Early 19th Century Folk Art

Period: Early 19th Century

Rare Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Ceramic Recumbent Giraffe Figures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Each with one leg bent, and nicely colored with dotted fur details slightly different from each other, circa 1860. Green double palm trees with red fruit form the supports at the bac...

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English Regency Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Ceramic Recumbent Giraffe Figures

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Corner Armchairs

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pair of Swedish 1810s-1830s corner chair scraped down to the original black paint. Seat are loose and be easily re-upholstered.

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Swedish Gustavian Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Corner Armchairs

Tribal African Iron Hook Currency

Located in Dallas, TX

Tribal African Currency.

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African Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Tribal African Iron Hook Currency

Early 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Located in New York, NY

Brass Hanukkah lamp Menorah, Poland, circa 1810. Cast in Bench form, on four feet. The backplate is cast and pierced featuring scrollwork. This lamp was made by the technique known as "sand casting". This process begins with a wooden mold that was carved out to create negative space, which in turn is used to make the inverse form or shape to be used for the casting of metal. The mold is pressed into fine sand mixed with clay, then removed, and molten brass poured into the impression. When a mold wears out, a casting from that mold is often used as the mold for the next generation. Those later lamps...

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Polish Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

19th Century Blanket Chest in Original Comb Painted Surface

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early finely paint decorated tall blanket chest is in fine condition. The tall lift top chest has two top false drawers and all original drawer...

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American Country Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Blanket Chest in Original Comb Painted Surface

American 19th Century Painted Folk Art Marriage Chest and Hanging Cupboard

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

American 19th century painted Folk Art marriage chest and hanging cupboard A very rare and unusual American painted Folk Art Marriage chest and hanging cupboard, the cupboard has ...

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North American American Craftsman Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

American 19th Century Painted Folk Art Marriage Chest and Hanging Cupboard

Set of Kitchen Treen with 2 Hourglasses, One Candlestick Holder and Pepper Mill

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Set of kitchen treen with 2 hourglasses, one candlestick holder and pepper mill. All 19th century French.

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French Victorian Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Birch

Set of Kitchen Treen with 2 Hourglasses, One Candlestick Holder and Pepper Mill

Early 19th Century English Tiny Clogs, Children's or Doll Shoes

Located in Delft, NL

Early 19th Century English Tiny Clogs, Children's or Doll Shoes English clogs and is made from leather and has wooden soles The shoes has a tongue, stitching and nails. They are in ...

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British Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 19th Century English Tiny Clogs, Children's or Doll Shoes

19th Century Mortar and Pestle

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Remnants of oxblood red and silver blue banded paint. Original pestle included. Origin: Eastern, United States Period: First half of the 19...

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American Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Mortar and Pestle

19th Century Original Painted Corner Cupboard from Pennsylvania, 2 Pcs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century super rare original painted two-piece corner cupboard from Pennsylvania. Amazing dental crown molding and dovetailed case. This folky spotted undisturbed surface corner ...

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American Country Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Original Painted Corner Cupboard from Pennsylvania, 2 Pcs

Swedish Burl Bowl of Sculptural Form

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine early 19th century Swedish root burl bowl retaining traces of original mustard and ox blood read paint and having lovely organic form with excellent patina.

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Swedish Folk Art Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Burl

Swedish Burl Bowl of Sculptural Form

Folk Art French Revolution Clock, Early 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A French folk-art figural mantel clock in carved wood and composite commemorating a fighting unit “Les Sections du Temple” in the French Revolution. The clock depicts a single figure “sans culots” with a walking stick flanked on one side by a drum and on the other by a black mortar...

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French French Provincial Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art French Revolution Clock, Early 19th Century

Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest

Located in York County, PA

Painted Schoharie County, New York blanket chest, decorated with a beautifully embellished yellow urn of flowers on a blue ground. This is traditional fashi...

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American Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest

Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Authentic Scrimshaw carved into and antique tortoise shell with brass legs. Carved aboard the Ship Argonaut. A whaling ship from Sag Harbor New York from 1814-1832. The detailed carv...

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American Folk Art Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board

Painted Cupboard, 19th Century

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A attractive Primitive cupboard with original faux bois paintwork. This decorative technique was used to imitate more expensive woodspecies or, as in this case, for decoration and pr...

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French Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Softwood

Painted Cupboard, 19th Century

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

Located in Savannah, GA

Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.

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American Primitive Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a beak. The sculpture is in original paint. Although there has been much paint loss and age cr...

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Indian Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead

Pine Scalloped Hanging Plate Rack

Located in West Chester, PA

A pine scalloped hanging plate rack in original blue paint.

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American Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Pine Scalloped Hanging Plate Rack

Large 19th Century Sponge Ware Mixing or Fruit Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This monumental sponge ware pottery bowl is in fine condition and is great light blue colors.

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American Country Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Large 19th Century Sponge Ware Mixing or Fruit Bowl

19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Lathe work, remnants of paint or dark stain. Original pestle included. Period: First half of the 19th century Origin: Eastern, US Size: 5" ...

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American Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle

Americana Collection of Six 19th Century Painted Folk Art Items

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early original painted game board, mustard furkin, green painted grain scoop, early salt box in amazing paint. The little child's chair in worn mustard paint in fine condition. ...

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American Country Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Americana Collection of Six 19th Century Painted Folk Art Items

Hand Painted Wall Panel

Located in Greenwich, CT

A folk art wall panel hand painted by an itinerant artist in Sweden in 1837 (dated), depicting the nativity, with the three kings on horseback paying homage to Mary seated on a thron...

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Swedish Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Hand Painted Wall Panel

Early 19th Century Child's Windsor Chair

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Early 19th century child's windsor chair.

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American Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Early 19th Century Child's Windsor Chair

Rare Early 19th Century Artist's Mannequin

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 19th century carved walnut artist's model, unusually carved with full head of curly hair and mustachioed face, the limbs articulated and possessing good rich patination.

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European Folk Art Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Walnut

Rare Early 19th Century Artist's Mannequin

Massive Sioux Catlinite Pipe - Circa 1900

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Massive Sioux Catlinite pipe with etched buffalo bull motif, and original silk ribbons. Period: circa 1900 Origin: Sioux, Plains Size: 25". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Galler...

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Native American Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

Massive Sioux Catlinite Pipe - Circa 1900

Italian Faux Marbleized Gilt Acanthus and Berry Wall Mounted Console, Circa 1820

Located in Hollywood, SC

Italian Faux marbleized wall-mounted console with a gilded lambs tongue egg and dart border, gilded scrolled acanthus legs, exterior and interior floral medallions, and resting on sc...

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Italian Neoclassical Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Marble

Italian Faux Marbleized Gilt Acanthus and Berry Wall Mounted Console, Circa 1820

Antique Folk Art Carved Gesso over Wood and Hand Painted Native Man Statue

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Presumed to date from the late 19th century, this life-sized Folk Art carved and hand painted study depicts a Native man dressed in traditional attire and holding a staff. The artist is unknown and this sculpture is unsigned and done in a very realistic style. The carving, likely done in Cyprus wood...

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American Folk Art Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Softwood, Paint

Antique Folk Art Carved Gesso over Wood and Hand Painted Native Man Statue

American Arts & Crafts Framed Silk Embroidery of Two Dogs

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Presumed to having its origins in the United States and done in the Arts & Crafts period, this extremely intricate and realistic depiction of two hound dogs bridled together is done ...

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American American Craftsman Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silk

American Arts & Crafts Framed Silk Embroidery of Two Dogs

Swedish Folk Art Mural

Located in Greenwich, CT

Beautiful Swedish Folk Art mural (or bonad), also referred to as a kurbitz or kurbits, depicting King Herod and the three wise men dressed in 18th century...

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Swedish Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Linen

Swedish Folk Art Mural

Marble Bust of Caesar

Located in New Haven, CT

A fine alabaster sculpture of Caesar on a grey marble base.

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Italian Classical Roman Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Alabaster

Marble Bust of Caesar

George IV Painted Puzzle Jug, Dated 1823 with Initials JA

Located in Spencertown, NY

The puzzle jug consisting of a handle with pierced yellow painted decoration above and below the band of three spouts, floral painting on each side with int...

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English George IV Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

George IV Painted Puzzle Jug, Dated 1823 with Initials JA

19th Century Monumental Sponge Ware Turkey Platter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large amazing 19th century sponge ware platter is in pristine condition and has a interesting slight warping as was in the making. The condition is very good. The shape is very ...

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American Folk Art Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Monumental Sponge Ware Turkey Platter

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique carved and decorated nautical ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a beak. The sculpture is in original paint. Although there has been much paint loss a...

Category

Indian Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead

William IV Police Truncheon

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

A William IV policeman’s truncheon. A great piece of social history, the baton has a slightly shaped grip handle, the lower part is painted in Red and the upper part has a blue ba...

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Regency Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Paint

William IV Police Truncheon

American Diminutive Gilt Copper Eagle Weathervane on Iron Stand, Circa 1810

Located in Hollywood, SC

American diminutive gilt copper spread eagle weathervane mounted on squared iron stand, Early 19th century. Squared iron base is 4.75 inches .

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American American Colonial Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

American Diminutive Gilt Copper Eagle Weathervane on Iron Stand, Circa 1810

Sensational Early 19th Century Chapeau De Gendarme Hat Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

A sensational early 19th century French Chapeau De Gendarme - officer's hat box in leather. Such a nostalgic shape!! A great accent piece for any b...

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French Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Sensational Early 19th Century Chapeau De Gendarme Hat Box

Early 19th Century Spatter Ware Water Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is quite unusual and very early. The feeling of the pottery is like a soft paste. It is much earlier then most. The color is fantastic. Great addition to any spatter or sponge c...

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American Country Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Early 19th Century Spatter Ware Water Pitcher

American Monumental Pine Hand-Carved Mortise and Pestle, Circa 1800

Located in Hollywood, SC

Period American pine mortise and pestle hand-carved from single log. All original, Early 19th century. Pestle is 28" long and 3.75" diameter.

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American American Colonial Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

American Monumental Pine Hand-Carved Mortise and Pestle, Circa 1800

Duckweed Green Creel

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native center opening creel made of split willow. We assume sold to a fisherman, he painted. Measures: 9" x 13" x 8" H. Period: 19th century Origin: Northeast Size: 9" x 13" x 8" ...

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American Native American Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Willow

Duckweed Green Creel

Multicolored Blanket Chest with a Geometric

Located in Nantucket, MA

Diminutive size blanket chest with multicolored geometric painted design with applied molding standing on bracket base short turned legs, Western New York, circa 1820. Measures: ...

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American Folk Art Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Multicolored Blanket Chest with a Geometric

Early 19th Century N.E. Painted Child's Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century painted child's windsor chair in good condition. The chair has a second generation painted surface.

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American Country Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century N.E. Painted Child's Windsor Chair

Late 19th Century Hand-Forged Iron Shoe, Likely a Cobblers Sample

Located in Chicago, IL

Late 19th century hand-forged iron shoe, likely a Conblers sample.

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European Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Hand-Forged Iron Shoe, Likely a Cobblers Sample

Toy Horse from Sweden

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A toy horse with a hair-on-hide leather body and glass eyes. The body is carved pine, sheathed in cow skin with only partial fur remaining, Basically the skin is parchment with som...

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Swedish Restauration Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Toy Horse from Sweden

Sioux Three-Piece Pipe with Man Effigy

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Pawnee/Sioux man figure pipe, with three-piece hand-carved spooled Catlinite stem; over 36". Important museum/ investment quality. Period: First half of the 19th century Origin: Pa...

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Native American Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

Sioux Three-Piece Pipe with Man Effigy

Primitive Healing Figure

Located in New York, NY

Hill tribe healing figure carved of solid wood. 19th-early 20th century Golden Triangle area, Southeast Asia Indochina. This is a healing figure used to aid in healing. Arms folded ...

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Southeast Asian Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Primitive Healing Figure

Folky 19th Century Painted Hanging Wall Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very early 19th century original dark green painted wall box with a roller or towel holder at base. Interesting piece of rustic Folk Art. The condit...

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American Adirondack Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folky 19th Century Painted Hanging Wall Box

American Federal Period Cast Iron Eagle

Located in York County, PA

This cast iron eagle is one of the earliest sculptural forms that one will encounter in the marketplace. It is also one of the most attractive and ico...

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American Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

American Federal Period Cast Iron Eagle

Set of Four English Regency Paper Mâché Painted & Gilt Nest of Tables. C.1800

Located in Hollywood, SC

Set of four English Regency paper mâché painted and gilt nest of tables with shell, coral and mother-of-pearl inlaid checker board top. Tables are rectangle in shape with turned bu...

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English Regency Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paint, Paper

Set of Four English Regency Paper Mâché Painted & Gilt Nest of Tables. C.1800

19th Century Rare Sponge / Spatter Ware Soft Paste Pitcher and Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This very early spatter pitcher and bowl is in soft paste and is from circa 1820-1840. The quality is the very best. The set is in pristine condition. The bowl measures 12.75 inches ...

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American Country Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Rare Sponge / Spatter Ware Soft Paste Pitcher and Bowl

Monumental Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This hand-carved and original grungy undisturbed surface large dough bowl is in good condition with minor hairlines and worn patina.

Category

American Primitive Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Monumental Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Court Jesters Figural Carvings

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

A very fine pair of early 19th century carved figures, of Court Jesters These bearded gentlemen have been superbly carved in the finest detail, they original came from a piece of ea...

Category

English Country Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Court Jesters Figural Carvings

Set of Twelve 19th Century Adams Rose Pattern Cups and Saucers

By Adams

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing set of 19th century stick spatter, Adams Rose pattern cups and saucers is in fine condition and is service for twelve. Highly collectable in...

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English Country Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Set of Twelve 19th Century Adams Rose Pattern Cups and Saucers

Early 19th Century, French Child's Wooden Swing

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

This is a very rare piece, it comes from a Nursery in France, the Wooden frame of the swing folds flat, when opened the swing seat can be hung on the Iron Stays, and the occupier of the seat can push his or herself using the iron rings to swing to and fro The wooden frame has seen so many years of use that it has developed a curve but the wood is still very strong and the finish is Genuine French Shabby Blue it has not been repainted or touched up This deserves to be a museum piece but it is perfectly sound so there would be no reason for it not to be used with proper supervision, as with all French Furniture...

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French Folk Art Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century, French Child's Wooden Swing

European 19th Century Painted Wooden Dome Top Box Folk Art

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Antique European handmade and painted wooden dome top box.

Category

European Folk Art Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

European 19th Century Painted Wooden Dome Top Box Folk Art

Folk Art Root Carving Man and Dog

Located in Greenwich, CT

Wonderful English 19th century Folk Art sculpture of a man being greeted by his dog, the figure wearing a tall Cornish hat hugging and being hugged by his adoring four legged friend,...

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Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Folk Art Root Carving Man and Dog

Early 19th Century Nigerian Iron Shield/Currency

Located in Chicago, IL

Early 19th century Nigerian Shield/Currency. Actual currency from Nigeria used to buy livestock, businesses and homes. Beautifully mounted to display the Shape and scale of the piec...

Category

Nigerian Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Nigerian Iron Shield/Currency

Pair of English Regency Faux Painted and Gilt Armchairs, Circa 1820

Located in Hollywood, SC

Pair of English Regency faux painted and gilt armchairs with quatrefoil and cross hatching splat backs, scrolled arms, and terminating on faux bamboo legs. Chairs have been upholster...

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English Regency Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Pair of English Regency Faux Painted and Gilt Armchairs, Circa 1820

Wooden Gingerbread Mold

Located in Vista, CA

Wooden gingerbread mold (man with feathers in hat and umbrella), signed.

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European Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Gingerbread Mold

A Giant Wedding Cake Has Us Looking at Portuguese Tiles in a New Light

At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.

Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster

The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.

Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns

Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.

Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art

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.