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Period: 1980s
Albert Chubac, Gouache Painting, circa 1980, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac, Composition
Gouache,
Signed lower right,
circa 1980, France.
Measures: Height 15 cm, width 15 cm, depth 3 cm (without frame).
Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 19...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Ironwood Root Carved War Club
Located in London, GB
Gunstock shaped war club ‘Sali’. Ironwood root carved with traditional motifs. An excellent example, mounted on a custom stand in patinated bronze.
Measure...
Category
Fijian Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Victorian Cherub Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very bright and vivid oil painting of a classic still life scene in the Victorian manner
Good size at amost five feet tall - 147 CM
The arrangement includes fruit, grapes, flowers an...
Category
Victorian Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Albert Chubac, TOTEM Sculpture, circa 1980, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac (1920-2008), TOTEM sculpture,
Unique piece,
Iron and plexiglass,
circa 1980, France
Measures: Height 110 cm, width 21 cm, depth 32 cm.
Albert Chubac was born in Gene...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Victorian Still Life Oil Painting Floral Gilt Frame
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large Victorian style oil painting of a vivid floral and fruit arrangement
Classic work, very well executed by the artist
The brushwork is very fine and intricate
Look at the renditi...
Category
Victorian Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Jun Kaneko Signed Monumental Art Studio Pottery Ceramic Wall Sculpture Charger
By Jun Kaneko
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly breathtaking work by renowned Japanese born ceramic master Jun Kaneko. Kaneko studied with Peter Voulkos, Paul Soldner, and Jerry Rothman and was exposed to such artist as Ken Price and John...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Ceramic, Stoneware
French Oil Painting Mother and Child Love Portrait 6 ft 198 CM
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful French oil painting depicting a mother and child
Comes in the gilt frame and is a great size at 6.5 feet tall - 198 CM
We bought this from a dealer at the Paris antiques ma...
Category
Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Victorian Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian style oil painting showing a floral still life
Very vivid colours would add light and space to any room
Good size at over four feet tall - 119 CM
Some of our items...
Category
Victorian Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Stoneware Glazed Ceramic Vase circa 1980 French Handmade
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French handmade ceramic vase with ceramic glaze colors,
circa 1980.
Perfect condition.
Signed under the base.
Dimensions: 23 x 19 x 19cm.
Category
French Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Edwardian Oil Painting Reading Lady Portrait English Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Edwardian style oil painting showing a lady reading
The lady is in elegant dress as she reads what looks like a book of etchings / prints
Artist has caught the scene with gr...
Category
Edwardian Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Oil Painting Portrait Edwardian Girl - English Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous Edwardian style oil painting of a young girl reclining
- Artist has really captured the beauty and elegance of the scene with great skill
- We bought this from a dealer at...
Category
Edwardian Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Stunning Large Man in Tyrollean traditional Costume Vintage Anri Carving
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage wood carving by Anri is a beautiful work of art depicting a man in traditional Groedner or Tyrolean costume. This wooden figure was made in the 1980s or older and is a l...
Category
Italian Baroque Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Alan Wallwork Studio Pottery Split Pod Sculpture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stoneware studio pottery 'split pod' form designed by Alan Wallwork (British, 1931-2019) and dating from around 1980. The heavily made sculptural pod sta...
Category
English Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage 1980s Educational Poster of Birds – Black and White Illustration - 2Y432
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 1980s educational poster features a detailed black and white illustration of three birds, each depicted in a different pose. Measuring 26.8 inches (68 cm) in height and ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
20th Century Mixed Media on Canvas Italian Modern Painting, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the second half of the 20th century. Framework mixed media on canvas depicting an abstract subject entitled "Genesis to save" signed lower left (see picture), s...
Category
Italian Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
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
American Bohemian Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Stunning Large Woman in Tyrollean traditional Costume Vintage Anri Carving
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage wood carving by Anri is a beautiful work of art depicting a woman in traditional Groedner or Tyrolean costume. This wooden figure was made in the 1980s or older and is a...
Category
Italian Baroque Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder Vinyl "We Are the World" - 2Y07
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Own a piece of musical history with this vintage 45 RPM vinyl record of USA for Africa's iconic single "We Are the World." Featuring legendary artists M...
Category
French Empire Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
Russell Russ Graff Signed Hawaiian Artist Inlaid Carved Wood Bird Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful. Whimsical piece by Hawain artist Russ Graff.
Made from Hawaiian exotic and Kauai inlaid woods and a tree of natural driftwood.
Signed an...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Painting of a Native American Child by Carol Theroux, (1930-2021) Dated 83
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the awe-inspiring "Painting of a Native American Child" by the renowned artist Carol Theroux (1930-2021). This captivating piece show...
Category
North American Tribal Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Acrylic
Peter Shire Signed Memphis Milano California Studio Pottery Wall Sculpture, 1981
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and rare/scarce wall relief sculpture by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore ...
Category
American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Pottery, Paint
Le Sport Automobile - La Passion Collection Magazine, 1981 - 3Y04
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This 1981 edition of Le Sport Automobile from the La Passion collection by Editions Gründ is an illustrated celebration of the thrilling world of motorsports. Ideal for car enthusias...
Category
French Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Set of Two Original painted African Tribal Carved and Painted Art Pieces
Located in Markington, GB
Set of two African tribal carved out of solid wood and painted art pieces.
Category
African Tribal Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1981 Original Watercolor "Vast Fields" by J. René Rommel – Signed - 2Y293
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This 1981 original watercolor by renowned artist J. René Rommel, titled "Vast Fields," captures the tranquil beauty of a sprawling landscape. Signed by the artist, this piece showcas...
Category
Unknown Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Framed Steve R. Dodd Sci-Fi Fantasy Illustration Painting
Located in Manhasset, NY
Framed oil on canvas painting, Central Park, signed lower right S.R. Dodd (Steven [Steve] R. Dodd, American, 20th c.), dated 1982
**Provenance: from the collection of writer, maga...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Acrylic, Paint
Articulate Artist's Mannequin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Articulate Artist's Mannequin made in pine wood.
Category
Mexican Industrial Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Oak
1985 Watercolor of a Brown & Blue Butterfly by J. René Rommel – Signed, - 2Y291
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This beautiful 1985 watercolor by J. René Rommel captures the delicate beauty of a brown and blue butterfly in striking detail. The artwork, measuring 21 cm in height and 30 cm in le...
Category
Unknown Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Torso Sculpture by Brunelli
By Brunelli Designs
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-273 Torso sculpture made from Japanese paper applied to a foam structure embellished with brass on a
polished brass base created by Brunelli in 1985.
Category
Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1986 Laképoxy Painting Signed "CH 03-1986 Lyon France" - 2Y261
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage abstract laképoxy painting from March 1986 is signed "CH 03-1986 Lyon France" and remains to be identified. The piece showcases an expressive abstract design typical of ...
Category
Unknown Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Framed Riga Gound from Nigeria With Tribal Motifs
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A framed Riga Gound from Nigeria. Elite Nigerian men wore grand, flowing garments known by various names: riga (Hausa), agbádá (Yorùbá), boubou (French), and mbubb (Wolof). This particular strip-woven riga features a off-white, very light grey tone with silk accents adding contrast. Skilled embroiderers—often trained in Arabic calligraphy—incorporated motifs once imbued with protective Islamic symbolism. Central to the textile is a leaf (gambiya) motif, linked to the Nupe people. A spiral design symbolizes the wearer’s spiritual journey toward God. The hem is lined with magenta silk, imported via trans-Saharan trade routes. Historically admired across cultures, the riga remains a cornerstone of pan-Nigerian male national dress today.
This framed Riga Gound has a unique back story. Having owned a prominent antiques shop in Hong-Kong for more than two decades it was common for antique dealers to sometimes come to the shop and present items to sell...
Category
Nigerian Folk Art Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Hopi Pueblo Pottery Canteen by Jean Sahme Nampeyo, Polychrome Design
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite painted pottery canteen by celebrated Hopi-Tewa artist Jean Sahme Nampeyo (b. 1949) is a remarkable example of traditional Hopi pottery ...
Category
American Native American Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage 1989 Watercolor Drawing by Jacques Courtade, "Nude, Horse" - 2Y166
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 1989 watercolor drawing by Jacques Courtade, titled "Nude, Horse," exemplifies the artist's mastery and evocative style. Signed by Courtade, this piece offers a striking...
Category
French Empire Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
"Tenderness" Native American Painting by Carol Theroux (USA 1930-2021)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing "Tenderness" Native American Painting by Carol Theroux (USA 1930-2021), a captivating piece of art that encapsulates the profound ...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plate Decoration by Paolo Buggiani, 1989
By Bitossi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plate Decoration by Paolo Buggiani, 1989
Gorgeous wall plate hand-crafted and hand-painted by Paolo Buggiani in 1989 in limited edition.
The plate i...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
1987 Reprint of "Histoire d'Orléans" by Edouard Fournier - Numbered 1255 - 3Y16
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This 1987 reprint of Histoire d'Orléans by Edouard Fournier offers a richly illustrated exploration of Orléans' history, replicating the original 19th-century work. Published by Edit...
Category
French Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Laurel et Hardy Silhouette, From a Traveling Cinema, 1980-1997
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Silhouette
From a traveling cinema
1980-1997
Print on cardboard, wooden backing
Dimensions Laurel : 177 x 60
Dimensions Hardy : 186 x 70.
Category
European Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Book "Un homme président" by Claude Azoulay – Signed – 1987 - 3Y11
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This signed 1987 edition of Un homme président by Claude Azoulay is an illustrated tribute to presidential life, featuring numerous black-and-white and color images that provide a un...
Category
French Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
1988 Reprint of "Le département de la Vienne" - Numbered 598 - 3Y15
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This 1988 reprint of Le département de la Vienne, originally published in 1882, offers a detailed look into the geography and historical significance of the Vienne region in France. ...
Category
French Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
A-Ha "Take on Me" 45 RPM Vinyl - Produced by Alan Tarney, 1985 - 2Y13
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Own a classic piece of music history with this 45 RPM vinyl record of A-Ha's hit single "Take on Me," produced by Alan Tarney in 1985. A quintessential track from the 80s, this recor...
Category
French Empire Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
Charming 20th Century Watercolor by M. Duriez – In the High Vosges- 2Y303
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite watercolor by M. Duriez, titled "In the High Vosges: Le Col Schlucht," captures the majestic beauty of the Vosges mountains in northeastern France. A striking depictio...
Category
French Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Charming 20th Century Watercolor by M. Duriez – "In the Auxerre Region" - 2Y302
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This beautiful 20th-century watercolor by M. Duriez, titled "In the Auxerre Region," captures the serene beauty of the French countryside with delicate brushstrokes and attention to ...
Category
French Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Large Vintage Yellow Illuminated Letter T , 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade illuminated letter T was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a metal body and a plexiglass cover. It i...
Category
Italian Industrial Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Charming 20th Century Watercolor by M. Duriez – La Seine - 2Y301
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This lovely 20th-century watercolor by M. Duriez captures the iconic beauty of Paris, showcasing "La Seine, la Coupole, and Pont des Arts." The artist's detailed brushwork brings to ...
Category
French Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Lot of 3 Vintage 45 RPM Vinyl Records - G. Palma, Los Lobos, J.C. Borelly - 2Y06
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore this exclusive lot of 3 vintage 45 RPM vinyl records featuring iconic artists: G. Palma, Los Lobos, J.C. Borelly, and P. Martin. Perfect for col...
Category
French Empire Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
The Crucifixion, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
The Crucifixion is a decorative object realized in 1980s.
Wood cricified Christ.
Category
Italian Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Charming 20th Century Watercolor by M. Duriez – "The Church of Morienval - 2Y304
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This delightful watercolor by M. Duriez captures the timeless beauty of "The Church of Morienval" in the Oise region. With soft colors and skilled brushwork, this piece portrays the ...
Category
French Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Paper
1980s Ditmar Urbach Crackle Pitcher & Bowl - Czech Ceramic Art
Located in Manzano, IT
1980s Ditmar Urbach Crackle Pitcher & Bowl - Czech Ceramic Art
Enhance your collection with this stunning ceramic pitcher and bowl set from Ditmar Urb...
Category
Slovak Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
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
American Folk Art Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wood, Paint, Feathers
Harding Black Texas Artist Signed Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Pitcher
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
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Terracotta sculpture by Roberto Cossellu - Sitting Bull? Indian
Located in Lugo, IT
Terracotta sculpture by Roberto Cossellu
Sitting Bull? Indian
Good condition
Thanks
Category
Italian Folk Art Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Takeshi Yasuda 'Japanese, b.1943' Creamware Studio Pottery Hand Thrown Bottle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Interesting hand thrown Japanese studio pottery creamware vase with a craquelure glaze by Takeshi Yasuda (Japanese, b.1943) dating from the 1980’s. The ...
Category
Japanese Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
"Caught in the Frame » / A Folk Art Metal Wall Piece by Bernie
Located in Pasadena, CA
A tin house, its structure cold and raw. A gaping hole at its center, like an explosion. Inside, two pink figures, nude and stunned. Their round eyes, mouths agape—surprise, unease, ...
Category
American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
"No Diving" POOL Sign, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pool sign that reads "No Diving or Swimming Off Bridge". Bold reflective white letters on a classic green background. Great colors and scale...
Category
American Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Black Italian Masquerade Face or Wall Masks, Signed Ca'd'Oro Venezia 1982
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of ceramic masquerade wall masks (male+female) made in Venice in 1982 and bought in the museum shop at Galleria Giorgio Franchetti that houses in the famous Ca'd'Oro at the Gra...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Large Ceramic Pottery Vase Realized by Josette Miquel Handmade Folk Art
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Josette Miquel
French handmade pottery vase realized circa 1980 by French artist Josette Miquel.
Elegant bird and board decoration.
Stoneware c...
Category
French Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Framed Samoan Tapa Cloth
Located in Highland, IN
This striking piece of Samoan Tapa cloth speaks to the history of the South Pacific islanders who have made these beautiful barkcloth artworks for generations and with it's repeating...
Category
American Samoan Organic Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Aluminium Bull Head
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Bull Head made in solid aluminium with abstract shapes and ready for hang in your wall.
Category
Mexican Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Large Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
Category
Indonesian Other Vintage 1980s Folk Art
Materials
Yarn
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