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Period: Mid-20th Century
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...
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Congolese Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Raffia

Large Oil Painting on Canvas, Modernist Abstract, by Jim Bray, circa 1963
By Jim Bray
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large oil painting on canvas. Modernist Abstract, by Jim Bray, circa 1963. Charming image. Child-like. Great use of color, texture, space.
Category

American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

An Abstract Hand Painted Stone by Ilya Schor
Located in New York, NY
This striking hand-painted stone by the esteemed artist Ilya Schor, created in Provincetown, Massachusetts, during the 1950s, is a remarkable example of his unique blend of abstract ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Rare American Mid Century Merry Little Pigs Pinball Game - Bagatelle
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Rare American Mid Century Merry Little Pigs Pinball Game - Bagatelle. Pinball game still in full working order. Made in America. Sold as a decorative item but in reasonable working ...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Sheet Metal

Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their ...
Category

Sierra Leonean Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century French Shop Sign
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this vintage handmade wood sign once hung in a French village shop. Constructed of wood, this piece will add a touch of whimsy to your home. 56"W x...
Category

French Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century French Shop Sign
Mid-20th Century French Shop Sign
$1,200 Sale Price
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Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930.  
Category

French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Outsider Art oil on canvas by John Jones titled 'Auntie's Ass"
Located in Asheville, NC
Americana Folk Outsider Art oil on canvas by African American Artist, John Jones, circa 1990s-early 2000s, USA. Signed painting depicts man pointing out his Auntie’s behind. Excelle...
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American Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

African Textile Showa Kuba
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare vintage African Kuba Textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table ; perfect as headboard. Handwoven and hand dyed raffia fabric. An IDEA: use this item as backrest...
Category

Congolese Archaistic Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Raffia

Vintage 1940's PHILCO TV Kids Ride On Toy Truck
Located in San Diego, CA
1940's PHILCO Television metal Ride On Toy Truck. Beautiful original distressed condition.
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage Pink Tribal Kilim Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Kelly Vintage Pink Tribal Kilim Rug About: Very fun & happy rug! This rug has a nice body, unlike other and most Kilims. The rug can be used on both sides (...
Category

Kilim Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Large Fierce Dan Guere We Mask Hair Tusks Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large fierce Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection. Strong mask with open tubular eyes, projecting carved wood tusks, open mouth with teeth, and att...
Category

Ivorian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Charming Pair of Male and Female Toilet Signs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Charming pair of Male and Female Toilet Signs Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls no home should be without these, painted Quirky Cast Iron Loo signs ...
Category

Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Achan or vintage Sony Boys, set of 2
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Pair of "Atchan" aka Sony Boy. Figure introduced by Sony in 1956 as a mascot for the launch of the first transistor device, appearing in advertisements for the TR-55. The pair consis...
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Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A fabulous, rare, and unique large horse and rider sculpture/ candelabra by famed Mexican American California studio art potter Dora De Larios. It was recently brought to our attention by a collector of her work that this piece was featured in a presentation at the Scripps Fine Arts Foundation and it was made in 1959. It is one of her earlier works. Quite rare and special in this respect. De Larios was born in Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents. She grew up in the artistic Silver Lake district near downtown Los Angeles amongst Mexican and Nisei Japanese immigrants. As a result, De Larios was heavily influenced by ancient American...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Dan Mask With Metal Teeth – Ivory Coast / Liberia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Dan Mask with Inset Metal Teeth – Côte d'Ivoire / Liberia Mid–20th Century or Earlier Wood, Metal Inlay Height:22 cm, width 13 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Europe This strikin...
Category

Ivorian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Corn on the Cob Trade Sign, circa 1950
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Folk Art Corn on the Cob Trade Sign, circa 1950, a hand cut and painted masonite sign in the form of an ear of corn advertising "Hot Buttered Corn on the Cob 65¢." Classic an...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Masonite

Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swan decoy from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: Maine, United States Size: 32” x 10” x 17’ Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals ...
Category

American Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Folding Four-Panel Decorated Screen by Enzo Strada
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian folding four-panel screen with bucolic transfer painting. 1960s Each panel measures cm.53 x 3 x H 148.  
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Machete
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual hand carved wood machete. Just under 2 feet in length. Brown handle with blackened blade. Wear and age to wood. Great tabletop object.   
Category

American Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Two Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique early 20th century pair of hand painted rag dolls of two women. Manufactured circa 1930 in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

Zuni Inlay Large Knife Dancer Bolo, Vintage
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful handcrafted Zuni Bolo tie. Natural stones set in sterling. No mark is seen, circa 1940s. Black leather tie is included with sterling tips. This ...
Category

American Native American Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mukinka Mask from the Salampasu tribe, DR Congo, middle 20th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A wooden mask from the Salampasu tribe called Mukinka. The mask is covered with copper pieces from 1 x 2 cm and has a beard in vegetal fiber, the top of the head is also covered with...
Category

Congolese Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Vintage Early 20th Century Oil Painting on Canvas Landscape and Cattle. c.1910
Located in London, GB
A charming early 20th century landscape oil painting. c.1910 Very skilfully painted landscape scene focusing on a herd of cattle. Some very minor damage to the edges as pictured.
Category

English Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Japanese Okina Noh Mask Old Male with Long White Beard Expressing Wisdom
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Singed Okina Noh mask old male with long white beard expressing wisdom Mid 20 th century Size: 15 x 19 x8 cm ( 6x 7.5 x 3 inch ) Weight: 230g ( 0.5 lb ) Material: wood with go...
Category

Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Modernist Abstract Stacked Wood and Painted Sculpture "Bug" by Robert Brock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist abstract stacked wood and painted sculpture "Bug" by Robert Brock. Wonder color,,texture and proportion...Intricately designed, , signed BROCK 67 Brock was born in Tacoma, Ohio and was a graduate of the University of Dayton, Dayton Art Institute and Ohio University...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Framed Nautical Bow Pennant with Anchor
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed nautical pennant on mast with a red field and white fouled anchor by Taylor. Fitted to a custom shadow box. Weight is 9 pounds.
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Mid-20th Century Metal Teapot/Coffee Pot, French Design - 2Y573
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your kitchen or dining décor with this elegant mid-20th century teapot or coffee pot, crafted from sturdy metal with a sleek, timeless design. Reflecting the 1940–1960 style,...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Hanging Wall Sculpture by Bill Heise, Found Objects
Located in Buffalo, NY
Brutalist hanging wall sculpture by Bill Heise. Found objects, hand executed from found objects, welded The pieces are crafted from turn-of-the-century farm equipment collected from the fields of Vermont, maritime parts salvaged from around the Bay Area, and railroad components, antique tools, and other vintage metal found throughout America. The delicate lines and whimsical nature of Heise sculptures often defy the rugged origins of each component part. Railroad spikes, plough discs, pitchforks, shovel blades, and a myriad of other parts are transformed into birds in flight, cows out to pasture, tropical fish, and a variety of other wildlife forms. And there's always an interesting story behind each piece, be it the eighty something farmer who helped me retrieve equipment from the "back forty," frozen hands from digging a hay rake...
Category

American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Steel

Early 20th Century Handmade Folky Carved Menu Board Adirondack
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic old school menu board from the forties and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Jagged edges with colorful writings for an upstate New York restaurant. This is...
Category

American Adirondack Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Vintage French Christian Dior Advertising Statue, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful and intruiging advertising statue for Christian Dior. This would have been used on a shop counter or to draw attention in a shop windo...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

20th Century Swedish rag rug Folk Art hand woven country
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern. Hand woven in Boden Northern Sweden . The rug is freshly washed. Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in...
Category

Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Hand Forged Peacock Garden Folk Art Statue On Wood Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hand Forged Peacock Garden Folk Art Statue on Wood Base This vintage hand-forged peacock garden folk art statue is a stunning addition to any outdoor space. The statue showc...
Category

Unknown Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

African Mask Makonde
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful African Mask from Mozambique, Makonde Tribe, from around 1965, the mask has a great old patina and shine, made of wood and animal skin and human air, powerful collecters item
Category

Mozambican Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique White Linen Tablecloth with Hand-Embroidered Figural Insets
Located in Palermo, PA
Gorgeous antique italian linen tablecloth measuring approximately 130x70 inches hand embroidered with figural motifs and finished with a delicate scalloped border. Made in italy ar...
Category

Italian Romantic Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Linen

Full Portfolio 14 Air France Posters by Georges Mathieu, 1968
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Full portfolio 14 Air France posters - Georges Mathieu Full portfolio for Air France Blanchard Printing 1968 Measures: 100 x 60cm With summary b...
Category

European Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Morton Gaffin "David" 1989 Modernist Carved Peach Alabaster Male Nude Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Minor scratches. Very good vintage condition being structurally sound with age appropriate signs of normal use as pictured. Overall very nice.
Category

Unknown Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Pueblo Triple Stand Turquoise Nuggets and Heishi Shell Disc Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary example of an original vintage 1950s Pueblo turquoise nugget and heishi shell disc necklace with sterling silver clasp presenting in excellent original condition. T...
Category

American Native American Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Vintage Boho Original Pencil Sketch of Skull
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a bold artistic touch to your space with this Vintage Boho Original Pencil Sketch of Skull. This one-of-a-kind drawing captures intricate details with fine pencil strokes, blendi...
Category

American Bohemian Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Navajo Yei Handwoven Wool Rug, American Southwest, 20th Century
Located in Morristown, NJ
Navajo Yei Handwoven Wool Rug, American Southwest, 20th Century Description: A vibrant and finely handwoven Navajo Yei rug, originating from the American Southwest, likely mid-20th ...
Category

American Native American Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Parcheesi Game Board
Located in Branford, CT
Parcheesi gameboard with original green, black, yellow and red paint on putty ground. Plywood. Early to mid-20th century. L 24" W 24". Condition: Excellent original condition.
Category

American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

Creative Playthings Seesaw
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Creative Playthings rocker made of a light, warm birch plywood. Designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica, this rocking horse predecessor is a per...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Wood

African Yoruba Painted Gelede Headdress
Located in Chicago, IL
This painted mask was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a tradition known as Gelede. A blend of ritual and artistic spectacle, Gelede pays homage to the women of their Community, understood to possess spiritual powers capable of the benefit or the destruction of society. The Gelede masquerade is an opportunity to honor or condemn behaviors within the Community, through dance, art, satire, and poetry. Worn by veiled dancers, Gelede masks...
Category

Nigerian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Zuni Pueblo Inlaid Silver Sunface Necklace Bracelet Ring by Burdian Eustace 1960
Located in Portland, OR
A wonderful & elegant "Parure" (set) of inlaid sterling silver Zuni pueblo 'Sun Face' jewelry, by Burdian Eustace, circa 1960. The set comprising; Squash Blossom necklace, large cuff bracelet, ring and a pair of earrings. The set is finely decorated with a Sun Face design and is made of sterling silver, with inlays of jet, turquoise, coral and mother of pearl. The suite is signed "Burdian Eustace" and is also stamped "Sterling", condition is excellent, a wonderful set of Zuni jewelry. Ring size 7" Cuff 6" around Necklace 28" length Burdian Eustace of Zuni Pueblo crafted this Zuni Sun Face...
Category

American Native American Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Yua rings
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A set of 2 Yua Rings in Shell from Papua New Guinea, beautiful decorated with fibres and small shells and elegant decorations, the shell rings are hand made ...
Category

Asian Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Set of 2 Yua rings
Set of 2 Yua rings
$4,715 / set
Rose Cabat Signed Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl, 1950s
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, quite unique, and rare early work by famed American studio potter Rose Cabat who became well known for her ceramic "feelies" and use of innovative glazes. These formative early pieces are very scarce. This handsome work has a very natural, organic feel to it and displays a beautiful repeating pattern. This piece is signed by Cabat on the base. Would be a wonderful addition to collectors of Cabat or other midcentury potter...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Carved Wood Articulated Clown Figure
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Chunky hand carving with simple facial detailing a pointed hat. Found in the southern US. Presented on a custom museum stand.
Category

American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Bambara or Malinke standing female figure with arms at sides, heavy wear and polish from handling and use. Possibly cut from the top of prestige staff. Fine refined abstract ...
Category

Malian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Lamp Table Lighthouse Seagull Cornish Granite, Nautical Sea Rock
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Appealing to the nautical or seaside enthusiast Characterful table lamp bringing the spirit of the sea into the interior, would be atmospheric in a seaside home. A large Cornish ...
Category

British Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Granite

English Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of Anderson and Gyde port and starboard ships lanterns with Fresnel glass lenses, brass badges, vented chimney tops. Both have been wired with ...
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals Hand made beaten copper
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals A hand made beaten copper abstract design of dogs and a stag hunting made in Ireland A very striking piece with its origin in...
Category

Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. This pair of war shields originate from the Mendi region, within the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. These oceanic war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but also in ancestral and ritual worship. They are adorn in various motifs, coloring and symbolism, intended to protect the carrier from magic and bring fear to the opponent. The shields are displayed upright on a custom black iron Stand, with the tallest of the set standing at a height of over 4.5 ft tall. This pair of Papua New Guinea shields...
Category

Papua New Guinean Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Folk Art Painting on Panel - 'Odd's & Sod's by Winifred' - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage folk art painting on wood panel - signed WINIFRED in the lower right corner - titled Odd's & Sod's by Winifred on the back of the pan...
Category

Canadian Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Rare Herters Co. Vintage Antique Folk Art Wood Black Swan Decoy Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, exceptionally rare large hand-carved Herters (Herter's) Company black swan decoy sculpture that features a beautiful, natural wood grain patina that comes with age. T...
Category

American Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Coca - Cola Advertising Fan Cover. 1950 - 1959
Located in CADALSO, ES
Rare to find
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Motor Rythm Tin Litho Advertising Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1940s; R. M. Hollingshead Corp. - Camden, NJ Vintage tune-up fluid advertising sign. This piece advertises Whiz's "Motor Rythm", a now-defunct line of tune-up fluids. The sign m...
Category

American Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Rare American Mid Century Push Mud Jr Pinball Game - Bagatelle
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Rare American Mid Century Push Mud Jr Pinball Game - Bagatelle. Pinball game still in full working order. Made in America. Sold as a decorative item but in reasonable working order...
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Sheet Metal

Navajo Picture Writing on Muslin, Four Corn Maidens with Four Lizard Guardians
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unknown Navajo picture writing on muslin Four corn maidens with four lizard guardians Muslin, mineral pigments, sand. Navajo Medicine Man active 1947 -...
Category

American Native American Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s Beautiful and quite rare ceramic - pottery vase designed by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi, Italy, during the 1...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Organic MCM Marble Interprative Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they...
Category

Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Marble

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