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Place of Origin: North American
Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath, Native American Plains Indian, Circa 1870
By Crow
Located in Denver, CO
This antique Crow beaded knife sheath, dating from circa 1870, is a remarkable example of Native American craftsmanship from the Classic Period (Pre-Reser...
Category
Mid-19th Century Native American Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Early 20thc Bronze Rooster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc large rooster bronze sculpture in amazing undisturbed surface. This fine piece of art has a wonderful patina. Minor piece missing off a feath...
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Rare Early 20th Century Spongeware Sugar Shaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century spongeware sugar shaker in great condition. The replaced cork is a rubber seal and keeps bugs out.
Category
Early 20th Century Country North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
20th C, Hand Crafted Tall Copper Electrified Lighthouse Table Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing craftsmanship in this one of a kind piece hand crafted from copper. Hammered repousse in and around the entire lighthouse. Tall 33 inches by 14 diameter with an 11 inch balcony. Entirely lights up, Tower with a large dome light...
Category
1940s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Cast Iron Double Footmen Doorstop by Hubley Anne Fish
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting cast iron double footmen in service as a doorstop with the original paint now worn to perfection. Signed FISH on the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19thc Pennsylvania Nine Patch Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Pennsylvania stamp nine patch crib quilt. Calico print fabric and indigo calico ground. This crib quilt was found in Pennsylvania.
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Cotton
19th C Blue & White One Patch Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made & sewn blue & white little doll quilt is in fine condition & has very fine piecing & quilting. The little gem has double borders and comes to us from a private co...
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Zinc Folk Art Baby Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Zinc Folk Art baby goose statue from a old fountain. The condition is good with some age wear.
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
Ancient carved minimalist Inuit Soapstone Sculpture, early 1900
By Inuit
Located in Bilzen, BE
An antique minimalist Inuit figurine, Alaska, carved steatite with a beautiful old original patina
Early 1900
Height 8.5 cm, length 9 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Native American North American Folk Art
Materials
Stone
19Thc Sugar Bucket From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original hand crafted sugar bucket with original lid.The nails are copper and fingers are in fine condition.The bucket is very tight.
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Tin Litho Windup Toy by Louis Marx "Jumpin Jeep" C 1950
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous colorful and full of unpredictable moves when fully wound. Louis Marx toy company was prolific during the mid century era producing a full array of tin windups. In excellent...
Category
1950s Industrial Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Folky Rooster Hand Hooked Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine & folky hand hooked black rooster rug from Pennsylvania is in great as found condition. The graphics are so wonderful. Notice the blue back round...
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Terracotta Articulated Doll Santos Figure
Located in Stamford, CT
Amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it i...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
19thc Original Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Doll Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated doll cradle from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This Pennsylvania German Dutch doll cradle is in a bitter sweet painted sur...
Category
Early 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Amish Baskets Quilt from Holmes County, Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful authentic Amish quilt from Holmes Co., Ohio,
circa 1930s
The baskets are treadle machine, pieced in various shades of blue, green, pink and purple. Set with black cotton ...
Category
Early 1900s Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Woven Jacquard Coverlet from Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handwoven 19th century four color coverlet is in fantastic condition. This pattern is so detailed with birds and tulips with most unusual patterns. This is the early patterns of...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19Thc Applique of Wreath of Roses From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wreath of roses applique quilt from Pennsylvania in pristine condition.This quilt is finely appliqued & nice quilting.
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Collection of 19thc Sponge Ware Pitchers, 6 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc sponge ware collection of six pieces of sponge ware cream or milk pitchers.
All in good condition.
Orate pitchers - 4.5 x 4.5 x4.5
Slender pitcher 4 deep x 4.5 tall x 2.5 wide
Large ornate 5.5 tall x deep x 3 wide
large creamer...
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Crystal Trading Post / Navajo Indian Weaving Area Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing hand woven Navajo Indian weaving rug in very fine condition.Comes from a private estate in Santa Barbara.This is a Crystal Trading Post Navajo weaving.
Category
20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
American 38 Star Parade Flag, circa 1877
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American 38 Star Parade Flag, circa 1877, a fine woven linen small parade flag with 38 stars in a bold "Dancing Star" pattern, enacted in 1877 upon the admission of Colorado....
Category
1870s Federal Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Linen
Handmade WWII Era Folk Art Battleship Child's Toy
Located in Red Lion, PA
This handmade folk art battleship from the early 1940s is a remarkable example of wartime craftsmanship, reflecting both the patriotic spirit and resourcefulness of the era. Crafted ...
Category
1940s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Bobyrug’s American Vintage Hook Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful American Hook rug, with a decorative floral design, entirely American needlework made with wool velvet on cotton foundations.
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"Experience the epitome of luxury and cra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Aubusson North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Wool
19Thc Teal Calico & White Shoe Fly Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19thc teal calico printed & white shoe fly pattern quilt from New England is quite unusual. This amazing quilt has Fine quilting and very Fine condition. This quilt has ...
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th C Original Grain Painted Glass Front Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc grain painted cabinet with a original wavy glass front door and shelf's in the interior. The cabinet door is in fine condition. This i...
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
1920’s Felix The Cat Wooden and Leather Toy
Located in Chicago, IL
1920’s Felix The Cat Wooden and Leather Toy
This 1920s Felix the Cat toy is a collectible vintage toy featuring the iconic character Felix the Cat. These t...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts North American Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Yeibechei Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This weaving is in great condition and has a dark brown cotton linen. This weaving is in suddle colors.
This item is 28" x 24" x 8".
Category
Mid-20th Century Native American North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Jig Saw Puzzle Shelf in the Style of Nicola L
By Nicola L.
Located in New York, NY
Groovy cut-out laminate wood two-tier shelf, after Nicole L. This example shows some cosmetic wear including a white paint spot on the back bottom shelf, and one formed drip protrusi...
Category
1960s Post-Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Plywood
Folk Art Gate in form of a Face
Located in Darnestown, MD
One of a kind iron gate in the shape of an elongated face. It would be functional as a gate but would also be terrific hung indoors as a piece of outsider art.
The movable earrings...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Bill Haskell Signed Carved Wood Turned Olive Wood Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work with elegant shape by California master woodturner artist Bill Haskell.
The piece is signed and noted "Olive" on the base.
Would be...
Category
20th Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
6' x 2' Deep Pile Aubusson Rug with French Roses design 3.5' x 2'
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Medium-sized 5' 10" x 2' 3" Deep Pile Aubusson wool on cotton Rug with French Roses design featuring a blue and tan design with pink and red rose fl...
Category
1950s Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
American Hooked Duck Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade decorative American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century with a few jolly ducks floating on a colorful striped field
The condition is really nice. No stains, no...
Category
Mid-20th Century Country North American Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Jute, Wool
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Art Plate
By Dora De Larios
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed and gorgeously earth-toned glazed plate by famed Mexican-American California studio art potter Dora De Larios.
De Larios was born in Los Angeles to Mexican i...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Antique Walking Stick with Horn Handle Adorned with Elephant Scrimshaw
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous antique walking stick with horn handle decorated with elephant scrimshaw, circa 1900. The handle is a curved horn with a pack of el...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Horn
Early Amish Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Indiana Amish wool log cabin quilt. Finely pieced and very fine quilted quilt.
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Cup, 1979
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and extremely rare/scarce early work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore S...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
20th C Folk Art Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original surface game board.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bright Red Ceramic Sculptural Studio Pottery Pedestal Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite handcrafted ceramic pedestal bowl in a vibrant deep cherry red glaze. This piece exudes timeless elegance and artisanal craftsmanship. The wide, gently flared rim and robust pedestal base showcase a harmonious balance of form and function, making it both a striking centerpiece and a functional vessel. The glossy red glaze adds depth and warmth, reflecting light beautifully to enhance its visual appeal.
Perfect for collectors of fine ceramics or for adding a bold accent to modern, mid-century, or eclectic interiors, this bowl can serve as a standalone sculptural statement or as a vessel for decorative arrangements. Its unique design and bold color make it a versatile addition to upscale home décor. Some of our collector buyers have suggested using this to display a vintage matchbook...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Back Light Chess Board with Cubic Colorful Chess Pieces
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
This chess belongs to the Board Games collection designed by Orfeo Quagliata.
Exclusive techniques from the artist. 100% handmade with highest quality m...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art
Materials
Art Glass
American Monumental Pine Hand-Carved Mortise and Pestle, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Period American pine mortise and pestle hand-carved from single log. All original, Early 19th century. Pestle is 28" long and 3.75" diameter.
Category
Early 1800s American Colonial Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Signed Pastel Water Color of a Indian Chief
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Name is Illegible and this water color pastel of a Indian chief is
Signed underneath name is the year of '67. The frame is handmade from cactus and dated 94.
Category
1960s Adirondack Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Paint
19Thc Decorated Stone Ware Cowden & Wilcox Pitcher From Pennsylvania
By Cowan Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made decorated stone ware pottery pitcher is made by Cowden & Wilcox in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania.These mis 19thc potters were very well known for decorated stoneware.Th...
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century American Burl container from the mid west and in good condition.This could be American Indian.The condition is very good.
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Painted New England Windor Childs Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine arrow back windsor child's chair is in fine condition and all original painted grey surface. It is arrow back windsor chair from New England.
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folky Handmade Industrial Looking Bar Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky handmade bar stool and all hand-carved legs. The iron footrest matches the iron rungs on the back of the seat attached. Take special not...
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Navajo Indian Weaving Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Navajo Indian weaving rug is in fine condition. The pattern is simple and fantastic colors.
Category
20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
20th Century Sunflower Black Wrought Oversized Iron Hand Forged Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
20th century wrought iron hand forged black sunflower andirons with scrolled legs and hitching post loop in the middle these spectacular andirons measure. Tall. Lovely large size.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Collection of Four Monumental 19th Century Sponge Ware Mush Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These large mush cups and saucers are quite rare and a group of four is most unusual to find. The collection is in pristine condition.
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
1960s, Green & White Painted Steel 'Two Hour Parking' Street Sign
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage traffic or street sign.
With green text and border on a white ground.
The text reads:
'TWO HOUR PARKING BETWEEN 7AM - 7PM SUND...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Navajo Indian Weaving Folky Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual hand woven lambs wool feeling Navajo weaving pillow is in fine condition. The backing is a cotton linen. The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Framed the Beatles "Abbey Road" Print
Located in Pasadena, CA
Celebrate one of the most iconic moments in music history with this beautifully framed "Abbey Road" print featuring The Beatles. Capturing John, Paul, George, and Ringo crossing the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century American Gray Cast Iron Eagle
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century American cast iron eagle. It came from Pittsburgh.
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
American Hooked Scenic Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade decorative American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century depicting a quiet little home on the prairie. Condition is really nice. No stains, no tears, has been pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Country North American Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Jute
19th Century Original Painted Barber Pole on Wheels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This funky barber pole was found in the mid west and retains its original painted surface. Painted Steve's name on the pole and iron base and wheels. Steve's I’m sure was painted yea...
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
American Hooked Runner
Located in New York, NY
A long and skinny colorful 20th-century American hooked runner
Measures: 2'5'' x 18'9''.
Category
Late 20th Century Country North American Folk Art
Materials
Jute
"Untitled, " Bird Series #3, Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Original, carved by hand, wood sculpture
2021
Unknown wood on a Walnut base
Measures: 9.5 x 2 / 24 x 5 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other North American Folk Art
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Terracotta Sculpture of a Nude Woman Reclining 20th Century Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Ceramic sculpture of a seated female figure. Unglazed terracotta with beautiful texture. Signed T.A.W. and believed to date to the mid-20th century. Measures: 8.5" tall and 8" long.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
19th C Original Paint Decorated Tall Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Original paint decorated design and wonderful undisturbed surface.This tall blanket chest is in fine condition and came from a private estate...
Category
Early 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Young Girl And Her Best Friend Dog Unique Painting Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
Vibrant Colored Hand Painting "Young Girl and her Dog"
Unique Oil Painting by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Laposka (1922-2015)
A unique and vibrant colored , ...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
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