Paper Folk Art

"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...

Frida Kahlo is now regarded as one of the foremost artists of the 20th century. Her reputation grew late in her life and more so, posthumously. During her life she was more famous fo...

Explore the spiritual and historical depth of this rare collection, Aujourd’hui la Bible – Journal de la Vie, spanning volumes 1 through 10 (missing Tome 11). Published in 1969, thes...

Johnsons Illustrations of Natural History by Professor C. Gilbert Wheeler, University of Chicago. Distributed by AJ Nystrom & Co. Overall Dimensions: 45" x 53" Materials: Wood ...

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...

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

ABOUT Original concert poster. Headline Band: Big Brother & The Holding Company Second Band: Oxford Circle Third Band: Lee Michaels Venue: Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, Ca. Mo...

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 beautiful original framed abstract oil painting Entitled "Mussel Gatherer" Signed by Scottish artist John Houston Scotland, 2001 Measures: 9.5"W x 1.25"D x 10.25"H (in frame)....

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...

Japan Air Lines / Singapore. 1960s. Color photo-offset poster depicting Singapore River and Raffles Place. 39 x 24 ½”. Linen backed. Excellent condition.

This extraordinary one-of-a-kind large-scale (23” x 19”) artist’s book, featuring 64 original Purvis Young paintings, captures the essence of his powerful vision in a tangible, colle...

Antique late 19th Century Indian Kalighat natural pigment watercolor painting of Krishna milking a cow under a Pipal tree. The cow is smiling at Krishna, with divine love. The cosmic dance of life represented in a symbolic message within the painting. Framed in gold painted carved wood frame under glass. Origins of Kalighat painting According to legend, Lord Shiva, the god of dance and destruction, was deep in meditation on Mount Kailash when he received news of the death of his consort, Sati, an avatar (or human manifestation) of the goddess Kali. He wandered for days with her body draped across his shoulders and his inconsolable grief threatened to ruin the earth. Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, was called upon to intervene. To relieve Shiva's burden, he shattered Sati's body into 51 pieces. The little toe of Sati's right foot was said to have fallen at the site of the Hooghly River...

Set of Two picture frames with collection of Cuban cigar memorabilia. Cuban Advertising for cigars in sticker and cloth form. Old cigar box items that were gifted when purchased with...

Human Digestive System Educational Chart by Rudolph Schick Publishing, Copyright 1940 Overall Dimensions: 34" x 44" Materials: Wood & Paper

This was an estate find and part of a beautiful collection of rare excellent turn of the century posters. They were hidden away for over a 100 years. About the poster: You'd think that a play called 'The New Baby' might feature said child in its promotional material. But here's the thing, there really isn't a baby at the center of the comedy, and that's the crux of this entertainment. The plot concerns a husband who is so bored with country life that he dreams up the idea of having an illegitimate son in London as a way to get into town for an occasional 'night off'. When his wife decides that the child should be adopted, the expected comic tissue of falsehoods and misunderstandings frays and hilarity ensues. Adapted from German by A. Bourchier, the farce opened in London in 1896 to what a local critic termed 'much mirth'. Several years later, when the play had crossed the Atlantic and entered the repertory of David de Wolf - cleverly called the Baby's 'chaperone' on the poster - and his troupe of travelling players, that understated review was translated into the more American howling success'. The cast and director would've been totally unfamiliar with the British hinterlands, so this splendid design concentrates on the hi-jinks of the characters and their situation.' At the start of the 20th century, America was in the full glory of its cultural adolescence, bursting with energy and optimism. In 1900 in New York there were 33 legitimate Broadway theatres, and many more would be built within the next decade to meet growing audience demand. New York's exploding population was also enjoying increased mobility. In 1904, the city opened its first underground commuter railroad lines. Thanks to these 'subways,' tens of thousands living far from the theatre district could catch a Broadway show and still sleep in their own beds. Add in the ever-increasing numbers of tourists who came into the city by rail and steamship, and it was easy to see why Broadway could now support more productions and longer runs than ever before.' We believe this magnificent and awe inspiring poster typifies the best of musical history and musical posters...

A striking and deeply expressive antique devotional work, centered around a finely detailed engraving of the “Vera Icon”, the sacred veil bearing the face of Christ. The print itse...

Michael Kagan (b. 1980). Concorde, 2021. Screenprint in colors on Somerset paper. 28-3/4 x 37 inches edition of 100. Archival pigment print on cotton paper. This print sold out ins...

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...

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Bulldog" head resembles a very grumpy little cartoon bulldog with a studded collar and loa...

Large hand-painted papier-mâché carnival or funhouse mask depicting a grinning male character with exaggerated facial features including a long pointed nose, wide blue eyes, black ha...

Townsend, Col. G. W. Our Martyred President: Memorial Life of William McKinnley.  {together with} The Life of President Roosevelt. New York: Memorial Publishing Company, 1901. S...

Side Show A framed and inspired color print in the manner of Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Laposka (1922-2015) A unique and vibrant colored work depicting si...

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Poodle Face" head resembles a poodle with a brown fur collar. Traditionally worn in the souther...

Collection of 3 Vanity Fair Political “Spy”Prints A good collection of coloured prints dating from 1896, 1897 and 1904, mounted and glazed in black frames The prints are in good co...

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 ...

Wonderful rare antique leather book, original from 1881 by Paul Gavarni. Illustrated by Gavarni are: Histoire de politiquer ; Les propos de Thomas Vireloque ; Les Bohèmes ; Manières ...

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...

American Frohse Anatomical Chart Plate No. 9 by Leon Schlossberg, John Hopkins University Published by A.J. Nystrom & Co, Chicago IL Overall ...

A very rare and early turn of the century hand penned Tattoo artist flash card, English in origins. The paper used is a thick almost card like material, the ink is a strong contras...

This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This is made with a paper and bamboos. This fan is printed. Japanese fans are made of paper on a bamboo frame, usual...

A pair of Sergio Bustamante sculptures from his "Smiling Sun" series. Bustamante's work is characterized by its dreamlike, expressive quality, these wall hangings are lacquered papi...

Eden Hashish Centre Ganesh poster by acclaimed Indian artist S. Murugakani. with original 1974 calendar attached. Framed in custom brass framed glass frame and tin back, with hange...

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

The Old Berkshire Hunt Lithograph Engraved Framed Print Painting by John Goode. Item features a distressed gold finish wooden frame and glass front. Circa Early 20th Century. Measure...

This distinguished set of four vintage framed animal illustrations celebrates the enduring appeal of classic natural history artwork. Featuring finely detailed depictions of an eleph...

A Framed "Vinegar Valentine" of a "Dandy" Caricature Print, 1850s "A Statement of your Mental Resources" "cute and ready to hang. some folds, see images." "perfect for a bathroom"...

A magnificent and historically rich pair of Belle Époque portraits depicting King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, created by celebrated French engraver Jean-Gothard Muller in t...

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...

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...

Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on the marina: planes, construction, carpentry, tree trunks, armaments of maneuvers, ropes, sails, artillery, ship maneuvers and combat tactics). This is the plate n. 149, page. 166 fig. 1209-1212; with frame cm 57.8 x 31.8. The prospect of the side of a ship is depicted. The Print has the "Benard direxit...

Presented is an original Massachusetts Union Presidential ticket for the November 8, 1864 election. The paper ticket is printed in black, headed by a large spreadwing eagle carrying ...

A beautifully handcrafted papier-mâché barn owl sculpture, perched atop a naturalistic tree stump and rendered with remarkable warmth and simplicity...

This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This is made with a paper and bamboos. This fan has a lot of stains. Japanese fans are made of paper on a bamboo ...

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Curious Grandpa" head resembles a man with white hair and curious facial expression, sadly the ...

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...

A wonderful example of a circa 1870 German Folk Art naïve military scene in townscape annotated to celebrate a soldier. In ceremonial regalia in watercolou...

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...

Vintage Pituitary Gland Educational Chart copyright 1945 by Rudolph Schick, New York, NY Overall Dimensions: 29" x 41 1/2" Materials: Wood & Paper

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...

19th Century Hand-Painted Romantic Decor Fan M3781 This 19th-century fan comes with its original case and features hand-painted decoration. Unfortunately, it is heavily damaged, wit...

"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...

Early 20th Century Rare Chicken Fairground Target Panel from Paris Made from pine and papier Mache with hand painted detail. Known as a Passé Boule in France these fairground amusem...

19th Century folk art military painting 19th Century piece of French folk-art militaria art, gouache on paper in its original frame in untouched condition. Size in inches: H 12” ...

This is the largest of the Toulouse Lautrec portraits by famed artist Peter Max in peach pink. Professionally framed, signed and numbered.

Leonardo Da Vinci Hardcover Book by Patrice Boussel. Discusses Leonardo the man and painter, provides an analysis of his thinking as revealed in his...

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...

Vintage American Frohse Anatomical Chart, Published by A.J. Nystrom & Co. Publishers, Chicago, IL Overall Dimensions: 47″ x 74″ 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 vintage 20th-century engraving features a detailed map of the Duchy of Burgundy and the County of Bresse, making it an elegant and historical addition to any collection. Measuri...