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Place of Origin: French
Lion ivory head’s handle walking stick, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: carved ivory knob depicting a lion's head. Golden metal band. Bamboo wood cane. Iron ferrule. France circa 1890. (SHIPPING TO THE EU ONLY)
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
"Ruby" Helmet for Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Extremely rare
Christian Dior / ruby
Ruby helmet for Christian Dior.
Helmet designed for the decoration of Dior boutiques and which has never been comme...
Category
2010s French Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Antique French Doll Mold
Located in London, GB
A rare antique doll mould, early 20th century.
Patinated metal.
The largest one we have found.
French.
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Black ceramic Porcelain Sculpture by Tim and Jacqueline Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture represented a woman body with glossy black glaze decoration.
Signed at the base "Tim Orr",
circa 1970-1980.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
French brutalist wooden chessboard in the style of Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles
By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret
Located in BELFORT, FR
Rare one of a kind chessboard game, entirely made of handcarved wood, circa 1950. The singular brutalist design of this piece reminds us of the work of Jean Touret for Atelier Maroll...
Category
1950s Brutalist Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique 1860 Childrens Tricycle Horse Glass Eyes Wood Metal Fabric
Located in Munich, DE
This quite amazing children's tricycle has seen it's best days along time ago, however it has retained all it's charm and magic.
The face, the handles and the wheels are made out of...
Category
1860s Belle Époque Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Ceramic Bowl with Celadon Glaze Decoration, by Jean-François Fouhilloux
By Jean-François Fouhilloux
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze decoration by Jean-François Fouhilloux.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
Circa 1990-2000.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Rope Bottle Carrier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope bottle carrier for two bottles Audoux Minet, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Rope
Amazing Zoomorphic Ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing zoomorphic ceramic by Accolay,
circa 1960-1970.
Perfect original conditions.
Stamp signature under the base.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Wall Sculpture Entitled «Tressage Tubulaire» in Grey, Brown and Black Stoneware
By Anne Barrès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall sculpture entitled « Tressage tubulaire » in grey, brown and black stoneware by Anne Barrès.
Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 22.04’ x 22.9’ x 1.6’ inches.
Approximate dim...
Category
1970s Beaux Arts Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Rope
Original French Art Deco Period Poster by Paul Colin 1928
By Paul Colin
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original French Art Deco Period advertising poster ‘Marguerite Valmond’ by Paul Colin printed by H. Chachoin. Made famous in 1928, spectacular and exquisitely made. This...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Elegant Porcelain Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture by Tim Orr with black and white glaze decoration.
Signed under the base "Tim Orr",
circa 1970.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large 19th Century French Pottery Vine Pitcher with Grapes
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th century French pottery vine pitcher with grapes.
Pottery from Normandy.
Category
1880s Country Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Rope Hand Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Hand Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Mirror
Wall Sculpture Entitled «Tressage» in Brown Stoneware and Rope, Anne Barrès
By Anne Barrès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall sculpture entitled « Tressage » brown glazed stoneware and rope by Anne Barrès.
circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
H : 31.5’ x 19.7’ x 2.7’ inches.
Approximate dimensions.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware covered pot by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware covered pot by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration.
Artist monogram on the base.
Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
H : 21.2 x 10.6 x 10.6 inches.
Category
1970s Beaux Arts Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 39 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Impressionistic Painting Of A Parisian Girl By H. De Bréval
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A late 19th century small French impressionistic oil painting on wooden panel representing a Parisian girl by a Café after a rain. This "La Bell...
Category
1890s Belle Époque Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Samuel Mazy White Biscuit Porcelain Morning Glory with Trellis in a Lattice Pot
By Samuel Mazy
Located in Toronto, ON
Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy, exclusive to Maison Nurita in Canada. Mazy has been working as a ceramist for nearly 20 years in Paris. He sculpts porcelain flowers to create poetic floral compositions. His work is directly inspired by the masters and manufacturers of Sevres Porcelain. This Morning Glory is handmade in biscuit porcelain with copper leaves, stems, and trellis, and is placed in a white biscuit porcelain...
Category
2010s French Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Antique French Green Painted Domed Top Chest, 19Th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE PAINTED DOMED TRUNK
A decorative and useful chest of fairly generous proportions, constructed of pine with iron carry handles.
Layers of old paint of differing shades of gr...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Spinning Wheel with Original Parts from the 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rustic spinning wheel from the 18th century, with original parts. Created in France during the 18th century, this spinning wheel will be an excellent decorative addition to ...
Category
18th Century Rustic Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Pair of Rope Ship Wheel Sconce Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Original pair of rope ship wheel sconces Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Nautical.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Rope
French Early 20th Century Leather Horse Sculpture
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome early 20th century French Leather Horse Sculpture. Beautifully poised in a rearing position. Wonderful patina. A terrifi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Large Brown and Black 20th Century Stoneware Ceramic Vase by Steen Kepp La Borne
By Steen Kepp
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Steen Kepp
Large stoneware ceramic vase
Circa 1980
Brown and black ceramic firing colors
Original perfect condition
Height 37 cm
Large 25...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Circa 1900 French Wallpaper Printing Roll
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 wallpaper printing roll from France made from pine.
Category
Early 1900s Industrial Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Shiny Black Important Ceramic Table Lamp circa 1970 Made in France
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Important ceramic table lamp.
Made in France, circa 1970.
Shiny black ceramic glaze.
No signature.
Excellent original condition.
Dim...
Category
Late 20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by the Workshop Pierlot, Ratilly, France, 1970-1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A stoneware vase with white glaze decoration by the workshop Pierlot, Ratilly, France.
Signature at the base.
Perfect original conditions,
circa 1980-1990.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Art Deco Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1925 Toucan Black Marble
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous pair of French Art Deco bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1925. Very desired Toucans holding Sphere model.
Made out of Nero Marquina black marble & spelter with amazing patina...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Early 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Figural Winged Putti Table Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous French Empire period giltwood figural candlestick, early 19th century, now professionally electrified and fashioned as a single-light table lamp.
Exquisitely hand carve...
Category
Early 19th Century Rococo Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
20th Century Oil on Masonite French Signed Still Life Painting, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French painting from the second half of the 20th century. Oil on masonite artwork depicting a luminous still life with flowers and guitar of good pictorial quality. Painting signed l...
Category
1960s Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Masonite
Stoneware ovoid vase with abstract decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware ovoid vase with abstract decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the back. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 13.2’ x 4.1’ x 7.7’ inches.
Category
1970s Beaux Arts Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Letter Wax Seal Stamp Featuring Nude Bathing Women Art Nouveau
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian bronze nude bathing women Art Nouveau letter wax seal stamp unused and never monogrammed.
Circa 1890.
Category
1890s Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
An Impressive Primitive Ceramic Mask by Les Potiers D'Accolay France 1970's
By Accolay Pottery
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An Impressive Primitive Ceramic Mask by Les Potiers D'Accolay France 1970's
Rare piece of this size.
Nice colors.
Signed " Accolay " in the back.
In good condition.
Category
1970s Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
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 : 8.7 x 6.7 inches (ceramic only).
Sold with a European electrical system.
Category
1970s Beaux Arts Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Original Abstract Architectural Paper Sculpture by Lucien Petit Unique Piece
By Lucien Petit
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Lucien Petit
French unique handmade sculpture by the artiste Lucien Petit
Famous french ceramic artist
This piece realised in 2000 is a paper sculpture with mixed media
O...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Folk Art
Materials
Paper
19th Century Empire Original Oil Painting
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Empire Original Oil Painting of 2 women by window
Category
1850s Empire Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Antique French Tole Cobbler Sign
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century hand-painted tole shoemaker sign.
Category
19th Century Antique French Folk Art
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century.
Diameter 9,5 cm.
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 French Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Articulated Female Artist Model, France, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Painter's articulated mannequin depicting a woman, with a metaphysical face. The mannequin is made of carved national walnut wood for the body parts and maple wood for the spheres in...
Category
1920s Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique French Toleware Cachepot or Planter Painted with a Don Quixote Scene
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Toleware cachepot or planter.
Decorated to both sides with a scene of Don Quixote and his companion Sancho riding atop a horse and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Empire Revival French Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Big stoneware vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration.
Artist monogram on the base.
Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
H : 23.6 x 6.1 x 7.5 inches.
Category
1970s Beaux Arts Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Accolay Vase, circa 1960 the Color is Pink / Brown
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Accolay vase, circa 1960
the color is pink / brown.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Side Nesting Tables Walnut Wood, France, circa 1955
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 3 brutalist nesting tables in solid wood, France, circa 1950.
Great set of tables that can either be used as a nest or a cluster.
The have a particularly nice wood grain ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
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 French Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Wood sculpture - two faces - french folk art - Early XX th century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Huge solid wood sculpture, hand-carved French folk art from the early 20th century. The sculpture, meticulously crafted from a raw wooden log, depicts two faces on two different side...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dominos
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war dominos 31
A good example of a late 19th Century Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) hand carved set of 31 dominos, in a sliding painted ...
Category
1850s Folk Art Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Bone
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up jeep car is an original vintage metal toy.
Unknown manufacturer and age.
Functioning but lightly damaged mechanisms.
Not in p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Basket Jardiniere Rope Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare nautical rope basket jardiniereAudoux Minet, circa 1960.
Measure: 25" with the handle, 17.5" without.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Rope
French Painted & Carved Floral Dressing Table, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French hand painted flip top dressing table with floral paintings , ebonized string inlay, foliage border with swags, connecting cross stretchers , and terminating on tampered splay...
Category
1790s Louis XVI Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
Stoneware sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculpture by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
H : 7.7 x 13.9 x 2.7 inches.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ladies ‘Dame’ Mid Century Restroom Sign from South of France Made in Metal
Located in London, GB
A French Mid Century Modern Swimming Pool changing room sign for a Lady or Ladies. The 3 dimensional letters made from metal box cut and riveted and weld...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Poster Kina Lillet, Robys 'Robert Wolff'
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Poster Kina Lillet - Robys (Robert Wolff)
Lithograph mounted on canvas
1937
Stentor printing
130x197cm
Signed and dated
In very good condition.
Category
1930s Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Antique Boule Ball With Flower Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unique Sculpted Wooden Artwork
Located in Nijlen, BE
This beautiful craftwork by an unknown creator is a beautiful interplay of three-dimensional cubes in recycled wood.
The sculpted cubes stand on a wooden plate.
Earthy warm color to...
Category
1980s Minimalist Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Albert Chubac Painting, Signed, circa 1960, France
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert CHUBAC (1925-2008), signed, circa 1960, France,
mixed media on paper.
Height: 100 cm, width: 145 cm, depth: 5 cm.
Last painter of the school of Nice.
This is an importan...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Samuel Mazy Biscuit Porcelain Rose Bush Sculpture in Biscuit Porcelain Pot
By Samuel Mazy
Located in Toronto, ON
Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy. This Rose Bush is handmade in biscuit porcelain with painted copper leaves and stems, and is pl...
Category
2010s French Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls "24", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair and one target ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Large Antique Statue of a French Freedom Fighter ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Statue of a French Freedom Fighter ca. 1920s
A large wooden French freedom fighter statue holding a metal saber. The hand-made scu...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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