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Period: Late 19th Century
Pair of Late 19th Century Architectural Rosettes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of late 19th century cast iron architectural rosettes with original red or green paint surface. Presented on custom museum stand.
Category
American Industrial Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American full bodied copper rooster weather vane with gilded and red overpaint and cast zinc feet. Some weathering in areas of later black overpaint. 26"H x 20"W includi...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Light Blue, Coral, Raspberry
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
Antique Sultanabad, Handmade Wool Rug, Grey Blue, Ivory, Navy, Tan, Light Blue
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 Bijar Carpet Oriental Rug, Handmade, Ivory, Rust, Light Blue, Terracotta
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 Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
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
Chart of Japan by James Imray and Son
Located in Norwell, MA
Chart of southern Japan compiled by James F. Imray and published in 1870. The chart captures the coast and islands. Includes Nagasaki, Kii Channel, Gulf of Yed...
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Spanish American War Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This patriotic quilt was made to commemorate the Spanish American War that took place for 10 weeks in 1898. The main issue was Cuban independence from Spain....
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Rust
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Bakhshaish / 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...
Category
Persian Bakshaish Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Red, Green
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
Sultanabad Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pair of Quirky Plaster Figures, Signed E. Siegl
Located in Brecht, BE
A quirky pair of plaster figures, 19th century Folk Art, signed E. Siegl,
in very good vintage condition. man is 40 cm high x 43 cm wide and 24 cm deep,
woman is 40 cm high x 39 cm...
Category
German Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
Extremely Fine Antique Sivas Handmade Carpet, Red and Green, All-over Design
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sivas is a city in North Central Turkey, which is a major production site of Turkish rugs based on Persian designs. Often finely woven, Sivas rugs and carpets are highly appreciated as some of the best...
Category
Turkish Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Runner, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Red, Ivory, Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
The village of Serab is known for their fine long runners with a characteristic camel ground and lozenge shaped medallions. These rugs are woven in the village of Serab, located in t...
Category
Persian Other Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Monumental Micro Triangular Cut Feed Sack Folk Art Quilt Mounted on Canvas
Located in Buchanan, MI
Monumental micro triangular cut feed sack Folk Art quilt mounted on canvas. All hand stitched, amazing details. Perfect for great room with high ceilings. ...
Category
Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
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 Italian Hand-Carved and Painted Cherub
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Italian hand-carved and painted cherub presents a charming, colorful and adorable rendering of a young winged cherub, holding a spiral torchere in one hand that can be u...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Samuel Robb Tobacco Trade Sign Princess
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Samuel Robb tobacco trade sign Indian princess (1851-1928). Carved and polychrome painted wood. Colors are bright in tones of red, blue, and yellow. With feathered headdress. Late 19...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Horn and Silver Dress Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Circa 1890 horn and silver dress cane. Horn handle cast in silver which is signed "OD800" with a floral design work, exotic natural painted shaft, and a brass ferrule. 5 1/2" x 2 3/4...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Fist Corkscrew Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Circa 1880 fist corkscrew sword cane. Small antler handle, silver metal sealed eyelets, silver metal collar. Malacca shaft, push-pull mechanism exposed a triangular 28 1/2" sword bla...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century British Sailors Woolwork Royal Coat of Arms in Folk Art Frame
Located in London, GB
Antique British Sailors Woolwork, British Sailors Folk Art, Antique Royal Coat of Arms Woolwork.
Rare, charming and characterful 19th Century British Sailor’s Woolwork folk art pict...
Category
English Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century Bronze Group of Puttis on Marble Base, Signed by Clodion
Located in Esbeek, NL
Bronze puttis signed by Clodion, circa 1900
Beautiful patina and quality
excellent condition.
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Pair Romantic Oil Paintings English Landscape Barnstable Devon
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful pair of antique English oil paintings in the Romantic style
Believed to be a scene from near Barnstable, Devon
We date this pair to circa 1890
Very evocative treatment of the natural setting by the artist
Inscribed on the back 'Near Barnstable'
Also inscribed 'Last Gleams of the Setting Sun'
Signed F Hider...
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Chart of West Coast of South America by James Imray and Son
Located in Norwell, MA
Chart of West Coast of South America compiled by James F. Imray and published in 1880. The chart captures the west coast from Valparaiso to Truxillo. Includes ...
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Persian Serab Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Camel Hair, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
The village of Serab is known for their Fine long runners with a characteristic camel ground and lozenge shaped medallions. These rugs are woven in the village of Serab, located in t...
Category
Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Solid Brass Deck Plate
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass deck plate.
Dimensions: 17.5" diameter.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Belgian Pine Childs Hat Block, Milliners Form
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Belgian pine childs hat block, Milliners form
This is the form of a Bowler Hat with a narrow brim it is a superbly attractive piece
The Block comes from Belgium and is in excelle...
Category
Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Pig
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Pig
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
Brass Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass bow lantern with clear Fresnel lens by George B. Carpenter of Chicago. Measures: 12 x 5 1/2 x 4 ½.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Paiute Burden Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Paiute burden basket with harness leather handles. Much used, well cared for, in use repairs on bottom. Collected White River Nevada, Duck Water Band.
...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
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
Senufo Stool Senoufo Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire African Tribal Art - 19th century
Located in Leuven, BE
A very big 19th century Senufo Stool
Tribe : Senufo / Senoufo
Country : Ivory Coast / Côte d'Ivoire
A very big Senufo stool carved from a single block of wood. The wood is tough, de...
Category
Ivorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Persian Baluch Bagface, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Baluch Bagface Bag, Late 19th Century
Additional information:
Dimension: 2'6" W x 2'6" L
Condition: Good, minor moth damage.
Origin: Persia
Period: Late 19th Centur...
Category
Persian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
Greek Tin Flask (Zinn Flachmann), 1895
Located in Munich, DE
A beautifully preserved Greek tin flask from 1895, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and vintage charm. This rare piece adds historical character and unique style to any collection.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Mennonite Touching Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Mennonite Touching Stars quilt clearly reflects the Victorian era in which it was made. The stars are made of totally irregular pieces simila...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Framed Pair of Water Colour Paintings, English Country Scenes
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Framed Pair of Water Colour Paintings, English Country Scenes
These are lovely colourful pair, they are tastefully framed behind glass, the frames seem to be the original frame...
Category
Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
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
Very Rare West Riding Constabulary Cast Iron Wall Plaque
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very rare west riding constabulary cast iron wall plaque
This branch of the British police force was established in 1825, Yorkshire was divided into ...
Category
British Colonial Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
A beautiful black-and-white 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 Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Beads
Nez Perce Huckleberry Basket, circa 1880
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Nez Perce huckleberry basket collected Sites, Idaho. Store twine rim loops with brain tanned shoulder straps. Heavily constructed. Once had r...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Stunning Victorian Large Scaled Dutch Oil Painting of a Winter Scene by R Tuey
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Dutch oil painting of an elderly man in a winter scene by R Tuiy
A very good looking and decorative oil painting, this is ...
Category
Dutch High Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Pine, Paint
19th C Folk Art Barge Wear, Toleware Log Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th C folk art barge wear, Toleware log box
Delightfully decorated with flowers, this toleware box is rectangular with chamfered corners and decorated...
Category
Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Antique Marble Carving of the Ludovisi Throne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Marble Carving of the Ludovisi Throne. A Grand Tour style carving of the “Ludovisi Throne”. Aphrodite is attended by two handmaidens as she rises out the surf. The original Greek sculpture was carved circa 460 BC.
Ludovisi Throne
When discovered the Ludovisi Throne was thought to be the seat from a statue of a colossal god, but the definite function is unknown. It may have been a throne, an altar, or enclosure for ritual sacrifices...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Arts and Crafts 19th Century Shield Trophy with NIKE the Goddess of Victory
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts 19th Century Shield Trophy with Nike the Goddess of Victory
The is an Arts and Crafts piece, the Oval Oak shield has an embossed Cope...
Category
Arts and Crafts Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
A male ceremonial armband made with bat-teeth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Papua New Guinea, late 19th/early 20th century
Male ceremonial 'armband' made of bat teeth drilled and tied in a double row to a woven band of palm fibre.
Category
Papua New Guinean Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Beads, Teeth
Antique Persian Afshar Bagface, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Afshar Bagface Bag, Late 19th Century
This charming Afshar bag face uses rich saturated vegetable colors and soft glossy wool, with rows of alternating flowers and b...
Category
Persian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
An Asmat head ornament made from Cuscus fur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Asmat, Papua Province, Indonesia, Late 19th century
Made from a long piece of Cuscus fur decorated on the sides with shell beads and strings of natural fiber.
Provenance:
- Collec...
Category
Indonesian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fur, Shell, Natural Fiber
19th Century Victorian Period Black Painted Canterbury or Magazine Rack
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Victorian period, late 19th century ebonised or black painted Aesthetic three division Canterbury or magazine rack standing on turned feet ...
Category
British Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rawhide Quirt
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Rawhide braided quirt with lead filled handle. Nice patina.
Period: Last quarter 19th century
Origin: Montana
Size: 17" plus 12" flapper.
Family Owned ...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (pocket watch with initials JD, and matching watch fob), circa 1889. Signed and dated on side T.W.
Category
European Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Double-Sided Wooden Gingerbread Mold, Man and Woman
Located in Vista, CA
Double-sided wooden gingerbread mold, (man and woman) both sides.
Category
European Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Small Carved Cupboard with Drawer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small Carved Cupboard with Drawer
A Charming little piece made in Teak, the cabinet has a 2 door cupboard with along drawer above
A charming craftsman made piece showing the ski...
Category
Anglo Raj Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Teak
19th Century Blue Glass Tram Window Advertisement
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century blue glass tram window advertisement
A rare find, these advertisements were once so common in the tram windows and tram shelters but few have survived probably becau...
Category
Great Britain (UK) Industrial Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
English Antique Portrait Sketch of Reclining Female Nude 'Double Sided'
Located in Cirencester, GB
English Graphite Sketch of a Female Nude, Reclining (double sided sheet, another similar image verso)
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905)
on off white artists paper, unframed
...
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 off-white artists paper, unframed
measurements: sheet 14.5 x 11 inches
provenanc...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
English Graphite Portrait Sketch of Female Nude, Forward Pose
Located in Cirencester, GB
English Graphite Sketch of a Female Nude, Forward Facing
by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905)
on off white artists paper, unframed
measurements: sheet 22 x 14.75 inches
pr...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
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