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Material: Softwood
Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940
Located in Nantucket, MA
Figural standing sailor whirligig, carved from Pine wearing a white hat with metal brim,
a blue sailor’s middy with scarf, striped red and white unde...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Folk Art Nude Female Figure Shadow Box Painting
Located in Ferndale, MI
Folk art shadow box painting of a slender nude female form sitting under a full moon. With a chiaroscuro effect and her backside to the viewer, this work has mysterious and dramatic...
Category
Late 20th Century American Renaissance Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic, Paint, Glass, Pine
American White Pine Decorative Floral Painted Blanket Chest , NY, Circa 1819
Located in Charleston, SC
American White Pine hand painted floral blanket chest with original wrought iron strap hinges, interior till, and locking mechanism with key. New York,...
Category
1810s American American Colonial Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Original Painted Green Faux Marble Dog Canine Kennel
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming painted wooden dog kennel with pitched roof standing on styled feet.
The original green painted body, with a faux marble painted pediment and red roof. The pediment als...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century Original Red Painted Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic undisturbed original red painted children's ladder back chair. The seat is a hand woven original seat.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
American Fancy Floral Painted Cane Seat Settee with Scrolled Arms, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Fancy floral painted cane seat settee with flanking scrolled arms, central turned spindles, and resting on turned bulbous ringed legs with or...
Category
1810s American American Empire Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Cane, Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure
This quirky and highly sculptural early 20th Century American folk art mechanical whirligig figure is stood on ...
Category
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Metal
George Edouard Tremblay Folk Art Hooked Rug, Mat or Tapestry of an Autumn Scene
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This framed hooked rug or mat was done by the well known George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canada in approximately 1940 in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Pine
Late 19th Century Cased British Sailing Vessel Folk Art Maritime
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A late 19th/early 20th century cased display of a painted British sailing vessel, built by Joseph Packer, who was a carpenter in Ramsey
The detailed s...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Blown Glass, Pine
Finger Lakes Telephone Corporation Building Facade Painting, Marcellus New York
Located in Garnerville, NY
Very nice painting with a folk art feel by the artist, Horace M. Stone, Jr. (1919-1978). The piece was executed in 1956. Stone has depicted the brick facade of the main offices of th...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Combination Furniture Table and Chair, 1794
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful combination furniture table and chair. Combination furniture was originally made to be used in small spaces. This original example could be used as a beautiful center piece coffee table...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif. Two arms and six sides. Chairs have cane seats with...
Category
1810s American American Classical Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Scandinavian Folk Art - Farmhouse Butter Bucket, Hand-crafted, Norway, Signed
Located in Skien, NO
**A Masterpiece of Norwegian Folk Art: Exquisite Hand-Carved Butter Bucket/Porridge Amber from Telemark, Norway**
Elevate your Scandinavian art collection with this exceptional, l...
Category
Early 2000s Norwegian Folk Art Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Bentwood, Pine
Fantastic Monumental Double Handled Round 19th Century Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful worn dough bowl or trencher is in wonderful condition with a beautiful mellow patina. It has a small old tin repair on the right handle and a minor crack that runs thr...
Category
Early 19th Century Canadian Country Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty's London Marionette String Puppet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, new old stock Liberty's London Marionette string puppet
A lovely example and a great size, it is ...
Category
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Oak, Pine
A Table Mirror in Pine by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Folk Art, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This charming hexagon shaped table mirror in pine is a stunning example of Swedish Folk Art from the early 1900s. The mirror is crafted in solid...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
George Edouard Tremblay Folk Art Hooked Rug, Mat or Tapestry of a Winter Scene
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This framed hooked rug or mat was done by the well known George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canada in approximately 1940 in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Pine
18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Antique Bena Lulua Mask
Late 1800s to Early 1900s – Democratic Republic of the Congo
This striking primitive folk art mask hails from the Bena Lulua people of the Democratic Republi...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Softwood
Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A truly fantastic group of totally original untouched decorative fairground pillars by the infamous Robert J Lakin Company of 67 Besley Street, Streatham, London
The pillars are hollow in construction with deeply carved capitals, with the Lakin shield in the centre. The original "crocodile" glaze and painted surface give a wonderful decorative look.
The Lakin factory at 67 Besley Street, Streatham (south London) had been formerly occupied by showman’s decorator Arthur Oram...
Category
Early 20th Century English Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
American Sheraton Pine Hand Painted Floral Single Drawer Washstand, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton pine hand painted floral washstand with a single drawer, original wooden knob, and resting on turned bulbous ringed legs, Early 19th century.
Category
1830s American Sheraton Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
17/1800s Museum-Quality Wall Shelf, Primitive Farmhouse / Cabin RUSTIC Antique
Located in Skien, NO
Extremely Rare - Museum-Quality 17/1800s Norwegian Wall-Hanging Shelf
This important and exceptionally rare antique wall-hanging shelf originates from Trøndelag / Trondelag, Norway,...
Category
Early 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Bentwood, Pine
American Art Deco Pine Mannequin Displays
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Art Deco stained pine mannequin panel figures of man and woman with arms akimbo (PRICE EACH) (2 similar CER086A).
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Edwardian English Trapeze Artist Set
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Trapeze artist set
We share what we love, and we love this rare and unusual set of late 19th century English trapeze artists equipment. Housed in its original pine box, this collection includes a pair of leather stitched rings, ceiling screw supports, cast metal foot supports with rope...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Early 20th century English Hand Painted “HELL” Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Hand Painted “HELL” Sign
Originally this sign was reclaimed from a shoe shop named “Shellington Shoes” in Essex. Most of the sign was damaged but we luck...
Category
1920s British Victorian Vintage Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll Mr Sideburns
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll
A great example of an early 20th century American hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll. With brilliantly shaped body and hand painted facial features with cool side burns. Stood on a wire stand...
Category
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th C English Country House Double Fronted Teal & Auburn Dolls House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather lovely and very original 19th century dolls house. Double fronted hinged front, opening to reveal six interior sections, with remnants of period wall paper.
layers of origi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940
By Captain George Grant
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made by George Grant of Nantucket (1857-1942).
Grant, the son of whaling captain Charles Grant, was born in 1857 during a whaling voyage. His mother, ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a charming, very rustic hooded rocking cradle with an interesting and unusual “bird house” with a circular opening, built into the shallow hood,...
Category
Late 19th Century Irish Rustic Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Oak, Pine
Dated 1827 - Antique Norwegian Wall Hanging Cabinet, Hand-Painted by Embrik Bæra
Located in Skien, NO
Antique Norwegian Wall Hanging Cabinet - 1827, Hand-Painted by Embrik Bæra
This exceptional primitive wall-hanging Cabinet / Cupboard / Sideboard ...
Category
Early 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This exquisite antique parquetry writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1900 in a Folk Art style. The box itself, including th...
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Softwood
Circa 1900 French Wallpaper Printing Roll
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 wallpaper printing roll from France made from pine.
Category
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Circa 1900 French Wallpaper Printing Roll
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 wallpaper printing roll from France made from pine.
Category
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Large European Folk Art Carved Wooden Standing Man Carrying a Basket Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Folk Art wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe and most likely Italy in circa 1920 in a Folk Art style. This large wooden carved sculpture depicts an elderly bearded man carrying a heavy basket on his back and holding the straps in the front to support the weight. This is quite a tall carving...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Softwood
19th Century German Carved Wooden Deers Head
Located in London, GB
19th century carved wooden deer’s head
We are proud to offer a delightful example of a 19th century hand carved German deer’s head. This ite...
Category
1880s German Victorian Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
Scandinavian 18th Century Wooden Box, Dated 1752
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish Baroque box with original ironwork, key and big strong perfectly working lock dated (forged in the iron) 1752. This special shaped pine wood box, bought in the region of "...
Category
1750s Norwegian Baroque Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Iron
George Edouard Tremblay Folk Art Hooked Rug, Mat or Tapestry of a Winter Scene
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This framed hooked rug or mat was done by the well known George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canada in approximately 1940 in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Pine
Antique Corner Cupboard top Circa 1830's Farmhouse
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is an absolutely stunning early 1800's corner cupboard top, someone many years ago separated this from the base. I purchased it more than 20 years ago for my 18th century farmho...
Category
Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Softwood
French Wallpaper Printing Roll, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 pine wallpaper printing roll from France.
Category
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
20th Century English Pond Yacht
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
English pond yacht re-rigged with original Union Jack flags
Category
20th Century English Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Pine
Whimsical Ball and Cage Walking Stick
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Whimsical ball and cage walking stick carved of fir. Much used patina on handle. Collected on the Lakota Sioux Pineridge Reservation. 41”. Late 19th Century. Good for careful continu...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this rustic koi sculpture recreates early 20th-century Chinese folk art designs. The fish is carved with a squat, rounded body and finished with colo...
Category
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Pine
German Folk-Art Bridal Chest, anno 1829
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German bridal chest made in 1829. Hand-painted with beautiful fine details. The iron hinges are hand-forged. The chest is made of pine. There is a compartment on the inside for valua...
Category
1820s German Folk Art Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Painted Cupboard, 19th Century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A attractive Primitive cupboard with original faux bois paintwork. This decorative technique was used to imitate more expensive woodspecies or, as in this case, for decoration and pr...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Softwood
19th Century Italian Articulated Wooden Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated wooden figure
We are proud to offer a rare survivor from the 19th century, in the form of a hand carved pine figure of a soldier. With a polychrome painted...
Category
1870s Italian Early Victorian Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Carved Pine Fish Shop Sign
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved model of a Marlin.
Dimensions:
Height 20 inches
Width 56 inches
Depth 5.5 inches.
Category
Early 20th Century British Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Pine German Fireman Puppet
Located in London, GB
German Fireman Puppet
We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early 20th century German fireman puppet / Doll. Hand carved with some lovely naïve Folk Art detail including a...
Category
1920s German Folk Art Vintage Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Pine
Vintage Signed Quebec Folk Art Carved Burlwood Wall Sculpture of a Bearded Man
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This folk art wall sculpture is signed by Noel Guay a Quebec wood carver of Canada and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the Quebec folk art styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Boards
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Boards
A matched pair of early 20th century hand crafted pine English fairground carousel boards, that would have been part of a larg...
Category
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Swedish Folk Art 19th-Century Bentwood Box in Pine
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish wooden box, so-called svepask, from the second half of the 19th century.
It comes made of pine. This type of vessel was used when the daily provisions were carrie...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Bentwood, Pine
Early 20th Century English Folk-Art Farmer and His Wife Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk-art farmer and his wife model
We are proud to offer an unusual hand carved folk-art model of a farmer and his wife sat on a cart pulled by two oxen. This ite...
Category
1940s European Folk Art Vintage Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Country House Horse Stable Name Plaques Signs
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming collection of six, hand painted Horse stable name plaques.
Each plaque is pine, with an ebonised painted ground and gilt lettering. Age related knocks and abrasions comm...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century Russian Icon of Saint Nicholas
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century Russian Icon of Saint Nicholas, likely first half 19th century, with I believe egg tempera on gessoed wooden panel, depicting Christ in a h...
Category
Early 19th Century Ukrainian Other Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Carved Hannya Noh Devil Mask Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather cheeky looking carved and stained wood devil mask, turn off the century in age.
Possibly reference to the Hannya Noh Mask used within Japanese th...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Large Antique French Wood Pliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large antique wood pliers. Great for reaching those hard to get places or a wonderful unique wall hanging.
Category
19th Century French Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Pennsylvania Dower Chest with drawers and tombstone panels
Located in Lancaster, PA
This dower chest is made of pine and poplar with the original painted finish. The pine case is sponge decorated in salmon with three blue sponged tombstone panels across the front a...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Poplar
George Edouard Tremblay Folk Art Hooked Rug, Mat or Tapestry of a Winter Scene
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This framed hooked rug or mat was is being attributed to the well known artist George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canadaand dates to approximately 1940 and done in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool on burlap which has been mounted on masonite board and framed in a rustic styled wooden frame. The rug depicts a winter woodland scene with a horse and sleigh and sugar shack...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Pine
Set of English 19th Century Spinning Tops
Located in London, GB
Set of English 19th century spinning tops
We are proud to offer a set of 19th century English spinning tops, showing a lovey natural patina with wrought...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Pine
George Edouard Tremblay Folk Art Hooked Rug, Mat or Tapestry of a Winter Scene
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This framed hooked rug or mat was done by the well known George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canada in approximately 1940 in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Softwood Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Pine
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