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Early 17th Century Folk Art

Early 17th Century Antiquities
Early 17th Century Antiquities
Early 17th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Early 17th Century Sculptures and Carvings
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Early 17th Century Masks
Early 17th Century Paintings
Early 17th Century Paintings
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Period: Early 17th Century
Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, small, late-Renaissance, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or travelling safe with its original, naïve, painted decoration on later sledge feet...
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German Renaissance Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance
Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance

Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, beads, animal hair. In dance it expresses exuberance and joy. The style is similar to that of the middle Kasai. This mask is a helmet with animal hair, carved with a very wide forehead and hollow cheeks that are announced by motifs or dashes and beads. The mouth of the mask is very pronounced carved in wood and then applied on the mask. To distinguish the forehead in different areas are used black and white beads to draw attention to other aspects of the face such as the nose and chin. The entire edge of the chin is surrounded by beads of various colors. The person wearing the mask cannot look because there are no holes for the eyes present; the mask must create the feeling of being blind. Some masks similar to the bwoom mask include the funny mask, the ram mask and initiation masks such as Nnup. The real Kuba masks...
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Congolese Tribal Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

Materials

Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Zeeland. Disputes over religion
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: HAC x VTIMVR x ILLO x NITIMVR x (rosette) x (mintmark Middelburg) x, Zeeland lion in waves with bundle of arrows, pointing at Jehovah in the clouds Reverse: CALCVLVS * CAMER...
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Dutch Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Zeeland. Disputes over religion
Zeeland. Disputes over religion

Zeeland. Disputes over religion

Capture of Grave by Prince Maurits
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: MAVRITIVS. PR. AVR. CO. NASS. CAT. MARC. VER. ET. VLIS, armoured bust right, ÆT 34 on arm, underneath G.V.B.F. Reverse: TANDEM. FIT. SVRCVLVS. ARBOR, young orange tree sprou...
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Dutch Other Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Capture of Grave by Prince Maurits
Capture of Grave by Prince Maurits

Capture of Grave by Prince Maurits

European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique rare & ancient artifact, a foot, wearing a sandal, the bottom of the foot has been carved with the sandals bottom as well.
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European Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot
European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot

European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot

17th Century Oil on Board Painting
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful early 17th century oil on board painting of Saint Eugene - The Archbishop Of Toledo, Spain. Wonderful brushwork and intricate detail....
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French Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

17th Century Oil on Board Painting
17th Century Oil on Board Painting

17th Century Oil on Board Painting

Late 17th Century Italian School Wooden Sculpture of Saint Anthony and the Child
Located in Leuven , BE
According to the legends, there are two Saint Anthony’s, they can easily be distinguished by their hair. This one is known as Saint Anthony of Padua, he is recognizable by his hair, ...
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Italian Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Late 17th Century Italian School Wooden Sculpture of Saint Anthony and the Child
Late 17th Century Italian School Wooden Sculpture of Saint Anthony and the Child

Late 17th Century Italian School Wooden Sculpture of Saint Anthony and the Child

40 stuiver siege coin Breda
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: .BREDA . OBSESSA . 1625, coat of arms of prince Maurits, value above, rosette underneath, left and right city crest Reverse: blank RARE During the Eighty Years' War, Breda...
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Dutch Other Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silver

40 stuiver siege coin Breda
40 stuiver siege coin Breda

40 stuiver siege coin Breda

17th Century Italian Carving of Scholar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally gilded. as notice some traces of gilt residue. From the collection of Verna Harrah. Harra's Casinos.
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian Carving of Scholar
17th Century Italian Carving of Scholar

17th Century Italian Carving of Scholar

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Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent antique wooden nutcracker, a true piece of folk art from the early 20th century. Crafted with exceptional artisanal skill, thi...
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An antique wooden nutcracker - France early XXth
An antique wooden nutcracker - France early XXth

An antique wooden nutcracker - France early XXth

H 7.88 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Swedish Birch hook 1886
Located in Farsta, SE
A large pine hook made in 1886 in Sweden is a historical tool used for various purposes. Pine or birch hooks, often made from a sturdy piece of wood, were commonly used in agricultur...
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H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
Hermes Riding Crop
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes riding crop with deer antler handle. The shaft is covered in a beautifully braided leather and finished at the bottom with twine. The...
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H 0.75 in W 19 in D 5 in
Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean painted chest H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69 Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood. The surface has been decorated with a dark brown background color, semi-covering, ...
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Austrian Folk Art Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

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Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest

H 27.17 in W 57.09 in D 31.89 in
Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, ex Sothebys
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Expressive early classic cubist Dan mask with refined expressive look, narrow open eyes and mouth and fine line scarification marks around outside of face. Created early 20th century by the Dan People...
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H 9.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
19th Century American Rustic Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint
Located in Savannah, GA
A truly American Southern piece, this rustic wooden pie safe features pierced tin inserts in the double doors and on the sides. Other features include two ...
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American Rustic Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

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Tin

19th Century American Rustic Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint
19th Century American Rustic Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint

19th Century American Rustic Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint

H 56 in W 32 in D 15.5 in
Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian 1840s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest With Faux Marble Top.
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Materials

Brass

Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century
Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century

Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century

H 35.04 in W 32.68 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Antique Moroccan Hand Painted Wood Berber Chest
Located in New York, NY
This 19th century Moroccan Berber chest is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Made from pine wood, it features beautifully painted sides and top, showcasing intricate patterns and vibra...
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Moroccan Folk Art Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

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Pine

19th Century Antique Moroccan Hand Painted Wood Berber Chest
19th Century Antique Moroccan Hand Painted Wood Berber Chest

19th Century Antique Moroccan Hand Painted Wood Berber Chest

H 29.5 in W 43 in D 18 in
Danish Early 19th Century Oil Painting Of A Farm House
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish early 19th Century oil painting of a farm house in a period gilded frame.
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Canvas, Wood

Danish Early 19th Century Oil Painting Of A Farm House
Danish Early 19th Century Oil Painting Of A Farm House

Danish Early 19th Century Oil Painting Of A Farm House

H 15.1 in W 19.2 in D 2 in
Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880
Located in York County, PA
Pennsylvania hanging pie safe, in first surface green paint, with circular medallion and opposing fan decoration, circa 1850-1880 Pennsylvania hang...
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Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880

H 32 in W 29 in D 20 in
18th Century Scandinavian Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
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18th Century Scandinavian Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Scandinavian Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers

18th Century Scandinavian Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers

H 43.75 in W 47.2 in D 23.6 in
Nautical Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Whimsy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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H 1.25 in W 11.25 in D 1.25 in
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Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
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H 41.34 in W 52.76 in D 3.55 in
17th Century Oil on Canvas Venetian School Painting Autumn Allegory, 1620
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H 43.71 in W 55.91 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Boho Signed Abstract Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage oil painting on canvas. This work is titled ‘Seek the Light’ by the artist. The piece evokes a deep emotional feeling with pigmented layers of dark and light colors. It’s vib...
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American Bohemian Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

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Vintage Boho Signed Abstract Original Oil Painting on Canvas
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H 48 in W 48 in D 2 in
Native American Pre-Inuit/ Eskimo Thule Culture Artifacts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Stone

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H 8.25 in W 11.85 in D 1 in
17th Century Flemish Oak Devotional Figure of the Mourning Virgin Mary
Located in Leesburg, VA
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17th Century Flemish Oak Devotional Figure of the Mourning Virgin Mary

17th Century Flemish Oak Devotional Figure of the Mourning Virgin Mary

H 14.5 in W 6 in D 4 in
Enamel Sign - To The Baths
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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Enamel

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Enamel Sign - To The Baths

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H 0.4 in W 13 in D 5.12 in
Rare Antique Central Asian Faceted Silver Gilt Turquoise Necklace Jewelry Gifts
Located in London, GB
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Rare Antique Central Asian Faceted Silver Gilt Turquoise Necklace Jewelry Gifts

Rare Antique Central Asian Faceted Silver Gilt Turquoise Necklace Jewelry Gifts

H 29.93 in W 0.6 in D 0.6 in
17th Century Marble Mortar, Spain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique marble mortar Marble 17th Century Spain.  
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Spanish Classical Roman Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

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Marble

17th Century Marble Mortar, Spain
17th Century Marble Mortar, Spain

17th Century Marble Mortar, Spain

H 4.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Spanish Early 17th Century Painting on Board
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful Spanish early 17th century painting on board of Saint Cosmas. Legend has it that St. Cosmas and his twin brother Damian, were skille...
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Wood

Spanish Early 17th Century Painting on Board
Spanish Early 17th Century Painting on Board

Spanish Early 17th Century Painting on Board

H 40.25 in W 19.88 in D 1 in
Handwoven Lontar Palm Basket Container Set, Primitive
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 3 handwoven primitive palm baskets from the Sumba Islands in Indonesia. Removable, tethered lids make these baskets perfect decorative storage conta...
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Indonesian Primitive Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

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Palmwood

Handwoven Lontar Palm Basket Container Set, Primitive
Handwoven Lontar Palm Basket Container Set, Primitive

Handwoven Lontar Palm Basket Container Set, Primitive

H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
17th Century Iron Horse Door Knocker
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a really rare and unique ancient piece, namely, a 17th century iron horse door knocker. We are of the opinion that this was made in th...
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American American Colonial Antique Early 17th Century Folk Art

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Iron

17th Century Iron Horse Door Knocker
17th Century Iron Horse Door Knocker

17th Century Iron Horse Door Knocker

H 4.5 in W 7 in D 2 in
16th-17th Century Spanish Colonial Carved and Painted Statue of Mary Magdalene
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 39 inches tall this statue of the Penitent Mary Magdalene features the saint standing wearing pleaded gown and draped mantel with her right hand to the heart and with her el...
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16th-17th Century Spanish Colonial Carved and Painted Statue of Mary Magdalene
16th-17th Century Spanish Colonial Carved and Painted Statue of Mary Magdalene

16th-17th Century Spanish Colonial Carved and Painted Statue of Mary Magdalene

H 39 in W 15 in D 12 in

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