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Period: 19th Century
Antique Ancient Rarest of Rare Rug in Serapi, circa 1880's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Rarest of rare C. 1880'S Ancient mint condition antique Serapi unusually oversized Narrow Gem W/ Gorg natural Dyes
About: Where on planet earth will you ever find another piece like this? The size isn't even my favorite part, although it's hard not to be astonished by its shape. Its color aren't even my favorite part, although century-old vegetable dyes that have perfectly matured over time really cannot get any better than this. It is, alas, the design that steals my heart and I don't even want it back!!! It is amongst the most naive and imaginative designs I've ever seen. This piece is the poster...
Category
Persian Serapi Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
American 19th Century Hooked Rug Depicting a Dalmatian
Located in Hudson, NY
Hooked and shirred hearth rug, New England, circa 1850s in wool, cotton and linen. This dramatic folk art piece is in excellent condition.
Depicting a recu...
Category
Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
English Banner Weathervane
Located in Greenwich, CT
Striking English copper weathervane having exceptional weathered surface in the form of a flying banner with spear finial, fleur-de-lis pointer and pierced decorated body. Great form...
Category
Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
19th Century Original Surface Pueblo Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original old surface child's chair from the Pueblo in New Mexico. The construction is mortised on all sides.
Category
American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pueblo Indian Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Polychrome Pueblo drum. From a private New York State historical society.
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century.
Origin: New York
Size: 6" D x 6" H
...
Category
American Native American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Mid-19th Century American Spinning Wheel
Located in Incline Village, NV
All original American spinning wheel, circa 1860, probably New England; with original flywheel and bobbin. The flywheel (drive wheel) consists of 14 original turned spindles; the treadle and bobbin "holds" are made of hand forged iron, as is the connector from treadle to drive wheel (see images).
Turned legs and spindles connect the solid plank, which supports the flywheel; the yarn bobbin has the original metal teeth with leather support insert ends.
Condition is very good; wood looks like maple; the bobbin fits "loosely" but works and functions properly. A small 1" tail of one of the two bobbin spindle...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada Silk Trading Cards Quilt Mounted on Canvas
Located in Buchanan, MI
Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada silk trading cards quilt mounted on canvas. Featuring silk cigarette cards in the Rulers with Flags series, dating 191...
Category
Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silk
English Mocha Pottery Pearlware Cat's Eye Design Jug
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Mocha Pottery Pearlware Cat's Eye Jug,
Circa 1800-1820
The pearlware mocha jug has a band of tri-color cat's eye designs in brown, orange and blue with a series of band's a...
Category
Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
19th Century Original Mustard Painted Furkins / Buckets, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two 19th century original painted handled buckets of furkins without lids. The condition are very good with amazing grungy untouched surface. Both buckets are tight and strong....
Category
American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Shirvan Caucasian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
AN intermediate square size antique Caucasian shirvan pictorial rug
circa 1875. Measures: 4'1" x 4'9''.
Category
Russian Campaign Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Americana Gilt and Forest Green Painted Plaster Spread Wing Eagle
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., Americana, a large scale gilt and forest green painted cast plaster eagle, depicted spread-wing, with crisply detailed overlapping feathers. With mounting bracket on reverse. This is a very handsome example of an iconic form. The combination of the gilt and forest green paint is striking.
Depictions of eagles can be seen across American art. The national bird of the United States, the eagle has been used as a symbol of American freedom for centuries. This is a fine example in the style of John Haley Bellamy...
Category
American American Classical Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 39 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
French Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pima Basket, 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pima basket
1890
Willow and Devil's Claw
Measures: 6.25 inches Height. x 17 inches in Diameter
This large example of a coiled Pima basket dates from 1890.
The basket appear...
Category
American Native American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Willow
Ula Trowing Club Drisia Archipelago Of The Fiji Islands - 19th Century Oceanic
Located in Leuven, BE
Fijian Ula throwing wooden war club of the Ula Drisia type - Archipelago Of The Fiji Islands - Oceania - Polynesian art
Country : Fiji
Period: 19th Century ca 1800
Length: 40 cm
A...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Mythical Lion & Hunter, Hand Carved & Painted, India, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Tamil Nadu massive ferocious mythical lion (Yali) and hunter sculpture - hand carved from a single piece of wood (likely teak or walnut) - multi color painted finish with fin...
Category
Indian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Large French Bowl, Moorish Style, Stamped "Mauresque Longchamp"
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful large ceramic bowl in a moorish style, France, circa 1880.
Stamped at the bottom "Mauresque Longchamp".
Category
French Moorish Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19thc Log Cabin Quilt W/ Zig Zag Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc log cabin barn raising quilt with zig zag border in pristine condition. This amazing log cabin quilt looks like the logs are stuffed.It has an...
Category
American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Monumental Mocha Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine very large Mocha Yellow ware bowl with the blue seaweed pattern throughout.
Category
American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Swiss alp painted box
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted box
Category
Swiss Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art Picture or Mirror Frame with Beaver & Leaves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved frame is unsigned, but originated from Canada and dates to approximately 1880 and done in the period Folk Art style. The frame is composed of solid walnut an...
Category
Canadian Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane, circa 1890, having a carved and painted wooden hull with bowsprit, spars and deck house; wooden masts with wire standing rigging; iron anchors; sheet metal main sail, American flag, and flat-cut sailor manning the helm. The schooner has great lines and style - very graceful sheer, nicely shaped clipper bow, that whimsical sailor at helm...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Turner, William Lakin - Original Oil on Canvas - Applethwaite, Underskiddaw
Located in Heathfield, GB
A fine original oil on canvas by William Lakin Turner (b. 1865 – d. 1936)
Turner was born to George Turner, a fine artist known as the Derbyshire Constable, and his wife Eliza.
Wil...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Antique Oil Print with Dramatic Poacher Scene after Josef Ringeisen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Oil Print with Dramatic Poacher Scene after Josef Ringeisen
A colorful oil print depicting a dramatic poaching scenery in the Bavarian alps....
Category
German Black Forest Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Group of Carved Cattles with Glass Vase Inset, Brienz ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Group of Carved Cattles with Glass Vase Inset, Brienz ca. 1890
A rare group of naturalistically carved cattles - bull, female cattle and young cattle standing around a stump. ...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood
39-Star Antique American Flag with 'Whimsical' Star Pattern, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, handmade and printed on cotton. The flag dates to 1889 and has a unique history, thanks to its rare star-count.
The flag’s canton is prin...
Category
American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Early 19th Century Swedish Bonad of The Nativity
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Extraordinary 19th Century Swedish Bonad. The Nativity, The imagery capturing the Baby in a Manger in the stable, being overlooked by donkeys and angels. Primitive and exuberant colo...
Category
Swedish Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust, Navy
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th-ear...
Category
Persian Heriz Serapi Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large 19th Century French Pottery Vine Pitcher with Grapes
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th century French pottery vine pitcher with grapes.
Pottery from Normandy.
Category
French Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Swiss alp painted box
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted box
Category
Swiss Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thC American Folk Art Portrait Painting Of A Young Girl Seated Beside Her Dog
Located in Incline Village, NV
Early 19th century, superb, and oversized, this fine quality American folk art portrait, oil on canvas painting is in original surface with all of the elements desired by collectors ...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Headrest / Neckrest From The Boni Tribe Somalia Late 19th Century African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Superb antique tribal Headrest / Neckrest From The Boni Tribe Somalia Late 19th Century
Tribe : Boni
Country : Somalia
Superb tribal headrest with small tribal repairs (see pictures)...
Category
Somali Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Two Burmese chin state tribal markers. Tribal Territory markers collected within the chin state Burma (Myanmar). Each piece is primitively carved with a face and a collection of item...
Category
Burmese Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Pine Rustic Farm House Grain Bin Firewood Box Rustic Charm Green Painted
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is an early pine wooden box. Great for storing firewood. We used it as a recycling bin. Multi-functions with this great early pine box. Wonderful li...
Category
American Rustic Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Original Oil on Mahogany Equestrian painting by Benjamin Herring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Original Oil on Mahogany Equestrian painting by Benjamin Herring. Painted lmid to late 19th century during romantic or expressionism era with folksy style. No documents on piece or ...
Category
French Romantic Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
In all original clothing and condition, this very rare Authentic "Punch" looking figural, of American manufacture, would have been atop a popcorn maker o...
Category
American Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Brass Locomotive Bell
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Brass locomotive bell complete with original cast iron yoke and cast iron mounting base to go on the engine. 24"H x 24" x 15". These bells were first i...
Category
American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th C. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil", c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original 19th century Mexican folk retablo "Veronica's Veil" or "El Divono Rostro" in Spain . Oil paint on tin.
The Veil of Veronica, known in Italian as the Volto Santo or Holy Face, is a Roman Catholic Relic which, according to legend, bears the likeness of the Face of Jesus that was imprinted on it prior to Jesus' crucifixion. According to Roman Catholicism, Saint Veronica encountered Jesus in Jeruselum on the way to Calvary. When she paused to wipe the sweat (Latin, suda) off his face with her veil, his image was left on the veil.
In the small village of Osa de la Vega in Spain, there lived a couple who led a very pious life. They were Gregorio de la Torre and Isabel Corral. From their father, Juan Montilla, they inherited a picture of the Face of Jesus or the Divino Rostro. A story that is told one day, to the amazement of many who confirmed its veracity, the picture began to perspire with living blood. News of this extraordinary event spread swiftly and widely throughout the land.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Oil Paint on Tin.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H 14 in. W 10 in.
HISTORY
Retablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood and sometimes copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of Catholic saints. The literal translation for 'retablo' is 'behind the altar.' This unique genre of art, deeply rooted in European history, was brought to Mexico with the arrival of the Spanish and then ultimately adopted by New World mestizo natives to become what is known today as the Mexican folk retablo.
The retablo was an art form that flourished in post conquest Mexico and then ultimately, with the introduction of inexpensive mediums such as tin, reached its pinnacle of popularity in the last quarter of the 19th century. With some exceptions, mostly untrained artists from the provinces worked to produce and reproduce these sacred images; some subjects painted more prolifically than others. A typical "retablero" may have reproduced the same image hundreds, if not thousands of times in his or her career.
These oil paintings were sold to devout believers who displayed them in home altars to honor their patron saints. There are virtually hundreds of saints, each invoked to remedy a different situation. "San Ysidro Labrador," the patron saint of farmers, is venerated for good weather...
Category
Mexican Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Antique Candle Stick With Real Chamois Horn, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Candle Stick With Real Chamois Horn, 19th century
A Victorian candle holder, made of horns from the chamois and the deer. The spout and b...
Category
German Rustic Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Wood
Fetching Folk Art British 19th Century Rocking Horse with Glass Eyes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful 19th century nursery rocking horse having charming detailed head with a dished face and flared nostrils. He retains his original saddle and leather stirrups and is mounted ...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
South American Cowhide & Leather Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
South American Colonial (Peruvian 19th Cent) cowhide and leather floor trunk (Bataca) with a geometric strap design.
Category
Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
19thc Wool Log Cabin from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all wool chalis straight furlows pattern log cabin quilt from Lancaster County,Pennsylvania is in pristine condition.The striped border is a fantastic finish to complete...
Category
American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Hand Carved Gilded Pediment Eagle
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century American hand carved gilded pediment eagle.
Antique decorative hand carved and gilded wooden pediment eagle. The expressive sculpture w...
Category
American Federal Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
19th C. Wood Spindle Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Industrial 19th century wooden spool candlesticks with hand poured pear candles.
Category
American Arts and Crafts Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Collection of Four 19th Century Sponge Ware Serving Platters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing collection of four 19th century sponge ware serving platters are in fantastic condition. These platters are so hard to find in pristine condition.
Category
American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Recumbent Dog Hooked Rug
Located in Darnestown, MD
A vibrant kaleidoscopic background sets off this charming reclining dog hooked rug. The dog has whimsical yellow paws; ears and nose adding to his unique charm. The initials EG are...
Category
American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical mahogany yacht binnacle with a hinged locking oval glass viewing port, original removable brass side light burner with font, brass carrying handle, and fitted with ...
Category
American American Empire Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 19th century charming and rustic rocking horse now mounted on two straight boards is made of handcrafted wood pieces cleverly assembled, and has a leather saddle, reins and stirrups. A great addition for those who collect Early American country antiques...
Category
American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Buttocks Basket from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century original painted grey buttocks basket is in good condition with minor breaks on base in areas. Amazing form and nice patina.
Category
American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century
Dimension: Height: 12 cm Diameter: 4 cm.
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Category
European Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Black Antique Danish Folk Art Tobacco, Tea Box with Sliding 'Door'
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This personalized tramp / Folk Art tobacco box has two Chambers. One for waste tobacco/tea and one for unused. It is made from repurposed wood from Old Danish cigar containers. It ha...
Category
Danish Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Painted Fruit Basket Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Hubley original painted basket of fruit cast iron door stop is in fine untouched condition. So hard to find where they have not messed with the paint. Great form an...
Category
American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
1880s Onion Porch Lantern Rustic Caged Globe Cabin-Modern Nautical Bubble Lamp
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice antique onion lantern, unknown maker. A wonderful rustic decor for tabletop or hanging. Sold as a prop for decor only, the function of the o...
Category
American Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Located in Leuven, BE
Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the MBUGBU / BANDA people
Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO
Length = 40 cm
Period: 19th century-1900
Perfect condition
A superb an...
Category
Congolese Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Coverlet Signed & Dated David Weand Ls Alfordt Montgomery , Co, 1845
By David Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Pennsylvania red and green handwoven coverlet with the original fringe is signed : " DAVID WEAND L.S.ALFORD , MONTGOMERY County 1845 " and retains the original fringe. Thes...
Category
American American Classical Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of Daphne, Apollo's First Love
Located in New York, NY
A fabulously hand carved antique neoclassical style Italian Carrara marble bust of Daphne. This bust is of immaculate quality and craftsmanship. Daphne's hair is beautifully hand car...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship Coming into Port,
Circa 1865
The British sailor's woolwork has a dramatic view of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship coming i...
Category
English Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pair of Large 19th Century Spongeware Pottery Serving Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two different size 19th century spongeware pottery serving or mixing bowls. Both bowls are fluted shape and in mint condition. The smaller of the two is 4" high x 10" wide. The large...
Category
American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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