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Period: Early 20th Century
A very colourful beaded necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bonda people, Orissa, early 20th century
The Bonda people are an indigenous tribal group predominantly found in the hilly areas of Malkangiri district in Odisha (Orissa), India. Recognized as one of the oldest and most traditional tribes in the country, they are often regarded as part of the "Adivasi," or the original inhabitants of the region.
Bonda women are renowned for their distinctive traditional attire and adornments. They wear a minimal garment called nala around their waist and embellish themselves with heavy jewelry crafted from beads, metal, and coins. Their hair is typically styled into a bun and covered with a beaded headpiece...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
A rare folk art papier mâché and straw work study of a duckling, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This most rare and unusual folk art study of a duckling is remarkable in its fine detail. It is constructed of papier mâché which is then been veneered with cut and shaped straw whi...
Category
English Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Gilt mirror, 20th century
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Valuable early 20th-century mirror with a cymatium, side scrolls, and curlicue decoration. Restored and finished in gold leaf and lacquer.
Dimensions: H. 164.5 cm - W. 112 cm - D. 4...
Category
French Baroque Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
A collection of three embroidered Afghan hats
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Afghanistan, early 20th century
Provenance:
- Collection Rinck Hollnberger, Munich (purchased in the 1980s or 1990s)
Category
Afghan Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Mirror
A Bobo ceremonial top decorated with cowrie shells
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bobo people, Burkina Faso/Mali, Early 20th century
The top, made in a vest-like form, consists of a base made out of cotton with an outer decorated layer of cowrie shells.
Provenan...
Category
Burkinabe Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Cotton
Timeless Antique Nomadic Village Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Oliver Timeless Antique Nomadic Village Rug
About: Known for one of the most spontaneous weavers ever, these nomads herd their own sheep, feed them ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Konyak naga-necklace with brown beads
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Naga Konyak, North-India, early 20th century
The Konyaks, the largest of the Naga ethnic groups, reside primarily in the districts of Tirap, Longding, and Changlang in Arunachal Pra...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Signed Original "Raggedy Ann" Watercolor c. 1928
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime piece of genuine folk art. This endlessly whimsical watercolor features an intriguing playful still life of Johnny Gruelle's icon...
Category
American Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Primitive Memoryware Table
Located in Seattle, WA
An exceptional example of the early 20th century folk craft, this Memoryware side table is embellished with all variety of found-object articles most likely the life-long possessions...
Category
American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Wood
A Baimaru Kundu drum from the Schulze Westrum collection
Located in Amsterdam, NL
New Guinea, Papua Gulf, probably Baimaru people, late 19th–early 20th century
H. 81.5 x Diam. 15 cm.
Provenance:
- Collected by German biologist and cinematographer Thomas Schulze-...
Category
Papua New Guinean Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
20th Century Original Oil Painting by Franz Xaver Wolf
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
20th Century Original Oil Painting by Austrian artist VW Wolf. "Family of the artist". Painted in 20th century, it is known to have been collected by European Elite
Category
Austrian Rococo Revival Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1920s Native American Penobscot Bear Paw Snowshoes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of miniature Penobscot snowshoes, decorated with red and green wool tufts. Sinew sewn. 11” x 7”, with brain-tanned thongs. Made for a child. Exceptional sinew work. Rare and col...
Category
American Native American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
4x Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
Set of four very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in...
Category
Victorian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category
Victorian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
4x Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Paintings, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
Set of four very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in...
Category
Victorian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Painting, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...
Category
Victorian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Set of Two Fine Antique British Botannical Watercolour Paintings, circa 1900's
Located in Cirencester, GB
Two very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey,...
Category
Victorian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
signed bottom right
watercolour on paper, unframed
painting: 11 x 8.25 inches
Delightful early 20th ce...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolours Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
Set of 2
Watercolour on paper, unframed
Measures: Top painting : 3.5 x 5.5 inches, signed bottom right
B...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
signed bottom right
watercolor on paper, unframed
painting: 5.75 x 10.5 inches
Delightful early 20th c...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
signed bottom right
watercolor on paper, unframed
Painting: 9.75 x 14 inches
Delightful early 20th cen...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
signed bottom right
Watercolour on paper, unframed
Painting: 9.75 x 14.75 inches
Delightful early 20th...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
1900's English Impressionist Watercolor Painting Captivating Midnight Forest
Located in Cirencester, GB
Midnight Forest
English School, early 1900's
Original watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed
Overall paper size: 11 x 7.5 inches
From a large private collection of En...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
watercolour on paper, unframed
painting: 4.25 x 6 inches
Delightful early 20th century French watercolo...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
signed bottom left
watercolour on board, unframed
painting: 8.75 x 6 inches
Delightful early 20th cent...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
1900's English Impressionist Watercolor Painting Gentle Blue and Cream Seascape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Gentle sea side
English School, early 1900's
Original watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed
Overall paper size: 7.75 x 11 inches
From a large private collection of E...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
Signed bottom right
Watercolour on paper, unframed
Measures: Painting: 6.25 x 8.75 inches
Delightful e...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
signed bottom right
watercolour on paper, unframed
painting: 5 x 7 inches
Delightful early 20th centu...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
3 x Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolours Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
set of 3
watercolour on paper, unframed
Left: 8.25 x 5.5 inches, signed lower right
Top Right: 3.5 x 5.2...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
3 x 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolours by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
signed bottom
watercolor on paper, unframed
set of 3
Top painting: 5 x 8.25 inches
Left painting: 4 x ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolours Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
Set of 2
Watercolour on paper, unframed
Measures: Left painting : 5.75 x 5 inches, signed bottom left
Ri...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolours Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
set of 2.
Watercolour on paper, unframed.
Top painting : 5.25 x 8.25 inches, signed bottom right.
Bottom...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
1900's English Impressionist Watercolor Painting Dancing Trees in the Wind
Located in Cirencester, GB
Dancing trees
English school, early 1900's
Original watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed
Overall paper size: 7.25 x 11 inches
Double sided.
From a large private co...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolours Y Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
Set of 3
Watercolour on paper, unframed
Left: 7 x 5 inches
Top Right: 2.75 x 2.5 inches, signed lower ri...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
signed bottom right
watercolour on paper, unframed
painting: 5.25 x 3.5 inches
Delightful early 20th c...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
signed bottom right
watercolour on paper, unframed
painting: 5.5 x 8 inches
The work is signed to the lower c...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Early 1900's French Impressionist Signed Flower Watercolour by Marie Carreau
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Flowers"
by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century)
signed bottom right
watercolour on paper, unframed
painting: 7.25 x 9.5inches
Delightful early 20th ce...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Bronze bull by sculptor Emilio Musso
Located in Torino, IT
Bronze sculpture depicting young bull made by Emilio Musso.
Vigorous young bull, sculpted in all his massive, muscular beauty.
The bull figure towers above a plinth honoring the ci...
Category
Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
1930-40 Horsehair Quirt
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Horsehair quirt with original leather flapper and buttons. Like new condition. From Montana. Whitish/cream and black stripes and braided horse hair.
PERIOD: First Half 20th Century
...
Category
American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Navajo Red Mesa Saddle Blanket/Floor Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Red mesa saddle blanket/floor weaving. Measures: 3'4" x 5'9". Geometric shapes with bright colors of orange, red, blacks, tans and browns. Great condition for age. Shows little if any use.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Period: circa 1920
Dimensions: 3'4" x 5'9".
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Navajo, Red Mesa, Native American Weavings...
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American Native American Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Neo-Gothic Style Faux-Bois Painted Cabinet from the Jura, circa 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful and unusual pinewood cabinet from the Jura region of France, painted with a faux-bois effect. The style has elements reminiscent of the Gothic aesthetic. The top section h...
Category
French Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terracotta form would have been a critical component of burial rituals of the Bura people of Niger. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Nigerien Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Klamath Basketry Bottle with Lid
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Klamath basketry bottle. Finely woven basket in the shape of a bottle (not over a bottle) with a simple woven diamond pattern, "T" figures on rim and matching lid. Stunning display p...
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American Native American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Indian Exercise Club from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled and beautifully patinated hand-turned Indian exercise club crafted of honey-toned maple.
Category
American Primitive Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Maple
Vintage Steel Engineering Sign from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A graphic rectangular patinated steel wall sign from a venerable Detroit, Michigan engineering firm.
Category
American Industrial Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Lady of the Lake Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Mirror Circa 1930
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lady of the Lake Antique Art Nouveau bronze mirror, circa 1930.
Solid cast bronze mirror with a beautiful young lady holding a tree branch fo...
Category
Unknown Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Colorful Art Deco Beaded Pouch, circa 1920s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This vibrant antique beaded pouch dates to the Art Deco period of the 1920s and captures the bold spirit and energy of its time. Unlike traditional handbags, this piece has no clasp ...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Glass
velvet trimmed tramp art box
Located in Seattle, WA
charming tramp art box with mirror held by carved tab
Category
American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Mirror
Antique Bibikibad Rug in Lattice Design
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Absolute Divine Antique Bibikibad Rug Ancient Lattice Design with a Border from Another Universe
About this rug: Gorgeous Lattice Pattern throughout this piece with one of The Best...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
7 Foot 1920s Navajo Ganado/Floor Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo nine panel Ganado area weaving. 7’11” x 14’. Beautiful and bright reds, creams and browns with geometric patterns. Very little if any wear.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Period:...
Category
American Native American Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Handwoven Navajo Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Handwoven Navajo Rug, Early 20th Century
This scatter-sized Navajo rug with a design of linked diamonds in adjoining rows exemplifies the charm of Southwestern design. The m...
Category
American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Milk and Eggs Navajo Double Saddle
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo crystal banded pictorial with "Milk & Eggs" along with letters and numbers off of grocery boxes. Appears to have been used as a double saddle. Gre...
Category
Navajo Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Pair of Bracelets in Tridacna Gigas Shell,
Oceanie,
Collection of Dutch Monks, Pater Maristen,
great, good old patina,
very decorative pair of ob...
Category
Asian Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Shell
"Koy-Yahwa'mah" Gold Tone Photograph by Carl Moon
By Carl Moon
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
By Carl Moon signed gold tone; the woman is Maria Marcos, 1914. Published in "In Search of the Wild Indian" by Tom Driebe (Original frame), page 162. A copy of the book comes with.
...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Jim Little Feather Gold Tone Photograph by Carl Moon
By Carl Moon
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
By Carl Moon - signed Goldtone; 9"x12" Taos - 1914. also titled "Pueblo Belle"; published in "In Search of the Wild Indian" by Tom Friebe, page 115. This piece is in the original fra...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
American Geometric Patchwork Quilt
Located in Stockton, NJ
An American geometric patchwork quilt of concentric crème colored circles on a light pink background.
Category
American Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Silk Kaysari Rug, Turkish Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Taupe, Gray, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Hand-knotted in the 1920s, very rare Turkish silk Kaysari. Looks like a 16th century Polonaise Design. Evenly low and wear areas. Measures: 4'10" x 6'9".
Category
Turkish Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Lovely Vintage Geometric Kilim Aztec Rug
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Handwoven Geometric Kilim rug.
Dimensions: 142 W x 80 D cm.
Please carefully look at the pi...
Category
British Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
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