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Period: Mid-20th Century
Vintage Toy Soldier Waving Wire Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming Mid-Century toy soldier statue in a bronze finish is waving and on springs so playfully bounces around and sways. He would make an amazing...
Category
Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Rare Form of Beaded Doll, Kenyan Coastal Region
Located in London, GB
This mid-twentieth century beaded doll, which likely originates from the Kenyan Coastal Region around Mombasa, exhibits a rare form with a wonderfully simp...
Category
Kenyan Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Beads
Painting on Canvas, "La Cuisine Aux Fleurs" by Gerard Economos
By Gerard Economos 1
Located in New York, NY
Painting. Acrylic on canvas by Gerard Economos (French,1935-)
Gerard Economos is known for his passionate, intensely colored abstract compositions and large acrylic paintings that have been performed live in front of audiences in 12 countries. Economos has had over 88 events over the last 57 years and his work is now in collections in over 34 countries. He started Live Performances with the Greek avante-garde composer and architect, Iannis Xenakis during a Sound Festival; Subsequently he developed the "Une Musique a Voir" (A music to see) concept.
'La Cuisine aux Fleurs' (Cooking with Flowers) was a series of paintings initiated at the request of the renowned French Chef, Raymond Oliver in 1975 who wished to have his recipes illustrated. They have been rarely shown in public.
For an illustrated 15 page biography of Economos please contact Thomas Gallery Ltd...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,000 Sale Price
40% Off
1960's Himba Head Adornment
Located in London, GB
The Himba of Northern Namibia are immediately recognisable by their distinctive hairstyles, which are determined by their age, gender and marital status. Both Himba men and women wea...
Category
Namibian Tribal Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Beads
Long Muted Distressed Tribal Antique Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Long Muted Antique Runner Beautiful Distressed Tribal Antique Rug ~ 3 x 18.8
About: Very pretty rug with a subtle look but an impossible to ignore beauty! The size alone will stop...
Category
Tribal Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Abstract Metal and Glass Sculpture by Gertrude Schreiber, Cranbrook School
By Gertrude Schreiber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist abstract metal and glass sculpture by Gertrude Schreiber ,Cranbrook student. Amazing visual, intricate execution, wonderful use of color form and space.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Pair Italian Sculptures Commedia dell'arte
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Fun and Whimsical is this pair of Commedia dell'arte metal sculptures from Italy circa 1950's. To the eye, these are quite unique and commanding in presence. One is a masked gu...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
$1,800 / set
Miroir psyché design art déco en placage de palissandre et cuivre
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Miroir psyché design art déco en placage de palissandre et cuivre travail français vers 1930
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Victor Cerrato Atelier, Ten Slabs in Carved Tuff, circa 1960, Turin, Italy
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Victor Cerrato Atelier, ten slabs in carved tuff.
Made for the lobby of Hôtel Royal in Spotorno (Savona, Italy),
circa 1960, Turin, Italy.
Measures: Height 83 cm, width 637 cm, d...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Framed Maritime Signal Flag of Letter T
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box framed signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Red, white and blue field. Weight is 5 pounds.
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Crouse Hinds Maritime Flood Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Marine beacon by Crouse Hinds with thick glass lens and polished steel housing. Mounted to a painted steel base with hinged brass door. Rewired with new socked for years of enjoyment...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
2 Old Decorative Elements in Polychrome Carved Wood circa 1930 Unknown Origin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 old decorative elements in polychrome carved wood circa 1930
unknown origin
price is for one
two are available.
Category
European Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Beech
1930s Wood Campgrounds Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood campgrounds sign from the 1930s. Sign was used to let people use shovels and supplies and make sure they are returned. Great rustic sign, cool piece of Americana. 2.5 fe...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Rare Abstract Modernist Morrocan Wool Rug, Artisanat
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare abstract modernist Moroccan wool rug, Artisanat. original label. Amazing colors and design, some low spots to pile, also minor wear, white knot ...
Category
Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Painting 'October in the Cantina' by Sergio Agostini, Italy, 1960
By Sergio Agostini
Located in New York, NY
"Ottobre in Cantina"
Painting, oil on canvas by Italian artist Sergio Agostini, Rome, 1960.
Signed on lower left with sticker from original exhibition at Galleria L'88 on Via M...
Category
Italian Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Hand Carved Wood from Musician Monks 20th Century, Rare, Unique, Rarity, Good or
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand carved wood of monks 20th century, rare, unique, rarity, good original condition.
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Custom-Mounted Wide-Brimmed Woven Fibre Hat, Kasaï Region, DRC
Located in London, GB
This finely constructed and decorated grass fibre hat from the Kasaï region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was collected in the 1930's. This wide-brimmed hat was likely made...
Category
Congolese Tribal Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Finely Woven Tutsi Grass Fibre Screen ('Inyeqamo'), Rwanda
Located in London, GB
Rare to find, screens such as this would have been rolled down to separate the sleeping area and alcove in a traditional Tutsi household. The weaving, made from fine strands of grass...
Category
Rwandan Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea yam festival mask of a horn-billed bird from the mid-20th century. This vintage ceremonial mask, also referred to as a baba mask, originates from the Abelam people...
Category
Papua New Guinean Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Varnished Ship Pulley with Varnish Finish
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished boat pulley that has been polished, lacquered,and varnished. Two brass pulleys operate smoothly. X-126
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904_1993), painting on wood panel, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904_1993),
paint and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel,
imaginary theater set,
circa 1960, France.
Height 1m29, widt...
Category
French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Circa 1940s English Showman's Mini Rollercoaster Travelling Fairground Circus
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful period showman's mini rollercoaster, constructed in pine with its original steps and single ride on cart. Typical of the travelling fairground community, the coaster has ...
Category
English Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Anonymous Abstract Geometric Painted Board
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Bold geometric abstract board found in Texas. We have a collection of these boards from an anonymous artist. Painted on recycled cupboard doors, table tops, stool tops and bread boar...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Candlestick in Iron, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Candelabra
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Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Household Indian "Panchamukhi Hanuman" God
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Household Indian "Panchamukhi Hanuman" God
Category
Indian Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Copper Ships Cabin Lantern by Davey of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper ships cabin lantern with polished and lacquered finish. Original burner is intact with electric socket added from above for home display. With ...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
1950's Very Large Original Sign Letter C - One Meter High
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Very Large Original Sign Letter C – One Meter High.
Made from galvanised sheet metal with the original faded paint. The original neon glass tubi...
Category
Czech Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Mask Attributed to Jean Austruy, France, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Mask attributed to Jean Austruy, France, 1960s
Custom made pedestal.
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Copper Painting by Germain Rotsaert, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century artwork by Belgian artist Germain Rotsaert who uses melted copper and painted it to create colourfoul graphical works.
Signed bottom...
Category
Belgian Brutalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Solid Brass Marine Beacon Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass double lens maritime beacon with fresnel lenses. Highly polished and lacquered brass and mounted to a thick wood base wit...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Port and Starboards Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Substantial pair of port and starboard ships lanterns by the English firm Meteorite. With clear Fresnel lenses backed by red and green filters. The steel cases have been stripped and...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mueller Electric Point-of-Sale Advertising Display
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1940s/1950s; Mueller Electric Co. - Cleveland, OH
Vintage advertising store display.
This piece features an assortment of offerings produced by Mueller, an electrical component ...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
NYC Artist MARGARET LAYTON, PAINTING AND Iron SCULPTURE "WINDOW WASHER"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Margaret Layton (American, 20th century)"Parker Street" New York City Gouache on board, Iron Sculpture "window washer " circa 1950s
Amazing Greenwich Village Building by artist Ma...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Decorative Bacchanalian Wine Bar Menu, Black Board
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Decorative bacchanalian wine bar menu, black board
A very decorative piece with the theme of grape bearing nymphs in both corners at the top
The attractiv...
Category
Baroque Revival Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
African sculpture Kanuri-Hausa Headdress, "burtu" Kanuri-Hausa, Nigeria
Located in Paris, FR
Kanuri-Hausa Headdress, "burtu" Kanuri-Hausa, Nigeria
Headdress, "burtu Kanuri-Hausa, Nigeria wood leather horn. H 42 cm. Provenance : - Swedish private...
Category
Nigerian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ceramic Sculptural Wall Plaque by F. Sanchez for Peregnem
By Perignem
Located in Voorburg, NL
Unique 1950s sculptural Perignem ceramic wall plaque made by F. Sanchez (signed). This beauty comes in charcoal black with sophisticated red and green colors. Signed on the backside ...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Swedish Runner in Tones of Cream and Brown
Located in London, England
Mid-Century Swedish hallway runner in tones of brown and cream. A geometric pattern runs along the centre with hints of blue and pink. Professionally cleaned. Sweden circa 1960.
L 33...
Category
Swedish Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
“La Paloma” Artwork Panel by Alvar Sunol, circa 1960
Located in Saint ouen, FR
“La Paloma” artwork panel by Alvar Sunol - Circa 1960
Brass plaque on wood
Signed
Measures: 60x60cm.
Category
European Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Modernist Mid Century American Folk Art Hooked Rug of a Cat dated 1963
Located in San Francisco, CA
Perfectly charming Folk Art small wool rug or wall hanging of a modernist style cat.
There is some minor staining, and a few lose loops and minor repair on edges.
Signed and dated '6...
Category
American Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Wooden Trade Sign Advertising Model of Kissel Gold Bug Speedster
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wooden Trade Sign Advertising Model of Kissel Gold Bug Speedster
A Car made famous by Amelia Earhart the Kissel Gold Bug Speedster thought of as one of the ...
Category
Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Plywood
Vintage Elks Club Hand Painted Event Sign Donkey Armchair Races
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This was a really fun find! "All Elks and Their Ladies." Hand painted event and dance signs for Elks Club. These appear to have been used over a 40 year period. They would recycle each year by repainting dates and prices. Sometimes covering up with a new piece of cardstock and repainting the info. Admittedly done by an accomplished sign painter...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
George Warner Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This George Warner original painting is of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church.
Category
Unknown Other Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Grand miroir industriel 1960's
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Grand miroir industriel 1960's
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Brutalist Sculpture "Family" Signed Italy, circa 1961 Manner of Marcello Fantoni
Located in Buffalo, NY
Brutalist sculpture "Family" signed Italy, circa 1961, manner of Fanoni. Amazing form surface Classic modernist well executed.
Category
Italian Brutalist Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival punk. Unusual goat named "Billie". Knock "Billie" over and win the prize.
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
1940's Bronze "Egyptian Style" Door Handle
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940's bronze " Egyptian Style " door handle
Two pairs available.
Pair can be sold independently
Price given for two pairs.
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Malcello Fantoni Abstract Raised - "Copper Bottles" c. 1960 - W7407
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Marcello Fantoni Abstract Raised "Copper Bottles" c. 1960
This is a Marcello Fantoni abstract raised copper bottles with wood base, c. 1960.
We have discounted the shipping cost t...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
"Roger Capron" Tile Set, Fresco., Vallauris, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Roger Capron" tile set, Vallauris. Measures: 30x60 fresco. 8 Tiles of 15x15cm. In a perfect state. Beautiful thickness almost 1 cm.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Rare and Original Ceramic Bottle, Signed and Located in Vallauris, circa 1950/19
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare and original ceramic bottle, signed and located in Vallauris, circa 1950/1960.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Lester O. Schwartz, Untitled, 1938
By Lester O. Schwartz
Located in Braintree, GB
The original pen and ink drawing by Lester O. Schwartz Signed and dated 1938
' 'Untitled' nude study of a man and a woman, the male figure giving the female a haircut.
Dimensions: Size 48 x 39 x 1.5 cm
Size within borders 30.5 x 22 cm Weight: approximately 1 Kg
Condition: Great condition, a few age-related marks, one small wood chip on the inner wooden border, general wear and tear, great.
Lester O. Schwartz
American
1912-2006 Biography
Painter, printmaker and sculptor, was born on 29 June 1912 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, where he attended Lincoln High School. He later studied at the school of the Art Institute of Chicago where he was greatly influenced by the teaching of Boris Anisfeld, a Russian American painter and theater designer. His student work was included in the School of the Art Institute Annual Exhibitions in 1936 and 1937. In 1937, the Art Institute of Chicago award Schwartz the Edward L. Ryerson Traveling Fellowship of $2,500.00, which he used to travel the South Pacific, Asia and Europe. During two years of travel, he studied at he American Academy in Rome and the Académie Colarossi in Paris.
Upon his return to the United States, Schwartz worked for the WPA in both Wisconsin and Illinois and in the 1940s he served in the United States Army at Fort Leonard Wood...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Multicolored Heart Flowers Vintage Splint Box, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Folk Art splint box shows multicolored hand painted rural decor like flowers and hearts.
It was designed and made in the 1950s, Austria.
The oval shaped box features a base part and ...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Scrap Wood
Wall Mounted Telephone Sign
Located in Round Top, TX
Wall mounted telephone sign on an iron bracket. Old school and very fun!
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Glazed stoneware sculpture depicting trio of Jewish cantors
Located in Torino, IT
Sculpture depicting 3 singers in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful sculpture realizes in glazed stoneware with material and rustic shapes.
The sculpture depicts 3 figures in robes and ki...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$1,395 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Carpet Woven Rug Pink Rollakan Rolakan Carpet Swedish, G120
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very large scandinavian rug from the 60s. Flat weaving technique (rillakan), wool on linen. Traditional geometrical patterns in pink, white and ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
Fine Mid-Twentieth Century Mother and Child Figure
Located in London, GB
This beautiful mid-twentieth century figurative sculpture depicts a mother, crowned with a sweeping double-parted coiffure, holding her child at her side. Multiple strands of glass b...
Category
Tanzanian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Beads
Caution School Zone WPA Style Wood Sign Red White and Blue Hand Painted
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Chunky red, white and blue hand painted school safety zone sign. Super graphic and bold. Nice thick construction.
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Italian 1960s Abstract Figural Nude Original Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho original oil on canvas. A chic Italian 1960s painting signed by the artist. An Abstract Figural composition in deep mut...
Category
Italian Bohemian Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Antique Dutch Art Deco Bookends by Godefridus Boonenkamp 1931 Ceramic Pottery
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Dutch ceramic pottery Art Deco bookends. Designed by Godefridus Boonenkamp in 1931.
Very nice, large bookends, made of white baked earthenware ...
Category
Dutch Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Scandinavian ceramics from the 1960s by the Søholm workshop in Denmark
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Glazed stoneware dish with floral decoration produced by the Søholm workshop in Denmark in the 1960s/70s. Located on the famous island of Bornholm off the coast of Denmark, which has...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Sandstone
Senufo - African "Trompe d’appel" - Mid 20th century - Ivory Coast
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Senufo - African "Trompe d’appel" - Mid 20th century - Ivory Coast
Carved Wooden Statue
ethnic furniture - wabi sabi decoration
Sénoufo, Ivory Coast. ...
Category
Ivorian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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