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Period: 19th Century
Savigny Landscape in Oil
Located in Madison, MS
This lovely oil painting features very soft blue and green colors from a landscape scene in Savigny, France. In the painting, there are 2 people in a canoe.
Category
French Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Very rare Ancient And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue From The Pende Tribe
Country : DRCongo Kasaï Region
Age : late 19th century
Height : 48 cm
Excellent condition / missing t...
Category
Congolese Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Raffia, Hardwood
19th C Naive Oil on Board, Boy & His Big Cabbage Folk Art Rutland Gallery London
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A intriguing early 19th century naive oil on board, showing a well furnished interior scene of a wee lad with a table ladened with oversized food.
circa 1810
A label on the re...
Category
English George III Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Ethiopian Saddle-Shaped Stool
Located in London, GB
This stool is a beautiful example of an Arsi saddle-shaped stool from the Oromia region of Ethiopia. Finely carved into this form from dense, heavy brown wood, this stool has developed a lovely rich surface patina as a result of use over time.
Estimated Period: Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Ex Private Collection, Addis Ababa...
Category
Ethiopian Tribal Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Carved Spanish Colonial Christ Nino Santo with Glass Eyes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century carved baby Jesus Santos with glass eyes and custom display stand. Handmade with carved wood and gesso. Glass inset eyes. Left and r...
Category
South American Spanish Colonial Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Paris in Oil
Located in Madison, MS
This is a lovely oil painting of Paris in the 19th century. The colors are vibrant but soothing. The artist of this painting is unknown. This artwork is also included with a beautifu...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster
Unique piece purchased in France.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Figural Bust, England
Located in San Francisco, CA
Possibly from a ship, this rare antique late 19th Century English bust is carved and painted, representing a branch of the military. Portrayed in dress or formal uniform. Interesting...
Category
British Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Boule Ball "17", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
French Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Pennsylvania 1854 Fraktur
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Birth announcement for Daniel Konig, Allentown PA 1854. Nicely framed and matted. Condition consistent with age. Overall size 23" by 27" Image size 16' by 13.5".
Category
American American Colonial Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Cappadocian Zili Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Woven in a complex flat-weave technique known as Zili, this superb example originates from the area of Sivrihisar, located in Cappadocia. The background is entirely in wool and the a...
Category
Turkish Tribal Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century American Hooked Rug
Located in Van Nuys, CA
American hand hooked wool rug of brightly colored floral bouquet on oval, pale gray background, framed in black wool surround, with small floral ...
Category
American Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Burlap, Wool
American Folk Art Limestone Carving Snake, Shield and Stump
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Detailed American Folk Art limestone carving of a rattle snake wrapped around a tree stump and shield or coat of arms, circa 1870. Found in Tennessee. A very nice heavy and solid piece.
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Limestone
American Cast Iron Sailing Mayflower Doorstop, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron Mayflower arched doorstop with sailing vessel on rough seas. Signed on lower base, mayflower, 1620. Late 19th Century.
Category
American American Empire Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mid Century French Post-Impressionist Painting - French Sea Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Landscape
Signed by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001)
Inscribed Verso on back
oil/gouache painting on artist paper, beautifully painted.
very good condition
size: 17 x inches x 25....
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Antique Persian Sultanabad, Wool Handmade, Beige and Red Oriental Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Category
Persian Sultanabad Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Painting by Francis Philip Stephanoff of Pious Maidens
By Francis Philip Stephanoff
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique painting of "Pious Maidens" attributed to British Artist Francis Philip Stephanoff (1787-1860). Masterfully painted of two...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Coral, Soft Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Turkish Oushak Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Ceramic Bowl Model 20.717 Made In Oxblood Colored Glaze By Axel Salto
Located in Lejre, DK
Ceramic bowl, model 20.717, with oxblood colored glaze, designed by Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. The bowl is a classic example of Salto's experimental approach to ceramics, where...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
American Odd Fellows Lodge Black Wood Counter Folk Art Grain Painted Hourglass
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great 19th century American folk art counter with original grain painted surface. Fantastic Hourflassl painted design. Open back. Very solid and sturdy counter. Please note the red c...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
LOVELY PAIR OF ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE VICTORIAN JELLY MOULDS IN COPPEr
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this collectable pair of Victorian copper Jelly Moulds
A very good looking and decorative pair, they can be used...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Early 19th Century Grain Painted Firkin
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th Century Grain Painted Firkin, possibly late 18th Century, a hand crafted firkin or bucket, having a round lid above a barrel-stave built vessel held by wooden hoops, on so...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Antique Persian Sultanabad, Wool Handmade Oriental Rug Beige, Light Blue and Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Category
Persian Sultanabad Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Impressive Carved Mirror
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Extraordinary Carved Wood Mirror, Hugely intricate with Faces, hippocampi and figures to each side amongst a sophisticated geometric Tour de force of Carving. France circa 1880.
Category
French Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Superb museum quality Holo mvunzi wooden statue late 19th century Congo
Located in Leuven, BE
Superb and rare museum quality Holo mvunzi wooden statue late 19th/early 20 th century DR Congo / Angola
For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium
Tribe :...
Category
Congolese Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Small 19th Century Kamba Elder's Chair With Beaded Lizard Motif, Kenya
Located in London, GB
High-backed chairs of any form are rare in Kenya. This small elder’s chair, consisting of and a dome-shaped backrest, is supported by four legs.
The back ...
Category
Kenyan Tribal Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Beads
Pair of Antique English Solid Brass "Reindeer" Chimney Ornaments on Oak Stands..
Located in North Salem, NY
A wonderful unique pair of old solid brass Reindeer chimney ornaments on Oak stands from England. Circa 1860.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Sign Painted Chest of Drawers, Fisher Gentleman’s Outfitter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany sign painted chest of drawers, fisher gentleman’s outfitter shop display
This is a real Gem, the chest of drawers i...
Category
Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Northwest Coast Whale Rattle
Located in Branford, CT
Rare Northwest coast Native whale rattle. Hollow carved cedar with internal seeds to create a rattle when shaken. Original paint.
Category
American Native American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Early 19th Century Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 19th century child's windsor chair.
Category
American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
19th Century American Folk Art Circus Fairground Wagon Faun Mask Billy Jamieson
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large American circus wagon mask, carved from a single piece of soft wood, likely to be pitch pine. Depicting a mythical creature probably a Faun.
The mask retains its original st...
Category
American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Caesar's Crown Quilt with Pillow Shams
Located in Darnestown, MD
It's not often that one finds a quilt with a matching pair of shams, especially those that are quilted. This Caesar's Crown is splashy for several reasons. The pattern; the double zi...
Category
American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Needlepoint Tallit Bag, Jerualem
Located in New York, NY
An Intricate Jerusalem Textile, made in Jerusalem, 1886.
Double-sided large pouch. Wool thread embroidered on cotton net. One side has a lion and stag holding flags reading “Jerusalem” in Hebrew, which flank a crowned Ten Commandments. Titled in Hebrew “Swift as a deer, strong as a lion” (Ethics of the Fathers 5:20). “Jerusalem” is seen in large lettering, atop a pair of birds and flowers. Top scene of the reverse side is titled “Mount of Olives”, amongst a plethora of olive trees, and a cluster of buildings is titled “Chulda the Prophetess”, (where her and others tombs reside). Main scene is titled “The Western Wall”, which features the wall and outer structures with turrets and Cyprus trees. The Hebrew date of “1886” is revealed on the bottom corners. This delicate textile, incredibly vibrant in color after 130 years of being created, is a masterful, exceedingly rare work of art produced in Jerusalem by an unknown woman --- likely quite young, a teenager --- as a gift to an unknown individual. Too complex to be a “tourist trinket”, as we know of one other similarly-made textile that is in the collection of the Israel Museum, and is dated 1876: see the book “Jewish Folk Art: From Biblical Days to Modern Times”, page 122. A clue to where perhaps this was made is in the depiction of the lion and stag holding flags, as they are identical to those featured on the crest of Moses Montefiore. In the 19th century, Montefiore gave enormous sums of money to purchase land for Jewish settlements and establish schools in Palestine. This textile most likely hailed from a school for girls funded by Montefiore, and was made as either a gift for Montefiore himself, or another wealthy donor. As to the actual purpose of this textile, since it is in the form of a large pouch, its intended purpose might have been to hold a tallit (prayer...
Category
Israeli Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Textile
19th Century Igbo Spiral Copper Alloy Arm Adornment/Currency, Nigeria
Located in London, GB
Cast into a beautiful coiled form, this copper alloy Igbo woman's arm adornment from Nigeria was also used as a form of currency. This 19th century piece has developed a lovely green...
Category
Nigerian Tribal Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Folk art walking stick depicting flowers and characters, Russia circa 1830.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art stick: unique piece of carved and carved wood, very tall, painted burgundy red, depicting flowers and characters. Russia circa 1830.
Category
Russian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem Mid 19th century DR Congo Africa
Located in Leuven, BE
This Luba Royal caryatid stool from DR Congo Luba was in the 19th century used a Royal enthronement emblem. Luba leaders trace their ancestry to a dynasty of sacred kings, and Luba r...
Category
Congolese Primitive Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Théodore Deck, Ceramic Vase, Signed, circa 1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Théodore Deck (1823-1891), ceramic vase, signed, circa 1870.
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century compass by Robert Merrill, dry compass card mounted to timber box on a gimbal. Sliding lid top. Box is painted blue. Dimensions: 8" compass diameter. Measures: 10" L x 1...
Category
North American Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Male Nude, Back View
Located in Cirencester, GB
English graphite sketch of a male nude, back view.
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905).
On pale blue/grey artists paper, unframed.
Measurements: sheet 18.75 x 12 inches.
P...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
19th Century Folk Art Prisoner of War Straw Work Noahs Ark
Located in Lowestoft, GB
19th Century straw-work Noah's Ark with multi coloured straw decoration, sloping roof and sliding side panel
The technique of straw work involved dying pieces of straw different col...
Category
European Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Straw, Pine
Antique Carved & Painted Troubadour or Minstrel, Nodder Figure with a Violin
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century carved and painted wood figure of a troubadour or minstrel wearing a hat and long coat with his trousers tucked into knee-high boots and having a violin under one arm wi...
Category
European Black Forest Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Abalone, Gesso, Pine, Paint
Napolean III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Napolean III. Late 19th Century Majolica. Beautiful condition. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
George IV Painted Puzzle Jug, Dated 1823 with Initials JA
Located in Spencertown, NY
The puzzle jug consisting of a handle with pierced yellow painted decoration above and below the band of three spouts, floral painting on each side with int...
Category
English George IV Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Slat Bucket in Yellow Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid 1900’s authentic yellow wood slat bucket with metal bands, purposed in the construction field for handling sticky, chunky mud.
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
English Pottery Pearlware Figures of Sailors
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Pottery Pearlware Sailor Figures,
Circa 1820.
A lovely pair of English pottery pearlware figure groups each depicting a sailor resting on his sea trunk...
Category
English Regency Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
19th Century Sponge Ware Pie Dish and Serving Plate Two Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sponge ware ironstone pottery pie dish and serving plate.The condition is very good and color is fantastic shades of indigo blue. Selling the two pieces as a pair.
Measures: 12.5 ...
Category
American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
English Antique Portrait Sketch of Female Nude Standing
Located in Cirencester, GB
English graphite sketch of a female nude, standing.
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905).
on off white artists paper, unframed.
Measurements: sheet 14.75 x 10.5 inches.
Pro...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Mid Century French Post-Impressionist Painting, Sunrise Through Window
Located in Cirencester, GB
Landscape
Signed by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001)
Inscribed Verso on back
oil/gouache painting on artist paper, beautifully painted.
very good condition
size: 25 x inches x 19 ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Set of Kitchen Treen with 2 Hourglasses, One Candlestick Holder and Pepper Mill
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Set of kitchen treen with 2 hourglasses, one candlestick holder and pepper mill. All 19th century French.
Category
French Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Birch
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Standing
Located in Cirencester, GB
English Graphite Sketch of a Female Nude, Standing
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905)
on pale grey artists paper, unframed
measurements: sheet 18.5 x 12 inches
provenanc...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
English Country style Victorian diorama in oak case of sail/steam ship with small lighthouse.
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Oak
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Male Nude, in Profile
Located in Cirencester, GB
English graphite sketch of a male nude, in profile.
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905).
On pale blue/grey artists paper, unframed.
Measurements: sheet 18.5 x 12 inches.
P...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a ...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Fine 1860's English Botannical Watercolour Drawing Strawberries from a Castle
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: English School, 19th century, dated 27/8/1860 lower right corner.
Title: Red & White Alpines, extensively inscribed lower section.
Medium: watercolour drawing o...
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Very Large Whimsical Antique Wood Organ Pipe Case
Located in Houston, TX
We found this very large whimsical antique wood organ pipe case in Spain, however we are uncertain of its origin. The pipes may be vertical and housed in a wooden case. The organ is ...
Category
Spanish Other Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Mounted to a wood base with rich dark finish. With brass makers pla...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19th Century Cobbler Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
A carved cobbler's boot-form trade sign, in old gold paint.
Carved in two pieces of pine, capped with lead,
circa 1870
Very good condition, measures: 14" x 9 ½”.
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Lead
Very Large Colorful Glazed Earthenware Passata Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Very large colorful glazed earthenware passata bowl from southern Italy (Puglia). This rustic 19th century terracotta bowl was used in ...
Category
Italian French Provincial Antique 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
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