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Period: Mid-19th Century
19th Century French Bread Board
Located in grand Lancy, CH
19th Century French Bread Board
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol
Category
Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Bread Board
Located in grand Lancy, CH
19th Century French Bread Board
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Bread Board
Located in grand Lancy, CH
19th Century French Bread Board
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Leather Book "Histoire des Plantes", 1865s, France
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful rare antique leather book, original from 1865.
"Histoire des Plantes" by Louis Figuier, written in French language.
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Oil Painting "On the Grand Canal" by James Salt 1850-1903
By James Salt
Located in London, GB
"On the Grand Canal" by James Salt (1850-1903) signed J. Salt (lower right). This beautiful oil on canvas captures the most painted city in the history of art - Venice.
Painted in ...
Category
English Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Reverse Painting on Glass of George and Martha Washington by W. M. Prior
By William Matthew Prior
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century reverse painted on glass portrait of George and Martha Washington by William Matthew Prior (1806 - 1873), one of New England'...
Category
American Federal Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Mid-19th Century Child’s Grain Painted Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-19th century Benchmade child’s grain painted Miniature chest of drawers. A country piece in the American Empire style, with a step-back drawer and backsplash, above the case with...
Category
North American Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk art walking stick depicting a fight between lions. Italy 1840.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: single naturally growing boxwood branch with various angles, punctuated by a series of carvings with different subjects. The all-round handle depicts a fight ...
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
A refined Folk art walking stick with arts and crafts, Center America 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk Folk art stick. The barrel is carved and etched from a single branch of Mexican Maple (Acer skutchii) wood and finished with a dark brown patina.
The handle depicts the sculptur...
Category
Central American Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Naive 19th Century Caryatid
Located in Arundel, GB
Ref: 125885
Naive Caryatid with linen fold detail.
England, circa 1840.
Measurements: H: 48cm (18.9") W: 9cm (3.5") D: 7.5cm (3")
Excluding Delivery. Please enquire providing a ...
Category
British Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Folk art walking stick depicting flowers and characters, Russia circa 1830.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art stick: unique piece of carved and carved wood, very tall, painted burgundy red, depicting flowers and characters. Russia circa 1830.
Category
Russian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Japanese Lava Stone Mask
Located in Vancouver, BC
A sculpture of great presence. It’s difficult to say when this work was created, but judging by the erosion of the stone - and the delicate nature and almost mold like features of th...
Category
Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Stone, Lava
Folk art painted cup dated 1862
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Folk art painted cup dated 1862
Category
European Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Very Decorative Antique Ship Model with Beautiful Wear and Tear
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful antique ship model made of different types of painted wood.
It was most likely made as a toy as we can tell by the less detailed construc...
Category
French Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Company school terracotta oxen and cart museum figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Company school terracotta oxen and cart museum figure
A rare form of mid-19th century Company school terracotta figure. With painted detail across the wood and terracotta base, a hand-crafted wood and bamboo cart upon which a terracotta farmer figure is sat. The oxen are painted terracotta with aged loss and repair. The farmer figure is wearing its original cotton clothes.
Highly naturalistic sculptures of this type were made at Krishnanagar, a village near Calcutta, as well as at Hatwa, Datan (near Saran), Muzaffar-pur, Dacca, Burdwan, and later, Lucknow and Poona. Like Company School paintings...
Category
Indian Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Native America Navajo South West Style Pictorial Rug Tapestry, c. Mid 1900s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a vintage Native American Navajo pictorial tapestry with hand-woven images depicting life in the SW United States. Navajo and other Pueblo Peoples rugs are generally flat...
Category
American Native American Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Swedish Bonad of The Nativity
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Extraordinary 19th Century Swedish Bonad. The Nativity, The imagery capturing the Baby in a Manger in the stable, being overlooked by donkeys and angels. Primitive and exuberant colo...
Category
Swedish Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
36-Star Printed American Flag, Rare Haloed Star Medallion, Circa 1865
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This 36-star flag has stars arranged in a gorgeous and highly desirable medallion pattern. This particular medallion includes a large haloed star in the middle, two rings of stars s...
Category
American Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
19c Naive Oil Painting of a Young Girl in an Architectural Scene
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A 19c naive oil painting on a thin wooden panel of a young girl in an architectural and wooded landscape in a black painted frame with gilt slip. A regency period portrait...
Category
British Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
British Sailor's Naive Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. St George
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. St George,
Circa 1860
A naive sailor's woolie with a Portside view of the H.M.S St. George, named below on a red banner, th...
Category
Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Handmade Roof Rider Brick, Germany 1844
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handmade Roof Rider Brick, Germany 1844
An antique roof rider made of clay featuring a head in outsider art style. Handmade in Germany in 1844. Good condition, one edge cut ...
Category
German Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Clay
19th Century Grain Painted Paneled Wood Door
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous grain painted solid wood paneled door.
Painted in the Trompe loi style to imitate rosewood or another exotic wood.
Door is grain painted on one side only. Other side is ol...
Category
American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie of a Square-Rigged Ship, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie of a Square-Rigged Ship, circa 1850, a sailor's folk art hand stitched wool yarn picture of a British single decker Ship of the Line, flying the...
Category
English Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of HMS Avenger, circa 1847
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of HMS Avenger, circa 1847, a sailor's hand crafted woolwork picture of the Sidewheel Paddle Frigate HMS AVENGER (1845 -1847), a starboard side view of the small bark rigged auxuliary steam sailer with fore and main topsails backed, all other sails furled, under a dramatic sky, with silk banner...
Category
English Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Swedish Original Painted Box Dated 1866
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th Century original painted decorative box from the region of Jämtland in Sweden, close to the mountain that separates the two Scandinavian countries Norway and Sweden. These ty...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Religious Round Painting, 1830s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the first half of the 19th century. Artwork depicting a story taken from the Gospel of Luke, the healing of the centurion's servant. A commander cared about the...
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Early 19th Century Velvet and Cloth Portrait
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Mid 19th Century Velvet and Cloth applique Portrait of a man carrying a large bag. untouched original condition, found in the original straw work ...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Frigate, circa 1840
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Frigate, circa 1840, a British sailor's hand crafted woolwork depicting a British single decker frigate under full sail, flying ensign of the red fl...
Category
English Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Round Religious Painting, 1830s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the first half of the 19th century. Artwork with a religious subject, oil on canvas, first canvas, of excellent pictorial quality and particular workmanship. Th...
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Brass Globe Andirons, Cast Iron, 30 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with a brass globe decoration.
France, circa 1850.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fire...
Category
French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century Native American Athabaskan Snowshoes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Athabaskan snowshoe pair with wood frames having finely woven sinew front and back with heavy rawhide centers. String wrapped toes and wonderful golden patina. Ex. James B. Scoville ...
Category
American Native American Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Brass Locomotive Bell
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Brass locomotive bell complete with original cast iron yoke and cast iron mounting base to go on the engine. 24"H x 24" x 15". These bells were first i...
Category
American Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Folk Art Horse on Wheels
Located in Hastings, GB
Charming French Folk Art Horse, mounted on naïve wooden wheels with a padded fringed leather saddle and dating to the mid-19thCentury. Superb detailing, this is a well-loved, well us...
Category
French Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
A Very Rare and Early Northwest Coast Maternity Figure
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare and Early Northwest Coast Maternity Figure
Aged patina through handling
Wood
Kwakiutl (Kwakwaka ‘wakw’) Northwest Coast America / Nootka
19th Century
SIZE: 20cm high - 8 ins high
PROVENANCE:
Adam Prout, UK
Ex Private collection
The elegant seated female figure holds her baby upon her knees, cradling the suckling infant’s head. The female figure displays a very distinctive ‘conical’ shaped hair-style, although the domed forehead, which was flattened artificially, was practiced by the Kosimo (Salish).
The Kwakiutl are one of several indigenous First Nations that inhabit the western coast of British Columbia, Canada, from central and northern Vancouver Island to the adjacent mainland coast.
The Kwakwaka'wakw, or ‘Kwak´wala-speaking people’, live along the Pacific Northwest coast of British Columbia. The tribes once numbered twenty-eighty, who lived on northern Vancouver Island and the adjacent mainland. They are known for the ‘potlatch’ ceremony which in Kwak'waka literally means ‘to give’. The ceremony marks all the important moments in the life of the Kwakwaka’wakw: birth, marriage and death in particular. It is a jubilant celebration organised by the chief of a tribe or a host, during which offerings are offered, masks exhibited and dances staged.
Much of our early knowledge about the Kwakiutl is attributed to Franz Boas...
Category
Canadian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th century Swedish bread boards ...
Located in Brecht, BE
2 bread boards from a French bakery shop ...
dimensions are 80 x 52 x 3 cm and 77 x 53 x 4 cm
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Large Antique Captain Figure
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This Statue is a spectacular example of Victorian era folk Art. originally shipped from England to New York 30 years ago, this ships captain stands stoi...
Category
English Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century (Maybe 17th?) Tripod Pot Stand, Cast Iron, France
Located in Greven, DE
Antique pot rack, handmade of iron.
France, 19th century / maybe 17th century.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
In the 19th century...
Category
French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 44 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Petite 19th C. Sailor's Woolie of a Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1860, at anchor under furled sails, flying the British Ensign at stern and a ship's flag at mizzen peak, on th...
Category
English Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 40 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 39 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Oriental Andirons, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with the shape of an oriental male bust.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood...
Category
French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Molded sheet copper rooster weather vane. Flattened full bodied form with molded body and feather details. Large tail with custom wood stand. 20"H x 19"W
Period: 19th century
Origin...
Category
American Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of a Sailing Ship
Located in Katonah, NY
This large 19th century sailor's Woolie of a British line-of-battle ship, circa 1840is
is hand embroidered with woolen yarn. It depicts a British naval ship under full sail with can...
Category
English Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Fantastic American Paint Decorated Folk Art Cutlery Tray - Circa 1845
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, circa 1845.
One of the finest quality folk art cutlery trays on the market. Not only does this piece have its original robin's egg blue paint to...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of Antique English Solid Brass "Reindeer" Chimney Ornaments on Oak Stands..
Located in North Salem, NY
A wonderful unique pair of old solid brass Reindeer chimney ornaments on Oak stands from England. Circa 1860.
Category
English Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Cream Painted Toleware Chest. Henry Loveridge Maker. English C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful toleware chest
Not sure what the original function was. No evidence to suggest it was a coal bin.
Cream painted with gilt decoration in neoclassical style. Original paint...
Category
English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Early 19th Century American Double Sided Games Board
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very early American wooden games board; probably the oldest I have handled, this dates to about circa 1835 and exhibits the markings of a typical cottage industry type manufacture (not unlike very early Noah's Arks). Obviously entirely hand crafted; measurements are not exactly square (left to right; top to bottom), probably made of a local soft wood, and hand painted with squares not perfectly delineated. Black light and "loop" inspection reveals age crazing and original paint that, in conjunction with original wear and no attempt to touch up, dates it to the early 19th century. Most definitely American, as the last thing an English immigrant would have brought to America at that time would have been a game.
When closed, or in the folding position, the board game simulates and is made to look like two books resting side by side (see images), and thusly, was made to sit on a book shelf, either horizontally or vertically; and to be pulled out to play games when desired, which would have been either the game of checkers (draughts), chess, or backgammon. The board opens up to a two sided game option. On one side is the proverbial 64 square (English/ American version) of chess or checkers; and on the other side is a backgammon board. Both sides are hand painted in gold and black, with a rust colored border around the checkerboard. The interior backgammon play area is also black and gold with the same color rust area to the central part. Nail hinges in the center frame, pivot the two sides to open, while a leather covering borders the edge trim, which is 50% lacking on the hinge side. I state the condition to be good, considering it's age, it's use, and the fact that it is still very "usable" and, if taken care of, will probably continue to be so for nearly another 200 years!
The checkers, (12) black pieces and (12) yellow (the correct numbers) are hand carved in wood and hand painted. The backgammon pieces (stored in period wooden box) contain 14 yellow hand painted and carved pieces and (13) black ones. (15) of each color are used to play backgammon (simply use the checkers, which are just about the same size (see images) to make up the difference. Most antique game boards...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Chamois Head with Real Horns, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art chamois head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More ...
Category
German Black Forest Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of ...
Category
Austrian Black Forest Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Painted Portrait Young Girl England C-1840
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely portrait of young Mary Jane Cotteril was made in England circa 1840. Her pose is straightforward, and her hair, styled in elegant ringlets, frames her youthful face, addi...
Category
English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Second Rate Battleship with White Ensign
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship,
Circa 1865-75.
The sailor's woolie depicts a starboard side view of a second rate battleship flying the White ensign under sail. White se...
Category
English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Spanish Century Plow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous mid-19th century Plow from the Catalan region of Spain. Sturdily constructed from wood and hand forged iron. These pieces are wonderful as wall-mounted art, coat racks or converted into light fixtures. Great as a clothing store display fixture...
Category
Spanish Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
American Antique Doll’s Bed, 19th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
A mid 19th century maple and pine turned wood doll’s bed of nice proportions, with detailed turnings on the four bed posts. The bottom is "roped" with natural...
Category
American Rustic Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Twine, Maple, Pine
French Foot Stool 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
This is an extremely handsome French Rococo Revival footstool. Unusual shape and size. Mid-19th Century likely France retaining the original Gray undercoat with cream exterior and go...
Category
French Louis XV Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Scottish Tapestry Needlepoint Scotland Mourning 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Amazing antique Scottish tapestry in gilt frame tat measures almost six feet wide - 180 CM
The subject is based on the famous oil painting 'Scotland ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Collection of Green Glass Marbles. English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful collection of 83 green glass marbles
Amazing colours
Good condition.
The size given is for one marble
Category
English Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass
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