Wood Folk Art

A pair of early 20th Century hand carved Jumping Jack toy figures A pair of early 20th Century hand carved / painted American Jumping Jack toy figures. With their original features...

Original condition

1900 Salesman sample of a step back cupboard.

Ref: 122623 Sycamore chessel mould curd drainer England circa 1760 Measurements: H: 9cm (3.5") W: 20cm (7.9") Excluding Delivery. Please enquire providing a postcode for a del...

English Folk art walking stick carved and sculpted in walnut wood. The stem is smooth and opens to emulate a seat. On this sits Mr. Punch, rich in detail, with shoes, socks, vertical...

Baule-Goli mask carved and painted mid-century 27 x 2 x 45

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...

Folk Folk art stick. The barrel is carved and etched from a single branch of Mexican Maple (Acer skutchii) wood and finished with a dark brown patina. The handle depicts the sculptur...

This fun smaller Navajo Indian -Pueblo drum from New Mexico is in fine as found condition.This drum is made from wood and buckskin .

Ref: 125885 Naive Caryatid with linen fold detail. England, circa 1840. Measurements: H: 48cm (18.9") W: 9cm (3.5") D: 7.5cm (3") Excluding Delivery. Please enquire providing a ...

A wonderful scratch built childs red bicycle wagon. c.1950 Hand built and painted little red wagon full of charm and character. Could be repurposed as a planter, garden decoration...

A trio of two Ducks and a Curlew - ancient decoys used for shooting. Naively carved and painted. The curlew with evidence of gun shot. Hand carved and painted. Paint now faded but a...

Folk art stick: unique piece of carved and carved wood, very tall, painted burgundy red, depicting flowers and characters. Russia circa 1830.

Xantolo mask from the Huasteca region of Hidalgo. This rare collector's mask was acquired from the town of Tzapotitla in the municipality of Huazalingo in the mid 1970´s. The Xantolo celebration is a full blown...

Enchanting self taught art from Kentucky of a country rooster with the words Fresh Eggs scrawled boldly, all on distressed tin mounted on board. Was probably used as a roadside sign.

This hand carved & painted folky cow wood hanging double sided trade sign.This carved cow has the original metal chain and is in great as found condition.

The original watercolor, shown here, is presumed to have been done in the West Indies in the late 18th or early 19th century. It, along with two other equally striking watercolors,...

This ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Salampasu masks...

Early 20thc folky hand made cow trade sign.This full body cow hanging trade sign is double sided and has the original metal chain.The cow is hand carved & painted wood.

Antique Flemish panel from the first half of the 17th century. Oil painting depicting a splendid Madonna with child inside a niche surrounded by a garlan...

Beautiful American, windsor, arrow-back high chair in original surface. Circa 1820, this chair is in excellent condition with an incredible surface history. The splayed legs are much...

To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the ...

Symbolism and craftsmanship aside, this Guatemalan Carved Wood Altar Figure of the Angel Gabriel from the 18th century holds within it an immense...

Folk art painted cup dated 1862

Late 17th - early 18th century hand-carved wooden head from Southern Europe. Made from poplar wood. Wear consistent with age and use.

Awesome large Folk Art wooden merry-go-round model. This large scale model of a Carousel or Roundabout has been handmade. Great example of Carnival Art - Folk Art with miniature handmade wooden sculptures of horses, jeep cars and sleigh. All very detailed. The roof of the entertainment ride is made of patent leather and the bottom roof in draped fabric. This antique toy - Antique fun fair scale model has a handle to turn the carousel around. At this point the handle is stuck due age. As we don't want to damage the aged patina, we didn't make it loose. The new owner can decide if he wants to undo it by removing the old rust in between. If we would do that in front, there is no way back. The carousel can be turned around by hand without using the handle. This Table Model of a Carousel is a Collectable Object - Collectable Antique Toy...

Very large vintage hand-carved wood block used for printing on fabric or paper to make wall coverings or cloth. The modern geometric chiseled design would be repeated side by side to...

The original watercolor, shown here, is presumed to have been done in the West Indies in the late 18th or early 19th century. It, along with two other equally striking watercolors,...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of antique carousels with this carved wooden elephant figure. Mounted on a metal base for stability, this carousel piece is a testament to in...

The original watercolor, shown here, is presumed to have been done in the West Indies in the late 18th or early 19th century. It, along with two other equally striking watercolors,...

On offer is a Basangwe mask from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1950s. The mask has the typical facial shape of the Basangwe mask. At the top, it has a pair of stylised birds decorated with punched triangles. Their long beaks seem to suggest Hornbill or Kalao bird. The eyes are slanted elongated slits, it has narrow nose and protruding circular mouth in a light russet colour. It has a banded stripe design in black and white more similar to a Songye Kifwebe mask...

A beautiful example of a wedding chest from the hungarian tribes of the kalota, the illustrations are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry pa...

Early 20Thc Hand carved head of Lincoln.This folky head has a black painted shirt.

A Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer By Dent, London No.58553 Two day marine chronometer by Dent housed in a beautiful three tier mahogany brass bound box with inset carrying handles t...

Model of a sailing yacht, painted in blue and red complete With three sails. All raised on a wooden base. Dimensions Height 34 Inches Width 24 Inches Depth 5 Inches

A striking vintage Regency oil portrait on canvas. A chic composition in the period style. Signed and dated by the artist. Acquired from a Palm Be...

Antique Photo Album with Wooden Carved Cover, Brienz ca. 1900 A great antique photo album featuring a lindenwood carved cover depicting grapes, vines ...

Continental Silver Mounted Rosewood Gentlemens Walking Stick. Late 19th Century, German or French. Appears unmarked. The handle cast as a lion surm...

A fine antique American candle box. In pine or fir with its original red paint. A rectangular candle or table box having a slide lid with carved sides & a thumb slot. Round nail...

Large, gold-patinated wall mirror with stucco decoration in the form of tendrils and shells in the corners and in the middle of the moldings. The mirror glass has two blind spots in ...

Great pair of vintage craftsman made side table. These tables are estimated to be roughly 50 years old and will go nicely with any decor you choose t...

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Pine American Golden Eagle Form A highly decorative hand carved early 20th century example of a large pine American eagle wall plaque. Hand carved on ...

Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved wooden pig. Crafted with precision and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this carousel piece showcases the craftsmanship of yesteryears. Perfect for collectors and those who appreciate the timeless appeal of vintage carousel art...

Behold the charm of this antique carousel figure featuring a beautifully carved rooster. Crafted from wood and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this v...

A scarce early Duluth Fish Decoy American folk art sculpture, depicting a Orca killer whale, hand-carved by the late David Earl Perkins (Duluth, Minnesota, 1934-2018), featuring the realistic original hand-painted black finish with cream white accents, glass eyes and metal fins, signed at the underside "DFD", on a lead weight. circa 1960s/1970s Originally based on lures used for winter spear fishing, see below for the Duluth Fish Decoy story. - Dimensions: (approx) 8" Wide, 3.25" High, 4.75" Deep - Provenance / Acquisition: Property from a prominent Dallas, Texas estate Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas - Very good original vintage condition with beautifully aged patina and typical wear, character and charm - The Duluth Fish Decoys Story: (From the DFD website and in the words of Dave & Jim Perkins) "I guess it all started when I speared my first northern pike – what a thrill.  The only thing better was to spear one lured in with a decoy I made myself. I made more decoys to spear more fish and found out I liked making decoys as much as spearing northerns.  Well, soon enough, my decoy/lunch box had more decoys than lunch. So I laid off the making and stepped up the spearing. Then when the fish tore them up and they scraped up against each other in the lunch box and they rolled around on the floor of the dark-house they weathered with an aged, charactered, antique patina.  It wasn't long before friends paid more mind to my spearing decoys than my fish stories.  Said they’d like to have some to set on the mantle – said they were folky.  So I laid off the spearing and stepped up the carving. Now I've been making DFD (Duluth Fish Decoys) spearing  decoys for longer than I want to admit – they say you’re only as old as you think you are. Being on the north side of seventy, I been making them for… let’s just say a long time.   I don’t know a web site from a stick of fire wood but the kids and grand-kids have been pestering me to get one for years. In fact, I told Jim, you make the web thing and I'll make the decoys that go on it.  But with the demand being more than I can keep up with, he's been making them right alongside of me - just like when he was a kid. Great to keep it in the family - two generations of DFD. Who'd of thunk it.   What a hoot it’s been to create something so enjoyed by others. Along the way our DFD decoys have ended up in The American Museum of Folk Art, on a limited edition print, in a governor’s mansion, in Hollywood actors' homes, in fishing decoy books, with interior designers, in art galleries, on a DVD, and now in a coffee table book devoted entirely to DFD.  What a hobby it’s been – what a blessing of God.   I hope to continue as long as my health holds out.   Lo, these many years later our DFD spearing decoys are still hand-crafted with that aged, weathered, antique patina.  As with all folk art there’s no two alike.  The pictures give the length of the decoy but it may vary by a half an inch.  They all have glass eyes and are hand painted with a brush – no air brush for us. The lead belly...

A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a hunter made of turned wood and painted in vibrant colors, dating back to the 1970s. This piece is made by the famous ma...

Impasto Figurative Art Painting of man and his child in a bonding moment. Measures approx - 31 x 39

A beautiful example of a wedding chest from the hungarian tribes of the kalota, the illustrations are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry pa...

A beautiful majestic carved Owl in one piece in lovely old brown finish with interestingly carved ears and eyes colored in a yellow background with very dark pupils, very large claws...

Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved wooden pig. Crafted with precision and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this carousel piece showcases the craftsmanship of yesteryears. Perfect for collectors and those who appreciate the timeless appeal of vintage carousel art...

This exquisite antique carousel figure showcases the elegance of a peacock, intricately carved from wood. Mounted on a durable metal base with a supp...

Capture the enchantment of childhood with this delightful antique carousel figure featuring a carved wooden Bambi. Mounted on a rocking metal frame, this nostalgic piece evokes the whimsy and charm of classic carousels. The intricate woodwork and playful design make it a unique and cherished addition to any collector's ensemble, bringing a touch of vintage magic...

19th Century English Glass Eyes Puppet head A deeply patinated fruit wood late 19th Century glass eyed puppet head. With aged paint surface and remanence of old paper across the top...

A charming hinged box of simple construction, with its original painted finish and yellow painted number 8. Possibly previously used in a tea dispensers or for dry storage of grains...

Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from wood, this vintage piece exudes timeless charm. A p...

Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from wood and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this vint...

Huge lot of 67 Bauhaus style wooden blocks. Architectural pattern making toys. Sold as found, unrestored condition. 1 1/16 inch cubes.

Italian Light Blue Chest H. 38cm - W. 84cm - D. 44cm Chest painted in light blue, in fir wood, small in size, with "onion" legs. Internally there is a sma...