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Period: Late 19th Century
19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th or early 20th century copper snake currency sculpture Zaire Africa
Ngelima culture, Zaire, hand-forged, copper rod in an anthropomorphic styli...
Category
Congolese Other Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Antique Oil Painting Farm Girl on a Flower Meadow by M. E. Ummenhofer
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique oil painting farm girl on a flower meadow by M. E. Ummenhofer
An impressive antique oil painting depicting a farm girl on a summerly flower ...
Category
German Biedermeier Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Painting Cattle Carriage on an Alpine Lake, Oil on Canvas 19th century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Painting Cattle Carriage on an Alpine Lake, Oil on Canvas 19th century
A lovely antique oil painting depicting a Tyrolian farmers family which loads their cattle heard onto a boat. The scene is located on an mountain lake in the Alpine landscape. Oil on canvas 1st half of the 19th century. Framed with vintage gilded frame, paint partly with craquelure. This painting will be a highlight in each rural decoration.
Alpine oil painting...
Category
German Biedermeier Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Large Fine Apache Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Apache large finely coiled basket having a continuous diamond/floral design.
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century
Origin: Apache
Size: 15" D x 3" H....
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Antique Print with Humoristic Scene Featuring Wild Boars and a Painter
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Print with Humoristic Scene featuring Wild Boars and a Painter
A colorful antique oil print depicting a humoristic scene in the Black Fore...
Category
German Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Sculptural Stainless Steel & Cast Iron Sock Stretchers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique 19th century stainless steel & cast iron sock stretchers
Extra large pair of industrial strength sock stretcher. Today, these would make a great...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
Antique Antler Candle Holder with Deer Horns, Germany Around 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Antler candle holder with deer horns, Germany around 1900
A rustic candle holder, made of horns from the deer. The spout features a turn...
Category
German Rustic Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Antler
Unknown, Folksy Scenery with Cattles, Goats and Farmer's Wifes, Ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Oil painting folksy scenery with cattles, goats and farmer's wifes, ca. 1900s
A colorful antique oil painting depicting a bavarian farmers family with their cattles and goats. The scene is located beside an mountain lake in the alpine landscape. Oil on canvas late 19th century. Framed with wooden richly handcarved Black Forest frame. Paint partly with craquelure and peeled off (see detail pictures). A great addition to every folksy wall decor.
Alpine oil painting...
Category
German Biedermeier Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Horse
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century carved and painted wooden horse
This is a superb piece of Folk Art, superbly carved in wood, the paint is original, it is quite br...
Category
Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Bookbinding Press Screw Nipping Press
Located in Tyler, TX
EXCELLENT Antique Victorian Cast Iron Book Press~~c. 19th century
Beautiful decorative Victorian era green book press nipping press
13" tall x...
Category
English British Colonial Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Adirondack Duck Boat in Old Blue Paint
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare 19th century Adirondak duck / sneak boat in old blue paint. Rare because these boats were made from solid wood and unless protected have all but rotted. It has a spectacular old...
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Santa Claus Cast Iron Nutcracker, circa 1880s
Located in Incline Village, NV
This copper-plated cast iron Santa Claus nutcracker was manufactured in England, circa 1880s. It pivots on an iron pin. The face is very finely cast de...
Category
English Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Cabin Decor Two-Armed Antler Candlestick 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Cabin Decor Two-Armed Antler Candlestick 1900
A rare antique candleholder which is made of roebuck antlers pieces. It was executed ca. 190...
Category
German Rustic Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Wood
19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Art Gallery Decoster presents a :
19th century exclusive antique African Ngbandi war shield
A top quality / Museum quality extremely rare shield !!!
Big sized high quality rare shiel...
Category
Congolese Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wicker
American Wrought Iron and Gilt Trade Sign Bracket , Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and gilt trade sign bracket with decorative scroll work and gilt ball motif. Late 19th Century
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Root Bowl, Bulgaria c. late 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderfil antique wabi sabi wooden root bowl with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
Bulgarian Romantic Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
PAIR OF CIRCA 1890 ORiGINAL PAINT NEW OLD STOCK CRATED FAIRGROUND RIDE HORSES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of new old stock Fairground ride horses
Please note the delivery fee listed ...
Category
Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory, Rust, Navy, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...
Category
Persian Serapi Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique superb Pende mbuya mask DR Congo late 19th century
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique superb Pende mbuya mask DR Congo late 19th century
Mask with filed teeth !
Available at art Gallery Decoster Belgium
Tribe : Pende
Country : DR Congo
Age: late 19th / early...
Category
Congolese Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.
Category
American American Empire Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
9” Open round salmon painted Nantucket
Lightship basket with wooden ears and
original paint. The nails on the interior bottom
indicate this was probably used as a vegetable
baske...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Oak, Paint, Reed
19th Century Carved Oak Folk Art Wall Figurative Plaque.
Located in London, GB
19th Century Carved Oak Folk Art Wall Figurative Plaque.
Just carved for the fun of it, this 19th century hand carved oak plaque illustrates an old ...
Category
British Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Nathan Cobb Jr Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hollow-carved Canada Goose decoy by Nathan Cobb Jr, with applied neck and head circa 1880-1895. This decoy features a 33” L x 7 ½” W two-piece hand-scooped and drilled hollow body, constructed with both cut nails (square nails) and wire nails, a one-piece root (limb) head, German glass eyes...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Sink Box Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of canvas back sink box canvasback decoys used by a market hunter on Long Island. Original paint. Over 20 pounds each.
Period: Last quarter 19th century
Origin: Sanders Foundr...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Germantown Moki Blanket
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Germantown Moki blanket with spider woman crosses. Exceptional collector piece. 5'1" x 6'11"
Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Southwest - Navajo, Na...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Americana Quilt with Fan Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique hand-made quilt circa 1890-1900s originated from Ohio. The quilt features a striking patched square pattern with fan motifs, all hand stitched with colorful cotton appliqu...
Category
American American Classical Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade, Oriental Rug, Rust, Ivory, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...
Category
Persian Serapi Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Carved Eagle in Painted Green Wood with Gold Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique carved wooden eagle painted green with gilded accents makes an impressive statement with its 69 inch wing span when hung in your ho...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mannekin Head
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century French mannekin head in beech with original polychrome remains.
Category
French Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Beech
Late 19Th Century , Black Forrest Carved Jewelry box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very finely hand carved Jewelry Cabinet . Has 6 small drawers that swing out for access to the bottom box . The top flips open and has two carved ani...
Category
German Belle Époque Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Impressive 1870s Arapaho/Sioux Beaded Hide Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Faceted Beads; Arapaho/Sioux dress on brain-tanned buffalo. Simple four color design; was probably the first dress made after quilling. Stars on dress, and...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Wool Ivory, Lt Blue Oriental Rug Hand Knotted
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW, Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved th...
Category
Persian Sultanabad Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Primitive Oil on Canvas Portrait of "Dash" Clumber Spaniel
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th Century primitive oil on canvas portrait of a Clumber Spaniel "Dash" by E Daulby to Mr R Crickmore, no doubt a commission for a much loved faithful friend. Dated 1884 Some ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Collection of Three Swedish Baskets
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine group of three Swedish 19th and early 20th century folk art baskets, the first with polychrome decoration on a coiled willow body and having barley twist handle, the second with blue and red paint with floral decoration on a reeded body, the last of cylindrical form and having a woven snowflake pattern.
Although priced as a collection, we would be willing to separate them.
Size listed is for handled coiled basket...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Reed, Willow, Birch
Whimsical Ball and Cage Walking Stick
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Whimsical ball and cage walking stick carved of fir. Much used patina on handle. Collected on the Lakota Sioux Pineridge Reservation. 41”. Late 19th Century. Good for careful continu...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Nepal Wood Dance Mask with Open Mouth Teeth, Late 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Oval dance mask from Nepal with powerful expression, open eyes and oval mouth with finely carved teeth, nicely carved ears. Heavy black encrusted patina inside and out from tradition...
Category
Nepalese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional small Wooden Artist Mannequin Model from Italy,
19 th Century, very fine sculpting of the body and features of the face,
polychrome rests of painting of the male face,
wa...
Category
Italian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Fanciful Folk art Village Painting
Located in Branford, CT
Interesting fanciful folk art village painting. American, 19th century. Original frame.
H 18" W 24" Frame H 21-3/4" W 28".
Inspected under UV light...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Late 19th Century Cased British Sailing Vessel Folk Art Maritime
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A late 19th/early 20th century cased display of a painted British sailing vessel, built by Joseph Packer, who was a carpenter in Ramsey
The detailed s...
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Blown Glass, Pine
Exceptional Throwing Knife Gbaya tribe Njem Tribe Ca1880 Central Africa Congo
Located in Leuven, BE
For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium :
Ancient and Exceptional Throwing Knife of the Gbaya people of South / Bumali / Njem
Tribe : Gbaya / Njem / Bumali
Region: Central African Republic...
Category
Central African Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Folk Art Carved Spanish Love Bird Figure
Located in London, GB
A handmade late 19th century Folk Art carved wooden love bird, with original paint still visible across sections of this item. The bird would like have been placed with the confines ...
Category
Spanish Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique barbed wire collection on wooden board, from USA, end of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique collection of barbed wire samples, this is not a seller's sample, but a particular collection. A detailed handwritten description of each model is given on a sheet behind the...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Four Native American Painted Baskets
Located in Branford, CT
Four Northeastern Native American splint baskets. 19th century. Original paint and decoration.
Smallest: H 2-1/4" W 4-7/8" D 3-7/8".
Bale Handle: H 5-3/8" W 6-3/4" D 5-3/8".
Cove...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Crow Plains Native American Beaded Leather Cuffs, Bar Design, 20th Century
Located in Denver, CO
Exceptional pair of late 19th-century Northern Plains Native American wrist cuffs, attributed to the Crow (Apsáalooke) people. Also known as gauntlet cuffs, these pieces are crafted ...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Tin
19th Century Long Navajo Braided Horsehair Rope
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Braided Horsehair Rope
1890s
Braided horsehair, leather
20 ' Long
A rare late 19th Century Navajo braided horsehair rope, 20 feet in overall length, appearing in very go...
Category
Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Sioux Brain Tanned and Beaded Work Bag
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hidatsa Sioux work bag from Fort Berthold, North Dakota. Properly referred to as a woman's work bag that was used for holding sewing materials, sinew, awls and beads. Sinew sewn on brain tanned...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Circa 1880 Southern Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins, Native American, Hide
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional pair of 19th-century Southern Cheyenne beaded moccasins, circa 1880, is a rare and authentic example of Plains Native American craftsm...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Saffron, Light Blue and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Turkish Oushak Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Apothecary Mortar & Pestle Countertop Trade Sign or Sale Stimulator
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Apothecary trade sign or sale stimulator in the form of a mortar and pestle in gilt wood. The mortar of cylindrical waisted form with a central half round band and stepped rings at t...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century German Carved Wooden Deers Head
Located in London, GB
19th century carved wooden deer’s head
We are proud to offer a delightful example of a 19th century hand carved German deer’s head. This ite...
Category
German Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
Oil on Canvas of Lady with King Charles Cavalier Spaniel on Lap
Located in Charleston, SC
Oil on canvas of lady with King Charles Cavalier spaniel on lap.
Category
Great Britain (UK) Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands & Sons
Located in Charleston, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
Category
American American Empire Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Steel
1880s Navajo Pictorial Germantown Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo pictorial Germantown with arrows, whirling logs and either "S's", "5s" or "2s". A few minor stains but not distracting. 5'4" x 7'2". Great conditio...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century wood Santos of a boy/child with glass eyes and articulated arms.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This charming piece has been in my collection for over 40 years. The articulated arms and glass eyes contribute to its charm and personality. I have always felt it signified a sense ...
Category
Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Wood, Paint
Rose Wreaths Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This appliqued wreaths quilt goes by various names, most often Rose Wreath. It is in excellent, unwashed condition. Finely cross stitched on the back are the initials CWK. Could this...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century German Folk Art Bird Cage
Located in Hastings, GB
A charming late 19th century hand crafted primitive folk art bird cage, in the manner of a chateau, painstakingly detailed with hand painted r...
Category
German Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Hand-Stitched Amish Quilt in Forest Green, Burgundy, and Baby Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
An exceptional 19th-century American Amish quilt featuring a striking "Diamond in a Square Trip Around the World" pattern, hand-stitched with precision and care. Originating from the Amish communities of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, this quilt showcases a bold palette of forest green, burgundy, and baby blue — a unique color combination that enhances the geometric movement of the traditional layout. Each piece of fabric was hand-cut and repurposed from materials available at the time, resulting in a utilitarian object elevated to an expression of cultural identity and visual artistry. A superb example of early American craftsmanship, this quilt is both a collector’s item and a compelling piece of textile art for refined interiors.
Dimensions: 73” x 73”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton
Condition: Good
19th century Amish quilt, antique hand-stitched quilt, Diamond in a Square quilt, Trip Around the World quilt, Lancaster County quilt, forest green and burgundy quilt, baby blue quilt, antique American patchwork, Amish textile art, early American quilt, heirloom Pennsylvania quilt, folk art quilt, Amish repurposed fabric quilt, antique Americana textile, historic Amish hand quilting, Amish Trip Around the World Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Bronze Letter Wax Seal Stamp Featuring Nude Bathing Women Art Nouveau
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian bronze nude bathing women Art Nouveau letter wax seal stamp unused and never monogrammed.
Circa 1890.
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
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