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Period: 20th Century
Large Antique Painted Folk Art Pike Trade Sign, Fish Monger’s Metal Shop Sign
Located in Lisse, NL
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French Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Zinc

Edwardian Starfish Shaped Shell Valentine- Passing Lighthouse
Located in Downingtown, PA
Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama, Circa 1900. A large circular Edwardian star-shape shellwork diorama with beveled glass, features a chromolithograph of a sailing ship passing ...
Category

Adirondack Antique 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Hand Carved Signed Large Vintage Antique Wood Swan Decoy Sculpture, 1929
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, large hand-carved swan decoy with a beautiful, natural glowing patina that comes with age. This piece has a wonderful classic shape and finely carved texture. The work ...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Carnival Sign Winged Scarab and Pyramid "Elixer of Life" Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Carnival sign with Ancient Egyptian winged scarab and pyramid, hand carved and painted advertisement for "Elixer of Life", circa 1900. This wonderful piece, a personal favorite, has ...
Category

American Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Stunning Large Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 1910s
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 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Swallow Nest Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful, cute Austrian piece from the early 20th century. Birds carved from wood, polychrome painted, with glass eyes, nest-shaped, depicting naturalistic parents with three youn...
Category

Austrian Black Forest 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage MATL Matilde Poulat Gemstone Inlaid Silver Cross – Taxco Mexico, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Vintage MATL Matilde Poulat Gemstone Inlaid Silver Cross – Taxco Mexico, 1950s A stunning and collectible vintage silver cross pendant by renowned Mexican silversmith Matilde Poulat...
Category

American 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Bullfinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category

Austrian Black Forest Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Two Wooden Kabuki Dolls Renjishi 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
They are two Kabuki (Japanese theater) dolls made with woods and silk. The woods are for body parts and silks are for kimono parts that they are wearing. These dolls are from Renjishi Story. They were made in Japan around 1990s in Showa era. Dimensions: 8.5 × 6.5 x H9.5 cm (White kabuki doll...
Category

Japanese Showa 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silk, Wood

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century American Navajo Blanket Rug Details rug no. j3080 size 2' 6" x 4' 6" (76 x 137 cm)
Category

American Native American 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Crossbill Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category

Austrian Black Forest Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fantastic Colorful Pastel Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On One corner it is dated January 22 1936 as show in the images. This fantastic large star quilt has wonderful quilting and an amazing chevron border & binding.It is all hand quiltin...
Category

American Adirondack 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural piece is a vintage copper horse weather vane, artfully displayed on a modern black metal stand. The figure captures a horse in mid-gallop, with fluid lines that conve...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Steel

Fine large Vintage Native American Navajo Bolo Tie Sterling Turquoise
Located in London, GB
A Fine handsome Large hand-crafted Navajo design Bolo tie in sterling silver with blue green turquoise circa 1960s. With plaited black leather tie and sterling & turquoise tips. Mea...
Category

American 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Fine Long Vintage Native American graduated Navajo Silver bead Necklace 30 inch
Located in London, GB
Long graduated Navajo stamped silver bead Necklace 30 inch circa 1960s. .
Category

American 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Cute Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category

Austrian Black Forest Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian
Located in London, GB
Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian A Finely carved antique Maori hard wood stick A  Maori hard wood staff or walking ...
Category

New Zealand 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Leaping Stag Weathervane Mounted on Marble Base C. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage leaping stag weathervane made of copper, with a verdigris patina that gives it a weathered, greenish appearance. Then stag is depicted mid-l...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Marble, Copper

Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large vintage hand-carved from one piece of solid wood African Tribal mask richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs. Beautifully hand carved, painted details, it has a hook, re...
Category

African Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Goat Sheep Runner
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind mid 20th century decorative caliber vintage Turkish rug with what looks to be 4 lonely sheep or goats on a camel field? tough to say 3'5'' x 6'7''
Category

Turkish Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Large Vintage Mexican Blue and Ivory Talavera Pottery Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage Mexican hand thrown and decorated blue and ivory pottery bowl with floral design.
Category

Mexican 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive complete game of Marble Solitaire with a hardwood circular board and 35 mixed stone marbles, probably French. The circular turned board is made of polished hardwood, with a good grain figure. The board has 32 equi-spaced holes with an additional one in the centre and a gallery to the outer perimeter. Three small circular pads have been attached to the base of the board to protect the surface it sits on. It comes complete with a full set of 35 (32 Plus 3 spare) handmade playing marbles of mixed stone, clay and agate and of different colours. Some of the clay marbles...
Category

French Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Blue Tit Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category

Austrian Black Forest Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Great Spotted Woodpecker Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 19th to 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th c...
Category

Austrian Black Forest 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover This early 20th century hand-spun cotton futon cover displays a pattern of scattered ‘well-head’ motifs across a deep indigo fie...
Category

Japanese Taisho 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Black Floral Decor Ceramic Vase Signed "Kamats" – Hungary - 2Y437
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique 20th-century ceramic vase, signed by Kamats, is a beautifully crafted piece from Hungary. Measuring 4.53 inches (11.5 cm) in height and 4.72 inches (12 cm) in diameter, ...
Category

20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and complexly designed original folk art painting by Haitian artist E. A. (Angel) Othello. This work features a tranquil village scene with local people spotted througho...
Category

Haitian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. 17 inches Height with the shade.  
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Stained Glass

Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Bokhara Buhara Turkoman Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet from the Turkmenistan Bukhara region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Bukhara carpet (Turkmen Rug, Bokhara, Bu...
Category

Uzbek Oushak 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Wilhelm II 1901 Zwei Mark Coin – Historical German Collectible - 2Y104
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This remarkable piece of numismatic history is a Wilhelm II Zwei Mark coin from the German Empire, minted in 1901. In excellent condition, this coin is an exquisite addition to any c...
Category

French Empire Antique 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Signed pintail duck decoy by Charles Perdew, c. 1950
By Charles Perdew
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Very fine Charles Perdew pintail duck decoy from the Konopasek decoy collection. The decoy is a three piece, hollow body construction, with scratch-comb feather...
Category

American 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage 20th Century Oval Serving Plate –Moulin des Loups France Orchies - 2Y511
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century oval serving plate from Moulin des Loups France Orchies is a timeless piece of French ceramic craftsmanship. Measuring 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) in height, 13.2 i...
Category

20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Sailing Ship Model of the "H.M.S. Bounty 1787"
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning handcrafted model represents the H.M.S. Bounty, a historic ship famously launched in 1787. The replica is meticulously crafted from walnut, showcasing incredible attention to detail and the artistry of traditional shipbuilding techniques. The wooden hull is smooth and polished, with planking and fittings that echo the original design of the Bounty, emphasizing authenticity. The rigging is finely executed with taut strings that replicate the intricate web of lines and pulleys used on the actual vessel. The sails are made from aged fabric, adding a realistic touch and evoking the feel of a ship caught in the winds of a historic voyage. The figurehead, carved at the prow, demonstrates the ship’s decorative flair, typical of vessels from the late 18th century. The deck is replete with intricate details, such as capstans, gratings, and cannons, providing insight into the functional elements of the Bounty. A small plaque engraved with “H.M.S Bounty 1787” confirms the ship’s identity, linking this model to its historical roots. The H.M.S. Bounty was famously associated with the Mutiny...
Category

French 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Hand-Carved Malagasy Ebony Wood Sculpture – Nude Female Figure - 2Y419
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This authentic vintage Malagasy sculpture features a gracefully hand-carved nude female figure, crafted from solid ebony wood. A stunning representation of African craftsmanship, thi...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ebony

Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden smoker figure, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this piece is from around 1930s or older. A nice addition to any room. Beau...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Bjorn Wiinblad Signed Danish Denmark Pottery Candelabra Vase Sculpture Eva V-14
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite wonderful glazed ceramic candelabra/ vase/ sculpture by famed Danish-Scandinavian potter/artist Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006) who was universally known for his whimsical illust...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Antique Central Asian Silk Ikat Panel, Uzbekistan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Central Asian Silk Ikat Panel, Uzbekistan A large mounted silk and cotton ‘adras’ ikat panel with a dynamic 4-color design of large red rings with white centers surrounded b...
Category

Uzbek Tribal 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Category

Turkish Kilim 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a spectacular specimen of a Vintage Blue Ridge Coral. Blue corals are some of the only corals to retain their color within their skeletons. They ar...
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Coral

Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Sky Blue Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Northwest Persian Room size Rug featuring a sky blue background and large scale all over design Details rug no. 31424 size 8'10'' x 11'1''
Category

Persian Malayer 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Late 20th Century Acoma Pueblo Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 20th-century Acoma Pueblo pottery bowl is a striking example of the artistry and craftsmanship synonymous with Acoma pottery. Hand-painted with a meticulous black-and-white...
Category

American Native American 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Wooden Bird Cage Handmade in Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Bird Cage Handmade in Germany ca. 1920s A beautiful, handcrafted bird cage in the shape of a Victorian nobleman's house. It has 4 ...
Category

German Victorian 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Turkestan Old Yomut Turkoman Central Asian Yomud Cejim Jijim Kilim Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Yomut Kilim from the West Turkestan and Iran region with a rare and beautiful color composition. The Yomut are to be found in north-east Iran, and acro...
Category

Turkish Kilim 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Scandinavian Folk Art Silvered Rabbit and Birds Candleholder/Centerpiece
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1170 Scandinavian Folk Art hand crafted candleholder/ centerpiece on a rough sawn hardwood base with silver colored metal Artist unknown
Category

Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Hanging Image of the Virgin Vladimir – Religious Artwork - 2Y274
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This beautiful antique hanging image of the Virgin Vladimir is a stunning piece of religious art, perfect for collectors and those looking to add a touch of spirituality to their dec...
Category

Unknown 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Anri Carved Wooden Sculpture Last Supper By Osvaldo Moroder 1980s or older
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage wood carving by Anri is a beautiful work of art depicting " The Last Supper " Jesus and the Twelve Disciples. Marked on the Back and the ground. This wooden sculpture wa...
Category

Italian Baroque Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Large Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century hand-carved and painted wood duck or mallard decoy. This piece has an wonderful color and texture. From an impressive Los Angeles vintage duck and antique swan decoy...
Category

American Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wood Rock Wren Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category

Austrian Black Forest Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Dog Nutcracker
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1163 Cast Aluminum dog nutcracker.
Category

Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Large Heavy Duty Cast Iron Gentlemen Wall Sign Plaque, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A large and incredible heavy duty cast iron Gentlemen sign. c.1920 In original condition with an amazing patina. Likely once mounted outside a public...
Category

English Industrial 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category

Austrian Black Forest Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter t...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Located in London, GB
A rare and large hand carved horned Songye Nkisi power figure. A ‘Nkisi’ is a protective power figure of the Songye, southeastern Congo. Such sculptures are used as a major role in t...
Category

Congolese Primitive 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Plexiglass and Brass Miniature House Table Lamp, Handcrafted, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare hand-crafted miniature chalet table lamp. This enchanting table lamp is a rare mid-century piece, handcrafted in the form of a miniature house. Constructed from delicate transl...
Category

European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass

African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bring a piece of African heritage into your space with this authentic vintage Katanda mask from the Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is ...
Category

Congolese Tribal Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Folk Art Artist Made Crain Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1271 Folk Art hand painted Crain sculpture.
Category

Vintage 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Model of a New England Fishing Boat, 1900’s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Northern white pine carved model of a New England double masted fishing catch with cotton sails. An engraving of a fish adorns one side of the hull. American, early 20th century.
Category

American 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Pine

2 Vintage Building Block Sets, German, Pine, Toy Box, After Froebel, Baukasten
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of two vintage building block cases. A German, pine toy box or baukasten in the manner of Froebel, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Two fascinating building...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Coffee Pot – Brass & Copper with Ornate Swing Arm - 2Y44
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover the charm of Art Nouveau with this antique coffee pot featuring an intricate brass and copper design. This elegant piece showcases a distin...
Category

French Empire 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

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