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Place of Origin: European
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once had a music box. Part of the Brienz collection pla...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century English fairground carousel central fragment
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English fairground carousel central fragment
A hand carved example of a vibrant and highly decorative fairground carousel central mirror panel. With its original...
Category
1920s Folk Art Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage wind up toy musical carousel is a mechanical toy representing a beautiful carousel with moving horses.
Made up in hand painted wood.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Rope Sconce Sphere Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual rope sconce sphere with white opaline shade Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Opaline Glass
Eight Small Porcelain Mugs, Friars, Various Measures, Italian and German
Located in Roma, IT
Eight small porcelain mugs. Friars. Various measures, Italian and German.
A piece has some chipping
The largest piece is 19 cm tall,
the smallest 6 cm.
Category
20th Century Other European Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This masterfully hand-woven basket belongs to our iconic Almeria collection. Made of eco-friendly leather, that is washable, resistant to light and water, it's suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well. This small size perfectly works as a magazine holder.
Perfect also as a blanket, shoes holder...
Category
2010s Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Swedish painted 19th century spinning wheel
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish painted 19th century spinning wheel circa 1864.
Beautiful piece of traditional Swedish history. Being a small model with a foot peddle this machine was likely to used to sp...
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
Charming Small Musical Box with Embroidered Decoration, Quadripod - 2Y309
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming small musical box features intricate embroidery and a beautiful fleur-de-lys design. Set on four quadripod legs, this unique piece combines elegance with functionality....
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Metal
$275 Sale Price
60% Off
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980.
H : 7.3 x 4.1 inches (ceramic only).
Sold with a European electrical system.
Category
1970s Beaux Arts Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Green Monster" head resembles a sea creature or swamp monster, he originally had a smoking pipe...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Set Of 5 Vintage Kitchen Canisters, English, Cooking Ingredient Jars, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 5 vintage kitchen canisters. An English, ceramic cooking ingredient jar, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Char...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Original Painted Green Faux Marble Dog Canine Kennel
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming painted wooden dog kennel with pitched roof standing on styled feet.
The original green painted body, with a faux marble painted pediment and red roof. The pediment als...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Vintage Blue and White Faience Sauce Boat – Elegant Gravy Boat, 16.5 cm - 2Y338
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of classic charm to your table with this beautiful vintage blue and white faience sauce boat. Crafted with an elegant design and timeless color palette, this piece brings a vintage sophistication to any dining setting. Although the gilding has worn off with time, it remains in great overall condition, showcasing the durable quality of faience pottery.
Product Details:
Type: Vintage Sauce Boat / Gravy Boat
Material: Faience
Color: Blue and White
Dimensions:
Length: 16.5 cm (6.5 in)
Diameter: 11.5 cm (4.5 in)
Height: 7.5 cm (3 in)
Weight: 463 g (1.02 lbs)
Condition: Good vintage condition with faded gilding (see photos)
Origin: Unknown
This piece is perfect for collectors of vintage ceramics or as a statement piece for holiday dinners or elegant gatherings. Despite the fading of its gilded accents, this sauce boat remains both functional and decorative, embodying the charm of vintage tableware.
This listing includes:
Type: Vintage blue and white faience sauce boat
Material: High-quality faience pottery
Dimensions: Length 16.5 cm (6.5 in), Diameter 11.5 cm (4.5 in), Height 7.5 cm (3 in)
Weight: 463 g (1.02 lbs)
Condition: Well-preserved with original blue and white design, minimal gilding remaining
Features: Classic blue and white faience, elegant design, ideal for vintage-inspired table settings
This charming faience sauce boat is a timeless addition to any collection of vintage ceramics...
Category
20th Century European Folk Art
Materials
Faience
$174 Sale Price
65% Off
19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century.
13 Bottles available, sold separately.
Different sizes.
Category
1880s Country Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Lucie Rie Signed Stamped Yellow Speckle Glazed British Pottery Bowl, circa 1950s
By Lucie Rie
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous earth-toned, yellow, green, brown speckle glazed ceramic footed bowl by famed Austrian-born British potter Lucie Rie.
The bowl is signed with Lucie Rie's impressed seal on the base.
A rare and unique work. Simply a must for any collector of Rie's work or a beautiful stand-alone piece sure to light up any setting.
Dame Lucie Rie...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Original Pottery Sculpture Head Planter, General Charles De Gaulle
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Original Pottery sculpture head planter, general Charles De Gaulle Political Memorabilia.
This original, one-of-a-kind pottery sculpture head is a...
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Clay
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Portuguese Handcrafted Wooden Stand Cross with Gilt Bronze Christ
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Vintage handcrafted wooden stand cross with gilt bronze Christ and ornaments on a beautiful carved wooden base, Portugal, 1930-1939.
Measures: Height 19...
Category
Mid-18th Century Gothic Revival Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Swedish Toy Horse
Located in Huntington, NY
A solid Swedish wooden toy horse in original grey paint with remnants of leather bridle and jute mane and tail.
Category
Early 20th Century European Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Jute, Wood, Paint
Vintage Richters German Anchor Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Discover a piece of history with this vintage Richters German anchor blocks building toy, also known as Der Geschickte Baumeister. Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900, this set c...
Category
Early 1900s Baroque Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Quartz
$1,394 Sale Price
50% Off
Air France La Croix Du Sud Plane Collectible Toy, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Air France La Croix du Sud plane collectible toy
Cream and red lithographed sheet metal mechanical plane
Wings marked ALBA
Measures: L54xP61xH18cm...
Category
1950s Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Bulldog" head resembles a very grumpy little cartoon bulldog with a studded collar and loa...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Post Modern Advertising Sign For Memphis Group At Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co., Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
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
Lucie Rie & Hans Coper Signed Stamped Yellow Glazed Stoneware Bowl, circa 1950
By Hans Coper, Lucie Rie
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous mustard-yellow glazed stoneware bowl with manganese rim by famed European potters Lucie Rie & Hans Coper.
The bowl is signed with each artist's impressed seals on the b...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
16th century sculpted oak Gothic panel, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 16th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique
A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic graphic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 16th centur...
Category
16th Century Gothic Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Giant Hand Carved Wood Chess Set Tallest Piece Beautiful Timber Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well crafted Giant Chess Set in hand carved hardwood
A truly stunning and exquisitely made set, the whi...
Category
20th Century Country European Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Mortar, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wooden Wabi Sabi Mortar from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
19th Century Romantic Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Wood & Rope Oval Gueridon Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Oval Mid-Century wood & rope gueridon Audoux Minet, Circa 1960.
Height / 19 inches.
Diameter / 23 inches by 15.5 inches.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Midsummer Night
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century folk-art painting on board in wonderful colors including dusty blues and oranges, depicting finely attired characters in period costumes in a bacchanalian outdoor fes...
Category
1790s Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$4,900
19th Century Noble Horseman Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden gingerbread gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold, circa 1860-1880 (Noble Horseman). Made of hand carved wood. F...
Category
19th Century Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$342 Sale Price
40% Off
A Roman bronze head attachment of a youth
Located in UTRECHT, UT
A finely detailed appliqué with the face of a youth, wavy hair framing the circular face, with well defined eyes, pierced for inlays.
5.5 cm (h)
Provenance:
Ex Jean-Phillipe Mariaud de Serres...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Danish Teak Hedgehog Lint Brush – Mid-Century Modern, Johannesen, 1960s
Located in Toronto, CA
Mid-century Danish lint brush by Johannesen combines functionality with Scandinavian charm. Designed in the 1960s, the brush is shaped like a hedgehog, handcrafted from warm teak woo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Teak
Vintage 1960 Retro Table Football Game
Located in Markington, GB
Wall hanging or floor standing 1960s table football
Can be hung on the wall as a display or used as a floor standing table (4 metal legs provided).
M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Metal
$309 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
A pair wonderful inlayed nutwood chairs decorated with inlayed and painted sceneries depicting chamois, goat, hare, hunter, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter t...
Category
1890s Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Jacques Migeon Grey Stoneware Ceramic Tea Pot La Borne 1970 Design Unique Piece
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacques Migeon - La Borne
20th grey stoneware ceramic tea pot
Unique handmade piece
French mid century design
Signed under the base
Original perfect condition
Heigh...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk.
Category
Early 1900s Black Forest Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Book by J. Girardin - "Le Locataire des Demoiselles Rocher", 2Y120
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore a classic piece of literature with this antique book by J. Girardin, titled "Le Locataire des Demoiselles Rocher." Published by Hachette, this novel offers a glimpse into historical storytelling and is a notable addition to any vintage book collection...
Category
1880s Empire Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Paper
$138 Sale Price
70% Off
Vincenzo Eulissi 1970 Bronze Modern Sculpture in Lost Wax
Located in Milano, IT
Vincenzo Eulissi 1970 gilded bronze modern sculpture in lost wax.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Black Forest Rabbit Bunny Hunt Hunting Trophy Bag Wall Catchall Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare antique large German metal hunt scene on a wooden wall plaque trophy depicting a Rabbit, a dog and a bag with a champagne bottle.
Wonderful Trophy of the Hunt for your Black For...
Category
1890s Black Forest Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Figure Model Summer Made In Blue Paint By Bjørn Wiinblad
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Lejre, DK
Intact Bjørn Wiinblad figure made in ceramic model summer of blue and white colors. Produced in connection with the "Seasons" series. Stands without any damage or defects.
Dimensions...
Category
20th Century Other European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Candle Stick With Real Chamois Horn, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Candle Stick With Real Chamois Horn, 19th century
A Victorian candle holder, made of horns from the chamois and the deer. The spout and b...
Category
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Wood
T’ang Haywen signed diptych ink on beige paper 1970
By Haywen Tang
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a soft diptych ink on kyro board beige paper by Chinese and French ink artist T’ang Haywen, signed, circa 1970. It’s been framed with a black frame and anti-UV glass. The dip...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Gorilla Kong Black Sculpture in Black Matt Resine Orlinski
By Richard Orlinksi
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gorilla kong black all in black
matte resin. Limited edition of 8 pieces,
numerated 3/8. By Richard Orlinski.
Exceptional piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Folk Art
Materials
Resin
Pair of Swedish Painted Rococo Style Nightstands, Circa 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Rococo style light Gustavian grey-painted Swedish nightstands or night tables from the first half of the 20th Century. These Scandinavian have a charming patina have each ...
Category
1930s Rococo Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Plywood
A woven wicker donkey head wall mask – 1970s - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautiful wall mask made from woven esparto grass, depicting a donkey’s head. This rare piece of folk art from the South of France dates back to the 1970s. Entirely handcrafted, it...
Category
1970s French Provincial Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jug with a Tricorn Hat Lid
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Staffordshire pottery Toby jug.
In the form of a seated, smiling man holding a jug.
The man's tricorn hat serves as a lid, and an inte...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
21st Century Almeria Large Towel and Shoes Handwoven Basket with Handles
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Part of the Almeria collection this Pinetti hand-woven basket made with eco-friendly washable and resistant material suitable also for outdoor use.
Perfect for shoes holders...
Category
2010s Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Leather
18th Century Old Masters Oil Painting Attributed to Claude Joseph Vernet, France
Located in Traversetolo, IT
18th century old masters oil painting attributed to Claude Joseph Vernet, France. View of a Mediterranean port at sunset. Great pi...
Category
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Italian Giant Clamshell Swan by Gabriella Binazzi
By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in Voorburg, NL
This beautiful large clamshell swan is designed and handmade by Gabriella Binazzi. She creates original and unique objects using strange materials such...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Silver Plate
AR Didrachm Sicily, Akragas, 480-470 BC
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: AKRA / ΓA in retrograde, eagle right
Reverse: crab
Weight: 8.93 g
Grade: About extremely fine
Mint: Akragas
Reference: Hoover 99
Year: 480-470 BC
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Nidervillier "Ecume" Hand-Decorated Plate or Trinket Tray, Made in France, 2Y109
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This magnificent piece from Nidervillier, known for its intricate craftsmanship, serves as both a plate and a trinket tray. The "Ecume" design showcases a hand-decorated bicolore pat...
Category
20th Century Empire European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$246 Sale Price
75% Off
Vintage wooden and brass ship's compass with side weights, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Vintage old ship's compass, in solid wood and gilded brass, dome with internal compass and colored side weights, very fascinating navigation work tool, from Italy from the 1900s. max...
Category
20th Century European Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
$4,556 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Carved Wooden Biplane or Plane with Pilot
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice vintage wooden Biplane Model.
The plane is built like the original with a pilot and rubber wheels and a metal propeller.
A handsome addition to a shelf, console or Childs ...
Category
1930s Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Minnie Mouse Urban Minerva By Bosa, Elena Salmistraro
By Bosa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Urban Minerva designed by Elena Salmistraro for Bosa is a sculpture made of ceramic, with handmade multicolored decorations. The sculpture was born from a collaboration between Bosa ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant Barometer and Thermometer with Copper Bas-Relief of a Woman - 2Y64
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Enhance your décor with this stunning barometer and thermometer featuring a detailed copper bas-relief of a woman. Combining functionality with art, ...
Category
20th Century Empire European Folk Art
Materials
Copper
$240 Sale Price
75% Off
Pablo Picasso Woman with Guitar Limited Edition Vintage EGE Art Line Rug Denmark
By Ege Art Line, (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and hard to find vintage EGE Art Line Scandinavian (Denmark) Pablo Picasso rug based on his work "Woman With Guitar".
This work was part of...
Category
1990s Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift with Horse Dated 1814
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1814.
It is made from oak wood which is hand carved and richly decorated abstract geometric flowers and branches with leaves a...
Category
1810s Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Sussex Pottery Pig Jug and Cup from the Belle-Vue Pottery, Rye
Located in Downingtown, PA
Best example I've ever had.
Folk Art Sussex pottery pig jug and cup,
from the Belle-Vue Pottery, Rye, UK,
circa 1870.
This Sussex pig from the Bell...
Category
1870s Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Set of Two 19th Century Tuscany Earthenware Stoneware Pots Crocks, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful set of two Pottery jars or pots Italian, 19th century. Made during the 19th century in the south west part of Italy. Semi glazed terracotta. Found at an Antiques Market i...
Category
19th Century Country Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Edward III 1361-1369 Gold Noble Treaty Period 1361 - 1369, London
Located in Braintree, GB
Edward III 1361-1369 Gold Noble Treaty Period 1361 - 1369, London.
Country: England
England
Period: House of Plantagenet
Ruler: Edward III
Phase: treaty period (1361-1369)
Producti...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Gold
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