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Folk art walking stick depicting the head of a man, USA 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: one piece of fruitwood depicting the head of a man. United States of America circa 1880.
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
"Harness Racer at Belmont Park 1884, Philadelphia" by Agustus Kollner
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Watercolor on paper, signed lower right Agustus Knoller and dated 1884. Inscribed on the reverse in pencil "This trotting came off Aug 15th 1884 at Belmont Park...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
Antique Hand-Turned Olive Wood Plate Rack with Finial Detailing, 19th Century
Located in Northport, MI
A rare and exquisitely crafted 19th-century olive wood plate rack, showcasing meticulous hand-turning and richly detailed spindle work. This sculptural piece features a rhythmic arra...
Category
Italian Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Olive
19th Century Travail De Maîtrise / Master's Work
Located in Brecht, BE
A true collectors item, this travail de maîtrise/master's work, made in France in the 19th century, dated 1879, a wooden three spoke wheel, mounted on a contemporary iron base, a rar...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair of Obelisks Italy Third Quarter 19th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Red Granite obelisks surmounted by two gilded bronze terrestrial and celestial globes. The obelisks rest on two plinths also made of granite with base and capital of Giallo d...
Category
Italian Other Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Colourful North African Terra Cotta Elephant Statue Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Colourful North African terra cotta elephant statue seat
A very bright and attractive piece of Folk Art from North Africa, he dates from the l...
Category
Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Persian Sultanabad, Wool Handmade Beige, Gold, Navy and Red Oriental Rug
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 the...
Category
Persian Sultanabad Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century, Southern Plains Beaded High-Top Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Southern plains Hightop Moccasins
Item Number: AG2312
Exceptional Kiowa/Comanche hightop moccasins dyed with yellow ochre. Adorned with a single be...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
Pair of Arts & Crafts Drinking Horns, Late 19th Century
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of Arts & Crafts drinking horns, late 19th century.
Decorative horns with riveted copper bands and tips.
Measures: H 22, D 3 cm, W 3 cm.
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Horn
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
Rare 1880s Handmade Copper/Bronze Sign, Plaque "J.W.Williams Drop Forgings"
By E. N. Little & Sons 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1880s handmade copper/bronze sign plaque "J.W.WILLIAMS DROP FORGINGS." Monumental sign/plaque salvaged from the turn of the century J W WILLIAMS factory in Brooklyn New York, ex...
Category
American Industrial Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Antique Persian Baluch Bagface, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Baluch Bagface Rug, Late 19th Century
Additional information:
Dimension: 2'9" W x 3'0" L
Origin: Persia
Period: Late 19th Century
Condition: Good condition with a s...
Category
Persian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux fully beaded moccasins. Red, white and blue with geometric stacked colors. Hard soles, cotton cuff edging.
Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Gr...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
Antique Kazak Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Blue, Yellow, Off-White, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Very unusual design, Kazak rugs are among the most sought after Caucasian rugs. This Kazak is a great example of a 19th century collectible piece. Measures: 3'3" x 6'6".
Category
Russian Kazak Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Bolivian Nanaka Tunic Poncho, Naturally Dyed, Late 19th Century Textile
Located in Denver, CO
This ceremonial Nanaka tunic (also known as a man’s shirt) originates from the Toro Palca region in Potosí, Bolivia, and is a stunning example of traditional Quechua Indian craftsman...
Category
Bolivian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
HOVIS, Etched Glass Bakery Advertising Window Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
HOVIS, Etched Glass Bakery Advertising Window Sign
A great piece of social history, this is a window, the old sash type, the glass is etched and ...
Category
Edwardian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Art Glass
Late 19th Century German Wooden Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden Torah pointer, Germany, circa 1880.
Folk Art Judaica.
Every item in Menorah Galleries is accompanied by a Lifetime "Certificat...
Category
German Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mennnite Tree Everlasting Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Mennonite quilt of Sawtooth Bars is given the name Tree Everlasting. The quilt is in excellent, unwashed condition. The Bars are quilted with cable patterning and scrolling vine...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Brass Figural Cherub Door Stops or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique detailed cast brass figural cherub door stops are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1880 in the p...
Category
American Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
1870s English Carved Wood Robin Hood Figure
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1870s English carved wood Robin Hood figure.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Very rare Ancient And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue From The Pende Tribe
Country : DRCongo Kasaï Region
Age : late 19th century
Height : 48 cm
Excellent condition / missing t...
Category
Congolese Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Raffia, Hardwood
Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster
Unique piece purchased in France.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Figural Bust, England
Located in San Francisco, CA
Possibly from a ship, this rare antique late 19th Century English bust is carved and painted, representing a branch of the military. Portrayed in dress or formal uniform. Interesting...
Category
British Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Boule Ball "17", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
French Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Cappadocian Zili Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Woven in a complex flat-weave technique known as Zili, this superb example originates from the area of Sivrihisar, located in Cappadocia. The background is entirely in wool and the a...
Category
Turkish Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
American Cast Iron Sailing Mayflower Doorstop, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron Mayflower arched doorstop with sailing vessel on rough seas. Signed on lower base, mayflower, 1620. Late 19th Century.
Category
American American Empire Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Persian Sultanabad, Wool Handmade, Beige and Red Oriental Rug
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 the...
Category
Persian Sultanabad Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Coral, Soft Colors
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
American Odd Fellows Lodge Black Wood Counter Folk Art Grain Painted Hourglass
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great 19th century American folk art counter with original grain painted surface. Fantastic Hourflassl painted design. Open back. Very solid and sturdy counter. Please note the red c...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Persian Sultanabad, Wool Handmade Oriental Rug Beige, Light Blue and Red
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 the...
Category
Persian Sultanabad Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Impressive Carved Mirror
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Extraordinary Carved Wood Mirror, Hugely intricate with Faces, hippocampi and figures to each side amongst a sophisticated geometric Tour de force of Carving. France circa 1880.
Category
French Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Superb museum quality Holo mvunzi wooden statue late 19th century Congo
Located in Leuven, BE
Superb and rare museum quality Holo mvunzi wooden statue late 19th/early 20 th century DR Congo / Angola
For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium
Tribe :...
Category
Congolese Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Northwest Coast Whale Rattle
Located in Branford, CT
Rare Northwest coast Native whale rattle. Hollow carved cedar with internal seeds to create a rattle when shaken. Original paint.
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Cedar
19th Century American Folk Art Circus Fairground Wagon Faun Mask Billy Jamieson
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large American circus wagon mask, carved from a single piece of soft wood, likely to be pitch pine. Depicting a mythical creature probably a Faun.
The mask retains its original st...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Caesar's Crown Quilt with Pillow Shams
Located in Darnestown, MD
It's not often that one finds a quilt with a matching pair of shams, especially those that are quilted. This Caesar's Crown is splashy for several reasons. The pattern; the double zi...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Needlepoint Tallit Bag, Jerualem
Located in New York, NY
An Intricate Jerusalem Textile, made in Jerusalem, 1886.
Double-sided large pouch. Wool thread embroidered on cotton net. One side has a lion and stag holding flags reading “Jerusalem” in Hebrew, which flank a crowned Ten Commandments. Titled in Hebrew “Swift as a deer, strong as a lion” (Ethics of the Fathers 5:20). “Jerusalem” is seen in large lettering, atop a pair of birds and flowers. Top scene of the reverse side is titled “Mount of Olives”, amongst a plethora of olive trees, and a cluster of buildings is titled “Chulda the Prophetess”, (where her and others tombs reside). Main scene is titled “The Western Wall”, which features the wall and outer structures with turrets and Cyprus trees. The Hebrew date of “1886” is revealed on the bottom corners. This delicate textile, incredibly vibrant in color after 130 years of being created, is a masterful, exceedingly rare work of art produced in Jerusalem by an unknown woman --- likely quite young, a teenager --- as a gift to an unknown individual. Too complex to be a “tourist trinket”, as we know of one other similarly-made textile that is in the collection of the Israel Museum, and is dated 1876: see the book “Jewish Folk Art: From Biblical Days to Modern Times”, page 122. A clue to where perhaps this was made is in the depiction of the lion and stag holding flags, as they are identical to those featured on the crest of Moses Montefiore. In the 19th century, Montefiore gave enormous sums of money to purchase land for Jewish settlements and establish schools in Palestine. This textile most likely hailed from a school for girls funded by Montefiore, and was made as either a gift for Montefiore himself, or another wealthy donor. As to the actual purpose of this textile, since it is in the form of a large pouch, its intended purpose might have been to hold a tallit (prayer...
Category
Israeli Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Textile
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
19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century compass by Robert Merrill, dry compass card mounted to timber box on a gimbal. Sliding lid top. Box is painted blue. Dimensions: 8" compass diameter. Measures: 10" L x 1...
Category
North American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Male Nude, Back View
Located in Cirencester, GB
English graphite sketch of a male nude, back view.
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905).
On pale blue/grey artists paper, unframed.
Measurements: sheet 18.75 x 12 inches.
P...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Napolean III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Napolean III. Late 19th Century Majolica. Beautiful condition. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Carved & Painted Troubadour or Minstrel, Nodder Figure with a Violin
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century carved and painted wood figure of a troubadour or minstrel wearing a hat and long coat with his trousers tucked into knee-high boots and having a violin under one arm wi...
Category
European Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Abalone, Gesso, Pine, Paint
19th Century Sponge Ware Pie Dish and Serving Plate Two Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sponge ware ironstone pottery pie dish and serving plate.The condition is very good and color is fantastic shades of indigo blue. Selling the two pieces as a pair.
Measures: 12.5 ...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
English Antique Portrait Sketch of Female Nude Standing
Located in Cirencester, GB
English graphite sketch of a female nude, standing.
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905).
on off white artists paper, unframed.
Measurements: sheet 14.75 x 10.5 inches.
Pro...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Standing
Located in Cirencester, GB
English Graphite Sketch of a Female Nude, Standing
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905)
on pale grey artists paper, unframed
measurements: sheet 18.5 x 12 inches
provenanc...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Male Nude, in Profile
Located in Cirencester, GB
English graphite sketch of a male nude, in profile.
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905).
On pale blue/grey artists paper, unframed.
Measurements: sheet 18.5 x 12 inches.
P...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a ...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Cobbler Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
A carved cobbler's boot-form trade sign, in old gold paint.
Carved in two pieces of pine, capped with lead,
circa 1870
Very good condition, measures: 14" x 9 ½”.
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Lead
Very Large Colorful Glazed Earthenware Passata Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Very large colorful glazed earthenware passata bowl from southern Italy (Puglia). This rustic 19th century terracotta bowl was used in ...
Category
Italian French Provincial Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Blickensderfer Typewriter Tin Sign "A Gift from the 19th to the 20th Century"
Located in Stamford, CT
A Wonderful Blickensderfer Typewriter Advertising Sign " A GIFT from the 19th to the 20th CENTURY " ( circa 1899 ) simply an amazing sign. Th...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Tin
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
Superb museum quality Antique Lobi or Bwa stool Burkina Faso / Mali
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique superb rare Lobi or Bwa stool Burkina Faso / Mali region
Available at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium
Tribe : Bwa or Lobi
Country : Burkina Faso / Mali
Late 19th / Early 20th ...
Category
Burkinabe Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Jewish Velvet and Goldthread Cape
Located in Brecht, BE
A rare find this 19th century green velvet and goldthread ceremonial jewish cape,
from Morocco.
Category
Moroccan Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Velvet
Late 19th Century American Handmade Burled Wood Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th century American handmade burled wood chair
Great looking accent chair with beautiful patina and wood grain.
Dimensions: 37 in. H x 15....
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An especially sweet four-drawer hand-carved "tramp art" box. The top is decorated with a symbolic heart and arrow, a common design element in Tramp Art. The drawers are embellished with porcelain knobs. Carved ladies boots...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Back View
Located in Cirencester, GB
English Graphite Sketch of a Female Nude, Back View
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905)
on pale blue/grey artists paper, unframed
measurements: sheet 18.5 x 11 inches (width ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Rare 19th Century Zulu Studded Knobkerrie, South Africa
Located in London, GB
The large, mushroom-shaped bulbous head of this rare 19th century Zulu knobkerrie from South Africa has been decorated with an array of early metal tac...
Category
Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Seated
Located in Cirencester, GB
English Graphite Sketch of a Female Nude, Seated on Floor
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905)
on off white artists paper, unframed
measurements: sheet 18.75 x 12 inches
p...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
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