Paper Folk Art

This characterful hand-crafted folk art hanging sun, its unusual three-dimensional form of very large proportions, with a serene smiling face to one side, is a rare find. The hand pa...

"A wine party gathering With Sweet Memories" Vibrant Colored Print An unusual colored print by self taught outsider surrealist folk artist Gloria Antoinette Laposka (1922-2015) S...

A hand-made folk art sculpture of a horse from the End of 19th Century/ Early 20th Century. This French made papier mâché horse is wrapped in leather, presented in its authentic old ...

This captivating hand-crafted folk art hanging crescent moon, its unusual three-dimensional cratered form of very large proportions, with a central face, awake on one side, asleep on...

Early 20th century papier Mache carnival mask of a German soldier An early example of a French carnival mask in the form of a German soldier. With hand crafted detail included pain...

Condition: Fair Comments: The lithograph is in good condition, but the glass protecting it needs to be replaced due to multiple scratches. There is a small stain on the subject in th...

This rare one-of-a-kind antique French folk art work depicting Napoléon and his son blends hand drawing, coloring, collaged wallpaper flowers and gold paper details; a charming tech...

Early 20th century antique hand painted Mexican homemade wooden folk art shrine / religious alter nicho box with Christ, Saint Anthony and Saint Francis. Rose painted interior wallpa...

This framed American 1940s Canada Goose decoy is a striking piece of functional folk art, beautifully preserved and presented. Originally crafted from waxed cardboard, the decoy was ...

A very desirable and quite rare signed photograph/cabinet-card portrait of renowned Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man Chief Sitting Bull (circa 1831-1890) - perhaps the most famed and r...

Expressive traditional Mexican Judas figure crafted in papier-mâché and hand-painted in vibrant polychrome. The piece represents the iconic effigy associated with Holy Week celebrati...

Unique antique photo album with a music box, which starts to play when opening the closure.

Rustic carnival "Wheel of Fortune" circa 1940s, constructed of various solid woods both solid and plywood, the wheel is painted in weathered hues of red and yellow with images of dom...

A quite wonderful Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos festival held throughout Mexico) La Catrina symbolic skeleton figure. La Catrina is the festival’s most recognizable image/figure. She is the model of a high-society woman who has met Death, her maker. She represents something between the fear induced by her skeletal form and the revelry exhibited by the comical way she is typically portrayed, making her a perfect symbol of the Mexican holiday. She often appears in paintings, window displays, and costumes all around Mexico during the Day of the Dead festivities. La Catrina was originally conceived in the early 1900s by newspaper illustrator and printmaker José Guadalupe Posada...

Diptera I Musca Domestica Educational Chart by Paul Pfurtscheller Distributed by Denoyer-Geppert Overall Dimensions: 53" x 57"

The Second World War by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston. A vintage edition of Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, The Second World War, for which he was a...

Vintage Ballet Photography Book – Ballet Panorama by Serge Lido (1961) A 1961 softcover edition of Ballet Panorama by Serge Lido (1906–1984...

Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in the New Bedford Whaling Museum by Stuart M Frank. Stated 1stEd hardcover with dust jacket. By the mi...

Sotheby's: The Bertram K. Little and Nina Fletcher Little Collection, Parts I & II October 21 and 22, 1994. Hardcovers. The sale consisted of the Little's Americana collection. Intro...

"RALLY FREEMEN! …COME ONE! COME ALL! AND SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR THE BEST COUNTRY ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH." A CIVIL WAR RECRUITMENT BROADSIDE FOR THE...

A 1950's rare original James Ensor style papier mâché theatre head. This item was obtained via a private collection (France).

Tulips, Arabesques and Turbans: Decorative Arts from the Ottoman Empire by Yanni Petsopoulos. Abbeville Press, 1982. First Edition hardcover no dust jacket. The author analyzes the p...

A large, colorful and striking paper mache duck figure by Sergio Bustamante. The rotund sculpture depicting a hand painted duck in blue tonal shades with wings in pastel colors of ro...

Condition: Fair Comments: The book is in fairly good condition with slight yellowing of the pages and some damage to the spine. Please refer to the photos for further details. Author...

Vintage Chaetopoda I Lumbricus by Paul Pfurtscheller Overall Dimensions: 53" x 56" Materials: Wood & Paper

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 5 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with anilina (natural pigments).

Vintage General Biology Chart edited by H.N. Goddard, L.A. Kenoyer & F.J. Hinds / Western State Teachers College, Kalamazoo, MI Overall Dimensions: 32" wide x 45 1/2" high Mate...

A classic Jules Verne book titled "Un Capitaine de Quinze Ans" (A Captain at Fifteen), first part, 7th edition published by Ed. Hetzel. This vintage b...

Vintage Medical Wall Chart by Verlag Frommann & Morian Overall Dimensions: 29" x 40 1/2" Materials: Wood & Paper

This highly animated, bright and colorful circus poster portrays a fabulous looking clown in white frilled garb with red stripes, welcoming everyone to see the "Greatest Show on Earth...

Beautiful original poster of Northwest Orient Airlines / Hong Kong. 1960s. Vintage airline tourism poster depicting a junk boat. 40 x 25 ¼”. Linen bac...

One of only eight made !! Cardboard Chaise Lounge designed and created by Joel Stearns, similar to one in the Lois Lambert Gallery..Amazing modernist sculpture.. ,Joel Stearns, wh...

This wonderful piece of New York City history is over 150 years old. It depicts 86th street and above. It was lithographed by WC Rogers and company. It was made to show what was the Battle of Harlem during the Revolutionary war...

A wonderful, beautifully composed, gorgeously colored, quite engaging very large triptych screenprint titled "Black Marlin" by indigenous Australian...

House of Cards designed by Charles and Ray Eames by The Museum of Modern Art, New York in 1986. This special picture deck of stacking cards celebrates familiar objects, animals, and ...

This charming American Folk Art paper mâché cat sculpture has a wonderful presence and personality. Its whimsical form, upright stance, and curled tai...

A wonderful and skilfully executed piece of Swedish Folk Art. In 1925 readers of the Swedish family magazine Allérs familj-journal, would have found instructions for building this im...

This framed American 1940s Canada Goose decoy is a striking piece of functional folk art, beautifully preserved and presented. Originally crafted from waxed cardboard, the decoy was ...

This bright and colorful circus poster depicts six seated clowns with their backs to the audience and an alphabet letter on their back spelling out the word "Circus". It is a reissued poster by Ringling Brothers from 1971 of one of their original 1936 promotional circus posters. To commemorate their 100th anniversary, in 1971, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey, produced reissues of some of their select and most famous authentic posters dating from 1883 until the 1930's. There were 30 different posters, and they were advertised as "The only antique posters authorized by the greatest show on...

Collection of Decorative Obelisks and Sphere - Five Pieces This striking grouping features five distinctive decorative objects that blend exotic materials with classical forms, perfect for adding sophisticated global style to any interior. Set Includes: Pair of Faux Tortoiseshell Obelisks Tall, slender obelisks crafted from genuine or faux tortoiseshell featuring rich amber and dark brown mottled patterns. Each piece is mounted on a substantial black painted wooden base with classical architectural detailing. The translucent quality of the material creates depth and visual interest. Pair of Amber/Honey-Tone Swirl Obelisks Medium-height obelisks displaying dramatic swirled patterns in warm honey, amber, and caramel tones. Possibly crafted from resin, acrylic, or natural horn, these pieces showcase flowing, marbled patterns reminiscent of wood grain. Mounted on simple natural wood square bases that complement the organic coloring. Mosaic Patchwork Sphere on Stand (Center) Eye-catching decorative sphere featuring an intricate patchwork design of alternating dark and light tiles or pieces, creating a checkerboard-like pattern with an organic, global aesthetic. The sphere rests on a turned wooden pedestal base in dark finish with traditional detailing. Style: Global Eclectic, Traditional, Regency, Exotic Materials: Tortoiseshell (genuine or faux), natural or composite materials with swirl patterns, mosaic tilework, wood : Excellent as mantel decoration, bookshelf styling, console table arrangement, or symmetrical design statement Condition: Good, with natural variations in materials adding to authentic character This curated collection brings warmth, texture, and timeless elegance to traditional, transitional, or eclectic interiors.Faux Tortoise shell Obelisks...

The Holy Bible With An Abridgement Of The Commentaries Of Scott And Henry Bound in full navy Morocco with the covers displaying open-tooled bordering details, an indented central ti...

Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of this green board box in a variety of colors. ...

Protozoa / Infusoria & Ciliata Educational Chart by Theodor Fischer Overall Dimensions: 42" x 55" Materials: Wood & Paper

The Heart Educational Chart by Ernst Klett Verlag, Stuttgart 1957 Overall Dimensions: 36" x 46" Materials: Paper & Wood

A. Rhizopus Educational Chart Distributed by General Biological Supply House, Chicago, IL Overall Dimensions: 31" x 40" Materials: Wood & Paper

Lamellibranchiata Educational Chart by by Paul Pfurtscheller Distributed by Denoyer-Geppert Overall Dimensions: 53" x 56" Materials: Wood & Paper

Infusorien De Susswassers by Emil Hochdanz Stuttgart Distributed by Denoyer-Geppert Overall Dimensions: 67" x 48" Materials: Wood & Paper

Atrractive pair of 17th century Narcissus botanical engravings, by Basilius Besler. Besler (1561-1629) was a prominent botanist and apothecarist in Nuremberg. He was tasked with cura...

This antique missal, titled L'Imitation de Jésus Christ, is a precious spiritual work published by the esteemed C. Droguet & R. Ardant. A beautifully co...

1960's Transfer Picture Book - New Old Stock - Large Quantity Available. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untou...

Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy An unusual example of a hand-crafted early 20th Century English ventriloquist dummy. With tailored made velour outfit with pearl but...

This painting features a dramatic sky filled with swirling clouds in shades of deep green and golden yellow. The contrasting dark and light tones create a moody and atmospheric feel,...

Georgius Wolfgangus Wedel, Aphorismi Aphorismorum, id est Aphorismi Hippocratis in Porismata resoluti. Jena (Ienae), Sumptibus Johannis Bielkii, 1695. Late 17th century medical work...

This vintage Soviet-era hardcover book, titled Vse iz muki ("All from Flour"), is a remarkable piece of culinary history. Published in Alma-Ata in 1985, this comprehensive cookbook i...

The Circulation of the Blood by E.J. Arnold & Son Ltd. The "A.L." Educational Series Elementary Physiology, Hygiene & Ambulance by Robert E. Holding Overall Dimensions: 39" x 29 1/...

Expressive traditional Mexican Judas figure crafted in papier-mâché and hand-painted in vibrant polychrome. The piece represents the iconic effigy associated with Holy Week celebrati...

A monumental Australian aboriginal original hand colored lithograph on paper work of art, 19th century about 1847,. Over line: South Australia Illustrated Title: Portraits of the...

Beautiful Swedish Folk Art (commonly known in swedish as bonad) made 1790-1820s. Part of a bigger painting. Likely made by Johannes Nilsson at Sunnerboskolan, Småland. Local painters were often inspired by decorations in churches, where they learned and trained their crafts. The painting on linen is upholstered as a pillow. The main motif depicts a holy woman serving wine dressed...

An original platinum photograph on textured paper by iconic American photographer Edward Curtis titled "The Piki Maker" The photograph is hand-signed in ink, blind-stamped with Cur...

Eight vintage masks of a rogues' gallery framed in black plastic frames. Priced as a set.