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Period: Late 19th Century
Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An imposing ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of an Ibex,
standing on a rocky outcrop with realistically carved ribbed antlers and rippling fur.
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Plateau Parfleche
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Plateau parfleche of steer or elk hide, gun barrel scraper used. Ex. LaPlant collection.
Period: Last quarter 19th century
Origin: Plateau
Size: 12" x 24".
Family Owned & Ope...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
A rare Papua 'Gope' Spirit board from the Schulze Westrum collection
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare Papua 'Gope' Spirit board from the Schulze Westrum collection
New Guinea, Papua Gulf, probably Urama people, late 19th–early 20th century
H. 114 x W. 27 cm
Provenance:
- Co...
Category
Papua New Guinean Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Late, 19th century ship's binnacle compass by Negus of New York. Turned, varnished mahogany Stand with brass hood stamped "Negus New York". Hood has side bu...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft Salmon
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
$71,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Group of French Paper Mache Black & Gilt Japanned Decorative Items, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Group of French papier mâché black and gilt Japanned decorative items, 19th century. Comprising of a large oval lobed bowl, crumb tray and ...
Category
French Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Early 20thc Bronze Rooster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc large rooster bronze sculpture in amazing undisturbed surface. This fine piece of art has a wonderful patina. Minor piece missing off a feath...
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Al G. Barnes Animal Show Circus Original Poster Framed, United States, 1895
Located in Madrid, ES
Original framed poster of famous Al G. Barnes Circus "Animal show circus".
Category
American Modern Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Authentic 19th Century Nez Perce Beaded Cradleboard
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Nez Perce cradleboard. Contour beaded with floral design and faceted beads. Original brain tanned elk hide. The inside board was once lined with...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Rare Silk Antique Suzani from and For Private Collection
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
This is not a simple beautiful embroidered Susani: it's a museum specimen, from private collection.
This ancient piece was embroidered in the surroundings of the ancient central cit...
Category
Turkmen Other Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Antique Wood Diamond Pan from Borneo, on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century diamond pan from West Kalimantan, in the island of Borneo.
At the heart of the Dayak territory, the rivers produced diamonds known for their singular colors. Ho...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$980 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Ceremonial Limar Ikat Textile, Palembang, South Sumatra
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Ceremonial Limar Ikat Textile, Palembang, South Sumatra
This ceremonial limar textile was used as a waist or shoulder cloth by ethnic Malay people living in south Sumatra, a...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silk
19th Century 'Doctor McCracken' Surgeon's Trade Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Double-sided doctor's medical practice trade sign for 'Dr. McCracken'.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
19th Century Blue & White Irish Chain Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Blue & white Irish chain quilt with fine quilting.This quilt is in great condition.
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Antique Jaques of London faux leather folding book chessboard with the original Staunton Chess set dating to circa 1880, a travel chess set in the form of checkers pieces and lastly a Jacques of London Rosewood Chess clock...
Category
English High Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood
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
Fine Antique Woman’s Mantle (Awayo), Bolivia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Antique Woman’s Mantle (Awayo), Bolivia
This exceptionally fine woman’s awayo, or mantle, displays three groups of tightly patterned vertical bands and colored stripes separate...
Category
Bolivian Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Swedish Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
19th century Scandinavian armchair in beech and linnen. This charming armchair was made in Sweden in the local neoclassical style. As common practice in this region the chair is pain...
Category
Scandinavian Neoclassical Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Beech
$1,258
19th Century Salish Native Lidded Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Salish lidded basket with butterflies and trees.
Period: Last quarter 19th century
Origin: Salish, Northwest
Size: 14" x 14"
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the ra...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
African Wooden Cup Kuba/ndengese Kingdom, Dr Congo, Late 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A palm wine cup from the Kuba Kingdom DR Congo with a beautiful tribal patina of use,
late 19th century
height 13 cm, Cup diameter 10.5 cm
Good condition
Category
Congolese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Spanish Hachero Candleholder, Circa 1890
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Spanish Hachero Candleholder, Circa 1890 – A Piece of Traditional Craftsmanship
Uncover the rustic charm and rich history of Spain with this antique Hachero candleholder, cr...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Seascape with Lighthouse
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century seascape with lighthouse, circa 1890, an oil on canvas view of a white-washed lighthouse tower on a small offshore rocky ledge, most...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
An engraved Sepik cassowary bone dagger
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Papua New Guinea, Sepik Region, Abelam people, early 20th century
Bone daggers in the Sepik region are traditionally crafted from the thigh bone of the ca...
Category
Papua New Guinean Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bone
19th Century Large French Bread Basket from a Bakery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic double handled basket is in good condition and could handle a bunch of fruit or bagged bread. The condition is very good. A great display piece for a kitchen or retail...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
Antique Bijar Carpet Oriental Carpet, Handmade, Navy, Red, Light Blue and Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Bijar rugs are often called the iron rugs of Persia. The Bijar is a heavy durable rug that has been very popular in the United States. Most Bijar carpets...
Category
Persian Sultanabad Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$31,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Centre Table Commemorating the Paris Treaty and the USA Independence, Dated 1886
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very interesting centre table commemorating the Paris Treaty between the original thirteen states of the United States of America and Great Britain ending the American Revolution o...
Category
American Directoire Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bone, Wood
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug Ivory, Rust 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 Heriz Serapi Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$39,999 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Rocking Horse Toy Trace of Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique Rocking Horse from Boden Norrbottern,Northern Sweden.
A very charming horse with trace of original paint.
The tail...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American cast copper full bodied rooster weather vane attributed to Vermont. Green verdigris, patination, traces of old paint and some gilt. This weather vane originally...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Théodore Deck, Ceramic Vase, Signed, circa 1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Théodore Deck (1823-1891), ceramic vase, signed, circa 1870.
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Tapestry Peacock, Girafe, Lion, Deer, Exotic Birds Floral Folk Naive
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare folk, naive, vernacular tapestry
- Mythical quality depicting reminiscent of a garden of paradise with the animals and birds in harmony with each other.
- Charming tapestry de...
Category
French Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Feathered Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Finely crafted Feathered Stars quilt made more unusual with the pieced Bars alternating blocks. The quilt is in unwashed, excellent condition. It is quilted with chevrons throughout. There are some tiny, tiny brown specks in the double pink calico fabric. As the quilt appears to be in unused condition, they may have been present when the quilt was pieced. Sewn to the back is a label that says:
Feathered Star Made by Lois Smith's Great Grandmother Charlotte Robinson and her sister Mary Hill circa 1875-85 at Smiths Mills, New York (near Silver Creek...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$1,495
Sponge Ware 19th Century Pottery Harvest Jug
By F.H. Weeks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super rare 19th century sponge ware pottery jug is signed on base F.H.WEEKS, AKRON, OHIO with some other lettering like pat. Pending. This was used as a canteen with the original metal wire handle. This is called a harvest jug...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Native Sioux Quilled Council Pipe
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Native American Sioux quilled and file-burnt stem with highly polished T bowl.
Period: 19th century
Origin: Sioux
Size: 8" x 4 1/2", 36" ...
Category
Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
19Thc Original Salmon Painted Double Horse Iron Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Rare handmade double horse weather vane from A ranch in Texas.
This looks like the mother and her daughter horse. The salmon & lower part vane has remnants of mustard paint....
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
19th Century Folk Art Wartime Relationship Commemorative Plaque
Located in London, GB
19th century Folk Art Wartime relationship commemorative plaque
We are proud to offer a rare and unique commemorative wartime relationship plaque...
Category
Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Cast Iron Mr Punch Door Stop
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century cast iron Mr Punch door stop.
This is a rare piece dating from the late 19th century, we have Mr Punch sitting with his dog, Toby who i...
Category
Expressionist Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
An Antique Walking Stick with Carved Deer Antler Handle
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An Antique Walking Stick with Carved Deer Antler Handle
A wooden walking stick with elaborately carved deer antler as handle. The handle feature...
Category
German Rustic Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Wood
Pair of Antique French Sculptural Toleware Potted Floral Bouquets or Garnitures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique toleware bouquet sculptures are branded on the bases by an unknown maker, and date to approximately 1880 and originate from France. The bases are done in pine wi...
Category
French Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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
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
Native American Shoshone Beaded Belt Strip
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Fully beaded Shohsone belt on harness leather. Dark blue edging with lighter blue center having dispersed geometric designs.
Period: Late 19th century
Origin: Great Basin - Shoshone...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Pima Basket, 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pima basket
1890
Willow and Devil's Claw
Measures: 6.25 inches Height. x 17 inches in Diameter
This large example of a coiled Pima basket dates from 1890.
The basket appear...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Willow
$3,850
Authentic 19th Century Lakota Sioux Child's Bonnet
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Authentic and genuine 19th Century Lakota Sioux fully beaded child's bonnet. Sinew sewn with cotton calico (flour sack) lining. Made for own use. Very few made, and fewer survived. B...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Beads
19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
In all original clothing and condition, this very rare Authentic "Punch" looking figural, of American manufacture, would have been atop a popcorn maker o...
Category
American Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Set Of Antique Boule Balls, 13 Pieces, Pétanque, 1880s, France
Located in Greven, DE
Large Boule ball set of 13 pieces, France, late 19th Century.
Unrestored, original condition with signs of age and use.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwen...
Category
French Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Copper, Steel
A monkeytooth bracelet from the Philippines
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Philippines, late 19th/early 20th century
Provenance:
Sammlung Rinck-Hollnberger, Munich (purchased the 1980s-1990s)
Category
Philippine Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Teeth
19Thc Hand Carved & Original Red Painted Wall Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc original red painted wall box has cut outs for spoons in the front and is in very sturdy tight condition.It could be a candle box or a wall box for other gatherings.Found...
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Tartan Plaid Box in Original Paint
Located in Darnestown, MD
This colorful tartan plaid box is hand decorated with shades of green; orange; red and yellow. It retains the original paint in very good condition. A new...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Serving Bowls, Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These serving bowls or vegetable bowls are in pristine condition and selling as a group four bowls. The bowls have old crazing and are all in fine condition.
Measures: 6 x 8 -3
7 x...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug Soft Taupe, Green, Beige, Pale Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...
Category
Turkish Oushak Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$55,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Northern Plains Parfleche Bonnet Case
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northern Plains parfleche bonnet case with original long fringe. Old smoke from the teepee.
Period: circa 1870
Origin: Northern Plains
Size: Case 19" ...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Rustic Jersey Coffee Bin
Located in Denton, TX
Primitive general store floor bin for the storage of 100lbs. of coffee. Solid planks of pine with painted design of Jersey Coffee. This would make a great trash can or storage of any...
Category
American Primitive Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$1,500
Late 19th Century American Pine Folk Art Frame, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century American pine folk art frame, circa 1890.
A double portrait frame with a recessed back to accept glass and two mounted portraits.
Very elaborate and precise deepl...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
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
$3,500
Late 19Thc Velvet & Wool Crazy Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing velvet & wool crazy quilt is in pristine condition and is signed & dated 1899.
Category
American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Velvet
$795 Sale Price
38% Off
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand...
Category
German Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Shenandoah Valley Original Pattern Applique Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
To my knowledge, this applique quilt is an original pattern. It is well quilted and appliqued with reverse applique in every block. It is nicely balanced with five full blocks and pa...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oyo, Yoruba People Nigeria, late 19th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Nigerian Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (Horseman), circa 1860-1880.
Category
European Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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