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Early 20th Century Hand Carved Naïve Folk-Art Figure of a Soldier
Located in London, GB
The Solider We are proud to offer a highly sculptural hand carved naïve folk-art figure of a soldier. Wearing a fez style hat and displaying 2 strips of rank on his sleeve, with articulated arms, stood on a later aged pine base. A deep natural patination across this figure makes this object a highly sculptural and artistic peice of folk art Size in inches: H 13” x W 6” x D 3.5” Period: Early 20th century Material: Pine Origin: Unknown Condition: Aged Completely solid in structure and form, fading across all the figure with a deep natural patina. Light aged dents and chips across the wooden surface as shown. The figure is completely original its early 20th century date, the stand is a later addition to support it as both feet have broken of a long time ago. All pins...
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1910s Folk Art Vintage Unknown Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Pine

19th Century POW Shoe Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
19th Century POW shoe snuff box We are proud to offer a 19th century POW carved wooden snuff box, The toenails have likely been replaced over time. T...
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1880s Folk Art Antique Unknown Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Artist made art glass plaque with fish motif, 20th century.
Located in View Park, CA
An artist-made art glass plaque featuring underwater motif, probably late 20th century. Showcases tones of teal, royal blue, licorice, and lemon, and with a sparkle reminiscent of bi...
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20th Century Post-Modern Unknown Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Art Glass

Odd Resin Wall Mount Bull
Located in New York, NY
Hand Made Wall Mount Resin Bull. One of a kind, unique item. Expressionist Brutalist School Sculpture. One horn has been repaired.
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20th Century Brutalist Unknown Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Resin

Folk Art "Standing Man" Carved Tree Branch Sculpture After Giocometti
By Giocometti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming little tree branch Folk Art sculpture hand-carved in the manner of Giocometti.
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1930s Folk Art Vintage Unknown Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Weathered Two Sided Saloon Sign Topper
Located in Peekskill, NY
This life-sized character of a period bar tender was mounted outside on top of the saloons main sign. It's two sided with heads facing both ways. It's spent many years outside and ha...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Unknown Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Dama a la Noche 1985 ceramic by Gadu
By Gadu
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very unusual ceramic or terracotta with hollow eyes that bears a copper plaque on the base that reads "Dama en la Noche" Gadu. I believe the translation is lady in/of the night. It...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Unknown Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Terracotta

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