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Place of Origin: American
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
Mexican Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Mexican weaving rug is in fine condition and is very clean.
Category
1950s Adirondack Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Hand Blown Canister Jars with Tin Lids Jars, Collection of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of three hand blown jars all have the original tin lids. The condition is very good.
It is very hard to find these storage canisters...
Category
Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Tin
19Thc Original Painted Furkins -2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two different firkin /buckets with lids are in fine condition as found.The smaller of the two is green with brown stripes and is in very good condition with a super patina. (12...
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Blue Painted Farmhouse Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
The painted exterior of this provincial farmhouse bench has weathered gradually from years of use to achieve the ultimate rustic finish. Once a vibrant, robin’s egg blue, the milk pa...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
1885 Kentucky Crazy Quilt
Located in Louisville, KY
This 1895 folk art crazy quilt out of Kentucky is an absolute work of art. The selection of bright and unique fabrics of that era are combined in random stained glass fashion. Stunni...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
Karaoke Sister Singers Unique Painting Self Taught Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Karaoke Singers At A Night Club" Vibrant Colored Hand Painting
Unique Oil Painting by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Antoinette Laposka (1922-2015)
Said Lapo...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Antique Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Canteen, 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polychrome pottery canteen
Acoma
1920
Measures: 8 inches height x 6 inches diameter.
Clay, mineral pigments, corn cob.
A wonderful example of an antique polychrome Acoma Pueblo Pottery...
Category
Early 20th Century Native American American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Nez Perce Saddle Throw
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Highly decorated Nez Perce saddle throw on brain tanned elk hide. 50” plus 30” fringe, both ends. Heavy bull hide. Similar, but not matching, 12" beaded panels on each side. Second time around. 24" war...
Category
Early 20th Century Native American American Folk Art
Materials
Beads
19th Century Hand Blown Storage Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand blown storage jar is in fine condition and has a curled under lip. Lots of bubbles and pontil on base.
Category
Mid-19th Century Adirondack Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Floral Applique Quilt with Eagles
Located in Darnestown, MD
Groups of four eagles soar around a central floral block in this unique quilt. Placement of the eagles creates a scalloped white frame within the red spread wings. The orange body of...
Category
1880s Country Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Signed Bear Watercolor / California Artist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed R.Porter watercolor of a bear in the woods in California.This California artist was found in Ojai,California in a antique collection.It has been newly framed and matted.Its re...
Category
Late 20th Century Adirondack American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys
Located in Chicago, IL
A special and whimsical pair of early 20th century American hands-carved wood Eider Duck decoys with black and white painted bodies and eyes.
Category
1920s Country Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Zabihi Collection Floral American Hooked Runner
Located in New York, NY
a floral motif mid-20th century American Hooked Runner
Details
rug no. j4055
size 3' 3" x 10' 7" (99 x 323 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Country American Folk Art
Materials
Jute
California Coastal Landscape by Rod Goebel (American 1946-1993)
By Rod Goebel
Located in Dallas, TX
SPRING LIGHT, American West / California rocky Pacific coast oil on canvas landscape picture by American painter / artist Rod Goebel (1946-1993) impressionist style, signed front low...
Category
20th Century Aesthetic Movement American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
19thc Decorated Stone Ware Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc original decorated blue crock with double handles. The condition is very good with minor tiny chips on inner lip.
Category
Early 19th Century Country Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Paul Soldner Large Mid-Century Pottery Raku Slab Charger Wall Relief Sculpture
By Paul Soldner
Located in Studio City, CA
An amazing and unique piece by renowned American pottery and ceramic master Paul Soldner who in the 1950s was Peter Voulkos' first student and who later became famed for developing the technique now known as "American Raku...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Late 19th Century American Pine Folk Art Frame, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century American pine folk art frame, circa 1890.
A double portrait frame with a recessed back to accept glass and two mounted portraits.
Very elaborate and precise deepl...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Northern Plains Pictorial Scabbard
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Rifle scabbard on brain tanned elk. Exceptional beading. Warrior with double trailer headdress. Coupstick on war pony one side, two florals on reverse.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Native American American Folk Art
Materials
Hide
19Thc Decorated Stoneware Jug From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc hand crafted decorated stoneware jug is in fine condition and has a floral decoration.This is a real collectors dream.It is a sweet siz...
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
California Studio Organic Pottery Vessel Brush Pot Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Studio organic pottery vessel brush pot vase with incised Geometric pattern.
A very nice California studio pottery earthenware vase with beautiful grayish blue and brown earth tones.
The vase has a wonderful free form design featuring abstract stroke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Antique Plains Tobacco Bag, Beaded & Quilled, Classic Period, Circa 1850-1880
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional Plains tobacco bag, dating from circa 1850-1880, is a beautiful example of Native American craftsmanship from the Northern Plains. Made from native-tanned elk or buc...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
19Thc Hand Carved Gentleman Sculpture / Whirlygig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19thc hand carved sculpture of a gentleman with a top hat and rotating arms.This is a very early carving from the Southern states of the mid 19thc.
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
An Important Modernist Painting By Hilda Altschule c. 1940s / 1950s
By Hilda Altschule
Located in Buffalo, NY
An unusual, modernist painting by Hilda Altschule, 1950. Entitled "A portrait of a man at a bar", oil on canvas. A quick note about the artist "Hilda Coates Altschule (New York, Russ...
Category
1940s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Harrison Mcintosh Signed Monumental Midcentury Large Ceramic Pottery Charger
By Harrison McIntosh
Located in Studio City, CA
A very rare and early atomic themed or motif (a motif he would later come back to some years later) substantial charger by renowned American West Coast Californian master ceramist Ha...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine handwoven Navajo Saddle blanket monumental pillow is in fine condition with the original corner ties. The backing is a taupe cotton linen. The insert is down and feather fill.
Category
20th Century Adirondack American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Rare 19thc 3Pcs. Sponge Pitcher & Slop Bucket Set W/ Toothbrush Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Sponge ware pottery slop bucket & pitcher with a toothbrush holder.These were used at the wash stands in the 19thc. Sold as a three piece set.Notice the wide stripe...
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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
Otto & Gertrud Natzler Green Brown Glazed Mid-Century Large Footed Bowl Vase
By Gertrud and Otto Natzler
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by famed pottery masters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This large, round-shaped footed bowl was hand thrown and formed by Gertrud and glazed by Otto in shades of green and brown with light blue highlights on both the inside and outside. The bowl is clearly a statement piece.
This piece is sure to give aesthetic pleasure for years to come and would be an amazing addition to any Natzler or modern ceramic collection...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Framed Portrait Painting of a Man with Beard by American Artist Genie Brock
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vertical portrait painting of a man by American artist Genie Brock. (Oklahoma, circa early 20th century) The subject is of an older gentleman with a gray head of hair and beard. He s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Native American Belt Attributed to the Shinnecock People
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning hand-crafted belt featuring a beautiful turquoise stone. This very decorative native belt attributed to the Shinnecock People of the United States of America would look wo...
Category
20th Century Tribal American Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Fabric
Authentic Native American Beaded Sioux Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Stunning Sioux moccasins, beaded, primarily in blue and white, with flag motif and horse hair tuffs on tabs.
Period: circa 1880
Origin: Sioux, Plains...
Category
1880s Native American Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Hopi Tasaf Katsina, c. 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tasaf Katsina
Hopi
1940s
10 inches H. x 4.50 inches W. x 3.75 inches D.
Cottonwood root, mineral pigments, dyed horsehair, feathers.
Very good original condition overall.
An wonderful example of the Hopi Tasaf Katsina circa early to mid 1940s.
Katsina dolls...
Category
Mid-20th Century Native American American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Carved and Painted Wood Architectural Element in the Form of a Mask "Green Man"
Located in Stamford, CT
A carved and painted wood "Green Man" mask from a facade of a mansion near Seattle, late 19th century. The Green Man is a legendary being primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebir...
Category
1890s Folk Art Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Amazing Navajo Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving in grey & black & white.Great geometric pattern & condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Unusual Art Deco Limed Smoking / Planter Stand
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Art Deco limed smoking stand from the 1930's. Originally designed for ashtrays, can now be used for snacks or plants. Folk Art and Art Deco vibes mixed in this hand made piec...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th C Postage Stamp Crib Quilt- Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Postage stamp crib quilt on a stretcher. This is wired on top and the side.
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Green Dolphin Inn Gathering Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Gathering At The Green Dolphin Inn - Vibrant Colored Hand Painting
An oil painting on canvas panel by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Antoinette Laposka (19...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Navajo Indian Weaving Streak of Lighting Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fantastic and detailed weaving pillows are in great as found condition. We are selling them in pairs at 950 a pair. The backings are in brown and tan cotton linen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Navajo American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19Thc Applique of Wreath of Roses From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wreath of roses applique quilt from Pennsylvania in pristine condition.This quilt is finely appliqued & nice quilting.
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
1920s Steaks & Chops Hand Painted Wood Sign • Early American Folk Art Signage
Located in Lancaster, PA
A bold and striking survivor from the early days roadside eateries, this original 1920's “STEAKS AND CHOPS” sign is hand-painted on wood with thick, period-correct lettering in butte...
Category
1920s Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century Original Painted Bible Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all original hand-painted and handmade bible box is in fine condition. These most unusual paint decorated boxes are very rare and this...
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
48-Star Whipple Flag Pennant, Circa 1912
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful example of a printed 48-star Whipple flag pennant. In the first decade of the twentieth century, a contest to design a classical style of American heraldry was he...
Category
1910s Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
By Laura Andreson
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed bowl by renowned American California master potter Laura Andreson. This bowl features a deep, mesmerizing, rich purple/blue glaze. Gorgeo...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Collection of multi Stone Fruit and Nut on Alabaster Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compote measure approx -5.5diameter x 7.5 high
Each piece of fruit and the nut measure roughly 1.5 inches each.Total of twelve pieces of stone fruit.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack American Folk Art
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Large Hand-Carved and Painted Folky Chicken
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of early 20th century Folk Art is all original paint and carved from one piece of wood. The weight is heavy and would make a great doorstop in the kitchen.
Category
Early 20th Century Country American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
American Hooked Runner
Located in New York, NY
A long and skinny colorful 20th-century American hooked runner
Measures: 2'5'' x 18'9''.
Category
Late 20th Century Country American Folk Art
Materials
Jute
38-Star American Parade Flag, Commemorating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876-1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original 38-star American parade flag, celebrating Colorado statehood and the 100th anniversary of our nation's independence. A wonderful product of our nation's early his...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
French Giltwood Chair by The Mac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chair itself is French, However; The Mac is a visual artist from California. His primary medium is painting, he also works in sculpture, jewelry making, and mixed media work. The...
Category
2010s Other American Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
20th Century, Original Painted Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original painted black and white trade sign reads Reserved for district. This cool one sided sign was probably from a old vintage court house.
Category
20th Century Country American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Wood and Brass Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Eight spoke varnished wood ship's wheel with brass hub and brass trim ring. The brass hub cap is mounted to an iron hub. Warm patina on this maritime relic. C...
Category
1910s Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Honey Pot, 1978
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and rare/scarce early work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects.
This beautifully decorated and glazed honey pot is signed (with Shire's customary "Made in Echo...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
19th Century Sponge Ware Slop Bucket with Original Wire Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Th century sponge ware slop bucket with original wire handle in good condition with minor chips.
Category
19th Century Country Antique American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Ceramic Glazed Square Plate with Hand Painted Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic plate features a square shape with turned up corners. The plate is glazed in a soft cream and beige coloring with speckling throughout. The piece is finished with two hand pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Small Beaded Washoe Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Fully beaded single rod Washoe basket with vibrant colors of blue, yellow and orange inside and out.
Period: circa 1900-1920
Origin: Washoe
Size: 2 1/2"...
Category
1910s Native American Vintage American Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Doyle Lane Mid-Century Modern Rare Colored Glass Ceramic Pottery Square Form
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
A rare, beautifully designed glass or ceramic form by famed midcentury American artist or potter Doyle Lane. Lane was a glaze specialist much like Glen Lukens and Otto Natzler. His colorful glazes would melt, bubble and crack over his pieces creating a very tactile look and feel. His work ranged from beaded necklaces and pendants to small, delicate vases or weed pots to ceramic sculptures, clay paintings, and large scale wall mosaics (including his most well-known work - an 18-foot mosaic or mural known as the orange wall which was commissioned by architect Welton Becket...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
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