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Antique Articulate Artist's Mannequin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Antique Articulate Artist's Mannequin made in oak wood.
Category
American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Oak
African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s
Female wooden mask with rich decoration of textile elements, small shells and ceramic beads.
The mouth...
Category
Ivorian Tribal Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Pair of "Vrai Sabot Breton" Wooden Clogs with Anatomical Sole - 2Y247
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage pair of "Vrai Sabot Breton" clogs, featuring an anatomical sole and genuine leather upper, represents classic Breton craftsmanship. These traditional wooden clogs are de...
Category
Unknown 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Monumental English Clinker Built Pond Yacht
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1910
Monumental English Clinker Built Pond Yacht
Measures: W162 x D32 x H200 cm.
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Indian or Oriental Brass Tray with Swastika Motif - 2Y269
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage brass tray, featuring an intricate Swastika motif, reflects traditional Indian or Oriental design. The tray is in good overall conditi...
Category
Unknown 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
English Shipwright's or Carpenter's Sash Fillister Plane by Atkin and Sons
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English shipwright's or carpenter's sash fillister or plough plane, c.1900, of finely patinated beech wood and brass by Atkin and Sons, Sheffield Works, Birmingham
Marked A &...
Category
English Antique 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Borujerd Lorestan Village Rug Lori Carpet Northeast Persian Hand Knotted
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Northeastern Persian Borujerd Style Carpet from the Lorestan region with a rare and beautiful color composition, featuring a red, blue, and salmon color scheme. Its foundat...
Category
Caucasian Oushak 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Enameled Steel Sign For "Tourist Fruit Room"
Located in Nantucket, MA
Great Vintage Enameled Steel Trade Sign For "Tourist Fruit Room." Of course! This is a period enameled steel plaque from the RMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, 1946 - 1969, marking the refrigerate...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Belgian Tile Faced Vintage Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Architectural door pull by Belgian ceramic tile artist Juliette Belarti.
Vintage midcentury Belgian tile faced entry door pull handle.
Great a...
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Harmonica M.Hohner Super chromonica model
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Harmonica M.Hohner
Super chromonica model
Chromatic harmonica
piston harmonica
Near mint condition
L 15,5 x P 3,5 x h 2,5 cms
1943
With original box in perfect condition
Perfe...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Torso maschile in stile Grecia classica scolpito su marmo bianco di Carrara
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Scultura, Torso maschile, arte classica, arte greca, Torso, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica.
Torso maschile scolpito su bellissimo marmo bianco di Carrara, ispirato al Kouros...
Category
Italian Hellenistic 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Carrara Marble
1920s Doctors' Medical Scale Mechanical Stand Up with Weights
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this antique Industrial stand up doctors' scale. Features height indicator and a movable weights made in solid brass.
Category
American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bjorn Wiinblad Tivoli Gardens Poster Copenhagen, Denmark, 1981
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Bjorn Wiinblad Tivoli Gardens of Copenhagen, Denmark framed poster.
Vintage poster printed by Permed & Rosengreen and designed by Bjorn Wiinblad depicting an harlequin advertising Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, the colors are bold and vivid.
Bjorn Wiinblad poster...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques with each silve...
Category
Thai Tribal 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Chasing Star Performing a Dance - Kachina Doll by Rena Jean (Whitehorse)
Located in Soquel, CA
Chasing Star Performing a Dance - Kachina Doll by Rena Jean (Whitehorse)
Brightly painted, dynamic sculpture by Rena W. Jean ( Rena Whitehorse Jean) Hopi. The figure is dressed in o...
Category
American Native American 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wood, Paint, Feathers
'Donuts Cafe' Neon Sign, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely vintage neon sign that reads Donuts Cafe, perfect for adding a nostalgic touch to your space. Taken down from a Los Angeles restaurant on Hollywood Blvd. This little sign fe...
Category
North American Industrial 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
19th c Antique Middle Eastern Dallah Turkish Ottoman Bronze Copper Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th Century Antique Middle Eastern Asian traditional Turkish ottoman copper Dallah coffee pot.
Antique Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with r...
Category
Turkish Islamic 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1960s with abstract art work by G61.
Titled “ kaleidoscope”
The a...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
This large, post contact, shield is traditionally decorated in bold colors with a central circle. This ...
Category
Papua New Guinean Other 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Enamel, Wire
Moroccan Caftan Purple Velvet Embroidered with Gold Kaftan, circa 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage designer Moroccan kaftan, purple violet color velvet embroidered with Turkish gold threads design all-over.
This is an Ottoman styl...
Category
Moroccan Bohemian 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Velvet
Vintage 20th Century Ceramic Pitcher – Floral Design - 2Y517
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century ceramic pitcher with a floral design is a graceful and versatile decorative piece. Measuring 7.3 inches (18.5 cm) in height and 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) in diam...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Round Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Round nautical rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Size: 13 inches diameter.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Mirror
Cute Vichtauer 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 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Stunning Swiss Antique Pine Cottage Set, Hutch, Table, Chairs w Awesome Carvings
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare folk art set with great carvings on cottage cupboard, table and matching chairs.
If you are looking for a unique set for your chalet, home, cott...
Category
Swiss Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Scenic Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Tabriz rug with a pictorial scenery design
rug no. j3839
size 9'8'' x 12' 11"
Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, talent and d...
Category
Persian Tabriz 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Toraja Ceremonial Bowl, Sulawesi, Indonesia Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood ceremonial bowl was crafted by the Toraja tribes people of the mountain highlands of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is hand-crafted using 3 separate...
Category
Indonesian Other 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid 20th Century Balinese Painting on silk fabric, Framed.
Vintage large Balinese art painting, from Ubud, Bali acrylic on silk.
Beautiful artwork by the Indonesian artist from Ubud.
Painted in Peliatan, Ubud Bali by VJ. Kupur as signed on the bottom left hand corner.
Balinese Folk Festival ceremonial procession, Ink and acrylic paint on canvas.
Batuan painting evolved in the 1930s after a group of local villagers tested different forms with ink-washed paintings upon black backgrounds. These paintings often reveal Batuan’s cultural life, directly through their elements of line, shape, and tone. Meticulous design, craftsmanship, and strong visual impression are characteristic of the style.
The painting comprise individual shapes which are painted in a precise and systematic manner that does not leave any empty space. The complexity of the paintings is inevitable as each of the strokes, lines, gradations, the characters or the subjects forms a delicate unity that finely balances the figure-filled canvas. Various gradations of colors separate different sections of the painting. The landscape is enticing and endless.
About Bali Art...
Category
Balinese Folk Art 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Sioux Indian beaded moccasins with buffalo hoof design, beaded tabs and parfleche soles. Stunning geometric beaded designs done in colors of green, red, blue, and whi...
Category
American Native American 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Saturnino Portuonda Pucho Odio Signed Cuban Artist Folk Art Carving Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic sculpture by Cuban Folk Art artist Saturnino Portuonda "Pucho" Odio (1928-1997) who was known for his animated cultural caricatures and painted wood carvings of his fello...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old Japanese vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures.
Marked Japan on bottoms.
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present.
Japan, an attractive and iconic pair (2) pheasant sculptures with original gilt patina. One is poised with vertical tail and thehy other in a seated horizontal position.
The pheasant is considered Japan's national bird.
This creative simple adaption makes a compelling contemporary pair of sculptures.
Fine original used condition with original gold gilt patina appropriate to their age.
Original gilt patina from age.
Dimensions: 7 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide
Photographed in natural day light.
Quality: Excellent quality and fine craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans
Provenance: authentic Japanese examples (see labels).
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
About Japan's Green Pheasant
In Japanese culture, the green pheasant is unofficially considered the national bird of the country owing to its references in ancient folk tales of Japan. The green pheasant was said to be a messenger of the Sun Goddess...
Category
Japanese Showa 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique sewing box, wooden tramp art box with green fabric parts and a pincushion at the top, unique handmade object, at the bottom a metal plate ...
Category
French Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Native American Ojibwe Chippewa beaded Pipe bag
Located in London, GB
Native American Ojibwe Chippewa beaded Pipe bag
A fine Native American Ojibwe or Chippewa beaded Pipe bag
Hide with a serrated edge with finely be...
Category
American 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Beads, Hide
Vintage Signed Native American Navajo SS & Turquoise Concho Belt by Jimmy Herald
By Navajo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Navajo belt.
By Jimmy Herald.
Consisting of a leather belt with sterling silver 'conchos' (shells) and turquoise accents. The slides are copper backed and there are ...
Category
North American Native American 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old School 1940's / 50's NEON "MOTEL" Sign..Classic Font
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic vintage NEON "MOTEL" sign salvaged from a motel in Niagara Falls Canada,, Retains original finish & patina,, New transformer, metal replaced to bottom of can,, (see photo)
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Elegant Blue Glass Vase by IVV – Made in Italy - 2Y464
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This elegant blue glass vase by IVV, made in Italy, is a beautiful addition to any home decor collection. Measuring 8.9 inches (22.5 cm) in height and 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) in diameter...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass
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
Beautiful Hand-Carved Bas-Relief Storage or Jewelry Box - 2Y51
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite storage or jewelry box features hand-carved bas-relief detailing, showcasing expert craftsmanship. With its generous size and elegant design, this piece is perfect for...
Category
French Empire 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Spanish Petanque Balls - Early 20th Century Set
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Petanque Balls - Early 20th Century Set
Discover the timeless charm of our set of four Spanish petanque balls, crafted in the early 20th century around 1940. This exquisite ...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Angular Cubist Dan Kran Mask Open Mouth Triangle Eyes Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Great Angular Cubist Dan Kran Mask with expressive open mouth with metal teeth, triangle eyes and projecting angular cheeks. From Ivory Coast, West Africa...
Category
Ivorian Tribal 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage wooden toy Pinocchio, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing jointed wooden doll, hand painted Pinocchio, made in Italy in the 1960s.
Good vintage condition.
Dimensions:
Width: 9 cm / 3.54 inches
Height: 32 cm / 12.6 inches
Depth: 9 ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Amish Lancaster Co. , Pa. Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early Amish Lancaster County, Pennsylvania all wool bars quilt is in fine condition.Note the red & blue bars is quite rare and not typical Amish colors.Very fine and int...
Category
American Adirondack Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Six Early 20th Century Hair Detanglers, Kerala, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six early 20th century hair detanglers from Kerala and South Karnataka, India.
An unusual group of six hair detanglers found exclusively in Southern India. The carved wooden example...
Category
Indian Tribal 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large 1975 Stoneware Ceramic Pottery Floor Vase by Steen Kepp La Borne
By Steen Kepp
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Steen Kepp - La Borne
Realised circa 1975-1980
Large brown and white stoneware ceramic floor vase.
Signed under the base
Original perfect condition
Measures: Height 38...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Chinese Porcelain Rice Bowls with 3 Spoons - 2Y49
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This set includes 6 beautifully crafted Chinese porcelain rice bowls and 3 matching spoons. The elegant design and traditional craftsmansh...
Category
French Empire 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Large Early 20th Century Belgian Oak Folk Art Eagle Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th century Belgian oak Folk Art eagle sculpture.
Category
Belgian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Beautiful Vichtauer 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
70's Serigraph by Sister Corita Kent
By Sister Corita
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sister Mary Corita Kent (1918-1986) was known for her text-based pop influenced printmaking that conveyed her activism and spiritually-informed social...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 19th/20th Century
By Nupe
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Late 19th or early 20th-century brass or copper alloy with higher nickel content. Bracelet in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Pierced design with rectangular shapes and carved swi...
Category
Nigerian Tribal 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Early 20th Century Antique High Wheel Bicycle
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous high wheeler bicycle, I believe from the Early 20th century circa 1920s. It seems to be a size smaller than a Penny Farthing and larger than a chil...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The fired bowl features a vast array of shifting, vibrant, and colo...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Native American Acoma Pottery Seed Pot - New Mexico
By Acoma
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This unique polychrome Native American seed pot is round in form and decorated in an array of geometric shapes with a figural design on top. The colors are de...
Category
American Native American 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Vallauris Ceramic Plate with "Weaver" Bas-Relief - 2Y296
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This unique ceramic plate from Vallauris showcases a detailed bas-relief of a weaver, capturing the essence of fine craftsmanship and artistic tradition. A perfect addition for colle...
Category
Unknown 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Turkana tribal carved wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century, Kenya, African.
Headrest from Kenya with attached leather, beads, buttons and a metal finger knife. Great sculpture...
Category
Kenyan Tribal 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Vase by Bruno H' Rdy to La Borne, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with wood firing by Bruno H' rdy.
Signed at the base.
Perfect original conditions.
Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
Category
French Beaux Arts 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Still Life Painting, English, Oil on Board, Flowers, Art, Charles Hill
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage still life painting. An English, oil on board study of a flower bouquet by Charles Hill, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Superb proportion and ...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Pair of Stools Made in Wood in Dice Form
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Pair of Stools Made in Wood in Dice Form, circa 1970. Made in Mexico Fully restored. Ready to use as stools or side tables.
Category
Mexican Other Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Adnet Style Saddle Leather Waste Basket, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome large saddle leather waste bin in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950s. Extremely thick cowhide with great color and age. Wear as shown. Great patina. Good vintage condit...
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa.
In stylized human form within a pair of vertical columns, with triangle arms and legs and he...
Category
South African Tribal 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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