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Place of Origin: North American
Handwoven Vintage Navajo Rug, Trading Post Era, Geometric SW Red & Brown
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage Navajo rug, woven circa 1920s–1930s during the Trading Post Era, is a striking example of Diné (Navajo) textile artistry from the pan-reservation period. Handwoven by a ...
Category
20th Century Native American North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Original Painted and Carved 19th Century Indian Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful original old surface plaque has a great old patina and a hand-carved and painted Indian chief. The Indian is in full original clothes with the feathers in his head. Wi...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
"Grape Nuts" Self Framed Tin Sign, circa 1912
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Grape Nuts" self framed tin sign is one of the most sought after advertising signs by collectors, especially in this near mint condition with bright colors...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Peruvian Hand Woven Weaving Pillows / Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two hand woven lambs wool pillows have camels on the front and cotton backings. They are booth different patterns and colors.
Measures: 19 x 36 x 9 large pillow
1...
Category
20th Century Country North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Collection of Three 19th Century Sponge Ware Vegetable Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a group of three sponge ware vegetable bowls all in mint condition. The pair of bowls are 8.5" long x 6" wide. The third bowl is 6.5" wide x 9" long. These three bowls are so...
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Mexican Ceramic Jug Vase Fishes 1994 Dolores Porras Folk Art Decorative Vessel
By Dolores Porras
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Dolores Porras Enríquez is widely known throughout Mexico and the world for being the creator of a technique rooted in the land of Oaxaca: pottery in natural color, glazed and decora...
Category
1990s Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Enamel
20Thc Antique Quilt, Hole in The Barn Door Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun hole in the barn door pattern quilt is in butter cup yellow and mint green colors.The condition is very good and mint.These fun spring colors are really wonderful.Notice the...
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Artistic Vintage American Bear.
Located in Delray Beach, FL
American bear from the 20th century , the bear is nicely hand made with old fabric and have revealing its great use. the bear wearing kind of accessories included mother of pearl b...
Category
20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, String
Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
By Laura Andreson
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed bowl by renowned American California master potter Laura Andreson. This bowl features a deep, mesmerizing, rich purple/blue glaze. Gorgeo...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
19th C Handheld Muffin Bell Town Crier Fire Alarm Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 19th C handheld muffin bell town crier fire alarm bell. The bell features two Brass domes mounted back to back with iron, a turned wood handle, and a b...
Category
19th Century American Classical Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Sponge Ware 19th Century Mush Cup/Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century monumental mush c & s in sponge ware is quite rare to find and is in pristine condition. Great addition to any collection.
Category
Mid-19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Oval Sponge Ware Serving Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century oval sponge ware pottery platter. Great for serving food or fruit.
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Folky Hand Carved Indian Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand carved and painted Indian head with a feather in his head is in fine condition and has a great patina.
Category
Early 1900s Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Molten Bronze Casted Sculpture "Andromeda Bronze Sculpture"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
This sculpture is made of bronze that has been casted to create a modern piece of art that will fit in a modern space. This piece emphasizes the raw look of molten bronze.
This is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Large Golden Micaceous Pottery Bowl with Fire Clouds by Lonnie Vigil
By Lonnie Vigil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lonnie Vigil (1949 -)
Micaceous Bowl
1994
8 inches H. x 13 inches in Diameter
This striking bowl is by renown master potter Lonnie Vigil of Nambe Pueblo.
Made from hand coils of micaceous clay, the surface is then slipped with micaceous clay and traditionally pit fired. Micaceous clay is so rich in the mineral mica that the mica's tiny gold-colored flakes impart a softly glowing, subtly textured surface to the finished pottery.
So it is not just the form, but the surface that is so stunning on this beautiful piece. The bowl was fired to a deep golden orange, with the surface patterned by fire clouds. These fire clouds are varied in coloration forming an exquisite pattern on the surface of the bowl.
Lonnie Vigil is the recognized master and innovator of micaceous pottery...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American North American Folk Art
Materials
Clay
19th Century Decorated Stoneware Jug from Keene, New Hampshire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century blue decorated stoneware jug has a interesting design and is signed by the maker J.S.Tamaka.
Category
19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
American Cast Iron Red Bus w/Passengers by Kenton ca. 1930's
By Kenton
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful bus was made by the Kenton Co. The passengers really add to the look. Generally nice condition with the tired in good order and most of all really good paint. Origina...
Category
1930s Other Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved Gentleman Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky gentleman looks like a soldier or a officer of the military. The carving is quite good and he is mounted on a custom iron Stand. The patina is the best with minor chips fr...
Category
Early 19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vibrant Authentic Vintage Hand Painted Mexican Folk Art Hanging Wall Plaque
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This striking vintage wall plaque is a fine example of traditional Mexican folk art. Featuring a textured surface, the design showcases a vividly hand-painted female figure framed by...
Category
20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early Mid-20th Century Hand-Painted Nursery Fairy Tale Panels Set in Wood
Located in Lomita, CA
Fairy tales do come true, and here they are: Eleven brightly colored hand-painted panels with classic nursery rhymes. A group of 11 vintage folk art painted children's nursery rhyme panels in oil are classic.
These early to mid-century nursery rhyme panels include "Simple Simon," "Jack Be Nimble," "Little Bo Peep...
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Green American Hooked Mini Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An American hooked mini size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
rug no. j3877
size 2' x 3' 2"
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship, circa 1850, a large plank on frame model of a bluff-bowed and wide abeam whale ship. The model wa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Dog Oil & Watercolor Signed Victoria 1986
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Signed Victoria 1986 watercolor is in fine condition and great frame original to the piece of art.
Category
Late 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Paper, Wood
Studio Pottery Earthenware Bowl in Flow Blue and White - Signed 1972
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite earthenware ceramic bowl. This small vessel will be a great addition to a coffee table used as a vase, or a side table as a trinket dish. We also love the idea of using it as a salt well...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Paint
19th Century Decorated Salt Glaze Crock Sipe & Sons Cake Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Sipe & Nichols decorated stoneware cake crock has amazing hand painted blue decoration and in very good condition.Minor rim chip as you...
Category
Mid-19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
20Thc Pastel Painting of Still Life - Artist Signed 1921
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed & dated pastel still life painting is dated 1921 and artist signed ; Eda Hagerman 1921. The condition is very good and it retains the orifginal fo painted wood frame !
Category
1920s Adirondack Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Cardboard Cubist Study of Womans Head
Located in Peekskill, NY
I found this interesting cardboard study in a New York Flea Market almost 50 years ago. It been on the shelf all that time and never gave it a 2nd thought. Its unsigned and I have no idea if its important or not... It is what it is...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Cast Iron Boot Jack Made for 1864 Presidential Campaign of George McClellan
Located in York County, PA
CAST IRON BOOT JACK, MADE FOR THE 1864 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF GENERAL GEORGE B. MC CLELLAN, WITH A FANTASTIC SLOGAN THAT READS "THE UNION AT ALL HAZZARDS"
Made for the 1864 presidential run of George B. McClellan, this cast iron bootjack is both rare and graphically exceptional. Displaying the original black-painted surface, with attractive and desirable patina, the stylized profile has a wonderful folk art quality. Molded block letters that wrap around the heel clasp read simply "Gen. Mc Clellan. These are accompanied by a prominent Civil War-associated slogan: "The Union at all Hazards." The text is intermingled with 34 stars, which was equivalent to the number of states during the opening two years of the war, but was one star short by mid-1863 and two stars short by the time of the actual election in 1864. It's not unusual to encounter this feature in civil war campaign parade flags as well as all manner of flag-related ephemera.
The iron was reportedly cast by G. & D. Cross of Morrisville, New York, though it is unsigned and I have not yet verified the attribution. I have seen two other examples, one of which had a broken and repaired tine on the U-shaped horns and newly painted surface, while the other appeared to have broken lifters and inferior, rusted patina. This is, hands-down, the best of the identified examples.
Brief History of the 1864 Campaign:
President Abraham Lincoln had a checkered relationship with his 1864 opponent, who he had formerly chosen as General-in-Chief of the entire Union Army. The career officer repeatedly knocked heads with his Commander-in-Chief. Having raised a well-trained and organized military force, McClellan often seemed reluctant to use it. By 1862, after losses in Virginia during the Peninsula Campaign, Lincoln grew frustrated with McClellan and the progression of the war and removed him from command.
By the early part of 1864 the American people shared some of the same frustrations and Lincoln was no longer the clear choice for the White House. The nation was tired of war and the remains of the Democratic Party...
Category
1860s Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
1950s Aluminum on Wood General Electric Logo, Sign Plaque
By General Electric
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s aluminum on wood General Electric logo, sign plaque. Salvaged from General Electric Buffalo NY office, stunning, original plaque, cast aluminum depicting famous G E Logo, mount...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Hubley Original Painted Stage Coach Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original aged stage coach door stop has amazing untouched patina. It is in fine condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian eye dazzler weaving pillows - pair. Off white Chenille backing and zippered shams. Down and feather inserts.
Measures: 18 x 17.
Category
20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Laura Andreson Signed Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Low Bowl, 1954
By Laura Andreson
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully made and glazed large low bowl by renowned American potter Laura Andreson. Gorgeous in its Mid-Century Modern design and glowing pale colo...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
19th C Paisley Double Irish Chain Quilt, Dated 1886
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Paisley Double Irish Chain Quilt From Pennsylvania. Dated 1886.
Finely Quilted. Gorgeous Paisley Border & Patchwork Chain.
This Quil...
Category
19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Water Serpent (Palulukang) and Mud Man (Koyemsi) - Kachina Doll
Located in Soquel, CA
Water Serpent (Palulukang) and Mud Man (Koyemsi) - Kachina Doll
Brightly painted, dynamic sculpture by an unknown artist. The figure is dressed as a medicine man, with feather and fur accents. The Mud Man is holding a piece of leather and a drum, about to wrestle with the Horned Water Serpent (Palulukang) that is emerging from a pottery jar , or Mudhead kachina clown...
Category
1980s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wood, Paint, Feathers
Ship Carved Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved figure of a woman standing upright on a scrolled base. Carved from Pine with in service paint, American, circa 1850.
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Navajo Eye Dazzler Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo eye dazzler Indian weaving pillow. Feather and down insert and zippered insert.
Category
20th Century Navajo North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Navajo Chinle Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Chinle Indian weaving bolster pillows - pair. Feather and down insert and zippered shams.
Category
20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Tall Hollywood Regency Pastel Pink Ceramic Seahorse Vase by Gonder Pottery
By Gonder Pottery
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Tall Hollywood Regency style pink imperial line vase in the shape of a seahorse. This eye catching vessel is tall in form, and features a figural statue of a seahorse with shell crow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Rare 19th Century Rockingham Lided Water Pitcher
By Rockingham Pottery Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of Rockingham / Bennington 19th century pottery is in mint condition and has the original lid. There is an American eagle on the spout and dogs, deer, rabbits, cats...
Category
Mid-19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
20Thc Amish Plain Quilt from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Amish Holmes County Ohio plain quilt with double inner borders. This quilt is very nicely quilted & pieced. The cotton sateen fabric stands out with the quilting, This qu...
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Mounted Turnstile “To The Fun House” from Coney Island, New York
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and Historical Industrial Era Mounted Turnstile from the Fun House at Coney Island, New York, featuring original painted finishes mounted on wood plinth with label reading, “T...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial North American Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Mammoth Tarahumara Indian Beer Fermenting Pot with Exquisite Fire Clouds Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tarahumara Indian beer fermenting pot.
Sierra Tarahumara mountains, Chihuahua, Mexico.
1920s.
Low fire clay.
Measures: 21.50 inches height. x 26.50 inches in diameter.
An earl...
Category
Early 20th Century Native American North American Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Mid-Century Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted American Duck Decoy
Located in Germantown, MD
An Mid Century, large, Hand-crafted and Hand-Painted American life size Duck Decoy measuring 21" in width, 9" in depth and 9.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Plaster
19thc Original Red Painted Bucket W/ Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed & dated 1848 -WP original water bucket with the original wood handle.This hand made folky bucket has metal bands which keeps it tight together.
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
JOHN R. WATTS, Folk Art Watercolor & Gouache Landscape Painting, U.S., C.1889
Located in Chatham, ON
JOHN R. WATTS (Unknown/Unidentified Artist) - Folk art watercolor and gouache landscape painting on paper - graphite highlights and shading - unframed - signed and dated lower right ...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
Antique "USS Sea Dog US401" Sign
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
HIstorical
USS Sea Dog (SS-401/AGSS-401) was a Balao-class submarine in the United States Navy. She was the first ship to be named for the dogfish, a small shark of the North Atlanti...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Double sided porcelain subway/ bus sign "LADIES REST ROOM"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Double sided porcelain subway/ bus sign "LADIES REST ROOM".. Great old sign..Nice original condition, minor staining to one side,(see photo)
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
A Vintage Marwal Chalkware Rabbi Sculpture, New York, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A charming and expressive vintage sculpture by Marwal Industries, this piece was created in New York during the 1960s, and is a fine example of chalk...
Category
1960s Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
Black Marbled Resin and Wood Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Tic Tac Toe is a beautiful, modern and fun take on the classic game. The three dimensional pieces are handmade in black resin with white marbled texture and the board is made of ...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Resin, Wood
Antique American Art Deco Early Frigidaire Metal Advertising Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, likely one-of-a-kind, antique American Frigidaire enameled metal advertising sign, early 20th century, period Art Deco styling, the sign reads: "See Arkadelphia Hardware Co...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair Theatrical Middle Eastern Child Size Figures W/Gold Costumes Turban Torches
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an adorable pair of child sized figures in ornate Middle Eastern style costumes including torches, turbans, boots and a shawl. I don't know where they came from but they look...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Resin
Early 20thC Hubley Bouquet of Flowers Cast Iron Doorstops
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Antique cast iron Doorstops by Hubley in original paint. No breaks or cracks in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear to the paint....
Category
1920s Industrial Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Sermel Tonala Signed Paper Mache Duck With Glass Base
Located in Bridgeport, CT
folk art life size colorful paper mache duck figure surmounted on a custom glass base. The duck hand-painted in bright orange and gold tones. Signed as shown.
Dimensions: 17 1/2" L,...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Paper
19th Century Hand Hooked Folky Floral Rug Mounted with Braided Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand hooked mounted rug with multi braided borders is 19th century and in very good condition. This fantastic work of art comes from Ex Stephen Score Antiques Inc. colle...
Category
19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Patriotic Hand Painted Slate Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Folk Art hand made & painted slate frame was found in Pennsylvania. Has a wonderful undisturbed painted surface.
Category
1920s Adirondack Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Slate
Persian Pictorial Jaguar Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Pictorial rug depicting a jaguar on a neutral field with colorful blue and pink accents on a narrow border.
Measures: 1'10'' x 2'3'' circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19Thc Decorated Stone Ware From Evan Jones Cake Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc decorated stone ware cake crock is signed by Evan R. Jones and made in Pittston,Pennsylvania.It has two hand applied handles on each side.Th...
Category
1870s Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19thc Shenfelter Tulip Cobalt Blue 1 Galon Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Shenfelter In Redding PA, cobalt blue decorated crock Tulip design 1 Gallon. There is some burning during the making of this crock opposite of the Tulip.
Measures 8 x 8.5 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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