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Place of Origin: European
Woodpecker Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large size Austrian 19th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th...
Category
1870s Black Forest Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
1920s Black Forest Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe
Measurements: H. 185 cm – W. 148 (167 to the frames) cm – D. 55 (63 to the frames) cm
Period: circa 1810
Origin: Tyrol
Wood: Fir
Description:
Tyrolean pain...
Category
Early 1800s Directoire Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Blue Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
1920s Black Forest Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1809. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift to a lady called Anna Barbara. This cabinet is made of solid pine a...
Category
Early 1800s Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Wardrobe dated 1808
Measurements: H. 173 cm – W. 128 (140 to the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 to the frames) cm
Period: 1808
Origin: Tyrol
Wood: Fir
Description
Beautiful painte...
Category
Early 1800s Directoire Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive complete game of Marble Solitaire with a hardwood circular board and 35 mixed stone marbles, probably French.
The circular turned board is made of polished hardwood, with a good grain figure. The board has 32 equi-spaced holes with an additional one in the centre and a gallery to the outer perimeter. Three small circular pads have been attached to the base of the board to protect the surface it sits on.
It comes complete with a full set of 35 (32 Plus 3 spare) handmade playing marbles of mixed stone, clay and agate and of different colours. Some of the clay marbles...
Category
20th Century Folk Art European Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Crossbill Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
1920s Black Forest Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Located in Buisson, FR
Brilliant and unique shop-sign.
A painted grouse made out of sheet iron or zinc that is placed within a hand forged iron frame that is made to hang.
France circa 1850-1900
Weathered...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Vintage Rustic Bird Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Vintage Rustic Bird Folk Art Fairground Shooting Target
A superb original steel fairground shooting target. A one off folk art piece of nostalgic fairground fun. It is useab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic European Folk Art
Materials
Cut Steel
Oil On Canvas Painting By Paule Nolens
Located in Nijlen, BE
A work by the Belgian female artist, Paule Nolens.
She lived from 1924-2008.
An artist who has exhibited worldwide, for example in "The Galerie Internationale in New York, US" and in...
Category
1960s Art Deco Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Hand Painted Antique Industrial Fairground Carnival Panel Sign, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A pair of large early 20th Century fairground panels. c.1930
Of large proportions. Possibly Irish, depicting racing scenes, from a fairground attraction. Hand painted and complete...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare hand-carved Dala horse in pine wood with original polychrome paint.
Sweden, circa 1840.
The tradition of carved wooden Dala horses dates back to the 16th century — the earliest...
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Anri Carved Wooden Sculpture Last Supper By Osvaldo Moroder 1980s or older
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage wood carving by Anri is a beautiful work of art depicting " The Last Supper " Jesus and the Twelve Disciples. Marked on the Back and the ground. This wooden sculpture wa...
Category
1980s Baroque Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Painting of Racing Pigeons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous 19th century oil painting on canvas of a group of four racing pigeons pecking in the grass. The work is unsigned but recalls the influence of artist Edward Henry Windred, fa...
Category
19th Century Other Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1834 Alpine Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
1834 Alpine Floral Painted Cabinet
Measurements: H. 170 cm – W. 100 (107 to the frames) cm – D. 53 (57 to the frames) cm
Period: 1834
Origin: B...
Category
1830s Neoclassical Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Early 19th Light Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe with Flowers
Dimension: H. 195 cm – W. 126 (142 to the corners) cm – D. 47 (58 to the corners) cm
Period: 1800 circa
Origin: Alps
Wood: Fir
Description:
Alpine painted wardrobe with two doors, entirely painted in light blue. The upper cornice is softly shaped and the doors follow the same curvature. The latter are depicted with rich cups of flowers, containing roses, tulips, carnations, primroses and bells, and the typical Tyrolean hearts wrapped in a floral garland with apotropaic symbols. Ramages and floral decorations are present on the entire surface and on the notches.
Inside, the wardrobe offers ample space, which can be customized with the addition of shelves and/or a clothes hanger pole.
This antique Alpine wardrobe...
Category
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Vintage Brionvega R126 Radiophonograph by Achille Castiglioni, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Brionvega RR126 Radiophonograph realized by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
The RR126 model was designed by the Castiglioni brothersin 1964, commissioned and then subs...
Category
1980s Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Rope Nautical Anchor Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Nautical Anchor Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Rope
Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian late 19th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cent...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Italian Primitive Floral Painting on Reclaimed Wood
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage primitive floral still life on reclaimed wooden panels having a lovely curved top. Found in an antique store in Calabria about 30 years ago.
Category
1940s Folk Art Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cabinet Dated 1812
Measurements: H. 176 cm – L. 110 (120 at the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 at the frames) cm
Period: 1812
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Description:
Antique painte...
Category
1810s Neoclassical Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Bjorn Wiinblad Signed Danish Denmark Pottery Candelabra Vase Sculpture Eva V-14
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite wonderful glazed ceramic candelabra/ vase/ sculpture by famed Danish-Scandinavian potter/artist Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006) who was universally known for his whimsical illust...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Category
1960s Baroque Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wilhelm II 1901 Zwei Mark Coin – Historical German Collectible - 2Y104
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This remarkable piece of numismatic history is a Wilhelm II Zwei Mark coin from the German Empire, minted in 1901. In excellent condition, this coin is an exquisite addition to any c...
Category
Early 1900s Empire Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Wooden Bird Cage Handmade in Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Bird Cage Handmade in Germany ca. 1920s
Item e7442
A beautiful, handcrafted bird cage in the shape of a Victorian nobleman's house....
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Vintage Christmas Small Nutcrackers, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcrackers figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Tray "Nymph and Cupid" by Vernier - 1Y207
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite Art Nouveau decorative tray, crafted in bronze, features a captivating bas-relief of a Naiad and a mischievous Cupid attempting to place a reed in the mouth of the rec...
Category
Early 20th Century Empire European Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Extraordinary Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large size Austrian 19th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th...
Category
1870s Black Forest Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 19th century, French Folk Art Copper Sailboat Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare folk art copper sailboat weather-vane . A real unique find with gorgeous vert de gris patine.
France, circa 1880-1900.
Weathered , small losses and old repairs.
P...
Category
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean painted chest
H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69
Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood. The surface has been decorated with a dark brown background color, semi-covering, ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Antiques XIXth century painted sicilian woman's head jug or vase 1850
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
XIXth century - Sicily
Antiques XIXth century woman's head jug or vase
Painted ceramic
Original vintage condition
Realised circa 1850
height 23 cm
Large 14 cm
Depth 12 cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box from Skellefteå Västerbotten Northern Sweden.
Round box with lid.
Untouched originalpaint with nice pat...
Category
Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Black Forest Carved Bear Whip Holder or Wall Hook, Antique German 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved Bear as a Whip Holder or Wall Hook. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your wall. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an es...
Category
1890s Black Forest Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Golden Pheasant Vichtauer Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful rare large size Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to th...
Category
Early 1900s Black Forest Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Filmont, circa 1900
By J. Filmont Caen
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta bulldog Bavent Filmont, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Provincial Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Small Gaddi Torso Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
A widely celebrated model of human aesthetic inspiring Renaissance artists like Michelangelo, this plaster bust of Gaddi Torso is handcrafted by skilled ar...
Category
2010s European Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
Set of 4 Detailed Wood Carving Alpine Gnome Dwarf Faces Austria Alps Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of four rustic Folk Art carved wood face mountain man. This is a wonderful example of Austrian carving. This can be used as a Wall decoration in y...
Category
1960s Folk Art Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
A sculpture in precious white Carrara marble reproducing the Torso Gaddi, the famous fragmentary sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Museums in Florence, which inspired many great arti...
Category
2010s European Folk Art
Materials
Carrara Marble
Original Vintage Post Modern Advertising Sign For Memphis Group At Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co., Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Bristol, GB
MEMPHIS MILANO ADVERTISING SIGN/POSTER
An original point-of-sale sign advertising the Memphis Group that would have been displayed in Liberty & Co. flagship Regent Street, London st...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Paper
21st Century Nadia Washcloth Holder Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Nadia collection introduced its own wash clothes holder.
Perfect also for sunglasses and sunscreen, the resistant and waterproof leather joined with a co...
Category
2010s Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Fabric
21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Our brand new Mahjong, a complete restyling for one of the most popular and played games worldwide.
Entirely covered in genuine calf leather, our Mahjong comes in a luxurious woo...
Category
2010s Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Leather
Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest European Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1997 Hotwheels Mattel Ferrari F512m Toy - 2Y192
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A collectible piece for car enthusiasts, this vintage Hotwheels model of the Ferrari F512m, produced by Mattel in 1997, is a must-have for fans of iconic sports cars and die-cast mod...
Category
1990s Empire European Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Stunning Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
21st Century Canaria Magazine Holder Handmade in Italy with Regenerated Leather
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Canaria, our brand new storage solution.
A unique texture made with regenerated leather resistant to light and water and perfectly suitable for indoor as well for outdoor use. Mas...
Category
2010s Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Mid-18th Century Carved Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Tyrolean (Northern Italy) carved wardrobe, mid-18th century
Wood Type: Fir
Period: Circa 1750
Origin: European Alps
Dimensions:
Height – 187 cm
Width – 135 cm (146 cm including moldings)
Depth – 47 cm (58 cm including moldings)
Description:
Two-door, two-drawer wardrobe with cut corners, made of fir wood. The front is slightly convex, a typical feature of the region where this piece originates. The entire surface is adorned with carvings in baroque cartouche...
Category
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Norwegian Folk Costumes 'Norske Folkedragter' 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Norwegian Folk Costumes (Norske Folkedragter) by Einar Lexow and Joh. F.L. Dreiers. Norsk Folkemuseum, 1913. 1st Ed hardcover. Norwegian traditional dress ...
Category
1910s Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category
1910s Black Forest Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
1920s Black Forest Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning chessboard in Pietra Dura marble produced in Italy in the mid 19th century. The chessboard is framed with a wooden frame. The chess pieces are made in metal and are probab...
Category
Mid-19th Century Classical Roman Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Marble
Hebe's Bust Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This exceptional piece meticulously reproduces Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen's oeuvre realized in 1806 and preserved at the Thorvaldsen Museum ...
Category
2010s European Folk Art
Materials
Other
Bespoke Antique Victorian Carved Ivory Dog Head Magnifying Glass Object of Vertu
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming fine quality antique Victorian era object of vertu magnifying glass, custom made from various earlier elements.
English refinement, sophistication, and Victorian ele...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Metal
20th Century Wood Sculptural Stool Brown Free Forme Unique Piece, 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Unique handmade piece
Circa 1950
Abstract free form brown wood stool
Original condition
Measures: Height 30 cm
Large 23 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Apollo Belvedere Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent bust of Apollo, the Greek god of art, medicine, and music is directly inspired by the Classic marble statues in the Roman tradit...
Category
2010s European Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
Antique Danish Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift Painted Wood, Horse Handle, 1803
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Antique Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1803.
It is made from oak wood which is hand carved with a rich decoration of geometric blossoms. Painted in the colou...
Category
Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Rattan & Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Mid-Century Rattan & Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table Audoux Minet, Circa 1960.
Painting of wild flowers signed.
Height / 19 inches.
Size / 37 inches by 20.5 inches.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan
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