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Style: Early Victorian
Summerly Mountain Landscape with Water Fall and Mountain Hut, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Summerly Mountain Landscape with Water Fall and Mountain Hut, 19th century An antique oil painting depicting a mountain landscape with waterfall in front of a mountain shelter. Painted on canvas with pastell colors. Framed with antique decorative gilded frame. On the left base signed by the artist "Kuchl". Painted in the area of Tyrol or South Germany, late 19th century. A high quality antique oil painting which will highlight your alpine cabin wall decoration. The Biedermeier period runs parallel to the Romantic period and both are characterized by similar features. Domesticity, closeness to nature, folksiness and need for harmony are buzzwords of this time. The focus is on the simple, the conservative and the tried and tested. There is little experimentation and more observation and enjoyment. The art style is kept very realistic and shows great similarity to photography. Domestic idyllic representations, beautiful landscape and impressive portraits are the most popular topics for oil paintings...
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Summerly Mountain Landscape with Water Fall and Mountain Hut, 19th Century
Summerly Mountain Landscape with Water Fall and Mountain Hut, 19th Century

Summerly Mountain Landscape with Water Fall and Mountain Hut, 19th Century

Carl Euler - Bear Hunt in the Zillerthaler Alps, Oil Painting on Board 1889
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Carl Euler - Bear Hunt in the Zillerthaler Alps, Oil Painting on Wooden Board 1889 An impressive oil painting depicting a high mountain landscape with mount...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Carl Euler - Bear Hunt in the Zillerthaler Alps, Oil Painting on Board 1889
Carl Euler - Bear Hunt in the Zillerthaler Alps, Oil Painting on Board 1889

Carl Euler - Bear Hunt in the Zillerthaler Alps, Oil Painting on Board 1889

Original Nautical Mast figurehead
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This antique mast figure is French and as the story goes salvaged off a French Ship damaged in the Anglo-French War (1803–1815). The one side shows fire damage and is burned in charc...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Original Nautical Mast figurehead
Original Nautical Mast figurehead

Original Nautical Mast figurehead

Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes
Located in London, GB
Collection of 3 Italian 19th century Marionettes A fantastic set of 3 19th century hand crafted marionette puppets. All with original cotton, silk and valour clothing intact, han...
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19th Century Italian Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes
Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes

Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes

Patinated Bronze School Bell or Town Crier Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully patinated school or town crier bell. While it works great, it would be a terrific decorative piece, especially on a console table with a story of primitive items and b...
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19th Century Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Patinated Bronze School Bell or Town Crier Bell
Patinated Bronze School Bell or Town Crier Bell

Patinated Bronze School Bell or Town Crier Bell

19th Century Original Oil Painting of Nobleman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Original Oil Painting of Nobleman. Striking piece with age appropriate wear, see condition details below. Most likely English but could be French with English frame. ...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

19th Century Original Oil Painting of Nobleman
19th Century Original Oil Painting of Nobleman

19th Century Original Oil Painting of Nobleman

Brampton Early Victorian Salt Glazed Stoneware Dog Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare antique English, Brampton salt glazed dog bowl molded with setter like dogs and leaves and dating from the mid 19th century or possibly slightly earlie...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Brampton Early Victorian Salt Glazed Stoneware Dog Bowl
Brampton Early Victorian Salt Glazed Stoneware Dog Bowl

Brampton Early Victorian Salt Glazed Stoneware Dog Bowl

19th Century French folk-art militaria painting
Located in London, GB
19th Century French folk-art militaria painting 19th Century piece of French folk-art militaria art, gouache on paper in its original frame still with vibrant colours and detail as ...
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1850s French Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Paper

19th Century French folk-art militaria painting
19th Century French folk-art militaria painting

19th Century French folk-art militaria painting

Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice
Located in London, GB
A collection of 19th century bone dice This collection of 19th century hand carved bone dice consists of 62 units of various shapes and sizes. With a few p...
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice
Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice

Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice

19th Century Cast Iron Shoemaker’s Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
19th century cast iron shoemaker’s trade sign A highly decorative example of a late 19th century cast iron French shoemakers shop trade sign. Hand crafted from a hand cut iron metal...
Category

1880s French Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Shoemaker’s Trade Sign
19th Century Cast Iron Shoemaker’s Trade Sign

19th Century Cast Iron Shoemaker’s Trade Sign

Mary and Joseph in the Barn of Bethlehem, Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A naturalistic oil painting depicting joseph, maria and the holy child in the barn of bethlehem. Oil painting on canvas with vigorous pastell colors. Framed with antique decorative g...
Category

Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Mary and Joseph in the Barn of Bethlehem, Oil Painting on Canvas
Mary and Joseph in the Barn of Bethlehem, Oil Painting on Canvas

Mary and Joseph in the Barn of Bethlehem, Oil Painting on Canvas

Oil Painting Miraculous Image of Insbruck Maria with Child After Cranach
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique oil painting depicting the holy Mother with Child named the Miraculous Image of Insbruck. Oil on canvas with pastell colors. Painted after a painting of Lucas Cranach whic...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Oil Painting Miraculous Image of Insbruck Maria with Child After Cranach
Oil Painting Miraculous Image of Insbruck Maria with Child After Cranach

Oil Painting Miraculous Image of Insbruck Maria with Child After Cranach

Ludwig Sellmayr, Deer with Doe and Fawn in the Forest, ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ludwig Sellmayr, Deer with Doe and Fawn in the Forest, ca. 1880 A naturalistic oil painting depicting a deer family in the forest. Oil on canvas by Lu...
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Ludwig Sellmayr, Deer with Doe and Fawn in the Forest, ca. 1880
Ludwig Sellmayr, Deer with Doe and Fawn in the Forest, ca. 1880

Ludwig Sellmayr, Deer with Doe and Fawn in the Forest, ca. 1880

19th Century Articulated Pull Along Dog Toy
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated pull along dog toy A wonderful example of a late 19th Century articulated pull along dog, constructed from pine and metal hinged body with painted detail surface. Original fabric canvas ears still intact as is its full chain. Glass eyes and red wooden wheels give this rare toy a wonderful quirky and decorative look, when pulled along the dog wiggles from side to side, a real bit of fun. Dimensions in inches: H 14 x D 20 x W 7 Origin: English circa: 1880 - 1920 Condition: Good Completely solid in structure and form, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina across all areas. A rare survivor so please expect this to be reflected in this items condition. The House of Antiques...
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1880s British Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Articulated Pull Along Dog Toy
19th Century Articulated Pull Along Dog Toy

19th Century Articulated Pull Along Dog Toy

Antique Hanging Piece of a Medieval Lady, circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Hanging Piece of a Medieval Lady, circa 1900s An antique hanging piece of a medieval noble lady holding blazon and rose. The statue is made of handcarved and painted wood. C...
Category

Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Hanging Piece of a Medieval Lady, circa 1900s
Antique Hanging Piece of a Medieval Lady, circa 1900s

Antique Hanging Piece of a Medieval Lady, circa 1900s

Antique Map Long Island, Southold, Shelter Island, Orient, New York
By Beers Atlas Co.
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Antique map of Long Island, Southold, Shelter Island, Orient, Great details, Names of homes, Roads and Businesses in 1870. Unframed. This is...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Antique Map Long Island, Southold, Shelter Island, Orient, New York
Antique Map Long Island, Southold, Shelter Island, Orient, New York

Antique Map Long Island, Southold, Shelter Island, Orient, New York

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign A rare double sided pharmacy trade sign, origins of France, dated to the early part of the 20th century, made from metal ...
Category

1920s Vintage Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign
Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign

Rare Napoleonic POW Dominos Casket
Located in London, GB
Rare Napoleonic POW dominos casket We are proud to offer a rare example of a late 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) hand carved set of domi...
Category

1880s British Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Bone

Rare Napoleonic POW Dominos Casket
Rare Napoleonic POW Dominos Casket

Rare Napoleonic POW Dominos Casket

19th Century Italian Articulated Wooden Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated wooden figure We are proud to offer a rare survivor from the 19th century, in the form of a hand carved pine figure of a soldier. With a polychrome painted...
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1870s Italian Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Italian Articulated Wooden Figure
19th Century Italian Articulated Wooden Figure

19th Century Italian Articulated Wooden Figure

Antique Wool Winder Stand, English, Walnut, Adjustable Yarn Swift, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wool winder stand. An English, walnut adjustable yarn swift, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Fascinating ear...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Walnut

Antique Wool Winder Stand, English, Walnut, Adjustable Yarn Swift, Victorian
Antique Wool Winder Stand, English, Walnut, Adjustable Yarn Swift, Victorian

Antique Wool Winder Stand, English, Walnut, Adjustable Yarn Swift, Victorian

English Cork Antique Mallard Decoy Duck, Original Paint Early 20th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint. Hand crafted in England. Lightweight, with impressionistic shape and form. Circa early 20th century. Tip of...
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Cork

English Cork Antique Mallard Decoy Duck, Original Paint Early 20th Century
English Cork Antique Mallard Decoy Duck, Original Paint Early 20th Century

English Cork Antique Mallard Decoy Duck, Original Paint Early 20th Century

19th Century Hand Carved Ludovic Gavioli Organ Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand Carved Ludovic Gavioli Organ Figure Quite simply, she is beautiful and graceful. This amazing example of a late 19th century hand carved sectioned pine organ figure was produced by the world-renowned Ludovic Gavioli. The detail and expression on her face is what makes this example so delightful, an air of beauty and lifelike appeal in her expression. Personally, we have seen a few figures by Gavioli in the past but this one is special. The detail is of the finest quality and the late 19th century was most certainly when Gavioli produced some of his finest work. Giacomo Gavioli (1786-1875) was considered the greatest of all band organ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Hand Carved Ludovic Gavioli Organ Figure
19th Century Hand Carved Ludovic Gavioli Organ Figure

19th Century Hand Carved Ludovic Gavioli Organ Figure

Fantastic 19th Century Hand Painted Enamel Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand painted metal basket with the enamel green base. The condition is very good.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Enamel

Fantastic 19th Century Hand Painted Enamel Basket
Fantastic 19th Century Hand Painted Enamel Basket

Fantastic 19th Century Hand Painted Enamel Basket

Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould An unusual piece of early 20th century theatrical costume, recently obtained from a Paris (Franc...
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1920s French Vintage Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould
Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould

Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould

English Sailor's Woolwork of a 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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign

English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign

Scottish Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots
Located in Downingtown, PA
British pottery pearlware sponged spirit flasks modeled in form of boots, Scottish, circa 1840-1850. Great fun & so decorative! The pair of unusual flasks are sponged in mottled ...
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Scottish Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots
Scottish Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots

Scottish Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots

19th Century English Quirky Country House Fire Escape
Located in London, GB
19th century English country house fire escape We are proud to offer a rare example of a 19th century quirky county house fire escape, once of the Fasque House, Fettercaine Estate, ...
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1890s British Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Quirky Country House Fire Escape
19th Century English Quirky Country House Fire Escape

19th Century English Quirky Country House Fire Escape

Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots, Scottish
Located in Downingtown, PA
British pottery pearlware sponged spirit flasks modeled in form of boots, Scottish, circa 1840-1850. Wonderfully folky pair of unusual flasks sponged in mottled colors of blue, pin...
Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots, Scottish
Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots, Scottish

Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots, Scottish

Very Rare 19th Century Italian Trompe L'oeil Panels
Located in London, GB
19th century Italian trompe l'oeil panels We are proud to offer a spectacular pair of highly decorative 19th century Italian trompe l'oeil panels, each depicting an architectural b...
Category

1850s Italian Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Very Rare 19th Century Italian Trompe L'oeil Panels
Very Rare 19th Century Italian Trompe L'oeil Panels

Very Rare 19th Century Italian Trompe L'oeil Panels

19th Century Reverse Painted English Glass Games Board
Located in London, GB
19th Century Reverse Painted English Glass Games Board We are proud to offer a highly decorative 19th Century reverse painted glass games board. Depicting some delightful floral ...
Category

19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Paint

19th Century Reverse Painted English Glass Games Board
19th Century Reverse Painted English Glass Games Board

19th Century Reverse Painted English Glass Games Board

Unknown - Painting Fallow Deer with Doe in the Alps, Oil on Canvas 19th century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Unknown - Painting Fallow Deer with Doe in the Alps, Oil on Canvas 19th century A lovely Biedermeier style oil painting depicting a fallow deer family in the alpine landscape. Oil on canvas 1st halve of the 19th century. Framed with antique gilded frame, stretcher frame replaced. A marvelous wall decoration for each rustig log cabin. The Biedermeier period runs parallel to the Romantic period and both are characterized by similar features. Domesticity, closeness to nature, folksiness and need for harmony are buzzwords of this time. The focus is on the simple, the conservative and the tried and tested. There is little experimentation and more observation and enjoyment. The art style is kept very realistic and shows great similarity to photography. Domestic idyllic representations, beautiful landscape and impressive portraits are the most popular topics for oil paintings...
Category

Mid-19th Century German Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Unknown - Painting Fallow Deer with Doe in the Alps, Oil on Canvas 19th century
Unknown - Painting Fallow Deer with Doe in the Alps, Oil on Canvas 19th century

Unknown - Painting Fallow Deer with Doe in the Alps, Oil on Canvas 19th century

Large Antique 19th Century Genre Portrait of a Boy by Adolf Heller, Oil Painting
By Adolphe Keller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large antique 19th century Genre Portrait of a boy by listed artist Adolf Heller, (German , 1874 -1914) A beautifully executed portrait that captures the ...
Category

Early 1900s German Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Antique 19th Century Genre Portrait of a Boy by Adolf Heller, Oil Painting
Large Antique 19th Century Genre Portrait of a Boy by Adolf Heller, Oil Painting

Large Antique 19th Century Genre Portrait of a Boy by Adolf Heller, Oil Painting

Late 19th Century Gold Gilt Zinc Weathervane
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century gold gilt zinc weathervane A true working example of a late 19th century zinc weathervane in the form a rooster. With its original gold gi...
Category

1890s French Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Zinc

Late 19th Century Gold Gilt Zinc Weathervane
Late 19th Century Gold Gilt Zinc Weathervane

Late 19th Century Gold Gilt Zinc Weathervane

Early 19th Century Ebony and Ivory Dominoes Set in Box
Located in Louisville, KY
Just imagine if these dominoes could share the many stories they've heard around the table from various players over the centuries. This unique oak box with a small lock plate and ...
Category

Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Early Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Ebony and Ivory Dominoes Set in Box
Early 19th Century Ebony and Ivory Dominoes Set in Box

Early 19th Century Ebony and Ivory Dominoes Set in Box

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