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Place of Origin: American
Studio Ceramic Stoneware Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive studio ceramic vase has a tall narrow shape, brown, with an outer glossy glaze and speckled white detailing. The cylindrical form contains an unglazed area at the neck ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-Century 56" Long Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Chain-Link Game
Located in Winnetka, IL
This 56-inch long chain is composed of interlocking wooden links, each carved from a single piece of wood. The continuous loop design reflects hand-crafted construction techniques. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Wall Sconce Tin Recreation Longfellows Wayside Inn Sudbury MA
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Surviving pieces of vernacular lighting are extremely rare and it is hard to source convincing re-creations. These are copies of a period sconce from Longfellows Wayside Inn S Sudbur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Colonial American Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Figurative Original Painting of Man Seated On Blue Background
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This painting is a contemporary figurative work featuring a seated male nude rendered in an expressive, gestural style. The man is seated on a simple wooden chair, wearing only a wh...
Category
Early 2000s American Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Navajo Cow Pictorial Weaving
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo Cow pictorial weaving. Soft, thick ends with spun wool woven in colors of red, blue, cream, dark brown, yellow, green and orange. Design of serrated diamonds, birds, and cows....
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$34,500
American School Circa 1840 Theorem Painting Of A Cactus Giltwood Frame Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming depiction of a cactus, strongly graphic old theorem watercolour painting
(made using stencils, and with glass straws used for blowing the base level of watercolor paint)...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Hand Carved Cowboy One Piece of Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed hand carved cowboy from a private folk art collection.The condition is very good.
Category
1930s Adirondack Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Brutalist Bronze Abstract Sculpture Signed Robert Cook
By Robert Cook
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional midcentury bronze abstract sculpture. Signed Robert Cook with additional hand written marks on the bottom of the plin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Watercolor of a Cartoon Dog
By Charles M. Schulz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a sense of fun and a pop of color to any room with this wonderful vintage watercolor of a cartoon dog. This pup features a wonderful expression that is sure to be a conversation ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
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 Colonial Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
$9,750 Sale Price
35% Off
American Folk Art Five Flying Ducks Signed E.H. Hart
Located in South Burlington, VT
American folk art Pyrography pair Flying Ducks.
This is an original and beautifully detailed hand incised work of art on wood panel of five (5) flying ducks.
This unique work of art is hand incised using pyrographic techniques.
It is signed lower left E. H. Hart.
Dimensions: 9.75 iniches wide and 12 inches high.
Provenance: Old New England collection.
History of the Pyrography:
py·rog·ra·phy is the art or technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point. Pyrography was particular popular during the last quarter of the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century
About E.H. Hart
Hart, Ernest Huntley 'Ernest H. Hart' (New York City, 1910 - Florida, 1985).
An American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and author, Ernest Huntley Hart...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Holmes County Ohio Postage Stamp Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Amish Holmes County ,Ohio postage Irish chain quilt in pristine condition. This amazing blue back round quilt has a purple Irish chain trail.The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Panamint Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Finely woven polychrome Panamint. With original collection tags. Albert Davis collection, Supt. Skidoo Mines, 1870-1890.
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century.
Origin: Nevada
S...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Other
$13,800
19th Century Gilt and Gesso Frame attributed to President James Polk Estate
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 19th century gilt and gesso picture frame. Found at an estate sale in Columbia, Tennessee. Objects from the sale were attributed to President James K. Polk's estate. Fantastic ...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Toys Toys Early Painting Self Taught Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Toys Toys and more Toys" an early concept Vibrant Colored Hand Painting
An early, unique concept oil painting on canvas panel by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Decorated Salt Glaze Jug -Cowden & Wilcox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century hand decorated or painted Cowden & Wilcox jug from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in fine condition. These decorated stoneware jugs are hard to find in such fine condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century Adirondack Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Mid-19th Century Choctaw Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Choctaw bandolier shot pouch from a Natchez Mississippi collection. Silk ribbon fringe at shoulder. Exceptional graphic condition. White beading on...
Category
Mid-19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 20th Century Native American Apache Olla Basket
By Apache Indian Art
Located in Bradenton, FL
Wonderful bulbous form antique Native American Apache Olla Basket, circa early 1900s, with vertical geometric columns interspersed with animal figur...
Category
Early 20th Century Native American American Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massac...
Category
19th Century American Colonial Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
$3,950 Sale Price
20% Off
"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
Hand Carved Rooster Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved plaque of a rooster on a roof top and unsigned by the artist. Great on a kitchen wall.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Smoke-Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest, Chrome Yellow
Located in York County, PA
Pennsylvania German (Amish or Mennonite) paint-decorated blanket chest of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania origin. Extensive smoke decoration on a ch...
Category
19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Poplar
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
Late 19th Century Original Red Painted Bench Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful red wash painted bench from Pennsylvania has a super mellow patina. This bench or settle is in very good sturdy condition. The carving is wonderful and very detailed. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
1930s Native American Ojibwe Snowshoes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Ojibwe Native made and used snowshoes with red and blue wool tuffs. Used but slightly. 58" x 12"
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Northeast - Ojibwe, Native America...
Category
Early 20th Century Native American American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,200 / set
Otto and Gertrud Natzler Signed Yellow Green Glazed Bowl with Original Label
By Gertrud and Otto Natzler
Located in Studio City, CA
Another wonderfully glazed and delicately designed work by famed pottery masters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped, eggshell thin-wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Large Coushatta Pine Needle Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Coushatta lidded pine needle basket with pine cone and needle décor on top. This basket is attributed to Elssa (LC). Made from longleaf pine needles native to the state stitched with raffia on the sides. The lid with rounded knob is decorated with multiple pine cones and green raffia pine needles. This beautifully shaped basket is a masterpiece with its tight weave and snugly fitting lid, hallmarks of a skilled maker. 10 1/2"D x 11 1/4"H
The Coushatta Tribe first entered documented history...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Edward S. Curtis Original Signed and Stamped Silver Toned Platinum Print, 1906
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Studio City, CA
An original platinum print on textured paper by iconic American photographer Edward Curtis titled "The Piki Maker"
The print is hand-signed in ink, blind-stamped with Curtis' embos...
Category
Early 1900s Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Tlingit Rattle Top Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Bright colored Tlingit lidded rattle top basket. Exceptional condition. One small stain not distracting.
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century
Origin: Alaska
Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Reed
Early Navajo Indian Weaving Star Dazzler Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo Indian Weaving Star Dazzler Bolster pillow. Camel Suede Backing and zippered sham. Feather and down insert.
Category
20th Century Navajo American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Pair of Iroquois Moccasins
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Pair of Iroquois Moccasins, New York or Ontario, mid to late 19th Century, a worn pair of moccasins with suede bodies, blue trade cloth tops with red trade cloth border,...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Suede, Cotton, Beads
Folk Art Gate in form of a Face
Located in Darnestown, MD
One of a kind iron gate in the shape of an elongated face. It would be functional as a gate but would also be terrific hung indoors as a piece of outsider art.
The movable earrings...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pictorial 1920s Pima Basket
By Pima Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pictorial Pima having eight horses – four with riders. Made of willow and Devil's Claw. The Pima Indians, Akimel O'odham, are known for their fine Indian baskets. Pima Indian basket ...
Category
1920s Native American Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Willow
Early Folk Art American Two Sided Framed Military Drawing with Map
Located in Savannah, GA
This unusual set of drawings in a double sided frame came out of an old New England Estate in a Beacon Hill, Boston home. From what we have gathered...
Category
Late 18th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
19thC Double Horse Pull Toy on Iron Wheels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc all original double horse pull toy with original iron wheels and red painted wood base. The condition is worn but in good condition.
Category
Early 19th Century Adirondack Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wood
Industrial Metal Brutalist Geometric Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three dimensional steel sculpture by unknown artist. Perfect for collectors of art, metal, and shapes. Please confirm item pickup location (Brooklyn or NJ) with seller.
Category
20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Steel, Metal
$420 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Make Sure Door Locks Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage street sign that reads "Make Sure Door Locks Securely behind You" Red lettering on a reflective silver background. Great vintage co...
Category
1980s Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Charming Folk Art Model of Log Cabin
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming Folk Art model of log cabin, very nice details.
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Floral Bouquet and Bow Applique Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floral Bouquet and Bow Applique Quilt. Great Condition.
Category
20th Century Country American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
mid century modern hand sculpted solid oak Impressionist bear
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century hand carved solid oak figure of a bear. This modern impressionist sculpture of a bear is in Golden Oak with a rustic patina. This impression sculpture was made ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Drift Wood Sculpture W/ Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folk art sculpture of drift wood and a plank wood base is all hand made.The bird is also wood carving added to the driftwood sculpture.The condition is very good as found condit...
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Painted "Elma" Coffee Grinder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This silver-grey original painted tin coffee grinder in fantastic as found condition. This has the original crank.
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
1880s Panamint Lidded Basket
By Panamint Indians
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Very finely woven Panamint lidded basket having four eagles and diamond motif on lid. 4" diameter x 3" height
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century
...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Other
20thc Blue & Grey Room Size Braided Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing large room size braided rug in blues & greys colors is in fine condition.It is hand sewn & machine for tight structure.Its been prof cleaned and is very clean.Condition ...
Category
Late 20th Century Adirondack American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Large French Bread Basket from a Bakery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic double handled basket is in good condition and could handle a bunch of fruit or bagged bread. The condition is very good. A great display piece for a kitchen or retail...
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
Navajo Transitional Pillow Pair
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo transitional pillow pair. Handmade pillows with front made of Navajo 1880's transitional weaving. Backed with canvas. Featuring natural dyed...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,100 / set
Artistic Vintage American Bear.
Located in Delray Beach, FL
American bear from the 20th century , the bear is artificially hand made with old fabric and have revealing its great use. the bear wearing kind of accessories including ,book, old...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Velvet
Pictorial Sheep Pigeon Sea Foam Turkish Anatolian Accent Size Decorative Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative mid-20th century Turkish rug with 2 large sheep on a casual gray blue sea foam colored ground. Smaller birds and sheep hovering around ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Articulate Artist's Mannequin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Antique Articulate Artist's Mannequin made in wood and brass tripod.
Category
1940s Industrial Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Brass
R M Evans Signed Limited Edition Bronze Wall Relief Plaque Sculpture Lone Buck
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully crafted and intricately detailed relatively large bronze wall relief plaque sculpture by American artist R. M. Evans. The work titled "Lone Buck" features a solitary de...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
"Special Delivery" Sculpture by Bay Area Blacksmith William Roan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
2013
Forged steel and cast bronze
Measures: 9 H x 5 W x 16 D in. / 23 x 13 x 41 cm
Hand crafted by William Roan, the blacksmith famous for making the original Bay Bridge Tro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other American Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Bob Matheny Allied Crafstmen of San Diego Sculpture, 2013
By Bob Matheny
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Bob Matheny Allied Crafstmen of San Diego Sculpture, 2013
This unique sculpture, titled "Public Art That is Daring & Daringly Odd", signed and dated 2013 on the bottom, executed by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Tin
19th Century Sponge Ware Platters and Bowls, 11 Pieces Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sponge ware serving platters and serving bowls. There are 11 pieces in this collection. There are five platters and six vegetable bowls and all in mint condition. Two groups of sponge ware vegetable bowls and platters...
Category
19th Century Country Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Early Flying Geese Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century early flying geese quilt in bars format. The condition is very good. The quilt was found in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
American Unique Hand Decorated Adirondack "Sail Boats" Desk, 1900
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrography Arts & Crafts furnishings.
Unique work of art with a southern Vermont origin.
A large scal...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Post Modern Art Deco Sculpture in Porcelain, USA, c. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
This captivating Post Modern Art Deco sculpture, crafted in the USA during the 1980s, merges the bold geometry of Art Deco with the experimental spirit of Post Modern design. Fashion...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Shenandoah Valley Original Pattern Applique Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
To my knowledge, this applique quilt is an original pattern. It is well quilted and appliqued with reverse applique in every block. It is nicely balanced with five full blocks and pa...
Category
1870s Country Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th C Nine Patch Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Nine Patch Doll Quilt with Calico Boarder. Mounted for hanging.
Category
19th Century Country Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Original Painted Pull Toy Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted pull toy horse on wheels.This hand crafted toy horse is in fine condition with real fur trim on top on hordes head.The original ...
Category
1890s Adirondack Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Navajo Indian Crystal Trading Post Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Navajo Indian weaving , Crystal trading Post is in fine condition ,really mint condition.Very unusual color combo.
Category
20th Century Adirondack American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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