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Period: 20th Century
Antique Khamseh Wool Rug with Birds and Geometric Motifs Tribal Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This striking antique Khamseh rug, handwoven in southern Iran during the late 19th to early 20th century, captures the spirit and vitality of Qashqai tribal artistry. Measuring 133 c...
Category
Turkish Oushak 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Malatya Chuval Kilim Cuval Rug Nomadic Anatolian Natural Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a beautifully detailed old Malatya Region, Anatolian Chuval kilim, featuring a bold, three-dimensional texture and precise geometric patterns. Originally used by nomadic trib...
Category
Turkish Kilim 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Wooden Backgammon Board Game 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage Backgammon board game set in a beautiful two toned wooden case by HIT.
INCLUDES: • 15 Butterscotch Chips/Stones • 15 Chocolate Brown Chips/Stones • 1 Pair of White dice • 1...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Tutsi Archer Bracelet (arm Guard) Rwanda, Early 20th Century
By Tutsi People
Located in Bilzen, BE
Tutsi Archer’s Bracelet (Arm Guard)
Origin: Rwanda or Burundi, Great Lakes Region
Ethnic Group: Tutsi
Material: Carved hardwood with copper inlays
Dimensions: 17.5 x 21 cm diameter, ...
Category
Rwandan Tribal 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Antique Folk Art Pig Weathervane on Custom Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This delightful pig weathervane embodies the rustic charm and whimsical spirit of American folk art. Crafted from copper, the figure of a plump pig is ...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Copper
Chaffinch 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
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
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
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
Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with a strong, graphic silhouette that captures the essence of...
Category
American Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Doyle Lane (1925-2002) Multi Bead Necklace Blue Ceramic Beads. Original Ceramic
By Doyle Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and collectible multi-bead ceramic necklace by celebrated African-American ceramicist Doyle Lane (1925–2002). This striking piece, unworn and from the artist’s estate, features ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Rattan Harley Motorbike, Real Size, Spain, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rev up your collection with this one-of-a-kind vintage rattan Harley motorbike. Created by an unknown artisan in Spain circa 1970, this real Size piece is a true standout.
Crafted f...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Rattan
$4,211 Sale Price
52% Off
Italian Copper And Brass brazier Mid-Century, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian copper and brass brazier Mid-Century, 1950s
Found in a country villa in the Sicilian hinterland.
Good condition.
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Ishihara Hideo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Sculptures Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of Kokeshi dolls by Hideo Ishihara (1925 - 1999). The title of this set is "Mitinoku Okako" or "Parent and Child". Hideo Ishihara came from a fam...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
Located in Austin, TX
The Second World War by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston.
A vintage edition of Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, The Second World War, for which he was a...
Category
American Modern 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Bob Biddle Signed Vintage American Large Hand Carved Wood Swan Decoy Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, large hand-carved and painted wood swan decoy by renowned American/Pennsylvanian decoy artist Bob Biddle. This piece features a wonderful ...
Category
American Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Baule “Blolo Bian” Statue – Côte d’Ivoire, Early 20th Century
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bilzen, BE
Baule “Blolo Bian” Statue – Côte d’Ivoire, Early 20th Century
Height: 39 cm Material: Wood with dark, aged patina Provenance: Piasa, Paris, June 20, 2008
This elegant male figure,...
Category
Ivorian Tribal 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910
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
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt
The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...
Category
Congolese Tribal 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Raffia
Vintage Sea Shell Encrusted Plant - Nautical Folk Art
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A captivating vintage sea shell-encrusted planter bursting with natural seaside beauty. This meticulously handcrafted piece is adorned with hundreds of small clam-like shells on the ...
Category
American Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Shell
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
$456 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Art Deco Table or Floor Sculpture in Mixed Woods
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky solid wood sculpture circa 1970's. It features solid ebonized & natural oak.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Mirror
Coke Button Sign
Located in Alpha, NJ
This is a vintage enameled Coca Cola Sign. This is in good overall condition with minor wear along edges and faint surface soiling. Otherwise, this sign presents well.
Category
American 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Steel
$6,500
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.
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Category
American 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silver
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
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
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
Vintage Native American Navajo Cuff bracelet Silver Turquoise Old Pawn jewellery
Located in London, GB
Fine Vintage Native American Navajo bracelet Silver Turquoise jewellery
Fine floral silver work with large turquoise cabochon
Circa 1950`s
Category
American 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silver
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
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
Antique Konya Kilim Rug Wool Geometric Central Anatolian Old Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful muted color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful, special colors ...
Category
Turkish Kilim 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
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
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
Vintage 20th Century Large Oriental Brass Plate – Floral Engraved Design - 2Y485
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century large oriental brass plate showcases exquisite craftsmanship with intricate floral engravings. Measuring 13.6 inches (34.5 cm) in diameter and weighing 1.77...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Mallard Duck Decoys, C.1920
Located in London, GB
Two separate antique duck decoys. c.1920
Beautifully hand carved and very charming. One solid wood with a lovely warmth, the other carved and painted to mimic a male mallard.
Pri...
Category
English Arts and Crafts 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Large Channel Letter A Circus Lettering Advertising Sign from the the 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative large vintage tin channel letter “A” made of sheet metal, painted in a vibrant yellow with red sides. It is dated around the 1960s, though it may be older....
Category
Austrian Industrial 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal, Tin
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt
The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...
Category
Congolese Tribal 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Raffia
Art Deco Jug, Vase Boch La Louvière Ceramic with Floral Decor, R.Chevalier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco vase with polychrome flower decor and gilding by Raymond Chevalier designer artist for Boch Frères, La Louvière. In a very good condition with light gold fading on the handl...
Category
Belgian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
$274 Sale Price
65% Off
Scale model of an Italian motorboat from the 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Scale model of an Italian speedboat 1950s, wooden planking hull, mounted on wood and brass base.
Length cm 25 - inches 9.8, width cm 8.8 - inches 3.4, height with base cm 8.5 - inc...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Steiff Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original German made Steiff Bear with glass eyes. The original tag is in place and in tact. Steiff is know for well made Toy bears that are jointed and hav...
Category
American Adirondack Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Glass
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Lucky Cat Manekineko Couple Porcelain 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a vintage manekineko lucky cat. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1970s in Showa era. It is a couple so it will come as a pair (red cat and bleu cat).
Dimensi...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Small Greek Bronze Brass Theatre Mask Wall Hang Decorative 1970s Vintage Art
Located in London, GB
This is a small Greek theatre mask made of bronze, from the 1970s, designed to be mounted on a wall.
The mask has exaggerated facial expressions typical of Ancient Greek theatrical ...
Category
Greek Archaistic Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Antique Indonesian Kris Dagger – Ethnographic collectible weapons
Located in London, GB
Large Antique Indonesian Kris Dagger – Ethnographic collectible weapons
A striking and authentic large antique Indonesian Kris (keris) dagger, dating to the early 20th century. This traditional Southeast Asian weapon features a dramatic curved zigzag (luk) blade, expertly forged and finely detailed, symbolizing power and spiritual energy. The blade is paired with a carved Horn hilt and shaped wooden sheath, showcasing classic Indonesian...
Category
Indonesian 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Century Traditional Toy Singer Sewing Machine Reproduction, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal toy Singer sewing machine reproduction. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal.
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
$890 Sale Price
50% Off
Oriole Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
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
Zabihi Collection Antique Turquoise Silk Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century formal Silk Kashan Rug featuring a rare turquoise color background
Details
rug no. 10749
size 4' 8" x 5' 10" (142 x 178 cm)
rug type Kashan,Silk
Category
Islamic 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Standing Teke Fetish Figure with Hard Clay Bundle DRC Congo, Africa ex J Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large important standing Teke fetish figure with original hard clay fetish bundle. from DRC Congo, Africa. Finely carved expressive face with classic projecting beard.
Provenance: e...
Category
Congolese Tribal 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Robin Nganjmirra Australian Indigenous Aboriginal Art Original Bark Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, very engaging original indigenous Australian Aboriginal dreaming painting by Northern Territory artist Robin Marrwurduwurdu (Lamilami) Nganjmirra (1951-1991 or 1...
Category
Australian Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
$659 Sale Price
75% Off
Lot of Five Vintage Swedish Dala Rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of five Swedish Dala rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson. Each is hand carved painted wood. Nice display item for every room. Th...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Beautiful Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest Antique Austria 1900
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 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
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The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
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