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Period: Mid-20th Century
Vintage Boho Signed Original Oil Still Life
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho original oil on canvas. A chic Still life composition of lemons and a pitched. Signed by the artist. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
American Bohemian Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Vintage Midcentury Oil Painting of Tourists Signed
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous Midcentury Signed oil portrait. A depiction of beautiful and stylish ladies among the traditional local people. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Dutch Bohemian Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Large Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Angel Candelabra
Located in St. Louis, MO
Impressive 1960s large Mexican folk art hand painted papier-mâché angel with 5 arm candelabra. Hand painted details over white robe, include hair, face, gold gilt rope collar, pink a...
Category
Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid 20th Century Vintage Signed Original Oil Figural Painting on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage MCM original oil painting on canvas. A chic Figural composition of a man at rest. Signed by the artist. Acquired from a NY estate
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Silver Cuffs, Hazara Triba, Afghanistan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century silver tribal cuffs, Hazara tribe, Afghanistan
A pair of silver cuffs worn by women of the Hazara tribe in Afghanistan. Very good workmanship and condition. Weight ...
Category
Afghan Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Mid 20th Century Vintage Bruce of La Framed Photograph of Man With Pole Vaulting
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous MCM Vintage Framed Photograph of Man With Pole Vaulting Pole. Shot by thr infamous Bruce of LA. Purchased from thr estate auction o...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
1960s Tin Sign for Lemonade, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
1960s tin sign for lemonade.
A romantic and cute metal advertising sign for Lemonade.
This old wall sign is dated 1961 and was made for the Belgian Company Leberg. Leberg started in 1933 with botteling water and lemonades.
A man and a woman are having a date and are drinking a lemon and orange soft drink from a bottle with a straw. It does also make you think at lady and the tramp.
This Vintage Tin Sign...
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Tin, Metal
1930’s Tol Boul, French bar game, trade simulator
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Old Tôlerie de Boulogne or also known as "the Tol boul", bar game/trade simulator around 1930's operated on 1 franc coins. All metal.
A game that was ...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Christmas Ornaments by Peggy Beaver- Set of 39
Located in Cordova, SC
Thirty-nine piece set of Mid Century ceramic pottery Christmas ornaments hand crafted by Peggy Beaver who was quite the artist in Columbia, SC. The white glaze “frosting” has chipped...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, Mali, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, Mali, West Africa. Inserted wood teeth, abstract face with open eyes, raised eyebrows and framed face. Old native repair wi...
Category
Malian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Swedish Outsiders Art "Eve and the Serpent" Sculpture in Wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Outsider Art Sculpture an ode to the timeless tale of Eve and the Serpent. This enigmatic piece bears witness to the forbidden allure of the Garden of Eden. Crafted in wood-carve...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Oak, Paint
Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Hunter Decoration Piece Germany 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a hunter made of turned wood and painted in vibrant colors, dating back to the 1970s. This piece is made by the famous ma...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fur, Wood, Paint
1950’s Liquor Neon Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s single sided Liquor neon and porcelain sign. New transformer and new wiring. It does work.
Category
North American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Enamel
1950’s Enamel and Neon Corner Sign Cafe
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s enamel and neon corner Cafe sign. It has new transformer and wiring. Please note that there will be additional fee for making shipping crate.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Enamel
Mid 20th Century Vintage Porcelain Enameled Metal Sprinkler Fire Alarm Sign
Located in Stamford, CT
Great Vintage porcelain sign-enameled metal sign, Sprinkler Fire Alarm when bell rings call Police or Fire Dept. This sign came off an industrial building ...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Fine Early Prestige Kuba Chieftain's Cap (Laket Mishiing)
Located in London, GB
Traditionally worn as a symbol of rank and title, this beautiful Kuba chieftain's cap (laket mishiing) is embellished with cowrie shells and rows of blue, white and black glass beads...
Category
Congolese Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Natural Fiber, Beads
Beer Sign, Germany, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tin advertising sign for German Beer .
This Thuringia beer sign for Vitaminator Nährbier
was made by Union - Werke A-G Radebeul Dresden Germany in the 1940s.
It is an orange with blue sign with nice lettering.
In beautiful condition with some traces by age and use like on the borders and some light scratches on the blue.
Vintage wall decoration theme beer, Brewery.
Vintage Signs - Vintage Beer Signs - Beer Gift - German Beer - Orange Signs - Orange and Blue - Orange Wall Decor...
Category
German Art Deco Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Stoneware lidded jar by Birte Weggerby
By Birte Weggerby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique earthenware lidded jar with incisions and turquoise blue and black glaze. Signed 'Weggerby 62'.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on canvas by WNY Artist Kathrin Langley
By Langley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on canvas by WNY Artist Kathrin Langley titled "SEEBREEZ " ..Well executed,, great use of color, texture
. Katherine wa...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Early 20th Century Scratch Built Boat Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Scratch Built Boat Model
The Pilote Niviere is a French working vessel which sailed from the early part of the 20th century to th...
Category
French Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brass Roman Chariot Figure circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal figure of the traditional roman chariot with an olympic symbol stamped.
Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1950.
In ...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage Folk Art Wooden Raffle Drum Lottery Ticket Spinner with Original Paint
Located in Savannah, GA
This very colorful pin wheel design wooden raffle drum is constructed in two pieces. The rectangular round drum holds the tickets and contains a metal handle and a latch on a door to access the lottery tickets...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
'Marine Life with River Tortoise'. Unknown Aboriginal Artist, Australia
Located in London, GB
This fine painting by an unknown Aboriginal artist, titled 'Marine Life with River Tortoise' consists of natural pigments on mounted bark. The painting was originally purchased in th...
Category
Australian Tribal Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Mid 20th Century Vintage Signed Original Oil Portrait on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage original oil painting on canvas. A chic MCM portrait of a dashing man in glasses.signed by the artist. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Japanese camp knife with a leather sheath. Blade stamped 'Japan.' Traditional stacked leather handle in black with red and white accent rings. Full tang blade running strai...
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Folk Art Carved Wood Swan Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folk art carved wood swan bowl
This is a stunning statement piece that will be a wonderful addition to any surface
Handcrafted artisanal piece
Carved...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Articulate Artist's Mannequin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Antique Articulate Artist's Mannequin made in wood and brass tripod.
Category
American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Round American Hooked Rug Dated 1963
Located in New York, NY
Rare American Hooked rug with a happy colorful motif. Dated 1963 and initialized IEV. Not sure whose name is in the initials
Measure: 30'' round.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Rude Osolnik Signed Mid-Century Modern Locust Wood Turned Vessel Bud Weed Vase
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully executed, handmade, wood-turned weed vase by master woodturner Rude Osolnik who is widely regarded, along with Bob Stocksdale, as one of the finest woodturners in American woodturning history. In 1992, he was presented by then Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones, the Milner Award, the Governor's Award for Lifetime Achievement.
The vase is made from locust wood, quite rare for Osolnik, features highlighted striped areas of dark and light. It is signed "Osolnik Originals...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Italian 1960s Original Oil Portrait on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal original oil painting on canvas. A chic 1960s Italian work signed by the artist. An Abstract Figural portrait in soft neutral colors. Acquired from a Palm...
Category
Italian Empire Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
An early 20th century Canadian folk art maple wood carved Inuit figure group
Located in Central England, GB
This superb rare figure group is a piece of Canadian folk art. It is beautifully hand carved in Canadian yellow maple wood, a heavy, dense timber. It depicts two young indigenous pe...
Category
Canadian Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Maple
Vintage Boho Regency Royal Academy Artist Original Oil Portrait
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage original oil portrait. A beautiful composition of an elegant lady. Signed by the artist and dated 1931. The artist , Jose Ruschty, was a student of Tbe Royal Academ...
Category
Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
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
Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yaka Carved wood standing Janus back to back male/female divination figure DRC Congo, Africa
The figure is 17 1/2" inches mounted on a custom metal stand. Male figure with open mout...
Category
Congolese Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Original Oil Painting Signed James Augustus McLean
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho original oil painting. A beautiful pastoral landscape by the listed artist James Augustus McLean. A real son of the south. Signed. Acquired from a Palm Beach...
Category
Bohemian Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a king made of turned wood and painted in vibrant colors, dating back to the 1970s.
This large nutcracker...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Fang-Style African Painted Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, e...
Category
Gabonese Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Vintage Pencil Sketch of Woman in Hat
Located in west palm beach, FL
A Vintage Boho pencil sketch of a woman. A chic pencil on paper composition. Quiet and charming. Unsigned. Acquired from a NY estate
Category
American Bohemian Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Boho Italian Matte Glazed Majolica Plate of Cookies
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Majolica plate of cookies. A charming composition with amazing hand painted detail. Made in Italy. Acquired from a Miami estate.
Category
Italian Bohemian Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Navajo Silversmith Sadie Calvin Jasper and Silver Cuff
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century Navajo silversmith Sadie Calvin Jasper and Silver bracelet
Four gorgeous red jasper cabochons are set in this nicely stamped silver bracelet...
Category
American Native American Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Salampasu Warrior Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Divided into contrasting tones, this ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Salampasu masks...
Category
Congolese Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Bruce of La Photograph of Man With Fencing Sword
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM photograph of a Man posing with a Fencing Sword. Shot by the infamous Bruce of LA. Lurched from the auction of his personal estate.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage MCM Abstract Figural Original Oil on Board
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic Vintage original oil painting on board. A chic Abstract Figural graphic black and whites. A beautiful painted notched wood frame. Unsigned. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
American American Craftsman Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Masonite, Paint
West Africa Senufo Cast Bronze Mask Kpelie, Circa 1950s
Located in Torquay, GB
Ancestral Senufo cast bronze face mask (Kpelie) from Côte d'Ivoire West Africa.
Made using the lost wax technique.
Traditionally, the 'Kpelie' is an ancestral mask worn during funeral rites, initiation ceremonies, weddings and births.
The function of the mask is determined by the crest at the top of it's head and the subtle scarification markings it carries.
The female mask will normally have a plug on it's mouth with the male masks having an open mouth and longer protruding jaw.
It is believed that the mask itself embodies the spirit of the dead, hence the name 'Dead Face'
The delicate attributes of this mask is a fine example of the excellent artistry of the Senufos.
This is a male Senufo Mask...
Category
Ivorian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Papua new Guinea Presentation Axe Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Large Exquisitely crafted Oceanic Presentation Axe
Papua New Guinea Eastern Highlands Wahgi Valley Mount Hagen region.
Mount Hagen ceremonial axe, woven rattan, bicoloured in geometric patterns; the wooden handle attached at an angle with a slate blade
This is a ceremonial axe, a type of axe used mainly as store of wealth and at important rituals.
such special axes are the unit of exchange for the bride dowry price .
A beautiful object...
Category
Papua New Guinean Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Slate
Ivory Coast Zoomorphic Dance Mask, Gouro People
Located in London, GB
A beautifully painted, stylised ritual dance mask with an assertive presence, used by the Gouro people of the Ivory Coast. The mask is in the form of an African wild dog...
Category
Ivorian Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Oil Portrait Signed Regone
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Boho original oil painting. A painterly composition of a stylish young man. Flashes of bright color dominate this canvas. Signed by the artist Regone Pierokkis.
Category
Bohemian Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Peter Hunt Cape Cod Folk Art Painted Watermelon Tray, Signed
By Peter Hunt
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large hand-painted watermelon metal tray by Massachusetts folk artist, Peter Hunt.
Hand-signed on front anno domini 1960 par pierre le chasseur d'orleans.
Hand signed on verso Welc...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
W.P.A. Style Painting, Science, Politics Industry 1940s-1950s, Oil on Board
By WPA
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing W.P.A. style painting, trip-tic depicting science, politics industry, worker's, 1940s-1950s. Oil on board, measuring: 52" x 32". Attention to details. Unfortunately not signe...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a robber or nobleman made of turned wood and painted in vibrant colors, dating back to the 1970s.
This nutcracker feature...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fur, Wood, Paint
Antique Real Size Human Skeleton
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Antique Real Size Human Skeleton. Made in resin and wood base.
Category
Mexican Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Resin, Wood
Artisan abstract nail art, Netherlands 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Abstract artisan folk art wall hanging. It is made of wood with nails hammered into it in a rectangular grid. The nails are hammered in at differ...
Category
Dutch Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Celestial Globe Circa 1960
Located in Crespières, FR
1960’s Celestial Globe
A stunning mid-century celestial globe. This rare, decorative and educational globe depicts the night sky and alignment of the major constellations visible f...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Kodak Advertising Enamel Sign, English, For Train Rides
Located in Crespières, FR
This antique Kodak advertising sign is made of thick enamel in black, yellow and red colours.
The colours are bright and shiny, with an good relief.
The condition is fairly good co...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Rope Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope lantern chandelier Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Nautical style.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Rope
King Arthur Mural (16' x 6') by Peter Ostuni for Savoy-Plaza Hotel 1951
By Peter Ostuni
Located in Hanover, MA
Astonishingly beautiful and monumental mural spanning eleven individual panels which when assembled are 16 feet long by 6 feet high. The panels are reverse paint and applique on she...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Plexiglass
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Abstract Figural Tiger Oil Painting on Board
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage original oil painting on board. A beautifully rendered tiger in brilliant clear colors. Signed on the back by the artist. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
American Bohemian Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Dinka stylized animal form carved wood headrest, East Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dinka stylized animal form carved wood headrest, East Africa. On three "legs" with curved top. Deep patina from handling and use.
12 1/2 inches long,
Created mid 20th century or e...
Category
Nigerian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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