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Place of Origin: North American
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Folk Art carved and painted owl decoy, USA 1900's
A decorative barn owl carving decoy
Original paint with even wear.
Mounted over a new iron stand.
Category
20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Madame Monarch Portrait. Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stairway to Nowhere Girl, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
16 H in x 12.5 W in x 0.75 D in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way th...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Early 21st Century Boho Signed Studio Pottery Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic handmade studio pottery totem sculpture. A chic graphic design in black and white. Signed on the bottom. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Craftsman North American Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Ceramic
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, Feathers, Paint, Wood, Leather
Bamboo Backbone Woman Portrait. Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bamboo Backbone Woman, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
12 H in x 8.5 W in x 0.75 D in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that v...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Rare 19thc 3Pcs. Sponge Pitcher & Slop Bucket Set W/ Toothbrush Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Sponge ware pottery slop bucket & pitcher with a toothbrush holder.These were used at the wash stands in the 19thc. Sold as a three piece set.Notice the wide stripe around each...
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Large Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brass Horse by Luciano Bustamante 1965
By Luciano Bustamante
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous large brass Brutalist patchwork stallion horse with blown black glass eyes. Fantastic artistic piece by Luciano Bustamante of Mexico c1965. In excellent vintage condition wi...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Protective Linings Portrait. Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Protective Linings Portrait, 2019
Carved porcelain
14 inches x 9.5 inches x 0.75 inch
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that value...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
American Folk Art Five Flying Ducks Signed E.H. Hart
Located in South Burlington, VT
American folk art Pyrography pair Flying Ducks.
This is an original and beautifully detailed hand incised work of art on wood panel of five (5) flying ducks.
This unique work of art is hand incised using pyrographic techniques.
It is signed lower left E. H. Hart.
Dimensions: 9.75 iniches wide and 12 inches high.
Provenance: Old New England collection.
History of the Pyrography:
py·rog·ra·phy is the art or technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point. Pyrography was particular popular during the last quarter of the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century
About E.H. Hart
Hart, Ernest Huntley 'Ernest H. Hart' (New York City, 1910 - Florida, 1985).
An American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and author, Ernest Huntley Hart...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Archetypal Anne Portrait. Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mountain of a Woman, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
8.5 H in x 3.5 W in x 0.5 D in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that val...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Supporting Perspective Portrait. Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Supporting Perspective, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
11.5 H in x 7.5 W in x 0.75 D in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way tha...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Stairway to Nowhere Girl Portrait. Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stairway to Nowhere Girl, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
11 H in x 6.2 W in x 0.75 D in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way tha...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
1970's Pete Sierra Navajo Navajo Sterling and Turquoise Necklace and Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning set of Sterling and Turquoise by the noted Navajo Craftsman Pete Sierra. The set dates to the 1970's we believe. Pete Sierra studied under the m...
Category
1970s Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lead with the Heart Portrait. Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Lead with the Heart, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
16 H in x 12 W in x 0.5 D in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that value...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
19th Century Hand Stitched American Amish Crib Quilt in Pink, Ivory, Navy Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
19th century hand-stitched and quilted American Amish Crib Quilt in a” Diamond in a Square” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The quilt has a very fine hand stitching with primary colors of ivory, pink, burgundy, and navy blue. The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand. It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it.
Dimensions: 32” x 32”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton
Condition: Good
Amish Crib Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Weave of the Universe. Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Weave of the Universe, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
12.5 H in x 17 W in x 0.75 D in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that ...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Zabihi Collection Antique American Navajo Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative 20th-century American Navajo rug with a geometric tribal design
Measures: 3'2'' x 4'10''.
Category
Early 20th Century Native American North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Located in Southampton, NY
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Nice looking running horse weathervane with verdigris patinated copper finish. Head shows further weathering. Mounted on a black painted...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
American Folk Art Baguette
Located in Chicago, IL
Celebrate the whimsical charm of American Folk Art with this hand-carved pine sculpture resembling a baguette, a delightful fusion of creativity and playfulness. Crafted with meticul...
Category
20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Wishful Thinking Portrait. Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Wishful Thinking, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
12 H in x 7 W in x 0.5 D in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that values wo...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Handmade Diminutive Metal Owl Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely detailed diminutive metal owl sculpture for desktop or collection. Weighty - possibly pewter. Signed Clarence.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. Thes...
Category
2010s Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Heights to Reach Portrait. Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Heights to Reach, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
11.5 H in x 7 W in x .05 D in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that values ...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Antique Black Americana Portrait American Lawyer, Signed 1862
Located in South Burlington, VT
Black Americana
Antique Folk Art or Outsider Art Portrait Black American Lawyer, Signed June 10, 1862
This is an original historical and detailed hand incised work of art on wood p...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
King Arthur Mural (16' x 6') by Peter Ostuni for Savoy-Plaza Hotel 1951
By Peter Ostuni
Located in Hanover, MA
Astonishingly beautiful and monumental mural spanning eleven individual panels which when assembled are 16 feet long by 6 feet high. The panels are reverse paint and applique on she...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Plexiglass
Curled Girl Portrait. Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Curled Girl, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
11.5 H in x 7 W in x 0.5 D in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that values women...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Madonna with the Long Neck, Portrait, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Madonna with the Long Neck, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
Height: 7 in x Width: 7 in x Depth: 0.5 in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of a...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Rattling Cages Portrait. Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rattling Cages, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
10 H in x 10 W in x 0.5 D in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that values wom...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Frank Matranga Mosaic Tile Cityscape Wall Art
By Frank Matranga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mosaic tile art piece by California ceramicist Frank Matranga, c.1960s, USA. This piece is composed of varying shaped glazed ceramic tiles to create a mosaic cityscape. The colors ra...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Temperance Day Sheet Metal Road Signs, circa 1951
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Created by the Seventh-Day Adventists church in 1951 for their October 27th, 1951 Temperance Day "Weapons and Warfare" Campaign against alcohol consumption in the United States. The ...
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
Earnest Eve, Portrait, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture.
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Earnest Eve, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
Height: 12 in x Width: 8 in x Depth: 0.5 in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way th...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Pottery Donkey Sculpture
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly charming and stylish pottery-clay donkey sculpture from Mexico. This unique piece is its own one of a kind that shows craftmanship and style. The sculpture presents the ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly whimsical & amusing wall mounted diorama, featuring a mixed media three-dimensional interior depicting figures in a forested landscape who have happened upon a cache of lost parts belonging to the famous Canadian military aircraft ‘The Avro Arrow’.
The scene is described by the artists hand in script, as observed on the outer front edge of the case which reads....“While deep in the woods on a fishing trip, Dave & Sydney stumble upon the lost cache of Avro Arrow parts”.
Signed & dated 1992, and signed & dated again on the reverse.
The multi-tiered case measuring 16” wide x 11.75” high x 7” deep.
Terry Pfliger (1947-2016) was an American born and highly accomplished professional artist & educator. He taught visual arts at Loyalist College & Vocational Institute in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, before accepting the position as head of the art department at St. Lawrence College also in Kingston Ontario, which he held from 1973-95. Afterwards he moved to Michigan where he taught art at Southwestern Michigan College and was elected Professor Emeritus.
He exhibited for several years in both solo & group exhibitions in Ontario Canada, and in Michigan, USA.
Similar examples of the artists work are represented in the permanent collection of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre located at Queen’s University, Kingston Ontario.
Terry Pfliger was part of a group of artists including Tobey Anderson, David...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Plastic, Plaster, Wood, Paint
Antique Alaska Gold Rush Bath Tub / Trunk / Table Circa 1880s
Located in New York, US
Our unique metal wash basin with lid dating from the late 19th century was hand-painted with wood like finish and lid celebrating the owner's adventur...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Gene Byron Vanity Mirror
By Gene Byron
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration one of her first pieces, this beautiful hand hammered copper Vanity mirror. Made and signed by Gene Byron, a Canadian artist, who moved to Marfil, Guanajuato, ...
Category
1960s Spanish Colonial Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Reach Out, Portrait, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Reach Out, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
Height: 8 in x Width: 12 in x Depth: 0.5 in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Wishing Wanders Portrait. Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Wishing Wanders
Carved porcelain
9.5 inches x 13.5 inches x 0.75 inch
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that values women, not on...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of Tonala Mexico Pottery Modernist Horse Figurines Hand Painted
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
A pair of modernist horse figurines, made in Tonala, Mexico, is in a great vintage condition with no signs of use. The figurines are a size of large chopsticks or knife rests, but i...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique American Lightning Rods
Located in Hanover, MA
Sculptural pair of American lightning rods dating from the 1870's. They still maintain their original copper skin on its wrought iron twist rod staff wh...
Category
1870s Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Oversized Carved wood and painted Sheaffer Fountain Pen Store Display , 5 feet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing ! Oversized Carved wood and painted Sheaffer Fountain Pen Store Display , Selling two pens. One 5" high 6 " in diameter.. other 50" h , 4" in diameter. Very well made, Qualit...
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Mountain of a Woman, Portrait, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mountain of a Woman, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
Height: 15 in x Width: 9 in x Depth: 0.5 in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in ...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Room in a Room, Portrait, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Room in a Room, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
Height: 9 in x Width: 13 in x Depth: 0.5 in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Optional Omniscience, Portrait, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture.
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Optional Omniscience, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
Height: 10 in x Width: 10 in x Depth: 0.5 in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art i...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Rain or Shine, Portrait, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rain or Shine, 2019 by Alex Hodge
Carved porcelain
Height: 9 in x Width: 13 in x Depth: 0.5 in
Unique
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way ...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Thomas Jefferson Crannock Carved Cane
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unique carved cane that chronicles the life and achievements of Thomas Jefferson. Among the carved words are "Thos. Jefferson of Va Born Apr 2,1743 Wa...
Category
19th Century Country Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
American Bronze & Iron Locomotive Railroad Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze and iron locomotive railroad bell.
Category
Early 1900s Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Iron
NYC Artist MARGARET LAYTON, PAINTING AND Iron SCULPTURE "WINDOW WASHER"
By Margaret Layton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Margaret Layton (American, 20th century)"Parker Street" New York City Gouache on board, Iron Sculpture "window washer " circa 1950s
Amazing Greenwich Village Building by artist Ma...
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique Wire Fox Terrier Iron Door Stop, Hubley
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Iron Wire Haired Fox Terrier Door Stop with intact original paint attributed to Hubley circa 1910. Hard to find with original patinaed cold ...
Category
1910s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Model of a New England Fishing Catch, 1900’s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Northern white pine carved model of a New England double masted fishing catch with cotton sails. An engraving of a fish adorns one side of the hull.
American, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Pine
19th Century Quarry Statue of Archangel with Harp Found in Western México
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This amazing 19th century pink quarry statue of Archangel was found in Western México, it has minor losses and wear consistent with age.
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Limestone
French Giltwood Chair by The Mac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chair itself is French, However; The Mac is a visual artist from California. His primary medium is painting, he also works in sculpture, jewelry making, and mixed media work. The...
Category
2010s Other North American Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
Early 20Thc Blue & White Applique Snow Flake Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine quilted and nicely pieced snow flake applique blue & white quilt with a great scalloped border.Hand pieced and sewn edging. Robin egg blue & white quilt from Ohio.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Lego Scrooge McDuck
Located in Pasadena, CA
The photos of Mr. Lego Scrooge McDuck speak for themselves. This figure is unique and would be the focus of any room. All spaces need a bit of laughter and whimsy and this guy would ...
Category
1990s Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
Large Chess and Checkers Wood Lathed Table
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Chess table
This Board Games edition presents classic games and decorative pieces like Backgammon, Chess and Tic Tac Toe, made out of wood and glass.
Since 2000, Orfeo Quagliata off...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
Pair Davy Jones Pirate Treasure Chest Bookends With Skull And Cross Bones Hats
Located in South Burlington, VT
Antique pair hand cast pirate treasure chest sculptural book ends, circa 1930
Skull and crossbones hats.
Designer: Hubley
Dark original patin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Spanish Colonial Mexico Carved Painted Archangel Santo Religious Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large vintage Spanish Colonial style Mexican religious folk art carved wood santo figure - bulto carving.
Mid-20th century, Mexico, primitive hand-crafted construction, one-of-a-kind, likely depicting San Miguel Arcángel (Saint Michael the Archangel), hand carved gessoed polychromed solid wood figural sculpture, standing on integral plinth base, affixed with metal wings, right hand raised holding a sword.
Provenance / Acquisition:
From the estate of Margaret "Candy" Becker (Austin, Texas 1942-2022). She was an artist in all areas of her life who created art in many different media, including needlework, quilting, watercolor, acrylics, mosaic, and clay. Candy was a consummate traveler who spent time in Mexico, Guatemala, Japan, Iran, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Spain, England, and Ireland.
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Important Western & Religious Art catalog
Dimensions: (approx)
16" High, 10" Wide, 6.5" Deep
Condition:
Great original antique / vintage condition with nicely aged patina. Includes the original sword, which is very rare. Wear consistent with age and use, including scattered chippy paint losses and worn paint, nothing that detracts from the display but only adds to the overall authenticity, character and old world rustic charm
Interesting, colorful, with a unique sculptural form and rich history, this large wooden statue would make for a wonderful decorative object - curiosity in your authentic Mexican hacienda, Santa Fe New Mexico adobe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Wooden Folk Art Crow
Located in Chicago, IL
Richly textured with whimsical appeal, this late 20th century wooden crow is a delightful example of naive American sculpture. Poised mid-caw, it is hard to tell whether this crow ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Original 1917 Connecticut Automobile License Plate
Located in Stamford, CT
This is an original 1917 Connecticut automobile license plate with a six digit number 54232. It would look great on a classic car or a nice addition to a license plate collection...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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