Early 1900s Folk Art

A rare, domed, black and white enameled Art Nouveau advertising sign for Wiener Werkstätte, founded by Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser and Fritz ...

A pine wedding chest from 1901. The illustrations are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would have been in the clean room of th...

Antique hand-carved wooden wall decoration in Viechtau folk art style from Austria, 20th century A stunning hand-carved wooden wall decoration in the folk art style, circa 1900s or ...

Jeu De Massacre Fairground Figure One of the finest examples of a late 19th Century fairground knock down figure we have had the pleasure to obtain, in ...

This is a beautiful 13-star American flag, each star sewn with zig-zag stitching. The wool flag was sewn at the turn of the century, circa 1900. The flag features 13 white stars rest...

Antique early 20th Century Continental solid silver and lapis lazuli mounted miniature mirror, of oval form, with the glass surrounded by segmented lapis lazuli panels and the revers...

Rare 19th century fairground Bayol carousel horse Dimensions: H 47” x W 29” x D 9” Weight: 20kg Date: Late 19th Century Origin: EU Material: Pine and metal Info: This item does no...

A rare monumental fairground double target game board inscribed “ 3 Darts for 2d and Score 25 or Over”. Hand painted wood and wire. A wonderful collectors item. MD

Beautiful semi-nude woman with translucent negligee, holding a bottle of "Brookfield Rye" whiskey is the focal point of this chromolithographic tin advertising sign, used to promote ...

A fabulous silver and turquoise 'Akor' earring, hand-crafted in Tibet circa 1900 or earlier. Lhasa women wore this type of ear ornament, which mostly has the shape of lotus buds. T...

Spectacular Navajo rug, characterized by its distinctive geometric patterns and rich colors, notably reds, whites, green, and orange. This style of weaving is deeply rooted in the hi...

A very rare and untouched painted pine fairground sign in the form of a pointing hand. The sign is doubled sided, a red ground sleeve with gilt lettering for Shurrett's Traditional...

This is a wonderful antique Edwardian sterling silver hand-mirror with hallmarks for London 1902 and the maker's mark of the renowned silversmiths Charles Boyton III. The mirror fea...

A nice American folk quilt from the early 1900s with red flower basket design on white background Some light stains Length with edge 230 cm Width. 185 cm

Indian folk art painted cupboard This is an unusual piece, the cupboard stands on a small plinth, it is painted in the detailed Indian Folk Art Style ...

A rare, domed, black and white enameled Art Nouveau advertising sign for Wiener Werkstatte. (founded by Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser and Fritz...

In this listing you sill find a spectacular Tuareg leather tribal camel saddle from the Sahara region of Africa. This beautiful room accent is perfect for those of you who are seekin...

Fabulous one of a kind original pub sign from The Cornet Pub on Lavender Gardens just off Lavender Hill, Battersea London, having a gentleman on white horseback and the words “The ...

This is an extraordinarily beautiful 15 inch square antique hinged, hand incised and hand painted wooden Folk Art game board. The playing surface possesses great detail with images...

Early 20th century scratch built Church model We share what we love, and we love this scratch-built pine model of a church. Hand carved detail with gla...

Diorama nautico raffigurante il mezzo scafo in navigazione a vele spiegate del veliero trapanese Rosina Siele varato nel 1908 e alloggiato nella sua originale teca in legno e vet...

A collection of 19th century bone dice This collection of 19th century hand carved bone dice consists of 62 units of various shapes and sizes. With a few p...

A pair of Chinese export glazed ceramic roosters with polychrome plumage in pinks, greens and orange with and striking red crowns and wattles, perched on weathered green striated tre...

"Dancing Sailor" by Ernest Paul Lehman of Brandenburg, Germany; patented in 1903 (see image of marking) appears in post turn of the century Lehman Toy catalogues as item #535. After ...

A beautiful 20th century German Black Forest hat or coat rack wall wardrobe with small deer Antlers parts as hooks, mounted to a carved back. Nice addition to a hunters loge or just ...

Exceptional antique Native American Sioux parfleche box dating to circa 1900, an outstanding example of early 20th-century Plains Indian painted rawhide artistry. Constructed from st...

Large Ex Rocking Horse, Pine Horse This is a substantial animal, he has previously been stripped back to mostly bare wood, which does help to show what sound condition he is in He i...

Antique advertising sign for K.Y. Taylor Whiskey, a pre-Prohibition bourbon distilled and bottled by Wright & Taylor, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky. The sign features a moody still-l...

Antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint. Hand crafted in England. Lightweight, with impressionistic shape and form. Circa early 20th century. Tip of...

Early 20th century aunt sally english fairground game. We share what we love, and we love this oversized early 20th Century example of a carved wood Fairground Aunt Sally knock do...

Matched pair of Black Forest linden wood hanging game plaques. One with chamois and grouse, the other red stag and fox. Both complete with rifle and game ...

Wonderful all original condition, circular Pennsylvania Shaker flour sifter, with wire inserted screen; circa 1900. There is evidence of rusted original pin nails which join the be...

The Toraja people, in the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, use intricately carved wood doors to close their granaries, or to honor their dead ancestors in their final resting place. Th...

Belgium Majolica Wire Butterfly & Flowers Basket, circa 1900. Height / 2.8 inches. 10 by 10 inches.

Safe Harbor: British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship Circa 1910 This rare and evocative sailor’s woolwork, or "woolie," serves as a folk-art tribute to the Outer ...

Very early American circus or carnival Sideshow Banner, circa 1890-1900. Fantastic paint detail. Great example of American folk art banner painting. The Great American African Camel...

Insika (Screen or Wall Panel) Rwanda-Burundi, Tutsi people Circa 1900 or earlier Natural fibers and dyes H 23 ins (58.5 cm) W 16 ins (40.5 cm) Depth 3 1/2 ins (9 cm) This superb ...

A well-preserved Japanese fireman's hood (known as hikeshi zukin in Japanese) circa 1900s, late Meiji period. Woven with thick cotton with sashiko (co...

Terracotta bulldog Bavent signed Filmont, circa 1900.

Contemporary African single mask created by the artist Bomber Bax. The mask dates back to the early 1900s and was subsequently processed and painted in late 2022 by the artist. The...

Proverbial comic character toy of the era "Happy Hooligan" was recreated by the Schoenhut Toy Company at the turn of the century calling them a "Rolly Do...

King Edward VII coronation, June 1902 framed scarf / flag. This scarf is an original antique piece of British history and patriotic memorabilia. ...

This exquisite antique Turkish Oushak rug exemplifies the refined artistry and subtle beauty characteristic of Oushak weaving traditions. The rug's softly muted palette features a ha...

Liberty Hand Carved Side Table. Heavily Carved with Large Poppy Flowers. A very good-looking piece, it's hand-carved from top to bottom with floral detailing.

A rich and luxurious kain limar songket, shoulder cloth for a woman, ikat dyed and woven silk (limar) with supplementary weft woven metallic gold thread brocade (songket), circa 1900...

Fabulous folk art freestanding animal sculpture made from found carnival art shooting gallery iron ram. Rich with authentic character, the brown patinated surface is pocked with bul...

Belgium Majolica Wire Butterfly & Flowers Basket, circa 1900. Height / 7 inches. 10 by 10 inches.

c. 1900s-1910s; mfd. by The Baltimore Enamel & Novelty Co. for Westfield Manufacturing Co. - Hartford, CT Single-sided porcelain enamel (SSP) storefront sign promoting Columbia Hart...

A large Amish quilt of center diamond pattern made from a blush rose red and pine green chambray cotton and wool blend. The center diamond in the square pattern is supplemented with ...

A finely constructed Inuit model kayak, likely dating from the early 20th century and possibly originating in the Western Canadian Arctic. The long, narrow vessel is formed from a l...

Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk.

A Northwest Coast Miniature Totem Pole British Columbia, Canada, c.1900 Finely carved in cedar and retaining a rich, warm patina developed over more than a century, this miniature t...

Townsend, Col. G. W. Our Martyred President: Memorial Life of William McKinnley.  {together with} The Life of President Roosevelt. New York: Memorial Publishing Company, 1901. S...

This antique Turkish Oushak rug exemplifies the refined elegance and storied heritage of Anatolian craftsmanship. Handwoven in the early 20th century, it offers a masterful interplay...

The Toraja people, in the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, use intricately carved wood doors to close their granaries. The most frequent decoration is a buffalo head. Set in wood for e...

A Large Edwardian Carving of a Bear in Linden Wood This is an impressive piece it is a large heavy carving in Lime wood or Linden wood, he is a Japanese bear...

French carved wood bread or for fruits platter with grapes and vine leaves, circa 1900.

This exquisite antique Turkish Oushak rug from the early 1900s is a superb example of Anatolian craftsmanship, known for its generous scale, ethereal palette, and elegant motifs. Han...

Pair of top quality Davey & Co. ships lanterns. With arched and vented tops, carry handles, beveled glass, hinged doors, burners, etc. Fitted with makers badges reading "Davey & Comp...

19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask A Japanese Meiji period Iki mask dated from the late 19th Century, depicting a dynamic expressive human face, with glass eyes and hair and a burn...