European Folk Art

This is a very good quality handmade Miniature or Travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own inlaid hardwood box, which we date to the mid 20th century, circa 1950s. The...

Wonderful stylized figure of a " bell boy " I particularly like the face Ebonized softwood with painted eyes Good condition. Chip to base seen in the last image. Free UK shipping...

Step into a time when storefronts told their story with charm and character. This striking, hand-painted metal trout sign is a rare and wonderfully quirky example of the early 20th-c...

French Folk Art Virgin and Child Oil on Leather Mounted on Wood Panel, 17th Century Charming early French devotional painting depicting the Virgin and Child in a tender domestic com...

ABOUT Vintage French wooden sign for "Boulangerie Pattisserie, Pain cuit au feu de bois." (Wood fire baked bread). Framed in steel. CR...

Vintage metal toy Singer sewing machine reproduction. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal.  

Vintage iron toy kitchen figure of a traditional antique kitchen representation. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, wear consistent with ...

English Majolica shell butter pat signed Wedgwood, circa 1880.  

A beautiful German 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tradition...

Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...

Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...

Unusual rope sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960. With a white and orange opaline. W / 11 inches. H / 5 inches.

Amazing looking rustic Tramp Art wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of basswood this over 140 year old Tramp Art mirror comes ...

A superb antique English walking stick with a repoussé brass handle, walnut shaft, and brass ferrule, circa 1920. This fine cane has a lovely patina and is perfect for display or as ...

A vintage French Café double sided trade sign. c.1930 Constructed from reverse painted glass, with crinkle foil lettering reading Café - Casse‑Croûte - Restaurant. Framed in its ori...

Beautiful and rare antique folk art copper rooster with an wonderful vert de gris patine. A real unique find. France, circa 1800-1900. More photo's available on request Weathered and...

A medallic and beautifully preserved ancient silver tetradrachm, bearing a particularly fine portrait of one of the greatest heroes from antiquity - Heracles. On the obverse, the hea...

Safe Harbor: British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship Circa 1910 This rare and evocative sailor’s woolwork, or "woolie," serves as a folk-art tribute to the Outer ...

This is a good and complete English resin moulded "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in a jointed pine box, all dating to the early/ mid 20th century, Circa 1930's. The chess p...

A beautifully preserved and notably large neanderthal stone tool, crafted by our early ancestors from a flint nodule. Almost ionic of the Neanderthals of the Middle Palaeolithic, thi...

A charming early 20th Century landscape oil painting. English. c.1910 Signed to bottom left - very skillfully painted landscape scene with fisherman and cottage. Some very minor ...

A rare and beautifully preserved examples of late 19th-century Alpine folk art chairs, most likely originating from the Tyrol or southern Bavaria regions. This pair retains a str...

A large pine wedding chest from 1718. The illustrations are traditional, featuring flowers and tulips and a village scene on the sides. The chest was part of a dowry package and woul...

This offer is for a collection of five Swedish Dala rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson. Each is hand carved painted wood. Nice display item for every room. Th...

Quality illuminated glass and brass directional sign made in England. c.1920. Brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass etched with 'EXIT'. Made in E...

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama 🐚 ________________________________________ This is a charming and historically evocative Edwardian Shellwork Diorama, a clas...

Glazed earthenware medaillon, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2025. Unique piece. H: 12.9 × 12.9 x 2.2 inches. - Born in 1975 i...

Vintage French ELF 15W40 Oil Can, 1970s This is an authentic vintage ELF 15W40 oil can from the 1970s, a unique and decorative piece of automotive history. This original metal can, s...

19th century sword cane from England with a metal top, which opens to reveal a snuff compartment. The can itself is made from bamboo. The handle...

This dazzling gold brooch, inlaid with red garnet, and blue and green glass, is a fine example of one of the most striking emblems of the early medieval elite. Its rich colours, expe...

Incredible wrought iron farm animal fire screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955. Unique decorative piece showcasing a grid of charming barnyard animals including oxen, roosters, pi...

A Swedish Baroque box with original ironwork, key and working lock dated (forged in iron) 1752. This pine wood box, bought in the region of "Dalsland" in Sweden, not far from from No...

EXCELLENT Antique Victorian Cast Iron Book Press~~c. 19th century Beautiful decorative Victorian era green book press nipping press 13" tall x...

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...

A rare and superb pair of rat de cave candleholders, hand-forged in wrought iron with wooden elements, Normandy, France, 18th century. Crafted by hand, featuring the traditional spir...

Set of Danish teak Viking figures, attributed to Kay Bojesen, Denmark, circa 1960s, emblematic of Scandinavian modern design and playful wooden objects of the mid-20th century. These...

This unique iron balancer appears to have been manufactured overseas. It depicts a man wearing a hat paddling a small boat. This delicately balanced piece sways back and forth thanks...

This evocative Roman marble foot is a timeless remnant of the sculpture it was once part of. Sensitively carved and polished, it reveals the hand of a master sculptor, and hints at t...

This unique antique ceramic carafe from the 20th century is a one-of-a-kind decorative piece, featuring a charming hand-painted floral decor. Its unusual flattened gourd shape and ha...

A pine wedding chest from 1849. The illustrations are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would have been in the clean room of th...

Antique large padlock accompanied by its original functional skeleton key.

Inspired by the internationally-celebrated sculpture of Venus found in 1820 in the Greek Island of Milos and nowadays exhibited at the Louvre Museum of Paris, this gorgeous bust will...

This vintage African wooden mask, titled "Jambo Kenya 1991," showcases a rich cultural design and intricate craftsmanship. Carved in Kenya, this mask is a unique representation of Af...

This elegant Japanese crane sculpture from the 20th century is crafted from brass and offers a sophisticated accent to any decor. Perfect for collectors of vintage Asian art or anyon...

Early 20th century papier Mache carnival mask of a German soldier An early example of a French carnival mask in the form of a German soldier. With hand crafted detail included pain...

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 ...

This elegant vintage chessboard dates from approximately 1990 and is a refined example of late 20th-century decorative design. The board is crafted from beautifully inlaid marble, fo...

Obverse: [TI C]AESAR DIVI – AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head right Reverse: PONTIF – MAXIM, Livia as Justitia seated right, holding long scepter and twig The tribute penny was the coin...

Sideboard, antique Tyrolean red painted cabinet - 19th century, Central Europe Measures: H. 192 cm – L. 87 cm – P. 50 cm (82 cm to the frames) ...

Rope barometer in a flower shape Audoux Minet, circa 1960.

Primitive museum quality antique piece from Norway. Original painting with beautiful patina. Highly collectible Primitive antique handcrafted / hand painted rosemaling / Rose Paintin...

This French 'Coiffure' sign is mid 20th century. The silvery/blue Zinc letters are on a painted white ply board. There are lots of bumps and scrapes and plenty of character to thi...

Charming antique sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells in a star form with a rocky coastline image under a convex oval lens.

Impressive Danish painted folk art tape loom, also known as a heddle or band loom. It is a traditional tool used for weaving narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, straps, or decorat...

This pine bridal chest from 1795 is a beautiful and authentic example of late 18th-century folk furniture. The chest is richly painted with traditional floral motifs, symbolizing lov...

French Majolica wire basket Gien circa 1890. Chinoiserie scene with pagoda.

Glazed earthenware pot, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 12.8 x 24.4 x 22.4 inches. - Born in 1975 in Man...

Vintage ceramic owl sculpture on stand with glass eyes.

Masterfully handcrafted of white clay, this stunning vase depicts the face of a young woman adorned with a crown and jewels suggesting a noble origin. Her captivating gaze is enhance...

billard pokerballs aramith belgium 1970s Original condition