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Period: Late 19th Century
Native Kiowa 19th Century Pictorial Child's Teepee
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Child's teepee depicting highly graphic battle scene painted on brain tanned deer skin. This piece was acquired from Wilma Silvey, age 89, in 2005, white woman, was handed down through her husband's family, Joseph Silvey (Silverfish). His father was "Long Hair Hanging" (Kiowa Comanche) and his mother...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
African Kuba Cup Bryce Holcomb Pace Primitive Provenance
By Kuba
Located in Sharon, CT
A Kuba Head as a cup. Rich dark patina. Mount included. From The Late Bryce Holcombe Collection. Bryce was the founding director of Pace Primitive, and a personal friend.
Category
Congolese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-Masted Ship under Steam, Minotaur Class
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Five-masted Ship under Steam,
HMS Minotaur or HMS Agincourt,
Minotaur Class Broadside Ironclad,
circa 1880
The sailor's woolie depicts a portsi...
Category
English Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Circa 1880 Pair of Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved Dwarf Whip Hooks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare pair of stunning, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, whip hooks of two Dwarfs
These are a very very rare...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$5,139 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Wall Hook Hanger
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional hand carved German Black Forest wall-mounted hanger. circa 1890
Born in the late 19th / early 20th century, featuring an intricately carved walnut figural bear's head with inset glass eyes, finely detailed gilt brass paws holding a supporting rod, affixed with chain drop hook.
Dimensions: (approx)
10.75" High, 8 1/8" Wide, 5.5" Deep,
A superb example of German folk art, functional and highly decorative, it's ideal for use as an entryway coat...
Category
German Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Nutcracker
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved walnut bear with expressive gaze fitted with glass eyes; most likely from the Black forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
A Solomon Islands red feather money coil or 'Tevau'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Santa Cruz, Nendö, late 19th/early 20th century
Retaining an original leaf in which these coils were wrapped.
L. 72 cm (stretched out)
Diam. 34 cm (roll)
One of the most remarkabl...
Category
Solomon Islands Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Feathers
19th Century, French, Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century.
13 bottles available, sold separately.
Different sizes.
Category
French Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th-Early 20th Century Tantric Hook and Snare, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th to early 20th century Iron hook and snare, Nepal
A rare, esoteric device used by Buddhist Tantric practitioners in Tibet and Nepal as a method of controlling events. These powe...
Category
Nepalese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Lovely circa 1890 Victorian Hardwood Games Compendium Chess Horse Racing Dice
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games
This is a very well made and c...
Category
English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$2,398 Sale Price
30% Off
Mahogany And Brass Antique Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique eight spoke ship's wheel with brass hub and trim ring. Varnished wood finish and highly polished brasses. This is burly, strong ship's wheel from the late nineteenth century....
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century.
13 bottles available, sold separately.
Different sizes.
Category
French Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Antique Leather and Steel Fishing Gaff Hook
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique gaff fishing hook with Bird's Eye Maple body, steel hook and leather grip.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880-1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUE...
Category
Rustic Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Steel
$95 Sale Price
24% Off
Antique Boule Balls Set "9", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
French Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Olive
19Thc Applique of Wreath of Roses From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wreath of roses applique quilt from Pennsylvania in pristine condition.This quilt is finely appliqued & nice quilting.
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Carl Euler - Bear Hunt in the Zillerthaler Alps, Oil Painting on Board 1889
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Carl Euler - Bear Hunt in the Zillerthaler Alps, Oil Painting on Wooden Board 1889
An impressive oil painting depicting a high mountain landscape with mount...
Category
German Early Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) Beaded Child's Cap
By Iroquois
Located in Sharon, CT
An Iroquois child's cap, beautiful floral designs in multi-colored beads woven on red fabric.
Category
American Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Black Antique Danish Folk Art Tobacco, Tea Box with Sliding 'Door'
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This personalized tramp / Folk Art tobacco box has two Chambers. One for waste tobacco/tea and one for unused. It is made from repurposed wood from Old Danish cigar containers. It ha...
Category
Danish Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$354 Sale Price
25% Off
Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand
By L. W. Cushing & Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A weathervane in the form of a running horse, that was likely modeled after "Dexter" circa late 19th century on a custom display stand. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface with verdigris patina. Not entirely sure of the maker but possible by L. W. Cushing & Co. In Waltham or Harris. Co in Boston. The surface has been re-gilt historically likely dated from early 20th century. A lovely piece that transcends American fold art...
Category
American American Classical Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
French Late 19th Century Weathervane
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational later 19th century girouette - weathervane of a Galleon found in the South of France. The galleon is expertly crafted from beautifully patina...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Stone, Copper
A Pair Antique Black Forest Gun Holders, Austria late 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Antique Black Forest Gun Holders, Austria late 19th Century
An antique pair of Black Forest gun holders mounted side by side on the wall. They...
Category
Austrian Rustic Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Horn, Wood
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
A wonderful inlayed nutwood chair decorated with inlayed and painted sceneries depicting chamois, goat and edelweis flowers. Surro...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Nutwood
Antique Boule Ball "C" With Star Decor, 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, Brass
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
A Carved boxwood spoon - late 19th century - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Carved boxwood spoon, likely from the late 19th century, handcrafted in France as a monoxylous piece with a beautiful patina. Fine example of French folk...
Category
French Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
$268 Sale Price
20% Off
British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship with Flag Surround
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship with Flag Surround,
Circa 1875
The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard Second Rate Royal Navy ship under full sa...
Category
English Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Five Armed Cabin Decor Antler Candelabra, 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large five armed cabin Decor Antler Candelabra 1880
A very rare and great five-armed rustic candelabra with six candle spouts. Made of original stag and d...
Category
German Rustic Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Antler
39-Star Printed American Flag, Commemorating North Dakota Statehood, 1889-1890
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, celebrating North Dakota statehood. The printed flag dates to 1889 and showcases a “whimsical” star pattern in the canton. The flag's cant...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
A Carved Ebony Prestige Staff Depicting an Important Elder or Leader
Located in London, GB
A Carved Ebony Prestige Staff Depicting an Important Elder or Leader wearing a Head-Ring ‘Isicoco’
His waistband neck-ring and eyes inlaid with brass studs, his hands carved to his s...
Category
South African Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ebony
Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tile of Casa Vicens
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Decorative ceramic tiles by Antoni Gaudi, inspired by the marigold and dianthus motifs on the decorative ceramic tiles he designed for the fac...
Category
Spanish Jugendstil Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$748 Sale Price
50% Off
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
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
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once had a music box. Part of the Brienz collection pla...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
German Folk Art Naïve Military Painting, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A wonderful example of a circa 1870 German Folk Art naïve military scene in townscape annotated to celebrate a soldier. In ceremonial regalia in watercolou...
Category
German Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Victorian Paper Mache Black Laquer Sewing Stand Mother of Pearl and Stenciling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful 3 legged sewing stand in black lacquer with Mother of Pearl inlay. Gold stenciling on the base. Fabulously decorated. A mirror on the inside of the top lid. Lots of storage...
Category
American High Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
19th Century Original Painted Basket Iron Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine cast iron door stop is in original painted surface and great condition. Really great paint. The basket is filled with vegetables and fruit.
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual 19th Century Original Red Painted Storage Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic original red painted storage box is made in the form of a old New England measure with a make do lid. The painted surface is undistu...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Fully Restored Victorian Rocking Horse
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, fully restored Victorian rocking horse complete with a studded leather saddle, blue saddle blanket and leather reins and stirrups....
Category
English High Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 Original Red Painted Fibre, Wood Bucket
By United Indurated Fibre Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original red painted fibre wood bucket in good condition. Signed and dated United Indurated Fibre Co. and dated May 24th, 1886. There is wear ...
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Scrap Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Spongeware Pottery Lidded Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is quite rare a 19th century spongeware pottery lidded container or jar. The shape is most unusual and condition is very good.
Category
American Country Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique balance toy Galloping Cowboy Moving , handpainted forged iron, 19th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
An antique balance toy showing a cowboy on it's horse
when it balance is the head and tale of the horse moving like also the cowboy
This is totale han...
Category
Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Rocking Horse Toy All Original
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish rocking horse from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden .
A very charming horse with beautiful color & dotted pattern.
B...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Antique Child's Folk Art Sleigh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handmade antique child's wood Folk Art sleigh.
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved statue of a bull ca. 1900
The antique Black Forest carving of a bull which is chafing on a tree stump. It was made most pro...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Set of three brutalist carved wood column France XIX th century.
By Brancusi
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Set of three Brutalist carved wooden columns dating from the 19th century. French folk art. Varying in height and diameter, these columns are made of solid oak and are highly decorat...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Navajo Chief Blanket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sometimes categorized as the fourth-phase chief blanket, this wonderful piece of Navajo textile art is well preserved and can be dated to 1890-1910. Wov...
Category
American Navajo Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$12,500
System walking stick with lighter function, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget System stick: stick with lighter function. Ebony wood barrel, ivory knob with silver monogram in relief carved with letters N and H, metal ferrule. By unscrewing the knob a li...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Silver
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 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
$36,799 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$28,000
Late 19th Century Quebec Paint Decorated Plant Stand, circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Quebec paint decorated plant stand or bucket bench, circa 1890, pine slat construction with three shelves, fluted backsplash and apron, and deli...
Category
Canadian Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads
Located in London, GB
19th Century English Folk Art Tree Form Painted Heads
An unusual pair of late 19th Century English folk art painted natural wooden form figures. We hav...
Category
British Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wooden Flick Stick Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Late 19th Century wooden flick stick cane. Carved wooden handle with metal attachment atop, brass collar, hardwood shaft, and no ferrule. This cane must be flicked firmly to open all...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$3,450
1880s Odd Fellows Lodge Banner from Dakota
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 1880s Odd Fellows Lodge all-seeing eye banner from Centerville, Dakota. Excellent hand painting and lettering. Centerville was platted in 1883. Dakota became the states of North and South Dakota in 1889. The area is now part of the Sioux Falls...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silk
19th Century Native American Crow Beaded Saddle
By Crow
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Genuine crow saddle with brain tanned deer hide. Original beaded horns and drops. Original wood and hide stirrups with drops connected with saddle leather st...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Antique Oil Print with Dramatic Tiger Hunting Scene in India, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Oil Print with Dramatic Tiger Hunting Scene in India 19th century
A colorful oil print depicting a dramatic tiger hunting scenery in India. ...
Category
German Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century New England Folk Art Schooner Weathervane, circa 1890, having a carved and painted wooden hull with bowsprit, spars and deck house; wooden masts with wire standing rigging; iron anchors; sheet metal main sail, American flag, and flat-cut sailor manning the helm. The schooner has great lines and style - very graceful sheer, nicely shaped clipper bow, that whimsical sailor at helm...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Stylish Cabin Decor Antler Candle Holder with Deer Carving, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stylish cabin decor antler candle holder with deer carving, Germany ca. 1900
A fashionable rustic candle holder, made of antlers from the deer. The spout is made of turned antler pi...
Category
German Rustic Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Wood
British Large Woolwork 'Woolie' of Three Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large British woolwork of three ships including the Ada and two smaller craft,
circa 1875.
The wool depicts three ships- a port side view of The Merchant ship Ada, another sail-i...
Category
English Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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