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Place of Origin: American
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
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
Zuni Inlay Large Knife Dancer Bolo, Vintage
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful handcrafted Zuni Bolo tie. Natural stones set in sterling.
No mark is seen, circa 1940s.
Black leather tie is included with sterling tips.
This ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Native American American Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Patinaed Copper Airplane Weather Vane, Rare
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine folk art patinaed copper weather vane is on a wood base stand or mount and is a one of a kind handmade vane. The condition is very good.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Southern Plains Pony Bow
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Southern Plains decorated pony bow. Buffalo hide, beads and red ochre. Original string of twisted horse hair.
Period: Mid-19th century
Origin: Southe...
Category
Mid-19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Other
$3,500
Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Large Organic Wood Turned Weed Vase
By Doug Ayers
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made, organic wood turned weed vase by famed American / California (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers.
Signed and dated by Ayers on the base.
Ayers ...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Painted Keep Off Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wooden Keep Off sign. Hand painted with red background and white lettering on thin wood board. Great colors and graphics. Great vintage condition. Coo...
Category
1950s Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Feathered Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Feathered Stars are beautifully combined with Oak leaves in this quilt from the 1860s. While the Stars are all identical, the maker took liberties with the Oak leaves. Most are the s...
Category
1860s Country Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$2,450
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
Monumental W.P.A. Plaster Sculpture "Young Abe Lincoln" by Frank Romanelli
By Frank Romanelli
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large W.P.A. plaster sculpture, depicting a young Abraham Lincoln. Done by Frank Romanelli, born Farenza, Italy 1909, died 1974. Amazing detail, retains orig...
Category
1930s Other Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
1930's Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Runner Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian Weaving runner rug.This eye dazzler has been prof. cleaned and in pristine condition.
Category
1930s Adirondack Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Carved Wood Articulated Clown Figure
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Chunky hand carving with simple facial detailing a pointed hat. Found in the southern US. Presented on a custom museum stand.
Category
1930s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Double Sided Painted Wood Doll Furniture Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Folk Art, double sided, painted wood "Doll Furniture" sign with jagged edges.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Jicarilla Apache Lidded Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Jicarilla Apache lidded waste basket with handle cutout, quadrupeds (we think dogs), and geometric designs. Acquired by Charles Graves, Indian agent i...
Category
Early 20th Century Native American American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Hand Thrown Glazed, Signed and Dated Artisanal Ceramic Pottery Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wheel thrown pottery glazed with a white glaze decorated with a hand painted blue flower pattern.
This is a one of a kind object made in the ancient way by hand in a small artisanal ...
Category
20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Historical B/W Photograph of Native American Navajo Pottery Makers
Located in Miami, FL
A Window into History: 1922 Portrait by Odile Bouligny
This captivating black and white photograph, captured in 1922 by renowned French photographer Odile Bouligny, offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The image portrays a mother and daughter, both Navajo pottery...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Folk Art
Materials
Paper
$2,900 Sale Price
41% Off
Recumbent Dog Hooked Rug
Located in Darnestown, MD
A vibrant kaleidoscopic background sets off this charming reclining dog hooked rug. The dog has whimsical yellow paws; ears and nose adding to his unique charm. The initials EG are...
Category
19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$10,700
19th Century Plateau Parfleche
By Plateau Indians
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Plateau parfleche of steer or elk hide, gun barrel scraper used. Ex. LaPlant collection.
Period: Last quarter 19th century
Origin: Plateau
Size: 12" x 24".
Family Owned & Ope...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 20th C Folk Art American School Pen & Ink On Paper Jack The Giant Killer
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather interesting and comical pen and ink on paper drawing of "Jack the giant killer", housed in a period stained pine frame.
Early part of the 20th century in age, American in ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Softwood, Paper
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
Monumental Sponge Ware Pottery Bowl
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This huge signed Roseville sponge ware pottery mixing bowl is in pristine condition. These large size bowls are super rare and in fine condition is even be...
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century, Southern Plains Beaded High-Top Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Southern plains Hightop Moccasins
Item Number: AG2312
Exceptional Kiowa/Comanche hightop moccasins dyed with yellow ochre. Adorned with a single be...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
Original Fire Blanket and Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique piece of fire/safey history. Metal Fire Blanket sign/holder. Measure: 5.5 feet tall. Made by Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pittsburgh PA. Original fire blanket seemingly unused i...
Category
1970s Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Large Fine Apache Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Apache large finely coiled basket having a continuous diamond/floral design.
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century
Origin: Apache
Size: 15" D x 3" H....
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Other
$3,500
19th Century Northern Plains Spontoon Pipe Tomahawk
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northern Plains spontoon style pipe tomahawk with solid brass head, carved and file burnt and painted original haft.
Period: 19th century
Origin: Northern Plains
Size: Head 11 1/2",...
Category
Mid-19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Outsider Art Hand-Carved "Shotgun Wedding" Tableau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crude hand-carved and painted wedding party figures (bride, groom, officiant - likely a preacher, and witness - presumably the father of the bride)...
Category
1930s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Paint
Pine Scalloped Hanging Plate Rack
Located in West Chester, PA
A pine scalloped hanging plate rack in original blue paint.
Category
Early 1800s Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Large Solid Mahogany Turned Wood Floor Vase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This example is made from one solid piece of mahogany. Hand turned. It has been re-finished and has some natural checking of the wood. Stands 23 1/4" tall by 10" in diameter and 6 1/...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Mahogany
Spectacular 1920s Geometric American Folk Art Hook Rug
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a spectacular 1920s, geometric vintage American Folk Art hook rug. It has a very unique pattern and color scheme. A great piece of Americana....
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
"Protector One" Folk Art Crow Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Richly textured with whimsical appeal, this late 20th century wooden crow is a delightful example of naive American sculpture. Poised mid-caw, the crow's wings are outstretched, read...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1880s Navajo Pictorial Germantown Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo pictorial Germantown with arrows, whirling logs and either "S's", "5s" or "2s". A few minor stains but not distracting. 5'4" x 7'2". Great conditio...
Category
1880s Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Native American Muslin Ghost Dance Shield
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Muslin shield with backhand hold, bundle sticks with red and yellow ochre and original shoulder carrying strap. Ex Kammerer
Period: 19th Century
Origin: Sioux, Plains
Size: 16 1/2...
Category
19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Wood
Early 20th Century, Model Barn or Garage, circa 1910-1930
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A wooden architectural model in original paint of a garage or barn structure, likely used as a child's play object, with a single door and ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman American Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Scrap Wood
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
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
American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American sampler under glass with the original gilt Birdseye maple frame, Early 19th Century. Alphabet and Numerals. Signed by maker Maria Nuttall Age 7.
Category
1830s American Empire Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Glass, Birdseye Maple, Giltwood
19th Century Salish Native Lidded Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Salish lidded basket with butterflies and trees.
Period: Last quarter 19th century
Origin: Salish, Northwest
Size: 14" x 14"
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the ra...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Vintage Los Angeles County Horse Crossing Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool vintage sign from Los Angeles County. Massive yellow sign with black horse and rider. Marked Los Angeles County on front. Great piece for ...
Category
1970s Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Steel
American Oval Timber Trade Sign with Two Masted Ship and Rope Boarder. C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American oval hand carved timber trade sign with a centered two masted ship, rope border, upper painted banner "The London and New York Trading Company"...
Category
1850s American Empire Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Wood, Paint
"Memoirs of Richard Nixon" Two-Volume Set, Easton Press Edition, 1988
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Nixon, Richard. The Memoirs of Richard Nixon. Norwalk: The Easton Press, 1988. Two-volume set. Bound in full leather with 22-karat gold embossing. Housed ...
Category
1980s Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Whimsical Outsider, Folk Art Oil Painting by William R. Straly
By William R. Straly
Located in Buffalo, NY
Whimsical outsider, Folk Art oil painting by William R. Straly, excellent use of color. Texture and space.
Category
20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Paint
19th century Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
Anonymous
ca. 1870; probably New England area, USA
Copper
Approximate size: 11.5 (h) x 23.5 (w) x 16 (d) in.
This evenly patinated holl...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Mid-19th Century Metis Cree Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Metis Cree bandolier with classic beading on red Stroud with white bead edging and black silk ribbon border.
Period: Mid-19th century
Origin: Metis Cree
Si...
Category
Mid-19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Round Antique American Hooked Rug. 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful small antique floral round American Hooked rug, country of origin: America, date circa 1900. Size: 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in (0.81 m x 0.81 m)
This antique rug was made in A...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
One-Off "Yin Yang" Puzzle Lounge Chair, Modernist, Bench Made
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual "artist crafted" lounge chair, five or eight figured plywood. Yin-Yang design, attached back seat cushion.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Birch
Native American Pueblo Pictorial Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Pueblo Indian pictorial drum of cottonwood log with rawhide. One side having horse and rider hunting buffalo with teepees in the background. The reverse with a Native...
Category
Mid-20th Century Native American American Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Wood
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
19Thc Decorated Stone Ware Cowden & Wilcox Pitcher From Pennsylvania
By Cowan Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made decorated stone ware pottery pitcher is made by Cowden & Wilcox in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania.These mis 19thc potters were very well known for decorated stoneware.Th...
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Horn and Silver Dress Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Circa 1890 horn and silver dress cane. Horn handle cast in silver which is signed "OD800" with a floral design work, exotic natural painted shaft, and a brass ferrule. 5 1/2" x 2 3/4...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Painted Plains Bow
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century painted plains bow with original string and ten matching arrows. Original steel points 2 1/2" - 4". Ex. Fruitland Museum. Ex. Peter Hawkin.
Pe...
Category
19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Other
$9,775
"Juan Concho" Gold Tone by Carl Moon
By Carl Moon
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
"Juan Concho" gold tone photograph signed by Carl Moon; 8" x 10". Published "In Search of the Wild Indian" by Tom Driebe on page 144. This piece is in the original frame; was displayed in Carl Moon's studio and passed to his son and daughter where purchased. A copy of the book "In Search of the Wild Indian" comes with; rare and exceptional.
S OF CARL MOON
1903 to 1914
MS 285
Collection Guide
Born in Wilmington, Ohio, Carl E. Moon learned his craft as an apprentice to a photography studio. He moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, opened his own studio, and made pictorial studies of Indians in the region. Between 1907 to 1914, he worked for Fred Harvey...
Category
1910s Native American Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on canvas by WNY Artist Kathrin Langley
By Langley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on canvas by WNY Artist Kathrin Langley ..Well executed,, great use of color, texture
. Katherine was known for her abstract and her religious artwor...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Authentic 19th Century Nez Perce Beaded Cradleboard
By Nez Perce Indians
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Nez Perce cradleboard. Contour beaded with floral design and faceted beads. Original brain tanned elk hide. The inside board was once lined with...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Spiderweb Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
I have delayed posting this quilt because I have been on a search for a name for the pattern. The closest I have come are: The Banner Quilt; A Dainty Quilt and Spiderweb. None seem t...
Category
1880s Country Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$1,075
Early 20th Century Folk Art Driftwood Dachshund Dog
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th century Folk Art driftwood dachshund, circa 1920, a natural form piece of driftwood that has been augmented with the addition of inset Periwinkle shell eyes, two drilled n...
Category
1920s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Driftwood
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Oil Painting of Horses on Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oil painting is signed in the lower left hand illegible signature. Very well done in great condition and retains the original frame.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack American Folk Art
$950 Sale Price
42% Off
Joseph Demarais Limited Edition Etching, Signed and Numbered
Located in Pasadena, TX
Limited edition Fecit Etching, numbered 36/200.
Artwork is framed, and depicts a village in neutral tones.
Art dimensions (Without frame): 20" W x 31" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Paper
$1,950 Sale Price
50% Off
Brutalist Wall Sculpture, Mixed Metals by B. Walters Schreiber After Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Brutalist wall sculpture, mixed metals by B. Walters Schreiber after Paul Evans. Wonderful wall hanging, hand executed, great example of classic Brutalist design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist American Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Copper, Bronze
Classic Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Classic antique Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s, with head tucked back in contented posture. Decoy is in well worn original paint with touch-ups to the black areas. The neck has obvious very old crack but is strong and stable. The great painted surface is dry and weathered. Looks and is a true down east "Old Salt...
Category
1920s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Anatomical Pull Down Chart 'Osteology, GH Michel Company
By G.H. Michel Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Anatomical Pull Down Chart 'OSTEOLOGY ,GH Michel Company,Black background,amazing color contrast.Beautifully screened printed,linen backed.S...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Paper
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