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Place of Origin: North American
19Thc Original Salmon Painted Cutlery Carrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc original salmon painted cutlery / carrier from New England.Fantastic original aged surface & patina.
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Six Foot "Fresh Fish" Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot carved fish trade sign. The Atlantic mackerel is hand-carved with gills, fins, tail, eyes, and snout. "Fresh Fish" is painted in red letters on one side. Great distressed fi...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Teotihuacan Redware Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This intriguing redware figure was crafted in 400 A.D. from the ancient Teotihuacan region of Mexico. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings.
Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, a thick beaded necklace...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Amazing Navajo Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving in grey & black & white.Great geometric pattern & condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Shovel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original red painted hand-carved pine shovel was found in New England. The patina is the best. Condition is very good and it does have a lot of nice age wear.
Category
Early 18th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Bush Plane Model on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and charming early 20th century American bush plane model constructed with painted canvas stretched over a wooden skeleton, and mounted on a custom steel mount.
Category
1940s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Broderie Perse Crib Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Rarely does one find a broderie perse (chintz applique) crib size quilt and certainly not with the graceful and full design of this fine example. It is ...
Category
19th Century Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Folk Art Terracotta Pinch Pot Bud Vase - Signed - Canada - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Folk Art studio pottery terracotta pinch pot bud vase - hand formed ceramic body with carved/textured exterior - navy blue glaze with...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Coins Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This strippy quilt is a wonderful take off on Chinese Coins. The strips are mostly rectangular but have a lot of variety adding squares, triangles and irreg...
Category
1880s Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Hickory Dickery Dock Early Parker Brother Board Game
Located in York County, PA
Hickory Dickery Dock: Early Parker Brothers board game with great cat & mouse and tall case clock graphics, 1900.
Patented in 1899 and produced in 1900, this colorful Parker Brother...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Unfinished study of head, Michelangelo sketch
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning vintage sketch of the unfinished head of Michelangelo piece. Done as a study by an artistic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Advertising IXL Creamery, 1944, Hand Carved Milk Cow Prize/ Trade Sign
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Folk Art Advertising IXL Creamery, 1944, Hand Carved Milk Cow Prize/Trade Sign, Artist Signed, W. Rule
This unique 1944 folk art advertising trade sign, handcrafted by W. Rule, capt...
Category
20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Folk Art Primitive Carved Log Chair Sculpture
Located in Round Top, TX
Folk Art, Primitive sculptural log chair. Carved from a single wood log, with hand tools and with a particular orientation, dimensionality and wonderful hand-feel. Created after the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Navajo Crystal Area Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo Crystal. Banded in geometrics. Soft muted colors. Great for floor or wall.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Period: circa 1930s
Dimensions: 32" x 47".
Family Owned & Operated
Cis...
Category
1930s Native American Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Circa 1880 Salish Appliqued Moccasins, Native American Plateau, Deer Hide
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
Step into the 19th century with this exceptional pair of antique appliqued moccasins, attributed to the Salish (Flathead) peoples of the Plateau region, circa 1880. These rare moccas...
Category
1880s Native American Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Thread
Navajo Indian Pillow, Two Grey Hills
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine handwoven Navajo Indian weaving pillow is in mint condition. The backing is in a cotton linen. Down & feather fill.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
Harrison Mcintosh Signed Monumental Midcentury Large Ceramic Pottery Charger
By Harrison McIntosh
Located in Studio City, CA
A very rare and early atomic themed or motif (a motif he would later come back to some years later) substantial charger by renowned American West Coast Californian master ceramist Ha...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A fascinating and truly unique early 20th century American Folk Art box with the most wonderful Greek temple design with eight blue painted Doric columns around the perimeter and wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Native American Coushatta Lidded Pine Needle Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Coushatta lidded pine needle basket with pine cone and needle décor two sides and top. This woven by L.C. John, the last of the great Coushatta basket...
Category
Mid-20th Century Native American North American Folk Art
Materials
Other
LaBarge Attr Mid-Century Modern Gilt Wood Frame Shield\Crest Shaped Mirror 1960s
By LaBarge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to LaBarge, this large mirror features a well-proportioned shield or crest shape with a carved and gilt wooden frame. A handsome accent piece for any modern home or hallwa...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1960s Original Dual Sided Hanging Light Up Ace Hardware Outdoor Logo
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Original Polycarbonate Face "Ace Hardware" Advertisement Signage. The Vintage Outdoor Sign Hangs which Displays A Double Sided Logo Of The Well Known "Ace Hardware" Logo. The Vintage Signage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Hand Blown Canister Jars with Tin Lids Jars, Collection of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of three hand blown jars all have the original tin lids. The condition is very good.
It is very hard to find these storage canisters...
Category
Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Antique Wrought Iron Welder's Trade Sign
Located in Montreal, QC
This large double side Welder's Mask Sign hung outside a iron mongers work shop boldly visible for the coming and going. Supported by heavy chains the mask sign was eerie and a bit sinister and not for the faint hearted. The banging and trunking of metal being forged into their desired shapes, along with sparks flying through the soot filled air. You only dared to enter if you were ready to conduct business in the creation of your project.
Antique trade signs...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Prehistoric Casas Grandes Pottery Olla
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Prehistoric Casas Grandes pottery olla. Hand coiled and painted polychrome design. Ex. Barnard. 5" x 5".
Casas Grandes (Spanish for Great Houses; also known as Paquime) is a prehi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Native American Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Large Antique Carousel Element, Circa 1890
Located in Doylestown, PA
A unique carved element from a 19th century carousel, heavily carved with instead cut-glass mirrors and retaining its original painted finish. Would make a fun headboard for a bed.
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Nantucket Fish Market Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot Atlantic tuna with 'Nantucket Fish Market' painted decoration in blue letters. Distressed finish. Carved details include fins, gills, eyes, snout, etc. Fitted with iron hang...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1850 Mexican Colonial Style Oil on Copper Religious Painting
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 1850 Mexican colonial style oil on copper religious painting.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Collection of 19th Century Wooden Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 diameter x 4 high. These three butter bowls were found in New England and are all in fine condition. Sizes are as listed and sold as a collection of three.
Measures: 10 diameter ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Other Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Pewter Santa Clause Chocolate Mold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Large pewter Santa clause in fantastic condition.These are hard to find in the large size.
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pewter
20Thc Folk Art Cow Sign W/ Original Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc folky hand made cow trade sign.This full body cow hanging trade sign is double sided and has the original metal chain.The cow is hand carved & painted wood.
Category
1940s Adirondack Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Olinalá Mexican Traditional Lacquer, Gold Leaf and Oil Painting Art Urns
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Three urns, two trays, one gourd.
Turned solid tzalam (wild tamarind) wood; maque and lacquer carving; gold leaf; oil painting.
Commemoration, ceremony, and veneration of the anc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Mounted Doll Quilt, Postage Stamp Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early and rare triple Irish chain mini-postage stamp chain doll quilt is in fine condition. Minor age spotting in fine condition no tears or damages. This is hand sewn on c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Glen Lukens Signed Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic California Pottery Bowl
By Glen Lukens
Located in Studio City, CA
A unique and rare piece by influential Mid-Century Modern ceramist Glen Lukens whose work has become very collectible and relatively scarce and difficult to find.
Lukens was the founder of the University of Southern California...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Set of Seven Vintage Trench Art Brass Goblets with Bakelite Card Suit Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique set of seven diminutive trench art goblets in brass (circa 1930s, USA).
Formed from artillery shell stems supported by black bakelite bases.
Bases are both card suit-forms (tw...
Category
1930s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Ute Sheep Horn Spoon, circa 1870
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ute sheep horn spoon with old tag “Ute, Pine River, Battle, Ex. Cottchall Collection. Collected 1870.” Brain tanned with blue and white beading on top.
Per...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Horn
19Thc Schoharie County, New York Paint Decorated Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paint decorated blanket chest. Schoharie County, New York. Blue
paint with yellow, red black and green. Painted initials E.M.D. on
front. Dov...
Category
Early 19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Oil on Board Painting Framed Still Life Modernist MCM Signed 1963 19x20"
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage still life oil painting on board depicting a pitcher and a bowl of lemons on a checkered towel. Nicely done in confident technique with balanced composition, good color, and ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Paint
California Studio Organic Pottery Vessel Brush Pot Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Studio organic pottery vessel brush pot vase with incised Geometric pattern.
A very nice California studio pottery earthenware vase with beautiful grayish blue and brown earth tones.
The vase has a wonderful free form design featuring abstract stroke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Le Cage Au Folle Unique Painting Self Taught Folk Artist Gloria Laposka 1987
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Le Cage au Folle" Vibrant Colored Hand Painting Signed and Dated 1987
Unique Oil Painting by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Antoinette Laposka (1922-2015)
Said...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Karaoke Sister Singers Unique Painting Self Taught Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Karaoke Singers At A Night Club" Vibrant Colored Hand Painting
Unique Oil Painting by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Antoinette Laposka (1922-2015)
Said Lapo...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
NOËL GUAY - Vintage Folk Art Pine Pig Sculpture - Canada - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
ATELIER NOËL GUAY - Vintage pine sculpture of a pig - featuring a well modelled form with an intricately chiseled coat, large drooping ears and closely cropp...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Painted Fruit on Wood Serving Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted wood fruit serving tray with double handles. The condition is very good. It looks like a very well done still life.
Category
1910s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Rooster Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved plaque of a rooster on a roof top and unsigned by the artist. Great on a kitchen wall.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th C Two Draw Sewing Box with Porcelain Knobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Two Draw Sewing box with Porcelain knobs. Great Condition.
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1884 by the Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 7 1/8" long and is in excellent all original condition and paint, especially considering that the Shepard Company did not use a primer rendering their surface more vulnerable than say, the Steven's Company. There is no touch up or repaint, and no restoration of any kind. Colors of bright red on the dress, flesh tones, tan colored dog, and maroon base are all very bright and crisp. The bank is accompanied by the original wooden box in which it was originally shipped; a very special find and charming piece of Americana. Rare to find the original box. The bank and box came directly from an estate and the original owner, and I have owned it since then for over 35 years. The theme of the bank depicts a young Victorian girl playing with her golden retriever. It is one of only four antique mechanical banks...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys
Located in Chicago, IL
A special and whimsical pair of early 20th century American hands-carved wood Eider Duck decoys with black and white painted bodies and eyes.
Category
1920s Country Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Monumental 19th Century Mocha Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gigantic yellow ware seaweed mocha mixing bowl is in fine condition. It has amazing light blue sea weed decoration. Fantastic large bowl!!
Category
1870s Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Art Deco Jennings Brothers French Bulldog Dog Figural Brass Sculpture
By Jennings Bros.
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique hollow cast brass Art Deco French Bulldog figurine/sculpture made by Jennings brothers, circa 1920s-1930s. Signed on the bottom with the makers mark "JB". Great patina and co...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Mexican Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Mexican weaving rug is in fine condition and is very clean.
Category
1950s Adirondack Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 19thc Pine Cutting Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early cutting board is in great condition with a fantastic patina. It was found in New England. Great hung on a wall or use as a serving cutting board.
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th Century Sponge / Spatter Ware Childs Tea Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 17 piece child's tea set is quite rare to find and in pristine condition. The set is in pristine condition. This set was found in Pennsylvania. There is six cups and saucers and...
Category
Mid-19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Folk Art Carved Duck with Cut Outs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand carved and painted black duck is in good condition and has odd cutout for drinks or something special.
Category
Mid-20th Century Country North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Memory Mosaic Umbrella or Cane Stand
Located in West Chester, PA
A unique artisan made folk art mosaic over terra cotta pipe that can be used as an umbrella holder, cane stand, or floor vase. The mosaic consists of found objects or memories includ...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture
By Dora De Larios
Located in Studio City, CA
A fabulous, rare, and unique large horse and rider sculpture/ candelabra by famed Mexican American California studio art potter Dora De Larios. It was recently brought to our attention by a collector of her work that this piece was featured in a presentation at the Scripps Fine Arts Foundation and it was made in 1959. It is one of her earlier works. Quite rare and special in this respect.
De Larios was born in Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents. She grew up in the artistic Silver Lake district near downtown Los Angeles amongst Mexican and Nisei Japanese immigrants. As a result, De Larios was heavily influenced by ancient American...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
19th Century Blue & White Irish Chain Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Blue & white Irish chain quilt with fine quilting.This quilt is in great condition.
Category
1870s Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Early 19Thc Hand Carved & Painted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early hand made and carved dough bowl or trencher. This bowl has wonderful old tin repairs and wonderful old grungy surface. There is a old early crack that ...
Category
Early 19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Artistic Vintage American Bear.
Located in Delray Beach, FL
American bear from the 20th century , the bear is artificially hand made with old fabric and have revealing its great use. the bear wearing kind of accessories including ,book, old...
Category
20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Velvet
Indigenous Styled Large Handwoven Bird Beak Fancy Lidded Basket
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Indigenous styled lidded basket is presumed to have been made in the United States in circa mid-late 20th century. The maker of the this basket is unknown, but done in the style...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American North American Folk Art
Materials
Reed, Softwood
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