Paper Folk Art

This striking early 20th century tapa bark cloth from Western Samoa and the greater Tongan cultural sphere is a rare and powerful example of Pacific Island textile artistry. Hand-pai...

ABOUT A geometric narrative of form and heritage, this original 1925 photogravure by Edward S. Curtis presents a masterful still life of traditional Pueblo vessels. Titled "Cochiti ...

Robert Bates (American, b.1943) Offered is a miniature watercolor painting depicting a surrealistic view of a lady, man and young boy in a garden with an obelisk in the distance and ...

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

This exquisite set of three vintage botanical illustrations captures the delicate beauty of "Greenhouse" flora with refined Victorian charm. Each print features a meticulous study of...

Vintage Boho original oil on paper. A chic abstract composition in dark rich colors. Signed by the artist. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate

Chart of West Coast of South America compiled by James F. Imray and published in 1880. The chart captures the west coast from Valparaiso to Truxillo. Includes ...

ABOUT Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) The Potter Santa Clara. Photogravure on handmade Dutch "Van Gelder" paper stock. Numbered in plate, upper left: Plate 602. Titled in plate, lower...

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...

This charming watercolor still life by Jette Boving, created in 2005, is an exquisite example of fine art that will add a touch of elegance to any space. Measuring 16.1 inches (41 cm...

This is a 1954 antique book set of "Vie et Aventure de Salavin" by Georges Duhamel, consisting of 5 volumes. The books are in correct condition, with...

Huibert Sabelis 1979 "Young Lovers Two" Abstract Art signed and numbered 35/100 Original Serigraph with certificate of authenticity in envelope on back of picture. Image 16W x 18H

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...

Dana Claxton: Fringing the Cube by Grant Arnold, Monika Kin Gagnon and Olivia Michiko Gagnon. Figure 1 Publishing, Vancouver, 2019. 1st Ed hardcover. Know...

A striking and culturally rich Samoan bark cloth textile (siapo), dating to the late 19th to early 20th century CE. Measuring approximately 120 x 130 cm, this impressive work was cra...

Jean Da Milano (1928-2017), painting, Creased paper, Signed lower right, circa 2000, France. Measures: Height 115 cm, Width 90 cm Jean Da Milano is an abstract painter from Nice who was cradled by the rich breeding ground of the School of Nice and its artists. Active from the 1960s to the 2008s, his works were forgotten and rediscovered by the HARTER Gallery, which today highlights his touch. According to Agnès Roux, Honorary Secretary for Culture, “Jean Da Milano is one of those modest painters who knew how to develop abstract painting alongside his contemporaries. In an infinite world, the Kinetic object on an astral background gradually transforms into a pictorial relief, where the painting falsely becomes painting and invisibly paper. The humility of its formats does not give the work the fullness it deserves. But the almighty gaze of the spectator engenders the feelings and sensations of a cosmogonic painting steeped in universality ". We indeed observe in his work an evolution which begins with an almost cosmic painting in the 70s, then what we could qualify as “implosions” in the 80s and finally, a real research on paper and pictorial relief. in the 2000s. According to Georges Braque "Everyone is a creator, the viewer is himself a creator, it is the way of seeing that gives life to the object. " Personal exhibitions: - 1992: Golden Gallery Nice - 1988: Acropolis Nice - 1982: Municipal Gallery Renoir Nice - 1977: Municipal Museum Saint-Paul-de-Vence Collective exhibitions: - 1992: Golden Gallery - 1991: Golden Gallery - 1990: Golden Gallery - Art Jonction - 1989: Nice university center - 1987: Acropolis - 1985: Chapel of Mercy Vallauris - 1984: CIAC Paris and Chapelle des Pénitents in Péone - 1983: Art Expo Dallas Texas and Art Expo New York - 1980: Galerie Waterlot Nice - 1971: Necrolium Nice - 1970: Maison de la Culture Magnan Nice and Musée de la Salle Marine Nice - 1969: Galerie Le Nombre d´Or Nice - 1968: Musée de la Salle Marine Nice and Galerie Salmon Nice - 1966: Paul Langevin Biot school group - 1965: Chapelle St Esprit...

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 ...

ABOUT A quiet, evocative study of craft and composure, this original 1907 photogravure by Edward S. Curtis captures a Tohono O'odham (Papago) woman at work. Titled "The Papago Potte...

This is a diverse collection of 30 books spanning a wide range of themes, genres, and publication eras from the 20th and 21st centuries. Perfect for collectors, flea market sellers, ...

Sotheby's Catalog: Americana from the Collection of M. Austin and Jill R. Fine, January 30, 1987. First edition softcover with 196 lots photographed in color and B&W and fully descri...

Lot of 40 Vintage Paperback Books – Éditions J’ai Lu (20th–21st Century) A mixed lot of 40 paperback books published by Éditions J’ai Lu, spanning the late 20th and early 21st centu...

"Soldat arabe en prière", 1899 - gouache on paper. By Théophile Marie Françoise Lybaert (1848 Ghent -1927 Ghent). Academic painter, he was a pupil of Jean-Léon Gérôme, who exerte...

Large and elaborate calligraphy drawing featuring Diana, goddess of the hunt, riding a stag, signed and dated 1888: Late 19th century American ...

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...

As the United States celebrates its 250th year, an antique silhouette portrait of Martha Washington represents a meaningful memento of this...

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

There is a lot going on in this equestrian themed, bright and colorful circus poster portraying famous early 20th century circus performer "Miss Helen Girard". She is in a horse drawn cart in one image, while two men ride horses in two other images, and Helen Girard in full portrait is featured on the left. Her claim to fame is stated at the bottom "Empress of the Equestrian World" and "Side Saddle Queen". This is a reissued poster by Ringling Brothers from 1971 of one of their original, very early, 1903 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...

This newspaper front page, dated Tuesday, April 16, 1912, marks an event that touched the world. It took place late at night on Sunday, April 14 when the most luxurious, technically ...

Set of two vintage wood pull toys, 20th Century. Charming folk art circus wagon and pair of ducks. Circus wagon has applied lithograph of performing ch...

PIERRETTE VILLENEUVE (b.1944 - Aboriginal Metis Huron Wendat) - 'Les Patineurs - Canal Rideau' (The Ice Skaters - Rideau Canal) - Vintage watercolor painting on paper - original meta...

A beautifully handcrafted papier-mâché magpie sculpture, perched atop a naturalistically modeled tree branch mounted on a custom steel base. Capturing the unmistakable silhouette of ...

This beautiful lithograph or engraving, attributed to the artist P. Schenk, presents a timeless piece of art from the early 20th century or possibly earlier. The artwork displays int...

American (1950s) hand made model airplane with working engine and remote control.

This charming framed reproduction of Vincent van Gogh’s renowned "Vase with Irises" brings the beauty of the original masterpiece into any home. Printed with fine attention to detail...

ABOUT Heads Up: Self Portraits featured artworks created by students in the Spring 2017 Art Fundamentals class at the University of San Francisco for the Roll Up Project. Instructor ...

A rare survivor from the early days of American tattooing, this original 1920s tattoo flash sheet features hand-drawn designs in pencil & colored pencil on paper. The imagery include...

This captivating late 20th-century watercolor drawing by Tavernier features an abstract still life that will bring a touch of modern elegance to your collection. Measuring 21.7 inche...

Lovely set of colorful early 1900's lithographed five block set of alphabet nesting blocks; used as both an educational item as well as toy/game amuseme...

Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque 1900s. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with inscriptions. This rare kings plaque was issued by a ...

Protojournal for the Year 1788. Printed in Venice by Giuseppe Bettinelli. Small-format 18th century Venetian almanac issued for the leap year 1788, intended for administrative and c...

Second volume only of Oeuvres Choisies de Quinault. Printed in Paris in 1801 by P. Didot l'Aîné and Firmin Didot, stereotype edition produced using the Didot typographic process. B...

A rare and original French 'Grande' re-release (1980's) poster from the James Bond 007 blockbuster 'You Only Live Twice' (1967), Artwork by Frank McCarthy (1924-2002). The advertisin...

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/...

ABOUT A study of form and collective history, this original 1925 photogravure by Edward S. Curtis captures a cluster of Zuni ceramic jars. Titled "Zuni Pottery...

A Japanese Folk Art woodblock print by Shozan Takahashi of the Otsu-e School. This figural print is an excellent example of Takahashi Shozan's adept knowledge of traditional block pr...

An exceptional historical witness to the cultural rebirth of post-war France. This volume, directed by the visionary René Nicoly (1907–1971), founder of the Jeunesses Musicales de Fr...

The American Folk Art Collection of Howard and Catherine Feldman Sotheby's, June 1988. 1st Ed softcover 171 lots all photoed in b&w and color each ...

Fabulous all original condition to this vintage boxed colorful children's play set that provides the ability to create different international flags using the wooden sticks provided;...

This early 20th-century Dutch edition of Hans Christian Andersen's Sprookjes en Vertellingen (Fairy Tales and Stories) presents a beautiful compilation of Andersen's beloved tales. P...

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Green Monster" head resembles a sea creature or swamp monster who enjoys smoking from his tobac...

This evocative early-to-mid 20th century original engraving by George Maroniez, titled "Par Temps de Neige" (In Snowy Weather), captures a charming winter genre scene with remarkable...

James Bama (American Artist, 1926-2022) "The Drift on Skull Creek Pass", offset print lithograph from the original photorealistic painting, pencil signed lower right and numbered 54/...

19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store Quite simple this is an amazing decorative object, encased in a 19th century glass and pine display, a handmade paper model of an Indian grocery shop, with wooden hand painted elephant and working man at the steps. Spencer and Co...

Isabella Orsini, Duchess of Bracciano. Short story by F. D. Guerrazzi. Florence, Felice Le Monnier, 1844. 19th century Italian historical novel by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi, a pr...

D. HOUSE - 'Bottoms Up' - Vintage watercolor painting with colored graphite on watercolor paper - signed lower right - titled lower left - finished with three vintage contrasting bev...

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

Humorous drawing by Theodore Van Elsen (1896-1961). He was a painter, printmaker, draftsman, and illustrator. Elsen's creative work was influenced mainly by the 1900s and 1910s. He...

Vintage Gold Frame Hans Volkmann Art Print Little Princess Girl and Lord Seaham Boy. Item features prints of young boy and young girl in what appears to be...

This authentic and well-loved vintage cookbook, titled Азбука Питания ("Alphabet of Nutrition"), is a true piece of Soviet culinary history from the ...

Antique Original French advertising poster Curacao Mirabelle Hand coloured Lithographic print Framed in a simple photo frame gold with plexiglass ...