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Place of Origin: European
Vintage Yellow "Bicbo" Bottle Crate – Holds Up to 12 Bottles - 2Y341
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage yellow bottle crate by "Bicbo" is a unique collectible piece from the mid-20th century, ideal for vintage decor enthusiasts or for practical...
Category
20th Century European Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
$259 Sale Price
70% Off
Swiss alp painted box
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted box
Category
1890s Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Blue Lady Ema with Handbag Eva Fritz-Lindner, 1970
Located in South Burlington, VT
Blue lady with her handbag- mastertwork from Eva Fritz-Lindner.
A serene tall handmade and hand painted sculpture of a lady carrying her handbag named EMA - a friend of the artist- e handcrafted and hand painted in beautiful blue colors. On bottom atelier mark i 3 D and with tree (black brush mark). Ema was the late Eva Fritz-Lindner's (1933-2017) good friend.
Designer/maker: Eva Fritz-Lindner with stamp i3D, circa 1960-1970.
Glaze: Light and dark blue matte colors are bright and vivid and the hand painting only adds to the charm; light original glaze crazing appropriate for age.
Additional comments: Most of her larger sculptures were likely produced in less than 100 copies based upon research and all were hand painted individually by this artist ensuring each work of art was indeed unique.
Dimensions: 12.5 inches high.
Handmade / handarbeit and hand glazed, few survive.
Provenance: Old German collection.
About the artist:
The bold folk art sculptress and ceramist Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) studied at the Werkkunstschule Wiesbaden and Darmstadt and was a master student in the sculptor class by Erich Kuhn.
From 1955 she worked as a master designer at the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe where she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic folk art animal sculptures and unique wall and garden works of art inspired by nature and possibly the local zoo at Karlsruhe. Owls and family concepts were a particular specialty. During this time she created designs for building and garden ceramics, vessels and small sculptures. Since 1964, the sculptress worked as a freelance artist in her own studio in Karlsruhe-Durlach. The artist designed important works in the field of building ceramics, including wall designs in mosaic, in Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Baden, Schwäbisch Gmünd and Göppingen. Of particular note, she created enormous scale owl sculptures for the palace gardens in Karlsruhe in 1967 (see photo).
In 1962, Eva Fritz-Lindner was awarded the silver medal at the Prague International Ceramic Exhibition.
The artists' ceramics are owned and located in the Hetjens-Museum Düsseldorf, in the Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$384 Sale Price
74% Off
Sonia Lewis Studio Ceramic Craquelure Glazed Miniature Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning studio ceramic porcelain squat shaped miniature rounded vase decorated in a brown stained craquelure glazed finish on a white ground by renowned Cambridgeshire based potte...
Category
20th Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls "G", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules,...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Miniature Portrait of a Sleepy Eyed Man, Circle Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
By Christian Wilhelm Dietrich
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature portrait of a sleepy eyed man, circle Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
Germany 18th century, inscribed on back, refer to ph...
Category
18th Century Baroque Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Wood
$1,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique early 20th century hand painted rag doll of parish priest. Manufactured circa 1920 in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
Category
1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
$427 Sale Price
76% Off
19th Century Hand Carved Prisoner of War 'POW' Domino Set
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a mid-19th century hand carved Prisoner of War (POW) domino set. Made from mutton bone and hand carved with a detailed and carved motif b...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Lot of 51 Extensive Collection of Lecture pour Tous Magazines - 3Y02
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This remarkable lot of Lecture pour Tous magazines spans multiple years in the 1960s, offering a fascinating look into mid-century French culture, literature, and societal issues. Le...
Category
1960s Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Antique English King Charles Cavalier Hand-Painted Dog Doorstop
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Form meets function with this King Charles Cavalier doorstop. This iconic English dog is believed to be made from plaster or similar material and is filled with sand. The pup wears a red collar with a lock at the front with a small chain leash draped over its back. It is painted in a light brown, with deep brown spots throughout. Use this to bring a touch of classic English decor...
Category
20th Century Victorian European Folk Art
Materials
Paint
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Vintage Yellow Iron Facade Letter A, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “A” was made during the 1960s in former Czechoslovakia and comes from an old inscription POŠTA. In czech language Post Office. The weight of th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial European Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Swiss alp painted box
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted box
Category
1830s Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century French Rope Corkscrew Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French rope corkscrew Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Hand-Painted Miniature House from Mallorca - Plaster Figurine - 2Y19
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a charming touch to your decor with this hand-painted miniature house from Mallorca. Crafted from plaster, this colorful figurine captures the essence of traditional architecture...
Category
20th Century Empire European Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
$90 Sale Price
89% Off
19th Century Irish Flame Stitched Sampler
By Grace Grierson Anderson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very unusual 19th century Irish petite point framed sampler. The piece shows a background of gradating tones of navy to cream in flame stitc...
Category
19th Century Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Dutch 18th Century Gingerbread Wooden Mold
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 18th century gingerbread wooden mold
The mold is double-sided with 8 hand carved figures, including a crib, a four-poster bed, a fire basket, high chair for children, etc. ...
Category
18th Century Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Abstract Blue and Red Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Michel Lanos (1926-2005)
Large abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture by french artist
Signed under the base
Blue, red and black ceramic glazes colors
Painted ceramic 20th...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Burl Wood Sculpture
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A large Swedish sculptural object made from burl wood. Hand carved form an ornamented inside, with Natural knotholes to add to the sculptural appeal of the work. This object is unsig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Burl
Isola Terrazze Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool with Fringe by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Isola Terrazze Rug by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 300 x L 260 cm
Materials: Wool.
With Terrazze, the collaboration between Mohebban and Elena Caponi, which began with the Nomadismi colle...
Category
2010s Post-Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Large Rope Sconce Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Large rope sconce Audoux Minetc circa 1960.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Rope
19th Century Austrian Carved Pine Folk Art Farmer and His Oxen Model
Located in London, GB
19th century carved pine folk art farmer and his oxen model
We are proud to offer a unique example of a late 19th century hand carved pine folk art model of a farmer and his oxen. R...
Category
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Rare Napoleonic POW Dominos Casket
Located in London, GB
Rare Napoleonic POW dominos casket
We are proud to offer a rare example of a late 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) hand carved set of domi...
Category
1880s Early Victorian Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Bone
Vintage Denby Stoneware Pot – Made in England - 2Y315
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming vintage Denby stoneware pot, made in England, is a beautiful and functional addition to any kitchen or collection. Known for their durabi...
Category
20th Century European Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
$144 Sale Price
55% Off
Two Swedish 19th Century Trough with Originalpaint from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
Two Swedish 19th century Folk Art Trough with untouched original paint from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Painted English red wood trough.
The trough is in untouched original ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Antique Brass Inlaid Dentist Entranceway Wall Sign Plaque. c.1920
Located in London, GB
A beautiful brass wall plaque used for a dentist surgery. c.1920
Wonderful patination and depth of colour built up to the surface from oxidation from years of exposure to the elem...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Intrada Rooster and Hen made in Italy
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Ceramic Intrada Rooster and Hen Made in Italy
Hen dimensions 12 H x 11.24 L X 5.5 W
Category
Late 20th Century European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$636 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ivory handle walking stick depicting a mangoose with a snake, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick, carved ivory knob, depicting a mongoose with a snake in its mouth. Emerald and ruby eyes. 18K gold band. The barrel is sculpted and carved from a single patinated mapl...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Gold, Brass, Iron
'GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD' Carved Oak Vintage Platter
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Oval Oak carved platter decorated with wheat sheafs and with the words "Give us this day our daily bread" carved around the edge.
The platter is in good condition but displays a shr...
Category
19th Century Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Talbot La Borne 1930 Abstract Blue and Brown Ceramic Vase Art Deco
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Talbot - La Borne
Abstract blue and brown stoneware ceramic vase
20th art deco ceramic vase
Signed
Original good condition
Measures: Height 20 cm
Large 12 cm.
Category
20th Century Art Deco European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Jeka Kemp (Scottish, 1876–1966) "No 6 Fleurs" Signed Still Life
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jeka Kemp (Scottish,1876–1966) "No 6 Fleurs", Still Life depicting orange lilies, blue, purple and white flowers in a yellow pitcher, sitting atop a table with fabric draped in the ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Rolf Palm Signed Swedish Midcentury Scandanavian Minature Vase for Mölle Sweden
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and darkly glazed miniature vase by Swedish master ceramicist/designer Rolf Palm for Mölle, Sweden. This gem features a Classic shape with tiny spines and a rich glaze th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Art folk painting " le rendez vous des chasseurs "
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Folk art painting " le rendez vous des chasseurs " oil on wood probably From Swiss alp circa 1930
Category
1930s Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique "Hamage Nord" Faience Plate - 20th Century - 2Y33
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover the charm of vintage ceramics with this antique faience plate from "Hamage Nord," dating from the 20th century or earlier. Sign...
Category
20th Century Empire European Folk Art
Materials
Faience
$123 Sale Price
69% Off
Antique Folk Art Sign Copper Folk Art
Located in Munich, DE
This unusual ornamental copper plate was used to write information on it, possibly the menue for a restaurant. We can see traces of writing.
The beautifull carving shows birds, leav...
Category
1860s Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Antique 1881 Book "Ce que disent les champs" by Baronne de Mackau - 2Y228
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Condition: Fair
Comments: This book is in fairly good condition for its age. The cover and spine show light wear, while the pages exhibit some foxing and a slight yellowing typical o...
Category
1880s Empire Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Paper
$144 Sale Price
55% Off
Signed Wooden Folk Art Figurine by S. Wodynski, Central Europe, ca. 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
This charming vintage wooden figurine, signed "S. Wodynski" on the underside, portrays a bearded man in a long coat and wide-brimmed hat, hold...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Decorative 20th Midcentury Brown Ceramic Table Bottle or Vase by La Borne Potter
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne
Original and decorative 20th century ceramic bottle or vase
Signed under the base
Elegant brown ceramic glaze color
Original perfect condition
Measures: Heig...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique English Stafforshire Pearlware Figure of Andromache & Hector's Urn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique pearlware figurine.
Depicting Andromache embracing (and weeping over) Hector's urn that is supported by a plinth.
Decorated in polychrome.
Simply a wonderful ear...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Pearlware
Collection of 5 Antique Wrought Iron Eel Forks
Located in Søborg, DK
A collection of 5 wrought iron eel forks from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and each one unique.
Each one is a work of art.
Sizes vary from 52 cm to 37 cm.
Would look am...
Category
18th Century Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Swedish 19th C. Bonad Angel
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century Swedish folk art painting on canvas, known as a bonad, depicting a woman, perhaps an angel, in very fine clothes in a paint decorated room with a small window, with a ...
Category
1830s Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Stoneware sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled " Corps ascendant ", 2023
By Maarten Stuer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculpture entitled " Corps ascendant " .
Unique piece.
2023.
Artist monogram under the base.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Winchcombe Studio Pottery Slip Ware Baking Dish
By Michael Cardew
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage Winchcombe press-molded baking dish decorated with trailed slip designs attributable to Michael Cardew (British, 1901-1983) and probably ...
Category
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
French, 19th Century Iron Shoemakers Shop Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Original riveted sheet iron shoemakers shop sign. Unique find,
France, circa 1800-1850. Traces of red paint visible.
Weathered.
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$682 Sale Price
41% Off
Sheila Casson Chestnut Salt Glazed Studio Pottery Jug
By Sheila Casson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
From a very large Studio Pottery collection we offer this stunning vintage British Studio Pottery jug by renowned potter Sheila Casson and made in Ross-On-Wye and dating from the sec...
Category
20th Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Blue and White 'Hairdressing' Sign
Located in Cirencester, GB
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
Unique Bronze and Wood Sculpture by French Artist Francoise Mayeras
Located in leucate, FR
Big contemporary sculpture in wood and bronze.
By French artiste Francoise Mayeras.
Materials : Wood & Bronze
Size : 120 × 32 × 15 cm
Rarity : Unique
Medium : Sculpture
Condi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist European Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Rare Stoneware Sculpture Attributed to Jöelle de Roubaix, circa 1960-1970
By Joelle Deroubaix
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A rare stoneware sculpture attributed to Jöelle de Roubaix, La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Unique piece.
circa 1960-1970.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century oil on board of lady attributed to Balthasar Denner
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a oil on board attributed to denner circa 1730. Depicting a typical subject of his, showing the face in high detail. Would benefit from a professional clean. Which we co...
Category
Mid-18th Century Renaissance Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Large Illuminated Advertisement for HB cigarettes, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Large wall advertisment light
Good original condition with signs of use
The top part is missing some plastic
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Boule Balls Set "B", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Vintage Military Toy Car by France Jouets – Used Condition - 2Y38
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore a piece of history with this vintage military toy car from France Jouets. This classic collectible is a testament to mid-20th-century cra...
Category
20th Century Empire European Folk Art
Materials
Metal
$128 Sale Price
65% Off
19th Century Large Italian Ceramic Perfume Burner
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 19th-century Italian ceramic perfume burner is a remarkable piece that embodies elegance and intricate craftsmanship. Standing over 30 cm tall, this antique is fashioned from glazed ceramic with delicate, openwork detailing that enhances its beauty and function. The bowl-shaped body features finely carved latticework, allowing the fragrance to disperse gracefully through the ornate pattern. Two elegantly curved handles extend from either side, adding to its classical allure.
Atop the lid sits a charming cherub, sculpted with meticulous attention to detail, capturing the romantic aesthetic of the period. This piece would have been used to burn incense or potpourri, filling a room with delightful scents while also serving as a striking decorative element. The soft ivory glaze adds a refined finish, making it a versatile addition to both traditional and modern interiors. Perfect for collectors or anyone with a passion for antique Italian décor...
Category
19th Century Antique European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Terracotta
Traditional Antique Button Soccer Game Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Table button soccer game player. Traditional figure used to play this classic button Spanish game. The figure is usually made by attaching a football playe...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Paper
$133 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique early 20th century hand painted rag doll of a woman dressed with traditional costume. Manufactured circa 1920 in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consiste...
Category
1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
$284 Sale Price
82% Off
Mid-Century Small Rope Barometer Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Small rope shaped pocket watch Barometer Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Early 20Th Century English Maritime Sailors Gambling Game Box ‘Crown & Anchor'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A early 20th century sailors ditty box, with painted ‘Crown & Anchor’ lid and original dice.
C & A was a gambling game, its origins can be traced back to the beginning of the 18th c...
Category
Early 20th Century European Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Pair of Hand Carved Cherub Angel Head, Anri, Italy, 1980s
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved pair of Cherub Angel head, found at an estate sale in Germany. Made by Anri a well-known wood carving company in Italy. We believe that these pieces are from th...
Category
1980s Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig figure
We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th century whirligig figure. Hand carved from scrat...
Category
1920s Folk Art Vintage European Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Item e7286
A nicely carved Black Forest bear desk set for small utensils. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very good ...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest European Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Collection of 2 Moor Heads "Mars x 2", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Modern European Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
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