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Period: 19th Century
African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest neck rest South Africa
Raised on central pillars with geometric lozenge shaped carving all over.
Measures: 22 x 14 x 5 cm approx.
Period Early 20th century
Ex U...
Category
Zimbabwean Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Large vintage Shiva lingam stone Indian Asian Art Sculpture Interior Décor
Located in London, GB
A multi-coloured stone Shiva Lingam, a elongated egg shaped stone used for Shaivite worship in Hindu rituals These heavy stones are sacred and come from the Narmada River in In...
Category
Indian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Stone
19th C Rag Rug Runner Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful antique 19th C rag rug Runner. The rug is in great condition. The rag runner is from the Trish Herr Collection in Lancaster County Pennsylva...
Category
American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Austrian School, 19th Century, an Orientalist Portrait of a Turkish Sultan
Located in New York, NY
Austrian School, 19th century, An Orientalist Portrait of a Turkish Sultan.
Oil on Canvas, a very high quality painting, realistically painted of a ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Japanese Antique Wooden Daruma, Late Edo Era '1603-1868', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique daruma was crafted in the Late Edo Era (1603-1868).
Made of wood, it exudes a simple yet unique charm that reflects the cultural essence of its time. The natural textu...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Wall Unit, Wabi Sabi, Original Black Paint, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful wall unit in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the mid 1800s.
A great wall shelf with a lovely patina. Original black paint.
A unique rustic piece that fit...
Category
Swedish Romantic Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19thc Decorated Stoneware 3 Gallon Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Decorated salt glaze crock from south Western Pennsylvania.This crock is in mint condition. Such a great form.
Category
American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Ivory handle walking stick depicts a rifle, hunting bag and dog, Austria 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: ivory carved handle. The handle depicts a rifle, a dog head and an hunting bag. Ebony wood shaft. Silver ring. Ivory ferrule. England circa 1880.
(SHIP TO EU ONLY)
Category
Austrian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silver
19Thc Original Hand Painted Tole Box w/ Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing folk art tole ware box is in original red painted back round with floral decoration & a embossed bird popping out.
Category
American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Tin
19th Century Gold Giltwood Carved Letters William Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Classic 19th century American wood trade sign with chunky hand carved and gold painted letters. Ready to display.
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Pine Wood Salmon Fish Decorated in Burn Umber Paint
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Heavily patinated pine salmon fish with remnants of paint. This piece has an old hole in the center where it was mounted as a sign. It currently has a piece of wire to hang on the wa...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
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
Swiss alp painted trunk dated 1808
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted trunk dated 1808
Category
Swiss Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Gemstone Gilt Bronze Mounted Rock Crystal Vessel Offering Bowl
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular Mughal Empire Period (1526-1857) precious gemstone set gilt bronze ormolu mounted carved rock crystal vessel Buddhist altar offering bowl....
Category
Tibetan Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century Walking Stick with a Black Forest Carved top Portrait of a Dog
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Fantastic antique walking stick, with a beautiful wood carved head of a dog on top. The stick is extra long in size, which indicates that the stick wa...
Category
French Black Forest Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Historic Laguna Pueblo Large Native American Olla, 1880's
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large Laguna Pueblo Indian Polychrome Olla, circa 1880's. Measures 12 5/8"h x 13"w.
Featuring Geometric Designs on the Shoulder and Floral Designs with...
Category
Native American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Clay
19th C Sponge Ware Giant Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large banded sponge ware pottery mixing bowl is in a light sky blue sponged pattern. The rim has some minor age chips and a small spider in the inside but not through the bowl. ...
Category
American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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
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
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Sunset
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Sunset,
Circa 1875
This is a lovely example of a sailor's woolie with wonderful color and subject.
The sailor's woolwork or sailor...
Category
English Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire. Late 19th century.
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
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
Antique Hardwood Vesta Case with fine Shell Patera Inlay, late 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality antique Vesta case, all handmade from various hardwoods and having well detailed shell inlay, dating to the 19th Century, Circa 1880.
The case is all han...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Rare and Important English Shadow Box Model of a Full-Rigged Ship
Located in Norwell, MA
19th Century shadow box. Ship at center flanked by a steamer and a pilot boat. Profusely painted background depicts the cliffs of Dover and numerous sailin...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Paint Decorated Bookcase with Lower Cabinet
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Very rare and interesting paint decorated bookcase with cabinet below and shelves above. Early 19th century or late 18th. Original lock and key and early paint. A very useful proport...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
French Majolica Wire Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica wire basket Sarreguemines circa 1890.
"Aschbach pres Soultz Sous Foret"
signed Alsace Sarreguemines.
Category
French Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wire
Circa 1880 Sioux Beaded Deer Hide Dress, Plains Native American, Fringe
Located in Denver, CO
This extraordinary antique Sioux beaded hide dress, dating to circa 1880, is a rare and authentic example of Plains Indian textile art. Handcrafted from native-tanned deer hide, the ...
Category
American Native American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug Ivory, Rust
Located in Port Washington, NY
Extremely Rare size, which leads us to believe this carpet originally was a custom order for a Nobel Family.
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America. Serapi carpets were woven on the level of small workshop with multiple weavers working several years to complete each rug. Highly skilled artisans, they continually reinterpreted the design as they wove, creating highly spontaneous and inventive artistry. Measures: 16'2" x 18'2".
Serapi is a term that is a mystery in the Persian antique carpet market. There is no location or tribe of this name. Sarab, also spelled Saab, a town in northwestern Persia, is known for weaving only runners with a camel hair pile during the nineteenth century. "Serapi" may be a nickname given by American dealers...
Category
Persian Serapi Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
An automata house shape, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
The automata is house shaped. The front part shows a clock, A semi circular window as a door. The top flue of the fire place is the place where drop the weight coin shape. An interna...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Colorful Painted Sheet Metal Game Wheel ca 1890-1910
Located in York County, PA
COLORFUL PAINTED SHEET METAL GAME WHEEL ON A SHAPED WOODEN FRAME WITH A NICKLE-PLATED SPINNER, circa 1890-1910
Red, black, white, and green game whee...
Category
North American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Dated 1883 Masonic Flag Holder in Iron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Masonic cast iron original black painted masonic flag holder with footed ball and claw feet. The condition is very good and strong.
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century American General Store Apothecary Grain Paint Hand Stenciling
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Beautiful 19th century general store large scale yellow pine apothecary in old surface. Found in the north eastern united states. Most likely of Pennsylvania origin. Red stain grain ...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Native American Plains Indian Doll
Located in Highland, IN
Here is an exceptional piece, fresh from a vintage estate.
This beautiful antique Native American doll has incredible presence and a fan...
Category
American Native American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Beads
Antique 1880s Arapaho Moccasins, Plains Indian Hide with Beadwork Detail
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional pair of antique Arapaho moccasins dates to circa 1880, offering a rare and authentic example of 19th-century Plains Indian craftsmanship. Hand-sewn from native-tanne...
Category
American Native American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Glass, Beads
Large 19th Century 51-Inch Wooden Locksmith Key Trade Sign
Located in New York, NY
This 51-inch long locksmith key trade sign from the 19th century is a remarkable piece of craftsmanship, embodying the era's artisanal pride. Made from Painted wood, it showcases a w...
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Child's Folk Art Sleigh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handmade antique child's wood Folk Art sleigh.
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk art wedding chest, circa 1870
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A pine wedding chest from Central Europe, probably German, circa 1870. The neoclassical style persisted in Europe until after the 1820s. This colour scheme of terracotta red and gree...
Category
German Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Fine Pair of American Hand Decorated "Grape & Vine" Arts & Crafts Chairs
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrographic Arts & Crafts chairs
This is a beautiful pair of 19th century chairs hand decorated in a lov...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Pine
Monumental 19th Century Rocking Horse with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very fine country rocking horse is not only fantastic looking and all original paint it is sturdy and strong. The pony skin is worn as well as the saddle but all in tack.
Category
American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Leather
Scrimshaw of engraved whale tooth depicting the Captain F. Swain 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth, depicting on one side the half-bust of the smartly dressed and handsome Captain F. Swain. On the Back the inscription Master The WHALER SWAN f...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Teeth
Antique French Limonaire Frères Signed Carved Painted Wood Carousel Donkey Ride
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, important and most charming French carousel amusement ride by important Parisian craftsmen Limonaire Frères / Limonaire Brothers (France; 1839-1932)
Hand-crafted in Paris, France in the late 19th century, exceptionally executed near life-size form depicting a standing donkey figure with the rare unique feature of a nodding head. Finished in country fair taste, hand-carved solid wood construction, the menagerie merry-go-round ride presents splendidly, with the original layered polychrome paint finish, enhanced by beautifully aged heavily worn patina acquired over many years of carnival use.
Signed, retaining the original manufacturer's brass plaque that reads: "Sculptures Pour Forains, Chevaux De Bois Etc, Limonaire Freres, Paris, 166 Avenue Daumesnil"
The extremely rare, museum quality example is one of the very few surviving Limonaire Frères wooden carousel fixtures, one of only a handful imported to the United States, and quite possibly the last surviving donkey!
DIMENSIONS: (approx)
44" High, 52" Wide, 10" Deep
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Schultz Auctioneers, Clarence, New York. Important Antiques & Decorative Arts catalog
HISTORY:
Limonaire Frères were an amusement ride and later street organ...
Category
French Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th C Original Surface Eagle Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original gilded surface full body eagle weather vane with the best undisturbed surface.The base is custom made iron stand.This eagle is attr...
Category
American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
19thc Pennsylvania Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc fancy calico fabric log cabin quilt. This barn raising quilt is in fine condition.
Category
American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
"Organ Bank" with Cat and Dog, circa 1882, American
By Kyser & Rex Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This American cast iron bank known as "Organ Bank" (Cat and Dog), was manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company, Frankford, Pennsylvania in 1882. It conforms exac...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Swedish Antique Toy Rocking Horse, All Original, Origin: Sweden, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Swedish antique toy rocking horse, origin: Sweden, circa 1870 - 1900.
Beautiful, untouched, original condition including the paint, ...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mid 19th Century Antique Wooden Rocking Horse on Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful mid 19th Century folk working wooden rocking horse painted in early white paint, with glass eyes {one missing} real mane and tail hair, leather saddle on a wooden frame. ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Magnificent Antique French Carved Wood Panels Depicting the Four Seasons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Extraordinary Pair of early 20th century carved wood Panels depicting the Four Seasons. Tall narrow unpainted panels with high relief carved decoration with motifs of the Four Sea...
Category
French Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite American appliqué quilt, hand-stitched in Pennsylvania during the late 1800s, is a remarkable example of 19th-century textile artistry. Featuring a charming “Floral” pattern, the quilt showcases delicate red and pink blossoms with graceful green stems and leaves, all set against a soft ivory background.
Each element of the design was individually hand-cut and appliquéd with meticulous care, framed within panels that speak to the quilter’s precision and patience. The result is a visually stunning composition that radiates warmth, craftsmanship, and heartfelt dedication.
Quilts of this era—especially those entirely hand-stitched—are increasingly rare and highly collectible, prized for their historical value and timeless beauty. Due to its delicacy and artistic appeal, this quilt is especially well-suited for use as a wall-hung tapestry, where it can be appreciated as a piece of early American folk art.
A true labor of love, this quilt offers both visual serenity and a deep connection to America's rich quilting heritage.
Dimensions: 71” x 72”
Date of Manufacture: Late 1800s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton, Applique
Condition: Excellent
The Persian Knot, SKU 1905
American Applique Quilts, Vintage Pennsylvania Quilts, Antique Applique Quilts, Applique Quilts, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt...
Category
American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Sacred Heritage and Craftsmanship
Located in Ixelles, BE
Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Sacred Heritage and Craftsmanship.
Structure and Composition: This finely crafted Ethiopian procession cross is rich in iconographic detail. Constructed from metal, likely bronze or brass, it features a complex structure with several decorative elements.
- Central Part:
• Madonna and Child: At the heart of the cross is a depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus. This central image is framed within a circle adorned with openwork motifs and small inlays that appear to be precious stones or colored glass pieces.
Arms of the Cross:
• Angelic Musicians: Each lateral arm of the cross features an angelic musician, playing instruments and depicted in a flying position. The angels are finely detailed, with spread wings and carefully sculpted garments.
• Cherub: At the apex of the cross, a cherub is depicted, a celestial being with multiple wings and surrounded by cloud-like motifs.
• Bird Motifs: The lower extremities of the cross are adorned with bird motifs, likely doves, symbolizing peace and the Holy Spirit, placed within openwork circles.
Base and Handle:
• Engraved Base: The base of the cross, which serves as a handle, is also richly engraved with floral and geometric motifs, providing a sturdy and decorative grip for processions.
History of Ethiopian Procession Crosses
Origins and Evolution: Ethiopian procession crosses have a long history, dating back to the introduction of Christianity to Ethiopia in the 4th century under King Ezana. Influenced by Coptic and Byzantine traditions, these crosses evolved to adopt a distinctive style unique to Ethiopia.
- Characteristics:
• Style and Iconography: Ethiopian crosses...
Category
Ethiopian Primitive Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Schoharie County NY Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Sharon, CT
Untouched original surface. Colorful floral vignettes on a 'buttermilk
clay' painted surface. Retains original hardware.
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Political Debates Between Abraham Lincoln & Stephen A. Douglas, Limited Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Lincoln, Abraham and Stephen A. Douglas. Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, In the Celebrated Campaign of 1858, in Illinois, Including the Preceding Speeches of Each, at Chicago, Springfield, Etc.; Also, the Two Great Speeches of Mr. Lincoln in Ohio, in 1859. Cleveland: The Burrows Brothers Company, 1894. Limited edition printing, No. 168 of 750. Presented in ¼ leather and cloth binding, with gilt titles and raised bands to spine, with a new archival cloth slipcase.
This is a special limited edition printing of the political debates of Lincoln and Stephen Douglas...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
American Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an extraordinary Folk Art painted post bed from the American southwest, circa 1830-1840.
A rare size unique Folk Art form identified as from early Germanic settlements of Texas, 19th century.
Freehand decorated headboard and canopy suspended on 4 exceptionally tall pencil posts.
This piece came to Las Vegas in early 1999 by way of an article in architectural digest
featuring Dayton Ohio antique...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Jig Doll
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century English Folk Art Jig Doll
We are proud to offer a late 19th century hand carved, painted Folk Art English jigger doll example. Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate 'toys' for adults or children. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance...
Category
English Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Heart in Hands Antique Hooked Rug
Located in Lancaster, PA
Hooked heart-in-hand rug is wool on burlap and has been mounted for hanging. The rug was part of a collection of Barbara Johnson and was illustrated in American Hooked and Sewn Rugs,...
Category
American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century English Hand-Carved Bread Board
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English bread board made from sycamore. the border is hand carved with the word bread and a hand-carved design of oak leaves and acor...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Sycamore
19th Century Antique Quilt, Postage Stamp Nine Patch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This tiny postage stamp nine patch in a square quilt was found in Pennsylvania and is in very good condition. The back is a bars pattern in calico fabric.
Category
American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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