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Place of Origin: North American
Signed Original Alexander Gore Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Original Alexander Gore oil on canvas painting. Beautiful abstract texture colors .signed by the artist.
Category
20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
"Roosevelt & Garner" Embroidered Armband Supporting the 1932 Democratic Ticket
Located in York County, PA
"ROOSEVELT & GARNER", AN EMBROIDERED ARMBAND SUPPORTING THE 1932 DEMOCRAT PRESIDENTIAL TICKET AND THE REPEAL OF PROHIBITION
Made for the 1932 Democratic presidential Campaign ticke...
Category
1930s Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Water Canteen, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pottery Canteen
Acoma
1900
6 inches Height x 5.50 inches Diameter.
Clay, mineral pigments, twined fiber cordage, corn cob.
A wonderful example of an antique polychrome Acoma Pueblo...
Category
Early 1900s Native American Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Other
Carved Tuna Fish Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot carved big eye tuna with painted decoration. 'Washington St. Fish and Oyster Co.' of Boston in blue paint. Distressed finish. Carved gills, fins, tail, eyes, and snout. Fitt...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Gnome Sculpture "Digging For Gold" Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Digging For Gold- Rare Form
Gardener's Best Friend - As American as Apple Pie
An American garden friendly elf or gnome- hand cast double sided form and hand painted. Imagine this fellow going about his business digging in your garden - perhaps burying gold treasure...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Polychrome Original Painted Hubley Iron Lg Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted Hubley cast iron doorstop is in fine condition and has a great patina. This is a large floral doorstop with hea...
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19thc Decorated Stone Ware Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc original decorated blue crock with double handles. The condition is very good with minor tiny chips on inner lip.
Category
Early 19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
1900s Antique Hand Carved Wooden Cane
Located in Plainview, NY
An early 20th century hand carved wood men's cane. The cane features beautiful hand carving of flowers painted in multiple colors. The name of what it seems to be the original owner ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Hand Blown Storage Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand blown storage jar is in fine condition and has a curled under lip. Lots of bubbles and pontil on base.
Category
Mid-19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Vintage Painting on Canvas of a Lion by Blanko Paradis
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting mid century acrylic painting on canvas of an aging lion in repose with flowers and trees, executed in a charming naive style. Signed Paradis 81 and presented in a wood frame.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Cast Iron Spittoon with Perfect Volcanic Glaze Patina in the Style of Lucie Rie
By Lucie Rie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron Spittoon with perfect volcanic glaze patina in the style of Lucie Rie
"time has transformed this utilitarian item into an amazing piece of art"
Category
1930s Other Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Petite Stool Made in Solid Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this primitive petite stool made in solid wood. Made in Mexico totally handmade. Ready to use as stool or side table.
Category
1970s Primitive Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mexican Indian Tree of Life Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pillow was constructed from a Navajo Tree of Life weaving from the Cedar Ridge area in the northern part of the Navajo Nation and dates to the 1940s. Pictured in this weaving ar...
Category
1940s Navajo Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Down, Linen, Wool
Round Ceramic Brown Unusual Studio Pottery Vase, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Glazed in an almost metallic-looking paint, this petite round vase will be fabulous on a nightstand, bookshelf, or side table. Studio Pottery is a...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Oversized Advertising Store Display Scissors
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brass oversized scissors
probably used for advertising and or store display.
These will add interest to any room, wall, hair salon or fashion fashi...
Category
1960s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Christmas Ornaments by Peggy Beaver- Set of 39
Located in Cordova, SC
Thirty-nine piece set of Mid Century ceramic pottery Christmas ornaments hand crafted by Peggy Beaver who was quite the artist in Columbia, SC. The white glaze “frosting” has chipped...
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19thc Original Painted White & Orange Paddle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool 19thc orange & white painted paddle in fine condition.Great on the wall in a beach house or cottage.
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Plate, Wooden Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked whi...
Category
2010s Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
19th Century Pewter Betty Lamp in Trumpet Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pewter Betty or oil lamp is in fine condition. This oil lamp is quite unusual and has a iron pull on lid.
Category
19th Century Other Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pewter
Hand-Made Wooden Bowling Balls, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made wooden bowling balls with thumb and finger grips carved out of the wood. Slightly varying size and patina for each ball as well as some being painted blue while others are ...
Category
1960s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Blue and White Ceramic Chintz Figurine of a Peasant Woman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Ceramic figurine of a woman in blue and white glaze. For grand millennials and chintz lovers, this small porcelain figurine will make a superb addition to your blue and white collection. This lovely piece depicts a peasant woman carrying her wares. Her hair is styled in a swept-up style, with a blue glazed hat. Her features are hand-painted in black, with bright red lips. A blue corset...
Category
20th Century Georgian North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Portrait of Red Cloud Planes Indian Warrior Signed By W.Mcnall
Located in Pasadena, CA
Honor the spirit of resilience and leadership with this striking Portrait of Red Cloud, one of the most influential leaders of the Oglala Lakota Sioux. Captured with masterful detail...
Category
20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Folk Art Painted Wood Horse Toys, 2
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of Two Folk Art Painted Wood Horse Toys, comprising: pull horse, 1983, one mounted on rectangular base and four metal wheels, marked "Sarr...
Category
20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Ranch House Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ranch House Bell found on a Ranch in Texas.
Category
20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine handwoven Navajo Saddle blanket monumental pillow is in fine condition with the original corner ties. The backing is a taupe cotton linen. The insert is down and feather fill.
Category
20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Rare Hand-Painted Stick Spatter Plate with Rabbits
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fine example of an unsigned hand-painted stick spatter plate with painted rabbits surround the border. The condition is very good with old craz...
Category
Late 19th Century American Classical Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Tramp Art Style Top Desk in Nautical Design
Located in Nantucket, MA
Elaborately chip carved in a nautical motif design with a tapered scalloped gallery and three drawers each with a glass pull. Found in Upstate New York
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
20th C Large Hand Woven Papago Indian Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C hand woven large Papago Indian tray. Great condition. Great look for Southwestern or cabin decor. Great as as a collection on a shelf or table.
Category
20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Hemp, Natural Fiber
Set of Seven Handmade Vintage Primitive Vintage Nesting Cubes/Blocks in Pine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive set of seven blocks and boxes (some four-sided, some two) which nest in the largest box (ca. early 20th Century, USA).
Thoughtfully crafted with finger jointed-edges and un...
Category
Early 1900s Primitive Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Large Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow is super early and fine condition. The backing is in a camel cotton linen.
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
Unusual Mini 19th Century Spongeware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the coolest spongeware small berry bowl. Looks like a miniaturized mixing bowl. The condition is very good.
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
1950's Commercial Sign "All - Stainless Inc"
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage commercial business sign from early 1950's for All - Stainless, Inc.
78" long by 12" high panel of patinated blue colored aluminum with 1/4" th...
Category
1950s Industrial Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Smith & Snows Whiteroot Pottery Bitters Bottle, Dated 1873
By Smith & Snow White Root
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early handmade pottery bitters bottle is signed and dated by the maker Pat. July. 17. 66 and Patd. & Co. 1873 . This pottery bottle is in pristine ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Signed William Sheldon Horton Impressionist Landscape Painting
By William Sheldon Horton
Located in Redding, CT
Signed William Sheldon Horton impressionist landscape painting. This "Plein Air" artist has majestically captured the purple desert canyons of California. This substantial canvas is ...
Category
1940s Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Figurines by Dr. Harley Niblack
Located in South Charleston, WV
This grouping of 3 figurines and 9 sculpture head figures were obtained directly from Dr. Harley Niblack by the consignor's father (who was also a woodt...
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Painted Bible Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all original hand-painted and handmade bible box is in fine condition. These most unusual paint decorated boxes are very rare and this...
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
American Hooked Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
American hooked mat size pictorial rug.
Measures: 1'7" x 3'1''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Country North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
19th Century Folk Art Oil Painting of a Girl Holding Wheat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Folk Art painting of a girl holding wheat in a field painted on board. It is unsigned and on board newly framed. The condition is very good.
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Canvas
20th Century, Original Painted Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original painted black and white trade sign reads Reserved for district. This cool one sided sign was probably from a old vintage court house.
Category
20th Century Country North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spongeware Bowls Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of large and small mixing bowls have double rings around the pattern and are in great condition. It’s very hard to find the matching set. Great on a shelf or in a collectio...
Category
19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Large Organic Wood Turned Weed Vase
By Doug Ayers
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made, organic wood turned weed vase by famed American / California (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers.
Signed and dated by Ayers on the base.
Ayers ...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Navajo Indian Weaving Streak of Lighting Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fantastic and detailed weaving pillows are in great as found condition. We are selling them in pairs at 950 a pair. The backings are in brown and tan cotton linen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Navajo North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Prison Road Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage metal road sign for a United States Prison. Sign is letting the car know that they are now "LEAVING the TRAVEL RESTRICTED AREA." Interesting piece of automotive memorabilia...
Category
1950s Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Steel
20thc Signed Cow Oil Painting Listed Artist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20thc oil painting on board by listed artist C. Wood a California artist. Fantastic workmanship. Lives in Los Alamos, California. She is an amazing lis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Acrylic
Large Hand-Carved and Painted Folky Chicken
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of early 20th century Folk Art is all original paint and carved from one piece of wood. The weight is heavy and would make a great doorstop in the kitchen.
Category
Early 20th Century Country North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
1920s “TOURISTS” Cast Metal Sign Glass Cat Eye Reflectors Boarding House Sign
Located in Lancaster, PA
A vibrant early highway-era relic, this original 1920s "TOURISTS" sign is cast in heavy metal with bold silver lettering inset with original glass cat-eye reflectors, all mounted to the original red painted backer. Made by J.F. Bingham of Nashua, New Hampshire, these directional signs guided travelers to lodging and camps in the early days of motor tourism. Each reflector still shines brightly under direct light, while the paint has aged beautifully with surface patina and wear. A rare survivor with undeniable character—perfect for cabin, garage, or collection display.
🧾 Item Details:
• Material: Cast metal, paint, glass reflectors
• Dimensions: 36" × 10"
• Era: 1920's
• Manufacturer: J.F. Bingham, Nashua, NH
📌 Condition:
Excellent display condition with all reflectors intact. Original paint with scattered surface wear and minimal scuffs. Sign shows minimal areas of light edge wear. Structurally sound with no cracks or breaks.
📍 Collector’s Note:
Bingham-made reflector signs...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage American Pictorial Hooked Mat Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
American hooked rug from the late 20th century. An array of fruits and on circular medallions. A rooster spotted on one of the medallions. Initials of weaver found on another medallion.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Two Chein Wind-Up Toys "Dancing Bear" and "Dancing Pig"; American Circa 1938
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Dancing Bear" and "Dancing Pig" wind up toys were made by the Chein Toy Company, of New York City, circa 1938, about the same time as "Dancing Rabbit" (a...
Category
1930s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Original Painted Iron Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted iron pig.
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Signed Framed Portrait of Eugene Oneill Dated 1946
Located in Pasadena, CA
A rare and historic collectible, this signed and framed portrait of renowned American playwright Eugene O’Neill is dated 1946, capturing the literary legend in the final decade of hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Plaque, circa 1950 - 1960s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Hand Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Plaque, circa 1950 - 1960s, a dramatic sculpture of a sperm whale attacking a whale boat, biting it in half, with a lone sailor poised w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Found and Salvaged Steel Structure on a Steel & Wooden Circular Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of spare parts come together ...
Category
2010s Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Unique Face Jar with Lid, Signed Waar, 1986
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique face jar with lid, signed Waar, 1986
Unique and intersting.
This jar will add interest to any room.
Nice glaze.
Category
1980s Bohemian Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Canadian Geese in Original Paint, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pair of original painted Canadian Geese with wood heads and glass eyes are in good condition. The base is a plank of wood and body is constructe...
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Small Wood and Glass Tic Tac Toe
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
A collaboration by Orfeo Quagliata creating iconic family entertainment. This Board Games edition presents classic games like Backgammon, Chess and Tic Tac Toe, made out of wood and ...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Amish Ocean Waves Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ohio Amish ocean waves crib quilt is in very good condition and is on a mounted frame.This crib quilt is very finely pieced and in great condition.The back round is dark blue...
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Harding Black Texas Artist Signed Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Pitcher
By Harding Black
Located in Studio City, CA
A hand-thrown, well-crafted, piercing green glazed ceramicpitcher by famed Texas-born San Antonio ceramic master Harding Black. A perfect combination of form and function.
Signed and dated (1983) by the Black on the base.
This work has a great feel and heft to them. The deep rich colors are striking.
Harding Blacks Exhibitions include:
San Antonio Local Artists Annual Exhibition (1939-42, 1945, 1947); Texas General Exhibition (1940 award, 1942, 1948 honorable mention); National Ceramic Annual Exhibition, Syracuse Museum of Art (1947-54); River Art Group, San Antonio (1948-49); National Collection of fine Arts...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Wood, Water, and Light: Classic Wooden Boats by Joel White Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Wood, Water, and Light: Classic Wooden Boats by Joel White. Published by W. W. Norton & Company, 2000. Stated 1st Ed hardcover. Twenty-four wooden boat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Folk Art
Materials
Paper
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