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Period: 19th Century
19th Century Rustic Tramp Art Wall Mirror, Protruding Corners, Austria ca. 1880
19th Century Rustic Tramp Art Wall Mirror, Protruding Corners, Austria ca. 1880

19th Century Rustic Tramp Art Wall Mirror, Protruding Corners, Austria ca. 1880

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Amazing looking rustic Tramp Art wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of basswood this over 140 year old Tramp Art mirror comes ...

Category

Austrian Rustic Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Mirror, Softwood

19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane
19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane

19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare antique folk art copper rooster with an wonderful vert de gris patine. A real unique find. France, circa 1800-1900. More photo's available on request Weathered and...

Category

French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...

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Dutch Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Large Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
African Tribal Large Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

African Tribal Large Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

Located in London, GB

African Tribal Fine Large Somalian Gashan Shield Fine old hide shield with hammered etched geometric design on front and back A Historic collectable and great Interior design ele...

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Somali Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace
Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace

Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace

Located in London, GB

A beautiful rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral turquoise necklace from Yunnan. A superb chain necklace with added Taoist charms with turquoise and fine r...

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Chinese Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silver

19thc Mounted Blue & White Flying Geese Mounted Crib Quilt
19thc Mounted Blue & White Flying Geese Mounted Crib Quilt

19thc Mounted Blue & White Flying Geese Mounted Crib Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine 19thc flying geese crib quilt is professionally hand sewn on white linen & mounted and wired to hand on your wall or gallery.This crib quilt was found in Pennsylvania and ...

Category

American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank
19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank

19Thc Original Painted Sailor Iron Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original painted sailor coin bank.The condition is very good.

Category

American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Large Deer Head Shooting Lodge Sign Black Forest Folk Art Wooden Trophy 1893
Large Deer Head Shooting Lodge Sign Black Forest Folk Art Wooden Trophy 1893

Large Deer Head Shooting Lodge Sign Black Forest Folk Art Wooden Trophy 1893

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration and shooting lodge plaque. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Wo...

Category

Austrian Black Forest Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19thc Stoneware Two Gallon Decorated Crock
19thc Stoneware Two Gallon Decorated Crock

19thc Stoneware Two Gallon Decorated Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original decorated stoneware crock with handles in fine condition.This crock was found in Pennsylvania.Wonderful blue glaze decoration.

Category

American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Antique Victorian Scratch Built Steam Boat Model Diorama Glass Dome, C.1890
Antique Victorian Scratch Built Steam Boat Model Diorama Glass Dome, C.1890

Antique Victorian Scratch Built Steam Boat Model Diorama Glass Dome, C.1890

Located in London, GB

A finely crafted model of a mid‑19th‑century steamship. c.1890. Presented in original condition, under its hand blown glass dome. This example captures the transitional era of marit...

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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top
Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top

Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top

Located in High Point, NC

19th century sword cane from England with a metal top, which opens to reveal a snuff compartment. The can itself is made from bamboo. The handle...

Category

English Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

American Folk Painting of a Bull, ca 1885
American Folk Painting of a Bull, ca 1885

American Folk Painting of a Bull, ca 1885

Located in York County, PA

Folk portrait of a bull in oil on canvas, signed L.D.D. and dated 1885. Found at an estate in the Hudson, New York area. The painting’s great style and presence in the stylized anima...

Category

American Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

19Thc Blue & White Eight Point Star Quilt
19Thc Blue & White Eight Point Star Quilt

19Thc Blue & White Eight Point Star Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Eight point star quilt in blue & white with a swag border in pristine condition.Note the flying geese borders surround the stars.This quilt was found in Virginia and we believe...

Category

American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

German folk art Wedding Chest, 1842
German folk art Wedding Chest, 1842

German folk art Wedding Chest, 1842

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This characterful pine chest from rural southern Germany, dated 1842, is a special piece with a romantic history: it was once given as a wedding gift. The chest is hand-painted in vi...

Category

German Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship
Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama 🐚 ________________________________________ This is a charming and historically evocative Edwardian Shellwork Diorama, a clas...

Category

English Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Antique Danish Hand Carved Pretzel Bakery Sign
Antique Danish Hand Carved Pretzel Bakery Sign

Antique Danish Hand Carved Pretzel Bakery Sign

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Traditional antique Scandinavian or Danish bakery sign having carved wooden pretzel topped with a metal crown. Donlon

Category

Danish Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime
19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime

19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime

Located in Milan, IT

Figurehead in carved oak depicting a female figure whose body has the shape of a siren, symbol of fertility and protection, with female features in the upper part and fish tail inste...

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Painted Horse  Windmill Weight on Base
19thc Original Painted Horse  Windmill Weight on Base

19thc Original Painted Horse Windmill Weight on Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing Fisk made original painted heavy iron windmill weight is in fine condition.It has been placed on a wood base mount,custom made of course.The surface of the paint is the ...

Category

American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board
19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board

19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic 19thc bread board with a handle and mortised in the back side.Found in the state of Maine.The board is in fine condition.

Category

American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Danish painted folk art tape loom, also known as a heddle or band loom. It is a traditional tool used for weaving narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, straps, or decorat...

Category

Danish Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet
1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet

1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet

Located in Vo', Veneto

Painted Wardrobe dated 1808 Measurements: H. 173 cm – W. 128 (140 to the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 to the frames) cm Period: 1808 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description Beautiful painte...

Category

Austrian Directoire Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Fir

Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850
Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850

Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850

Located in Labrit, Landes

This wrought iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for a workshop Many parts of this object are worked, which makes it a very beautiful piece, very characterful...

Category

French Industrial Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic 1890s Black Forest desk accessory carved from wood in the shape of a wild boar. A lovely addition to your room or just to use on your desk. Made from hand carved wood. Found ...

Category

German Black Forest Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Nautical Folk Art: British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships
Nautical Folk Art: British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships

Nautical Folk Art: British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships

Located in Downingtown, PA

Nautical Folk Art: A Rare Pair of Royal Navy Sailor's Woolworks, Same Sailor Artist, Circa 1865-70 This magnificent, matched pair of mid-Victorian British sailor's woolworks—affecti...

Category

English Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Stunning Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Stunning Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century

Stunning Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...

Category

Austrian Black Forest Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Danish 1792 Wooden Mangle Board with Horse Wedding Love Gift
Antique Danish 1792 Wooden Mangle Board with Horse Wedding Love Gift

Antique Danish 1792 Wooden Mangle Board with Horse Wedding Love Gift

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Antique Danish or Scandinavian mangle board (clothing and bedding press), dated 1792 it has survived more than 230 years and still it´s full of charm. It is made from oak wood has a...

Category

Scandinavian Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Indoor Pet House, circa 1880–1910
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Indoor Pet House, circa 1880–1910

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Indoor Pet House, circa 1880–1910

Located in Bilzen, BE

Rare hand-carved wooden indoor pet house for a cat or small dog, typical of Black Forest craftsmanship, circa 1880–1910. Made from solid wood with finely carved bark and branch motif...

Category

Austrian Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine
Pair of Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Pair of Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming pair of 19th century British colonial sailors valentines handcrafted in exotic seashells around an image of a schooner under glass.

Category

English British Colonial Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Organic Material

19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt
19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt

19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc wool & satin log cabin barn raising quilt and has a wool flannel backing. This quilt is in pristine condition.

Category

American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Folk art wedding chest from 1849
Folk art wedding chest from 1849

Folk art wedding chest from 1849

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A pine wedding chest from 1849. The illustrations are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would have been in the clean room of th...

Category

German Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19thc Collide-scope Star Quilt
19thc Collide-scope Star Quilt

19thc Collide-scope Star Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Collide-scope Star Burst with wonderful blue backing. Blue Liner give the edges a nice touch. The interior fabrics are 19thc Calico fabrics. thoughtfully pieced together. Great...

Category

American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Large Scale 19th Century Guatemalan Carved Wood Diablo (Satyr Figure)
Large Scale 19th Century Guatemalan Carved Wood Diablo (Satyr Figure)

Large Scale 19th Century Guatemalan Carved Wood Diablo (Satyr Figure)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking 19th-century Guatemalan large scale (52 inches tall) carved wood figure of a Diablo or satyr, rendered in bold red pigment with expressive features, pointed horns, and anima...

Category

Guatemalan Rustic Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century
Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century

Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A rare and superb pair of rat de cave candleholders, hand-forged in wrought iron with wooden elements, Normandy, France, 18th century. Crafted by hand, featuring the traditional spir...

Category

French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

19Thc Marbleized Stone Ware Piggy Bank
19Thc Marbleized Stone Ware Piggy Bank

19Thc Marbleized Stone Ware Piggy Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very early stone ware glazed piggy bank from New England. This is a handmade piggy bank in very good condition.

Category

American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Large Sculptural French Solid Wood Wine Press / Pedestal
19th Century Large Sculptural French Solid Wood Wine Press / Pedestal

19th Century Large Sculptural French Solid Wood Wine Press / Pedestal

Located in Odense, DK

A robust and beautifully crafted French wine press, 19th century, made from solid wood. Originally used in vineyards for pressing grapes, this authentic piece of rural craftsmanship ...

Category

French Primitive Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

French Majolica Wire Basket Gien circa 1890
French Majolica Wire Basket Gien circa 1890

French Majolica Wire Basket Gien circa 1890

By Gien

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica wire basket Gien circa 1890. Chinoiserie scene with pagoda.

Category

French Chinoiserie Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wire

Antique Handmade Wooden and Metal Pitchfork
Antique Handmade Wooden and Metal Pitchfork

Antique Handmade Wooden and Metal Pitchfork

Located in San Francisco, CA

This tool stands as a silent testament to decades upon decades of back-breaking labor and thrift. Handcrafted, and likely used for pitching hay, it was endlessly stressed under immen...

Category

Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

c.1830's Crazy Quilt in Taupes, Browns, Navy and Reds, Velvet, Linen, Cotton
c.1830's Crazy Quilt in Taupes, Browns, Navy and Reds, Velvet, Linen, Cotton

c.1830's Crazy Quilt in Taupes, Browns, Navy and Reds, Velvet, Linen, Cotton

Located in Louisville, KY

It's no reason this stunning work of textile art from the 1830's was on display for almost 30 years! For lovers of the artfully whimsical crazy quilt, this gorgeous work of art is a ...

Category

Unknown Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Felt, Cotton, Linen, Satin, Velvet

19thc Original Painted Game  Board From New England
19thc Original Painted Game  Board From New England

19thc Original Painted Game Board From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original mustard painted on a black painted base trimmed in red pin striped.The condition is very good and a undisturbed surface.

Category

American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Paint

Late 19th Century Large Bumpy Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia
Late 19th Century Large Bumpy Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia

Late 19th Century Large Bumpy Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th Century Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia A shield from the Amarro people of Ethiopia, this is a more unusual type with raised bumps over the entire surface. The rolled...

Category

Ethiopian Tribal Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880
Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880

Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880

Located in York County, PA

Pennsylvania hanging pie safe, in first surface green paint, with circular medallion and opposing fan decoration, circa 1850-1880 Pennsylvania hang...

Category

American Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Coffee Grinder
19th Century Coffee Grinder

19th Century Coffee Grinder

Located in Louisville, KY

This well-preserved piece of American Coffee history is a site to behold. With it's ornately decorated iron grinder sitting atop an oak base joined with beautiful small dovetail jo...

Category

American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sitting Bull Signed Native American Indian Cabinet-Card Portrait Photograph
Sitting Bull Signed Native American Indian Cabinet-Card Portrait Photograph

Sitting Bull Signed Native American Indian Cabinet-Card Portrait Photograph

Located in Studio City, CA

A very desirable and quite rare signed photograph/cabinet-card portrait of renowned Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man Chief Sitting Bull (circa 1831-1890) - perhaps the most famed and r...

Category

American Native American Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

19th Century Painted Metal Horse Head
19th Century Painted Metal Horse Head

19th Century Painted Metal Horse Head

Located in Austin, TX

Fine metal painted head horse on horseshoe, circa 1890.  

Category

French Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest
Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest

Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest

Located in York County, PA

Painted Schoharie County, New York blanket chest, decorated with a beautifully embellished yellow urn of flowers on a blue ground. This is traditional fashi...

Category

American Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine
Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine

Antique Star Form Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming antique sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells in a star form with a rocky coastline image under a convex oval lens.

Category

English British Colonial Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Organic Material

19th Century Mennonite Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania
19th Century Mennonite Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania

19th Century Mennonite Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Mennonite bars quilt red and green bars quilt. The condition is very good and crisp. This quilt is very pristine with no fade or damages.

Category

American Other Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Hand-Crafted Antique Copper Fish Sculpture on Iron Base, USA
Hand-Crafted Antique Copper Fish Sculpture on Iron Base, USA

Hand-Crafted Antique Copper Fish Sculpture on Iron Base, USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking sculptural fish executed in hand-formed copper, richly patinated with layered verdigris, deep teal, and warm umber tones that have developed organically over time. The fis...

Category

American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift with Horse Dated 1823
Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift with Horse Dated 1823

Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift with Horse Dated 1823

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1823. Made of wood with hand-carved edge and horse as handle. Richly decorated with hand-painted flowers in orange-brown, blue...

Category

Scandinavian Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antiques XIXth century painted sicilian woman's head jug or vase 1850
Antiques XIXth century painted sicilian woman's head jug or vase 1850

Antiques XIXth century painted sicilian woman's head jug or vase 1850

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

XIXth century - Sicily Antiques XIXth century woman's head jug or vase Painted ceramic Original vintage condition Realised circa 1850 height 23 cm Large 14 cm Depth 12 cm

Category

Sicilian Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

19th C Original Blue Painted Dolls Cradle from New England
19th C Original Blue Painted Dolls Cradle from New England

19th C Original Blue Painted Dolls Cradle from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine handmade original blue/green doll cradle is in fine condition. It is a dry original first coat of paint and square nail construction. Fantastic f...

Category

American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Impressive Rooster Weathervane
Impressive Rooster Weathervane

Impressive Rooster Weathervane

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 19th century full-bodied overscale copper weathervane of a rooster on a sphere in having wonderful form and personality, and showing superb color and verdigris patination. Fran...

Category

French Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Armchairs
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Armchairs

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pair of Swedish 1810s-1830s corner chair scraped down to the original black paint. Seat are loose and be easily re-upholstered.

Category

Swedish Gustavian Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood