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Place of Origin: American
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas c.1940's- 50's , "musical" MICHAEL
By Thomas Michael
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas,,, Not dated but my guess c.1940's-early 1950's , "musical themed ,, signed MICHAEL... Amazing use of colors,, space,, extremely well exec...
Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
Early American Folk Art Cherry wood firkin with original varnish finish and a sewing box interior 19th Century The name firkin originated from the Dutch word "viedikkijn" which mean...
Category

19th Century American Colonial Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Set of Six Medium Size Vintage Breyer Horses (Box 3)
Located in Redding, CT
Set of Six Medium Size Vintage Breyer Horses. The set consists of four brown toned , one white toned and one grey toned Appaloosa . Sizes vary by inches. Not all are exactly the same...
Category

1970s Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

Large Carved Black and Gold-Painted Sunburst
Located in New York, NY
Exuberantly carved sunburst mounted on a black roundel. Provenance: From the Collection of Mario Buatta, New York, NY.
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Manhole Cover Prototype Folk Art, 1960s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely unique wooden sewer cap prototype. Made by by various wooden cubes and blocks as well as letters nailed to the front of the main ply of the cap giving it its design. The ba...
Category

1960s Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early American Painted Trencher
Located in Branford, CT
Trencher in original deep red paint. New England, circa 1820 H 5-3/4" L 14" W 22-1/4". Condition: Old repaired crack visible in images.
Category

Early 19th Century American Colonial Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging sumptuously glazed Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The fired bowl features a vast array of shifting...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.
Category

Early 19th Century Primitive Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Iron

American Sideshow Wondercade Circus Banner Signed J. Sigler
By Sigler Studios
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A personal favorite! 15 1/2 feet tall. American "Wondercade" sideshow banner. Painted and signed by J. Sigler. One of the great American sideshow banner artists. Death defying! This ...
Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

19th Century American Ball of String Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical 19th century American string holder in shape of a ball of string. The weight of the holder keeps it in place, but opens up when picked up. We have a similar one in our ki...
Category

19th Century Country Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Iron

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 Folk Art American Folk Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

Vintage American Amish “Sunshine and Shadows” Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
A visually captivating mid-20th century Amish quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, expertly hand-crafted in the traditional “Sunshine and Shadows” pattern. This vibrant patchwork design features a striking interplay of blue and green tones, punctuated by hand-cut squares in red, black, and ivory. The meticulously even hand stitching highlights the skill and care that define Amish quilt making, while the use of repurposed household fabrics reflects a heritage of resourcefulness and sustainability. More than a utilitarian textile, this quilt stands as a work of folk art—perfect for collectors, designers, or anyone seeking a meaningful statement piece with historical and aesthetic significance. Dimensions: 47” x 55” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2244 vintage Amish quilt, Sunshine and Shadows quilt, hand-stitched patchwork quilt, antique American quilt, blue and green quilt, mid century Amish textile, Lancaster County quilt, handmade cotton quilt, repurposed fabric folk art, collectible Amish quilt, sustainable vintage decor, heirloom quilt, geometric patchwork quilt, Amish craftsmanship, quilt for interior design, Amish Sunshine and Shadows Quilt, American Amish Sunshine and Shadows Quilts, Vintage Amish Quilts, Antique Amish Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

The Arts of Persia Ronald W. Ferrier Hardcover Book 1st Ed. 1989
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Arts of Persia Ronald W. Ferrier Hardcover Book. Published by Yale University Press, 1989 344 pages, Hardcover First published September 10, 1989 Persian art, with its detail...
Category

Late 20th Century Moorish American Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Abstract Folk Art Plywood Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This stacked plywood Folk Art piece showcases the unique vision of its creator. An intriguing sculptural piece from every angle.
Category

20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

Circa 1900 Native American Yokut Polychrome Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Yokut polychrome feast basket woven with sedge root, mud dyed bracken fern and redwood. Diamond bands with three "quivers". First quarter 20th Century 10 1/2" wide x...
Category

Early 20th Century Native American American Folk Art

Materials

Other

Mirror Cut From Raw Patinaed Steel, Mark Leblanc, Leblanc Studios, USA, c. 2024
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a one-of-a-kind wall mirror sculpted and cut by Mark Leblanc for Leblanc Studios. Cut from a solid piece of architectural steel this wall mirror sports a perfect patina t...
Category

2010s Brutalist American Folk Art

Materials

Mirror

Large Hand-Thrown Stoneware Drip Glaze Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Textured studio pottery vase with variegated olive-green and tan glaze. The vessel has a tapered body with a tulip mouth. The base of the vase is a speckled tan while the olive green...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands & Sons
Located in Charleston, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
Category

1880s American Empire Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Steel

Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Contemporary Raku ceramic tribal mask with antlers by Argon A raku fired ceramic mask by the artist Argon, purchased in the 1980s at Galleria de la Raza in San Francisco. The expression is one of wonder, with pupils of African trade beads...
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal American Folk Art

Materials

Clay

19th Century Northern Plains Hide Painting
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northern Plains hide painting, buffalo society, pre-reservation. Two buffalo heads, two full body buffalos, two thunderbirds and buffalo sun shield in ...
Category

Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Other

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

Robert Vick, Modernist Abstract Collage, Tuscan Landscape, 1970s
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A large modernist abstract by Hampton Roads artist Robert Vick, circa 1970s. Titled “Tuscan (ineligible)”., featuring a collage and acrylic paint on canvas. A modern landscape with cool blues and grays accented by warm golds, terracotta and peach colors. The collage providing a raised affect, with great depth. Signed. Condition: Some flaking and loss of collage. White paint splatter in some areas. Signed. Dimensions: 69 3/4” W x 56.5” tall x 1.5”D Shipping: This item will ship by personal courier. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery depending on your distance from the east coast and our shipper’s routes. Robert V. Vick ( 1935 - 2010) was a native of Portsmouth , Virginia and received a B.F.A. from Old Dominion University. He studied art under the prominent Virginia artist Charles Sibley...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Painting by Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997) Titled "Gon Ta Skol"
By Black Joe Jackson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage outsider painting on plywood by American Folk artist Black Joe Jackson (US 1922-1997). The painting is titled "Gon Ta Zkol" and it depicts a woman and a little girl waiting ...
Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

Great Plains Native American Crow Beaded Leather Cuffs with Bar Design
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
These antique Northern Plains Indian wrist cuffs, also known as gauntlet cuffs, are crafted from hide and adorned with Venetian trade beads arranged in a classic bar design, characte...
Category

Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Folk Art Painting by Black Joe Jackson, Titled "We Be Pickn Sum Flars" US 1960's
By Black Joe Jackson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large-scale painting by folk/outsider artist Black Joe Jackson (American, 1922-1997) . Jackson's theme derives from his childhood memories in the American South. Raised in a poor ...
Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

Carved wooden eagle
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautifully carved eagle! The artisan took great notes to detail the character and the fluidity of the bird. Great piece for your office, living room or library.
Category

20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Minimalist Word Art Oil Paintings - Set of 6
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of Six Contemporary Art Oil Paintings Each Measure Approx. 24 x 24 x 1.5
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Antique Ingersoll Watches Adverting Trade Sign, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique double sided trade sign for Ingersoll Watches in the shape of a pocket watch. Excellent old sign in original condition. American, late 19th-ear...
Category

Early 20th Century Other American Folk Art

Materials

Metal

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 Primitive Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Softwood

Jean Negulesco Continuous Line Drawings
By Jean Negulesco
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful continuous line drawings by Jean Negulesco - Oscar award winning Hollywood director. Multiple Colors available. Newly framed in oak
Category

1970s Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th C Original Blue Painted Dolls Cradle from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine handmade original blue/green doll cradle is in fine condition. It is a dry original first coat of paint and square nail construction. Fantastic f...
Category

19th Century Country Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

'Strike ‘Em Out’ Carnival Toss Sign, 1940s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage, mid-20th century “Strike ‘Em Out” game sign. 6.5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Hand painted on 0.75 inch thick plywood. Strike Out originated as a baseball-like street game but also became a popular carnival attraction, where a pitcher hurtled a rubber baseball at a batter in front of the sign with the aim to get the ball in the hole. The game originated in the Chicago area...
Category

1940s Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Plywood, Paint

19th Century, American School Folk Art "Baby" Horse O/C - Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 19th-century American School folk art painting, titled "Baby," captures the innocence and vitality of a young horse with delightful naivety and artistic flair. Executed...
Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Jean Negulesco Continuous Line Drawings
By Jean Negulesco
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful continuous line drawings by Jean Negulesco - Oscar award winning Hollywood director. Newly framed in maple with original stamp
Category

1970s Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Native American Hopi Kachina Doll 'HeHeya Clown', Early 20th Century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina doll, created in the first quarter of the 20th century, is a beautifully crafted representation of a traditional H...
Category

Early 20th Century Native American American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand
By L. W. Cushing & Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A weathervane in the form of a running horse, that was likely modeled after "Dexter" circa late 19th century on a custom display stand. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface with verdigris patina. Not entirely sure of the maker but possible by L. W. Cushing & Co. In Waltham or Harris. Co in Boston. The surface has been re-gilt historically likely dated from early 20th century. A lovely piece that transcends American fold art...
Category

Late 19th Century American Classical Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Arapaho Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Arapaho beaded men’s moccasins of brain tanned deer skin with parfleche soles. Trunk piece, unused condition. Great display piece. Period: First quarte...
Category

Early 20th Century Native American American Folk Art

Materials

Hide, Beads

Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic "Plenty For Two" sideshow banner painted by Snap Wyatt. Great manageable size.
Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Expressionist Landscape Painting Signed Enamel on Board
Located in Wilton, CT
Large expressionist landscape painting in enamel on board depicting grasses or flowers against a seaside sunset, circa 1980s-1990s. Well matched with a wide, white, wooden frame. Mea...
Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist American Folk Art

Materials

Enamel

Pima Basket, 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pima basket 1890 Willow and Devil's Claw Measures: 6.25 inches Height. x 17 inches in Diameter This large example of a coiled Pima basket dates from 1890. The basket appear...
Category

Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Willow

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

Early 20th Century American Amish “Sunshine and Shadows” Hand Stitched Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
An outstanding example of early 20th-century American folk textile art, this Amish quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is crafted in the traditional “Sunshine and Shadows” pattern. Composed of hand-cut and hand-stitched cotton squares in earthy tones of green and brown, this quilt reflects the Amish community’s dedication to functional craftsmanship and minimalist beauty. The fine, consistent hand stitching and carefully composed color gradations create a striking visual depth, highlighting the geometric precision of this beloved pattern. Made using repurposed materials, this quilt stands as a testament to sustainable artistry and cultural heritage. Whether used as a bed covering or displayed as a wall textile, it adds warmth, history, and authenticity to any space. Dimensions: 84” x 85” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot, SKU: 2201 early 20th century Amish quilt, Sunshine and Shadows quilt, antique American quilt, green and brown quilt, hand-stitched patchwork quilt, Lancaster County quilt, vintage Amish textile, repurposed fabric quilt, sustainable folk art, handmade cotton quilt, collectible antique quilt, Amish craftsmanship, American textile heritage, heirloom patchwork quilt, quilt for interior decor, American Amish Quilts, Vintage Amish Quilts, Antique Amish Quilts, Amish Sunshine and Shadows Quilts, Amish Trip Around the World Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Folk Art Polychromed Iron Construction Worker Card Holder/ Vide-Poche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Folk Art polychromed iron construction worker card holder/ vide-poche A whimsical well executed Folk Art sculpture of construction worker caring a...
Category

20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Schoolhouse Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Schoolhouse is one of the most iconic of American quilt patterns. This lovely example has each Schoolhouse set in a vivid red frame with x's at the intersections between the blocks. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Country American Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

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

Vintage 1920s Navajo Double Saddle Blanket, Maltese Cross Design, Neutral Tones
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage Navajo double saddle blanket, woven in the early 20th century (likely the 1920s), is a stunning example of traditional Navajo weavin...
Category

Early 20th Century Native American American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Early 19th Century Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Virgen de Carmen Santo
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This carved wood colorful sculpture is handmade & painted by an unknown puerto rican craftsman. The Virgen del Carmen is the patron saint of fisherma...
Category

Early 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Cased Model of a Whaling Longboat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive handmade whaling longboat model with canvas sails and a realistic painted wood hull complete with oars and harpoons. Presented in a custom mahogany and glass case with bra...
Category

Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts American Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Large Modernist Rug / Weaving, Depicting 3 Musicians, Hand Loomed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 67" x 67" Modernist rug / weaving, depicting 3 Musicians, hand loomed, Flat weave, reversible, reminiscent of famed image by Picasso. Wonderful wall ...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Pair of Mid-Century Mastercraft Brass Furniture Locks
Located in Pasadena, CA
Introducing a Pair of Mid-Century Mastercraft Brass Furniture Locks, embodying the timeless elegance and functionality characteristic of mid-century design. These exquisite locks, cr...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Cigars Store / Trade Folk Art Wooden Carved Sign. c 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
American Folk art wooden "CIGARS" sign from the 1920's. Great old Store Trade sign. Wood cut to cigar shape. Lettered in Gold Paint. In good conditions, it was a in doors sign. Perfect for any cigar smoker. Cigars History: A cigar is basically dried tobacco leaves that are rolled and wrapped by other tobacco leaves in order to give you a full tobacco smoking experience. Cigars are becoming more popular all around the world recently because they are exposed to a pop culture where a lot of famous people like Michael Jordan and Arnold Schwarzenegger smoke them. In order to understand why cigars have become very well-known, we need to take a good look at their history and where they came from. That way, we can truly understand this pop phenomenon. Here is a brief history of cigars. Origin of Cigars The exact origin of cigars is not entirely known but historians believe that cigars were first invented by the ancient Mayans. The ancient Mayans would collect tobacco leaves and wrap them up in a plantain leave in order to smoke it. An ancient Mayan pot...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Abstract Carved Stone Outsider Art by Louise Abrams, c1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Carved stone by abstract outsider artist Louise Abrams. This particular piece is from the artists personal collection of her own art. Sits on a black lam...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Alabaster

1960s Emil Milan Modernist Bird Sculpture Sumac Cabin Modern New Hope Era
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Emil Milan, George Nakashima
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well planned active sumac grain really enhances this sculpture.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Vintage Boho Original Painting on Board of Male Nude
Located in west palm beach, FL
A vintage Boho original oil painting on board. A chic composition of a male nude in beautiful shades of green. Framed in a brilliant gilt wood frame. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Early 20th Century Bohemian American Folk Art

Materials

Masonite, Paint

California Craftsmanship Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Carved wood abstract organic wooden sculpture. Signed: T. Clasen. California, 1970's.  
Category

1970s American Craftsman Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best signs I've ever had. It's 10 feet 8 inches long by 19 inches by 5 inches thick. The letters are painted in the negative, just like an X-ray. The letters are "...
Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Vintage Everlast Boxing Punching Bag with Folk Art Illustration
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Everlast punching bag. This looks like a classic "heavy bag," also known as heavy duty or jumbo bag, used for strength training in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai and a range o...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art

Materials

Nylon

"Lamb" Cast Iron Still Bank, American, Circa 1970
By John Wright Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Lamb" cast Iron still bank is a re-issue of a bank made in 1928. It was made by The John Wright Company in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania in 1970. They...
Category

1970s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Iron

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