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Period: Mid-20th Century
Rare Jaguar Wood Figure Found in Chilapa, Guerrero, Southern México, ca. 1940
By NONO
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This vintage hand carved and hand painted Tiger, is presumed to have been made in or near Chilapa, Guerrero in circa 1940 in a Folk Art style. The carving has been made in a naive st...
Category
Mexican Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
1960s Emil Milan Modernist Bird Sculpture Sumac Cabin Modern New Hope Era
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well planned active sumac grain really enhances this sculpture.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Japanese Segmented Wood Fish
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made and decorative Japanese Mid Century segmented and angle cut Wood Fish for wall hanging or other display. The Fish in a pleasing Amber tone stain with some interesting da...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Copper, brass and aluminium Toucan on a hoop hanging stand by Sergio Bustamante, circa 1960.
Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. He began with paintings and papier ...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Folk Art Hand Carved Spruce Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice, whimsical Folk Art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (spruce, in this case). One end features a hook, the other a clasp. The wood h...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Spruce
Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved and painted mint green fish souvenir spool from Nantucket Island (ca. 1940s, MA, USA). The fishing twine is connected to a small metal hook affixed to the fish's mouth. Warm patina / good age commensurate with history (small spots of wood / paint loss along with crazing). Small but impressive vintage fishing collectible...
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Large and Impressive Eastern European Folk Art Carved Panel Mermaid Siren Sun
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large impressive Eastern European Folk Art carved Cedar panel. Large panel feature mythical creatures and symbols. Mermaids, Sirens, anchors,...
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Ukrainian Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Large Vintage Latin American Hispanic Devil Diablo Folk Art Mask with Horns
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic piece. Really quite unique. We have not seen another quite like it.
Made from heavy wood and features real horns.
Likely South or Central American or perhaps from Mexico.
Has clear signs of use and age so we are estimating early to mid-20th century.
Would make for a terrific addition to any folk or tribal mask collection...
Category
Mexican Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paint, Wood
C1940 Hand Crafted Wooden French Folk Art Airplane with Moving Parts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand crafted Art Deco styled airplane with the French colors on its tail. All there except for the tails wheel. Otherwise in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. ...
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French Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood, Paint
Traditional Hardwood Crocodile Carving, Nigeria, cira 1970s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Decorative Folk Art hand-carved hardwood crocodile, with lots of details in the carving. Nigeria, circa 1970s.
Category
Nigerian Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Bronx Toy Factory Copper and Screw Eyes Iron Doll Mold Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Bronx toy factory industrial doll head mold. Awesome screw eyes. Fantastic patina and layered surface from exposure to various chemicals and high heat during the manufacturin...
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American Steampunk Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper, Iron
Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson Folk Art Carved Oak Oval Cutting or Cheese Board
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This solid oak oval cutting board was made by the renowned English furniture maker Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson in his signature Arts & Crafts style. The cutting board has a raised han...
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English Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
1950s Folk Art Sculpture Group Of Drunk Swedes At Bar Scene
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1950s Folk Art wood carving of a group of drunk Swedes at a bar scene with fish and alcohol fermentation.
Category
Swedish Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Stylized Cat Door Stop in the Style of Walter Von Neesen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous screeching black cat door stop in iron & steel. Stylized in the manner of Walter Von Neesen for Chase. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel, Iron
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring female mask made for the Japanese Noh theatre.
This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood and lacquer.
Omi-Onna's (...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Folk Art Carved Gilt Wood Theater Facial Mask on Brass Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-342,Japanese Folk Art carved gilt wood mask on brass base.
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Imperial Servant Sculptures - Set of 2
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of two vintage Chinese porcelain servant sculptures, hand-painted with vibrant colors and intricate detailing, perfect for any collection.
We ...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Signed Curtis Jere Sculpture of a Church with Village
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Curtis Jere sculpture of a church with village. Signed and dated 1972. Nice 3D design.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Category
German Baroque Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Jack Boyd abstract modernist "Time Machine" forged iron sculpture on wood base
By Jack Boyd
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This is a great Jack Boyd "Time Machine" forged iron sculpture on a wood base. Jack Boyd was a San Diego artist, sculptor, and jeweler who was part of the "Allied Craftsmen". The ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Vibrant Blue Flute Player "Inolee" by Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Inolee flute player- A 16 inch tall master work sculpture designed and hand-painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner
This is a creative handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed sculpture of a flute player named Inolee seated atop her favorite pet cow. It is one of Eva Fritz-Linder' rare family portrayals and is a unique creation. It was designed and hand-painted by the now deceased master artisan Eva Fritz-Lindner working at Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe over the past 50 years.
Creative design, lovely vivid colors, good opportunity to collect.
Dimensions: 16 inches tall
Glaze: Fine colors that only Eva Fritz-Lindner could execute by hand
Designer signature: signature i 3 on base
Most of her larger sculptures were produced in less than 10 copies Based Upon research and all were hand-painted individually by this artist ensuring each work of art was indeed unique.
Provenance: German collection.
Handmade, hand-painted, hand glazed
Only one.
About the artist:
The bold Folk Art sculptress and ceramist Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) studied at the Werkkunstschule Wiesbaden and Darmstadt and was a master student in the sculptor class by Erich Kuhn.
From 1955 she worked as a master designer at the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe where she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic Folk Art animal...
Category
German Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Early Hardwood Mexican Mask, Man With Moustache and Beard early 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early hardwood Mexican mask, representing a man with moustache and beard with curly hair on forehead. Strong, sharp carving with high relief detaisl. Heavy staining and wear inside...
Category
Mexican Tribal Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Organic Material
A Pair Of John Bauer Wooden Carved Wall Sculptures
By John Bauer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of wooden carved and hand painted birch wood panels representing a moose and a troll with a child. These figures were taken from the famous Swedish painter and illustrator Joh...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Birch
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Mask Yellow Pigments on Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik River area tightly woven raffia yam mask with areas of heavy yellow and black pigments. In profile small bird beak form at bottom...
Category
Papua New Guinean Tribal Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Organic Material
Joseph Abraham Bolinsky (American, b. 1917) Untitled Bronze
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Buffalo, NY
Joseph Abraham Bolinsky (American, b. 1917) Untitled Bronze,, manner of Lynn Chadwick,, Classic modernist form,, Wonderful patina,,
Profession: Sculptor, educator
Studied: Columbia...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone carving of a walrus by the indigenous Inuit People who inhabit parts of the arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska.
Signed ("E.Y.") and numbered/dat...
Category
Canadian Native American Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Lovely Vintage Black Abstract Sculpture Wood Johnny Mattsson, Midcentury, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely wooden sculpture designed by the famous wooden sculptor Johnny Mattsson in Gävle, Sweden in the midcentury. It is in very good condition except from that one of its legs is ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Dutch Abstract Face Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large monumental abstract face wall sculpture. Made in fiberglass with aluminium frame.
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brazilian Hand-Carved Ironwood Sculpture of Whale and a Shark
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brazilian hand carved Ironwood sculpture of a whale and a shark.
Hand carved Brazilian sculpture hand crafted in amazing detail from one of...
Category
Brazilian Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of eight Japanese and Chinese masks, circa 1950s or earlier. These were recently purchased from the Manhattan estate of a Japanese man who travel...
Category
Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Copper, brass and aluminium Parrot on a hoop hanging stand by Sergio Bustamante, circa 1960.
Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. He began with paintings and papier m...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Jeri Summers Folk Art Sculptures, Set of 3
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Naive in nature, this set of 3 figures by Ohio artist Jeri Summers is reminiscent of tribal sculptures that decorate Parisian interiors. Each sculpture is comprised of painted wood w...
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American Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Shoehorn Made from Horn
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern shoehorn. It was manufactured in Vienna in the renowned Austrian workshops of Bauhaus-influenced designer Carl Auböck. This horn shoehorn w...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Horn
Set of Three Vintage Trench Art Bullet Casing Paperweights and Flint Lighter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of three trench art figurines composed of gutted shell casings mounted to bases. Two are decorative paperweights supported by round, wooden, platform bases, while the thir...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Ancient box with popular scene in inlaid wood
Located in Catania, IT
Ancient box with popular scene in inlaid wood. Product in good condition with small wear caused by years and use. Please view the attached images carefully
Category
Italian Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
1950s Norwegian Teak Sitting Bear Figure Sculpture Midcentury in Tjomsland Style
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A vintage 1950s solid hand carved teak sitting bear cub figure. Burnished markings; Genuine teak, made in Norway. Designer is unknown, but in the manner of Arne Tjomsland, and from t...
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Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
1940s Folk Art Painted Head of A Woman On Turned Wooden Finial
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This charming 1940s Folk Art / Depression Era Painted Wooden Finial of a Woman's Head would add a cheerfulness and dash of whimsey to any traditional decor
The yellow, grey, blues, ...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Cub Vintage Midcentury 1950s Figure Sculpture Norway
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Arne Tjomsland was Norways leading souvenir designer in the 1950s and 1960s. Arne Tjomsland's artistic style is characterized by soft structural lines and minimal detailing on his cr...
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Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Set of Two Decorative Vintage Mexican Painted Dance Masks Lizard & a Mermaid
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Group of two polychrome painted wood mid-20th century Mexican dance masks. Each with a face one with a lizard on top and the other with a mermaid....
Category
Mexican Tribal Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's
A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence...
Category
Beninese Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved "Ball in Cage" Obelisk Whimsy Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art whimsy 'ball in cage' obelisk sculpture whittled from one continuous piece of wood and adhered to a wooden plinth base, circa 1940s. The carved supports holding the two ball...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Handcut & Painted Sheet Metal Folk Art Cat Door Stop, circa 1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare painted sheet metal black cat with arched back and prominent whiskers door stop. Measures : Tall 23 x 10.75 so it makes it's presence felt. Very cool cat...
Category
American Adirondack Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Hand-Painted Wood Santo of Saint Antonio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand-painted wood Santo of Saint Antonio. Hand-carved and hand-painted. His right hand extends and is removable. He is the saint you ask to help you meet a woman. Great col...
Category
Mexican Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage hand carved and hand painted musical clock is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in or near Austria in circa 1950 in a Folk Art style. The carving depicts a male figure leaning against a post mounted Black Forest styled clock. The carving is quite detailed and well executed on all sides and has been hand painted in a realistic style. Both the clock and the music box are currently not working as both have been over-wound and would require servicing. The head of the carving should turn slightly left to right while the music box is playing, but in its current state it is unknown whether the mechanism functions and/or what tune the music box may play. In addition, there is currently no key for the clock, but these normally use a standard small music box...
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Austrian Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Modern Abstract Welded Cut Steel Garden Sculpture, Brutalist Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern abstract welded steel garden sculpture, Brutalist Design, very well executed, wonderful original patina, handmade steel sculpture,, Been living in a garden of prominent Buffal...
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American Brutalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cut Steel
Old Toraja Group of three Basketry Wrapped Coconut Containers, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Group of three pieces. Two old used finely wrapped basketry enclosed coconut containers and one cup from the island of Toraja, Indonesia. The tall one has a flat wood stopper with classic Toraja designs, Early to mid 20th century or earlier, with deep dark patina from traditional use. Evidence of wear and use, smaller container with carved wood top attached by string.
Last view...
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Indonesian Tribal Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Organic Material
Chinese Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add artistic flair to your decor with this Chinese glass pheasant bird sculpture. Vibrant colors and fine details make it a standout piece.
We sell items as acquired, without rest...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
A Family of 3 Weathered Granite Owls A lovely trio
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Family of 3 Weathered Granite Owls
A lovely trio, they are made with stone composition which is overlayed with decorative granite chippings, very unusual and very attractive piece...
Category
Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Evelyn Ackerman 'Horsemen' Wood Carved Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood carving by California artist, Evelyn Ackerman, c.1964, USA. This plaque features five mounted horsemen.
Dimensions
39" width x 1" depth x 9.25" height.
Condition
Good vintage...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with red pigments, black and white beard with carved triangles and woven black raffia hair cap
The mask is 13 1/4 inches high, on custom...
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Congolese Tribal Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Black Raffia Hair Cap
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with traces of yellow, black and red pigments and woven black raffia hair cap. Strong face with tight expression, weathered surface, goo...
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Congolese Tribal Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Pair of Witco Tiki Carved Cedar Wood Meathead Cat Sculpture Figures
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare pair of Witco Meathead cat sculptures. The two solid cedar wood carved Meathead cats come complete with their eyes intact. We are mentioning this because these cats are often missing their signature orange and white eyes. These nearly 3-foot tall Witco cats look strikingly similar to the character “Meathead” in the film Meatballs 2.
Vintage 1960s-1970s, carved from solid swamp cedar wood. If you’re into Tiki, then you probably know Witco. Collector’s adore Witco for it’s wild design. The company went full-force in capturing the zeitgeist of exotica in the 1960s. Polynesian, Asian, and tropical culture and aesthetics began to make their way into American homes. Elvis movies and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” introduced America to tiki, Mai Tais and Luas. It’s still tiki time in the hearts of Witco collectors. These larger than life cats are the perfect mascot for your island lounge.
We have several more pieces from Witco including the tall Siamese and trio of smaller cats, a sofa, dining set, conquistador chairs, wall mounted shield...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Hand-Carved Indian Chief and Baby Wolf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand-carved Indian and wolf was found in Arizona. Probably carved in the forties locally. Unsigned or dated.
Category
American Adirondack Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Carved African/Jamaican Bob Marley Style Rasta Live Edge Wall Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Carved African/Jamaican Bob Marley Style Rasta Live Edge Wall Sculpture
This vintage carved wall sculpture embodies the essence of African and Jamaican artistry, featuring ...
Category
Unknown Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Nigerian Igbo Wood Carved Maiden Spirit Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A finely carved mask from the early to mid-1900s made by the Igo People of Southeastern Nigeria.
Agbogho, or "maiden spirit" are worn strictly by m...
Category
Nigerian Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
English Folk Art Church Model
Located in London, GB
Folk Art Church Model
We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a mid-20th Century folk-art church model. Built from scratch using various material...
Category
British Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
1960s Emil Milan 21" Modernist Crane Sculpture in Walnut Modern New Hope Era
By Emil Milan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare form and size. Nice example of Emil Milan's sculpture work. Signed
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
