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Period: Early 20th Century
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted, c. 1900-1930
This charming set consists of three beautifully crafted decorative items: a large spoon, a sm...
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Swedish Folk Art Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique sewing box, wooden tramp art box with green fabric parts and a pincushion at the top, unique handmade object, at the bottom a metal plate ...
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French Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
American Antique Folk Art Flying Eagles Heraldic Trunk, 1900
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an old New England collection.
An elaborate antique american folk art pyrography wood trunk. This highly detailed suitcase is hand craft...
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American Edwardian Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Brass
Primitive Early 20th Century Fiddle and Bow
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Unusual home made primitive violin. good burnished patination. excellent attention to detail, Original Bow, with horsehair.. France, Circa 1900
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French Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Austrian Folk Art Hand Crafted Birds
Located in London, GB
19th Century Austrian Folk Art Hand Crafted Birds
A delightful collection of 4 hand-crafted folk-art birds perched on 2 pieces of natural fungus. T...
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Austrian Folk Art Antique Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Tribal Cameroon Walking Stick
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Walking or Ceremonial stick
Bamileke People
Cameroon
20th century
Wood, hand cast metal tip
Measures: 33 1/2" x 8 1/4" (85.5 x 20.5 cm).
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Cameroonian Tribal Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940
By Captain George Grant
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made by George Grant of Nantucket (1857-1942).
Grant, the son of whaling captain Charles Grant, was born in 1857 during a whaling voyage. His mother, ...
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American Folk Art Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
1920s Original Tattoo Flash Sheet • Traditional American Design • As Found
Located in Lancaster, PA
A rare survivor from the early days of American tattooing, this original 1920s tattoo flash sheet features hand-drawn designs in pencil & colored pencil on paper. The imagery include...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paper
Two Folk Art Bottle Cap Baskets
Located in Branford, CT
Two folk art bottlecap baskets.
H 15-3/4" D 8-3/4"
H 14-1/2" W 12-3/4" D 9".
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American Folk Art Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
$950 / item
Early 20th Century, Model Barn or Garage, circa 1910-1930
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A wooden architectural model in original paint of a garage or barn structure, likely used as a child's play object, with a single door and ...
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American American Craftsman Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paint, Scrap Wood
Miniature Marquetry Blanket Chest Dated 1910 by Flora Boyer of Pennsylvania
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This exquisite miniature marquetry blanket chest represents a significant example of early 20th century Pennsylvania folk art. Crafted in 1910 by Flora Boyer, the piece showcases met...
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American American Craftsman Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
"The Bird Cane", Unusual Early 20th Century Walking Cane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century walking cane
We are proud to offer a highly unusual walking cane made from aged bamboo. This unique and artistic object has naturally taken the form of a bird. ...
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British Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Bamboo
Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig
Located in Buchanan, MI
Len Norman, American 20th century the fireman.
Assembled and painted wood whirligig depicting a fireman with Dalmatian
Measure: 21" x 25" x 18".
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Folk Art Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figure of a swimmer
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figure of a swimmer
A very unusual early 20th Century American folk-art figure of a lady in a bikini. Carved from a single piece of wood showi...
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Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
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...
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American Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Iron
"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...
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American Folk Art Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Tin
Pair of Black Smith Art Sculptures of a Bicyclist and a Hunter, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous pair of hand-forged iron sculptures from a black smith, circa 1900s of man on a bicycle with a cigar and a hunter with his dog, bird and gun. T...
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American Folk Art Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Americana Iron Eagle on Driftwood Base, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very unique piece of folk art. Horseshoe parts and elements of horseshoes have been hand forged and connected together along, with other unidentifiable iron parts to create this Ame...
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American Folk Art Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Folk Art Pencil on Paper Odd Dog "Job" Oak Frame Rottweiler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An interesting side profile portrait of a panting Rottweiler, well executed pencil on paper housed in its original oak frame and oak slip.
Has its original framers label on the reve...
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English Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Oak, Paper
Hand Crocheted Child's Skirt
Located in Charleston, SC
A hand crocheted child's skirt exhibited at the Monroe, North Carolina Agricultural Society in 1908. The cotton yarn is crocheted into a zigzag pattern in...
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American Antique Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Cotton
$464 Sale Price
20% Off
Primitive Memoryware Table
Located in Seattle, WA
An exceptional example of the early 20th century folk craft, this Memoryware side table is embellished with all variety of found-object articles most likely the life-long possessions...
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American Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Shell, Wood
velvet trimmed tramp art box
Located in Seattle, WA
charming tramp art box with mirror held by carved tab
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American Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Mirror
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Tribal Plank Art
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Tramp Art Box, c.1890
Located in Savannah, GA
A three lid pedestal tramp art box, circa 1890s.
Larger compartment under top. Velvet lined.
10 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¾ inches deep by 10 ¼ inches tall
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Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
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Cameroon "Bat" Stool African Sculpture
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Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand.
A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space!
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep;
Mask only: 15" Tall;
7 lbs total
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
Excellent Condition:
Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example
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Airplane Sculpture on Wood Stand, Folk Trench Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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19th Century Tramp Art Vegetable Rack
Located in Nantucket, MA
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Fine Hand Carved Folk Art Zodiac Sign, Charles Pizzano, 1950
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful blue and gold hand carved and hand painted zodiac sign crafted by Charles Pizzano, circa 1950.
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19th Century German Folk Art Bird Cage
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Early 20th Century Hand Carved Naïve Folk-Art Figure of a Soldier
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Period: Early 20th century
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Origin: Unknown
Condition: Aged
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19th Century Folk Art Miniature Shelf Pod Model
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19th Century Folk Art Miniature Shelf Pod Model.
A complete one off, encased in this 19th Century folk-art hand-crafted pod is a selection of mutton/cow bone goblets and vases in mi...
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An unusual example of an early 20th century tramp art cabinet, with static decorative clock face at the crown. Typical notched work across all the surfaces. The key and lock are still present with this highly decorative piece of tramp art furniture...
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