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Place of Origin: American
19th Century Church Bell
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century church bell from Post Falls with original yoke. Noted on yoke "Crystal Metal No. 2. C.S. Bell & Co. Hillsboro Bell, No. 2 Yoke 1886. 1...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron, Metal
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American cast copper full bodied rooster weather vane attributed to Vermont. Green verdigris, patination, traces of old paint and some gilt. This weather vane originally...
Category
1890s Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Swelled Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
20th Century gilded swell bodied copper rooster weather vane on modern stand. Rooster standing atop a pointed directional. Nice bright copper age on slim black base. 24"L x 22"H x 2 ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Hand Painted Dog on Board Signed & Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky & fun dog painting on board has a fold in stand on the reverse side. It is also signed by the artist D.Buttler & dated 1989. Fantastic folky large dog sign.
Category
Late 20th Century Adirondack American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
American Goose Reed Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century American straw and wood Canada goose decoy. Black paint. 25"L x 14"H x 10 1/2"D
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 25"L x 14"H x 10 1/2"D
Fa...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Straw
Authentic 19th Century Lakota Sioux Child's Bonnet
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Authentic and genuine 19th Century Lakota Sioux fully beaded child's bonnet. Sinew sewn with cotton calico (flour sack) lining. Made for own use. Very few made, and fewer survived. B...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Beads
19thc Stag Trade Sign In Original Mustard Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original mustard painted sheet iron stag /deer trade sign was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The condition is very good with minor paint loss on horns.This trad...
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Brass Locomotive Bell
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Brass locomotive bell complete with original cast iron yoke and cast iron mounting base to go on the engine. 24"H x 24" x 15". These bells were first i...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Decorative swan decoy carved from a barn beam. Glass eyes, original paint. Carver unknown. Original cream white paint.
Period: Mid-20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 25" x 10"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Found and Salvaged Industrial Objects, Metal Sculpture on Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Known for his steel furniture, Jim Rose was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has paired various repurposed finds together to create...
Category
2010s Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Steel, Metal
Abstract Tortured Clay Studio Art Pottery Vase
By Peter Voulkos, Paul Soldner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible mid 20th century tortured clay art pottery vase in the style of Peter Voulkos / Otis School era. Creamy white and black glaze over twisted square tubing.
Stands 22in tall...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Zabihi Collection Abstract American Hooked Scatter Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
A compelling Mid-20th Century American hooked rug.
Measures: 2'11" x 3'2''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive American Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in a Stripe Pattern in Blue, Green, Red, Taupe
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage American hand hooked rug in a stripe pattern handcrafted in the 1st quarter of the 1900s. The hooked rugs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are made with recycled old material, often used clothing that had been cut into narrow stripes. The foundation of hooked rugs is generally burlap material which the maker uses the stenciling technique to transfer the pattern into the surface. Once the design has been transferred to burlap, it would then be filled with the recycled material stripes and more recently yarn using the hooking technique. Because of the delicacy in the material and construction of vintage hand hooked rugs...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Cotton
Fantastic American Paint Decorated Folk Art Cutlery Tray - Circa 1845
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, circa 1845.
One of the finest quality folk art cutlery trays on the market. Not only does this piece have its original robin's egg blue paint to...
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
20th Century Crow Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century carved and painted crow decoy with glass eyes and wire legs.
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 10"L x 8"H x 4"W
Family Owned & Operated
Cisc...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Found and Salvaged Steel Industrial Objects on Wooden Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here, a beautifully rusted tobacco box, a steel egg...
Category
2010s Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
19th Century Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century sheet iron silhouette horse weather vane with original iron mounting rod. Mounted on a more modern base. 32"H x 44"L base 29" x 6" x 6"...
Category
19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Native American Penobscot Bear Paw Snowshoes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Native American Penobscot Bear Paw Snowshoes. Extra-large; Penobscot, museum quality.
PERIOD: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Northeast - Penobscot, Native American
SIZE: 3' x 21 1...
Category
19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Coastal Shiny Shell Folk Art Photo Frame
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful seashell-encrusted photo frame. Accommodates two photos in an oval shape.
Dimensions:
6.25" Wide
4.5" Tall
1" Deep.
Category
20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Shell
Custom Mounted Display of Antique Child's Baseball Gloves
Located in West Hartford, CT
A collection of 9 rare small antique childs baseball gloves circa 1920's -1960's. Custom displayed in a cabinet grade black painted maple shadow box with custom made steel stands.
T...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
1930-40 Horsehair Quirt
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Horsehair quirt with original leather flapper and buttons. Like new condition. From Montana. Whitish/cream and black stripes and braided horse hair.
PERIOD: First Half 20th Century
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Mid-century Modern Articulated Wood Artist Hand Model
Located in Downingtown, PA
Articulated Wood Artist Hand Model,
1950s-1970
The beautifully carved light wood hand is articulated at the wrist and the base of each finger while the forefinger and thumb are also...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Americana Quilt with Fan Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique hand-made quilt circa 1890-1900s originated from Ohio. The quilt features a striking patched square pattern with fan motifs, all hand stitched with colorful cotton appliqu...
Category
1890s American Classical Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century vintage 3 dimensional weather vane with trotting horse and directional arrow. On a more modern base. 24"H x 38"L base 23 1/2" x 6"
Period: 19th Century
Origin: Eastern...
Category
19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Hambletonian style 3 dimensional horse weather vane with gild on base. 30"L x 24 1/2"H
Period: 19th Century
Origin: US
Size: 30"L x 24 1/2"H
Family Owned & Operated
...
Category
19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Steve Tobin Cast Bronze Shoe Sculpture with Onions, 1980s
By Steve Tobin
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Steve Tobin (b. 1957) is an American sculptor who works primarily in bronze, steel, clay and glass. This whimsical cast bronze shoe with onions is from a s...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Three dimensional copper rooster weather vane on directional arrow. Mounted on base. Multiple coats of paint with gold gilding. Larger than most.
Pe...
Category
1890s Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century large molded copper stallion weather vane with cast zinc head and cast body. Original mustard paint. From Long Island, New York. 27 1/2"H x 30"L
Period: 20th Cent...
Category
1920s Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Molded sheet copper rooster weather vane. Flattened full bodied form with molded body and feather details. Large tail with custom wood stand. 20"H x 19"W
Period: 19th century
Origin...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Bass Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Bass form copper three dimensional weather vane with later wood base. Has a bullet hole as might be expected as most early weather vanes have. Bass 15"H x 26"L; 26" x 7"...
Category
19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Jim Rose - Construct No. 02, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has welded together various washers and cyl...
Category
2010s Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Life Size Swan Decoy by Frank Finney
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swan decoy by Frank Finney (1947 - ) of Cape Charles, Virginia. This large swan is made in the style of the famous John Williams. Frank is considered one ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Jim Rose - Construct No. 03, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has welded together various washers, nuts, ...
Category
2010s Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed, gorgeously glazed, original ceramic three three-bead set (one burnt red, one ocean blue, one white crackle glaze) by famed mid-century American artist and potter Doyle Lane...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th century nantucket basket, by Mitchy Ray (1877 - 1956), circa 1920s, a large open oval basket with heavy rattan staves, cane weave, sol...
Category
1920s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Cane
47" Three Dimensional 19th Century Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper eagle form weather vane. Very large, hollow body, spread wing eagle form with open beak, resting on a ball for support above a directional arrow. Rotating later iron base. Min...
Category
19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Life Size Swan Decoy by Reggie Birch
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Full size whistling swan decoy by Reggie Birch, Chincoteague, Virginia. "R. Birch" carved in underside. A large railroad spike is attached as a balise. T...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Native American Navajo Bolo Tie Sterling Turquoise Jewelry Gifts
Located in London, GB
A handsome hand-crafted Navajo design Bolo tie in sterling silver with blue green turquoise
circa 1960s.
With plaited black leather tie and sterling & turquoise tips.
Measures: 2 x ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Silver
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century 3 dimensional copper American rooster weather vane on more modern stand. Directional arrow clipped. Gold leaf finish. 16"H x 12"L....
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American full bodied copper rooster weather vane with gilded and red overpaint and cast zinc feet. Some weathering in areas of later black overpaint. 26"H x 20"W includi...
Category
1890s Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Three Dimensional Mallard Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper mallard weather vane in verdigris patina. Diving position. Three dimensional. 28" wing span, 14"H on more modern wooden base 27" overall.
Period: 20th Century
Origin: US
Siz...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Handmade Magenta Ceramic Bowl With Handles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite magenta ceramic bowl with gracefully curved handles. A striking blend of form and function. Measurements: 4” h x 14” w
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Crow Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
20th Century Crow decoy. Carved and painted on metal base. Glass eyes. Carver unknown.
Period: 20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 18"L x 12"H x 6"W
Family Owned & Operated
Ci...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century American Folk Art rocking horse
Fantastic American Folk Art hand carved rocking horse with ample remains of red and white paint...
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20th Century Crow Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
20th Century Crow decoy. Crow decoy mounted on modern base. Balsa wood, glass eyes. Life size, with base.
Period: 20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 16" x 4" x 12"H
Family O...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
American American Painted Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Painted Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstop or Bookend,
Hubley Manufacturing Company,
The 1920s.
The two larger figures depict an old salt fisherman standing ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
"Sun River Packer" Original Bronze by Earl Heikka
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
"Sun River Packer" by Earl Heikka bronze. Dated 1940 and signed. (1910-1941) Heikka was raised in Great Falls, Montana where he was directly exposed to the...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Raven Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Late 20th Century carved raven decoy with glass eyes, iron legs, mounted on a driftwood stand. Carved and painted by Dallas Valley, Prairie du Chien, WI. Bottom marked "DJV." 20"L x ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Trotting Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large trotting horse weather vane/stable sign. Hand forged metal cutout figure painted black. On a more modern base. 42"H x 49"L base 39" x 7 1/2"
...
Category
19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Hand Painted Wooden House with Storage - in an American Folk Art Style
Located in Morristown, NJ
A charming handmade storage piece in the form of a house with two chimneys. Executed in the American Folk Art style, this is a charming piece that is both decorative and practical. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Horse Directional Weathervane, Fiske, C. 1870
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Hollywood, SC
American gilt copper full bodied running horse directional weathervane with two gilt circular spheres resting on squared iron stand, J.W. Fiske, late 19th century.
Category
1870s Folk Art Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc, Gold Leaf
Six Anatomical Castings of Deformed Hands, 1960s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six anatomical plaster casts of deformed hands.
No provenance, however it seems likely they were used for anatomical studies or in a museum - the Boston Science Museum has some very...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Double Sided Gilt & Painted "HAPPY JACK'S" Tobacconist Trade Sign, Laconia, NH
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Two-sided tobacconist trade sign of circular form with gold leaf lettering with red shadow on a black sand paint ground with green borders "HAPPY JACK'S" centers a cutout pipe above a white banner applied to the bottom of each side which reads "CIGAR, PIPE & / TOBACCO SHOP...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
20th Century Crow Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century crow decoy. Carved and painted decoy on wood base. Glass eyes. Initials on bottom "AM."
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 10"L x 14"H x 5"D
...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Cast Iron Truck by A. C. Williams, ca. 1930, Super Condition
By A.C. Williams Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful truck is a fine example of the wonderful cast iron toys that were made in the U.S. in the first half of the 20th century. Having original dark green paint and iron wh...
Category
1930s Other Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Papago Native American Indian Pictorial Coiled Lidded Olla Basket HUGE!
By Native American Art
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage hand woven Papago Native American Indian pictorial lidded coil basket olla. Great form and design. Has wonderful figures around the basket. This is one of the large...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
19th Century American Angus Association Cow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American Angus Association cut iron cow form weather vane with cutouts A-A-A. A few "dings" from a rifle. Used for target practice. The American Angus Association starte...
Category
19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
20th Century Crow Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
20th Century Crow decoy. Carved and painted on a wood base. Carver unknown
Period: 20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 13 1/4"H x 14 3/4"L
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gall...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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