northern Plains
Size: 18 1/2"
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Headdresses, bustles and lances native american indian hair roaches headdresses...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Pomo Coiled and Feather Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pomo Tribal Group
Northwestern California
1910 - 1920
Willow, woven fibers, Mallard Duck feathers, Meadowlark feathers, and Quail topknot feathers.
California Indian baskets are often considered the best in North America, and Pomo baskets...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
20th Century French Modernist Cubist Painting, French Fields
Located in Cirencester, GB
Watercolor and ink panoramic French landscape of Fields below Hills
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
original watercolor and ink on paper
image Size: 6.75 x 9.8 inches
sheet: 9.5 x 12.5 inches
unsigned , stamped verso
condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed
provenance: the artists atelier/ studio, France (stamped verso)
A summer view of a French rural scene...
Category
Late 20th Century French Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Hopi Tasaf Katsina Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tasaf Katsina
Hopi
1935
14 inches H. x 6 inches W. x 4.25 inches D.
Cottonwood root, mineral pigments, horsehair, feathers.
Very good original condition overall.
An extraordinary example of the Hopi Tasaf Katsina circa early to mid 1930s.
Katsina dolls...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Original 1930's Vintage Motor Car Racing Original Drawing Signed Dated
Located in Cirencester, GB
Wonderful original pencil drawing depicting a vintage motor car racing scene from the 1930's.
The drawing is by - "K. B. White" - a British illustrator and motoring artist who was working in the 1930's.
The drawing perfectly capture the glamorous spirit of vintage motoring - the noise, the crowds, the dust flying through the air - goggles, scarves - the drama of the occasion!
Completely original and unique and perfect for any sporting interior themed room - or a great gift for a man cave or 'boys room'.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Mid 20th Century French Original Line Drawing Sketch Nude Female - Stamped
Located in Cirencester, GB
Portrait sketch
original drawing by Jean-Paul LE VERRIER (1922-1996)
studio stamped
ink on paper, unframed
Double sided
10.5 x 8.25 inches
provenance: private collection of t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Abstract Figures
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist: Elisabeth Hahn (German 1924-2021),
Elisabeth Hahn was born in Dortmund, Germany, where she began her artistic studies. In 1953, she moved to Paris. She continued her stud...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Navajo Picture Writing On Muslin, Two Humpback Yeis with Two Bat Guardians
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unknown Navajo Medicine Man
Navajo picture writing on muslin
Two Humpback Yeis With Two Bat Guardians
Muslin, mineral pigments, sand
Navajo Medicine Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Mid 20th Century French Original Line Drawing Sketch Nude Lady, Stamped
Located in Cirencester, GB
Portrait sketch
original drawing by Jean-Paul LE VERRIER (1922-1996)
studio stamped
pencil drawing on paper, unframed
Double sided
10.5 x 8.25 inches
provenance: private coll...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
1940's Fashion Illustration, the Lady in the Red 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.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Original 1930's Vintage Motor Car Racing Original Drawing Signed Dated
Located in Cirencester, GB
Wonderful original pencil drawing depicting a vintage motor car racing scene from the 1930's.
The drawing is by - "K. B. White" - a British illustrator and motoring artist who was working in the 1930's.
The drawing perfectly capture the glamorous spirit of vintage motoring - the noise, the crowds, the dust flying through the air - goggles, scarves - the drama of the occasion!
Completely original and unique and perfect for any sporting interior themed room - or a great gift for a man cave or 'boys room'.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 20th C. Western Apache Wooden Fiddle by Amos Gustina with Display Stand
By Amos Gustina
Located in Denver, CO
This rare and finely handcrafted early 20th-century Apache wooden fiddle, or tsii'edo'a'tl—meaning “wood that sings” in Apache—is a striking example of Native American musical crafts...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's Red Flower
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
1950's Modernist Painting, French Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
French landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso
original watercolor/gouache painting on paper
overall size: 13 x 19.75 inches
condition: very good and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's Red Flowers
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
19th Century Long Navajo Braided Horsehair Rope
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Braided Horsehair Rope
1890s
Braided horsehair, leather
20 ' Long
A rare late 19th Century Navajo braided horsehair rope, 20 feet in overall length, appearing in very go...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
1950's Modernist Painting, Beautiful & Bright Colour French Oil Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Blue landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso
original oil painting on paper
overall size: 14 75 x 22 inches
condition: very good and ready to be enjo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Navajo Picture Writing on Muslin, Four Corn Maidens with Four Lizard Guardians
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unknown
Navajo picture writing on muslin
Four corn maidens with four lizard guardians
Muslin, mineral pigments, sand.
Navajo Medicine Man active 1947 -...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
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 Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Antique French Head Portrait Greek Roman Head Bust Portrait Bearded Man
Located in Cirencester, GB
"The Bust Portrait"
French School, 19th century.
charcoal drawing on paper, unframed.
painting: 23.5 x 17.75 inches
Condition report:
The painting is in good and sound con...
Category
19th Century Renaissance Antique Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Mid-Century French Post-Impressionist Painting, Bridge Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Landscape
Signed by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001)
Inscribed Verso on back
Oil/gouache painting on artist paper, beautifully painted.
Very good condition.
Size: 16 x inches x 25...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Lady in 1950's Brown Over Coat Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, is stamped verso by its designer Claude Monnat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other 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 Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
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
watercolour on paper, unframed
painting: 5 x 7.25 inches
Delightful early 20th cen...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
20th Century French Modernist Cubist Painting Labbe, Coastal Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Coastal Summer landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
original watercolor and gouache on paper
size: 13.5 x 10.5 inches
unsigned, stamped verso
condition: very goo...
Category
Late 20th Century French Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Original 1930's Vintage Motor Car Racing Original Drawing Signed Dated
Located in Cirencester, GB
Wonderful original pencil drawing depicting a vintage motor car racing scene from the 1930's.
The drawing is by - "K. B. White" - a British illustrator and motoring artist who was working in the 1930's.
The drawing perfectly capture the glamorous spirit of vintage motoring - the noise, the crowds, the dust flying through the air - goggles, scarves - the drama of the occasion!
Completely original and unique and perfect for any sporting interior themed room - or a great gift for a man cave or 'boys room'.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Traditional English Painting Chalk Church from Fulborough Marshes in Kent
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: Norman A. Olley ( British, 20th Century, 1908-1996), c.1990, signed to the front and inscribed verso
Title - Chalk Church from Fulborough Marshes near Gravesend, K...
Category
Late 20th Century English Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
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 Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
Painted Plains Bow
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century painted plains bow with original string and ten matching arrows. Original steel points 2 1/2" - 4". Ex. Fruitland Museum. Ex. Peter Hawkin.
Pe...
Category
19th Century American Native American Antique Other Folk Art
Materials
Other
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