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Technique: Hand-Crafted
19Thc Decorated Stone Ware Cowden & Wilcox Pitcher From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made decorated stone ware pottery pitcher is made by Cowden & Wilcox in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania.These mis 19thc potters were very well known for decorated stoneware.Th...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Victorian Paper Mache Black Laquer Sewing Stand Mother of Pearl and Stenciling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful 3 legged sewing stand in black lacquer with Mother of Pearl inlay. Gold stenciling on the base. Fabulously decorated. A mirror on the inside of the top lid. Lots of storage...
Category
1880s American High Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Early 20th Century English Scratch Built Toleware Horse and Cart Model
Located in London, GB
“Where thers muck thers money”
Early 20th century English scratch built toleware horse and cart model
A wonderful example of a unique Folk Art scratch-built horse and cart model. This item is made from metal sheets, toleware and old enamel advertising signs. It would likely have been placed on a shop counter to obtain donations from customers. The carts cover...
Category
1930s Vintage Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Hand Painted Wooden House with Storage - in an American Folk Art Style
Located in Morristown, NJ
A charming handmade storage piece in the form of a house with two chimneys. Executed in the American Folk Art style, this is a charming piece that is both decorative and practical. T...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Quebec Paint Decorated Plant Stand, circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Quebec paint decorated plant stand or bucket bench, circa 1890, pine slat construction with three shelves, fluted backsplash and apron, and deli...
Category
1890s Canadian Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Vintage American Amish “Jacob’s Ladder” Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautifully hand-crafted American Amish pieced cotton quilt in a “Jacob’s Ladder” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania circa the mid 1900s. The prominent colors in the quilt are purple, green, and teal with individual pieces which are hand-cut and hand-stitched. The quilt has very fine hand stitching. The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand. It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it. Please note that some of the colors might be distorted in the photos. Please see the video to clarify.
Dimensions: 34” x 54”
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton
Condition: Good
The Persian Knot, SKU: 2241
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Mid-20th Century American Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Child's American Painted Pine Cupboard Completely All Original and Quite Rare
Located in Chicago, IL
Awesome American pine original paint Child's Cupboard finished in a stunning Georgian Blue with glass knobs.
The back board on top of the piece can be removed upon request-- without ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
Moroccan Ceramic Lidded Urn with Arabic Calligraphy Lettrism Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic urn with lid from Fez.
Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing.
This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
French La Belle Époque Lighted Bistro Cafe Sign
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic double sided bistro cafe metal sign from France's La Belle Époque period. Features a lacquer finish with pierced letters reading "Montre Ponctua"...
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Green Ceramic Urns with Arabic Calligraphy Lettrism Art Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan green ceramic urns with lid chiseled with Arabic Calligraphy poetry writing.
Handcrafted in Fez Morocco, etched green ceramic on brown background.
This kind of Art Wri...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Bamileke elephant mask
Located in Diest, BE
Elephants are often associated with political power in the highly stratified kingdoms of the Cameroon grasslands. Because imported beads were historically rare and costly, beadwork i...
Category
1950s Cameroonian Vintage Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Korhogo Cloth, Natural Fiber, Raffia, Beads
Pair of Moroccan Green and Brown Chiselled Ceramic Urns with Handles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Moroccan green and brown ceramic urns with lid and handles.
Great Moorish style handcrafted and chiselled decorative ceramic urns etched with Arabic calligraphy poetry writin...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2019. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycled, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Oak
3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
20th Century three dimensional copper cow form weather vane with excellent patina. 27" x21"
Period: 20th Century
Origin: US
Size: 27" x 21"
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gal...
Category
20th Century American Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Vintage Pennsylvania Amish “Churn Dash” Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautifully hand-crafted Amish quilt, made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania circa the mid-1900s, features the classic “Churn Dash” pattern—a beloved motif in American quiltmaking, symbolizing home, work, and tradition. Rendered in a joyful palette of lavender, turquoise, and pink, the design strikes a harmonious balance between bold geometry and gentle color.
Each fabric piece was carefully hand-cut and stitched with remarkable precision, showcasing the exceptional skill and dedication of its maker. True to Amish tradition, the quilt was constructed from materials readily available in the home—an inspired act of reuse that transformed everyday fabric into lasting art.
The result is a quilt that speaks not only to function but to deep cultural values: simplicity, resourcefulness, and quiet beauty. The fine craftsmanship and striking visual appeal make this piece a desirable collector’s item and a stunning candidate for wall display.
Please note: Some color distortion may occur in photos—refer to the video for the most accurate representation.
Dimensions: 43” x 55”
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton
Condition: Good
The Persian Knot, SKU: 2239
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Parchment Moroccan African Art Wall Curved Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp sha...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style in circa 2010. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycle...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Contemporary Raku ceramic tribal mask with antlers by Argon
A raku fired ceramic mask by the artist Argon, purchased in the 1980s at Galleria de la Raza in San Francisco. The expression is one of wonder, with pupils of African trade beads...
Category
Late 20th Century American Tribal Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early woven painted basketry yam mask from Papua New Guinea. Bug eyed or bird faced mask with heavy incrustation from many years of use, a striking mask that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Organic Material
Vintage American Amish “Sunshine and Shadows” Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautifully hand-crafted American Amish pieced cotton quilt in a “Sunshine and Shadows” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania circa the mid 1900s. The prominent colors in the quilt are blue, green with individual square block pieces in red, black and ivory color which are hand-cut and hand-stitched. The quilt has very fine hand stitching. The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand. It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it. Please note that some of the colors might be distorted in the photos. Please see the video to clarify.
Dimensions: 47” x 55”
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton
Condition: Good
The Persian Knot, SKU: 2244
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
LARGE PAIR OF 133X78CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS WITH GOLD BORDERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits on the original paper with lovely glazed...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Plywood
Antique Chinese Multi-Lobed Opium Box in Silver, Decorated with Reliefs with Ide
Located in Leuven , BE
Beautiful opium box decorated with reliefs with ideograms (one of the two refers to wealth), a chrysanthemum (symbol of longevity) and foliage. This silver m...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Silver
English Royal Navy Leather Gun Charge Carrier with Coat of Arms, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English Royal navy leather gun charge carrier with a centered coat of arms depicting lion and unicorn and the original tacked leather handle, Mid-19th...
Category
1840s English William IV Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Paint
George Edouard Tremblay Folk Art Hooked Rug, Mat or Tapestry of a Winter Scene
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This framed hooked rug or mat was is being attributed to the well known artist George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canadaand dates to approximately 1940 and done in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool on burlap which has been mounted on masonite board and framed in a rustic styled wooden frame. The rug depicts a winter woodland scene with a horse and sleigh and sugar shack...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Pine
19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century three dimensional copper arrow weather vane with wood ball. 40 1/2"H x 36 1/2"
Period: 19th Century
Origin: Eastern US
Size: 40 1/2"H x 36 1/2"
Family Owned & Opera...
Category
19th Century American Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Selection of Authentic Kongo Knives
Located in Leuven , BE
The knives were handmade with heavily decorated Forged Iron blades with embellished wooden handles. They would use brass or leather wrappings and tacks that turned their weapons into...
Category
1930s Congolese Vintage Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Metal
English Folk Art Shop Counter Milk Man Figure
Located in London, GB
English folk art shop counter milk man figure.
A charming mid-20th century folk art shop countertop display figure. In the form of a man pushing a milk cart...
Category
1950s European Folk Art Vintage Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Wood
18/1900s “Prince & Princess” cordovan/gold leather box
Located in Skien, NO
Antique wooden letter/keepsake box from ca. the 1920s, covered in 1800s’ cordovan / gold leather with a natural patina. The leather features decorated and hand-painted detailing, inc...
Category
19th Century Norwegian Arts and Crafts Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Birch, Leather, Patent Leather
Moroccan Caftan, White Floral Brocade Kaftan Embroidered with Gold Threads
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage designer Moroccan white brocade kaftan, embroidered with Turkish gold threads design.
This chic Bohemian white, gold and light turquois...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Brocade, Braid
19th Century Country Sheraton Grain Painted Wash Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Country Sheraton Grain Painted Wash Stand, circa 1820, a hand crafted pine washstand hand painted in a faux mahogany grain, with shaped...
Category
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Pair of English Regency Serpentine Painted Arm Chairs. Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency serpentine splat back hand painted arm chairs with floral ribbon, swags, tassels, and medallion motif. Pair has scrolled ar...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Red Candelabra by Objekti
Located in London, GB
Benjamin and Miriam, founders of Objekti, discovered the pines on a trip to Mexico and fell instantly in love with these unique and rare pieces. The pine, a symbol long associated wi...
Category
2010s Mexican Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mexican Folk Art Pottery Sculpture of a Female Depicting Life & Death
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and striking Folk Art pottery sculpture is unsigned, but believed to have been done in Mexico or South America in a contemporary Folk Art style. The sculpture is a study of a young woman of color wearing a brightly printed dress and accessorized with large deep red rose earrings...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Carousel Day of the Dead Ceramic Mexican Folk Art by Familia Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Beautiful folk art piece made by La Familia Castillo. Handmade in clay and painted with acrylic paint. Day of the Dead theme.
Created by master artisan Soledad Martha Hernández and...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Moroccan Mirror Hand Painted with Red Moorish Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan mirror, hand painted, wooden Moorish window shaped mirror.
Beautiful hand crafted mirror in a traditional hand painted Mooris...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Moroccan Blue & White Ceramic Footed Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan blue and white ceramic footed vase from Fez.
Moorish style handcrafted vase adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work, with two handles.
Antique Hispano Moresq...
Category
1890s Moroccan Moorish Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Magician's Tool Collection - Assorted Magic Props and Accessories
Located in Mortsel, BE
Step into the world of classic magic with this unique collection of vintage magician's tools and props. This assorted set includes a variety of intriguing items, each with its own history and charm. From the traditional magician's hat and wand to more obscure tools, this collection is perfect for any magic enthusiast or collector. The items showcase the craftsmanship and creativity that were essential in the art of magic, making them not only functional but also fascinating pieces of history. Whether displayed as a complete set or used in performances, these vintage magic props...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Textile, Wood
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet depicts a mythical bird. It was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Moroccan Vintage Leather Handcrafted African Tuareg Bag with Fringes Wall Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Moroccan leather handcrafted Tuareg bag with fringes. Wall decorative Art.
Collectible vintage Real work of art hand made by the Berber trib...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Native American Southwest Pow Wow Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Southwest Pow Wow drum out of cottonwood log. Hide has a brand. Perfect for a coffee table with or without glass. Aged patina.
Period: Mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Moorish Ceramic Tile with Arabic Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan handcrafted decorative tile with hand painted Arabic writing in brown on ivory crackle glazed ceramic.
Arabic writing on ceramic tile hand pai...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th C. Liberty & Co. Arts & Crafts Log Box Once Owned by Hollywood Star
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., England, a hammered and repousse decorated copper sheet metal over wood box, the hinged slated lid decorated with in Arts & Crafts style.
A wonderful Liberty & Co. A...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Antique Wabi Sabi Jar, 17.72 in Tall, East-Europe c. early 1900s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderful antique wabi sabi jar with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
Early 20th Century Bulgarian Romantic Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Juliette Belarti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Architectural door pull by Belgian ceramic tile artist Juliette Belarti.
Vintage midcentury Belgian tile faced entry door pull handle.
Mid-Centu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Stylized Bird Weathervane
Located in Branford, CT
Stylized weathervane. Weathered zinc and sheet iron. Circa 1900. L 30" H 20". Excellent original condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Abstract Tortured Clay Studio Art Pottery Vase
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible mid 20th century tortured clay art pottery vase in the style of Peter Voulkos / Otis School era. Creamy white and black glaze over twisted square tubing.
Stands 22in tall...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Caftan, Dark Blue Silk Velvet with Silver Trim, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage caftan, royal blue silk velvet heavily hand embroidered with silver trim, circa 1970s
The velvet kaftan is handcrafted and embel...
Category
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Metallic Thread
African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art antiques
Located in London, GB
African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art
A fine old Tsonga headrest
Carved from hard wood with 3 central pillars
Period Early 20th century
Height: 15 cm Conditio...
Category
19th Century Zimbabwean Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Pair of Moroccan Damask Green Bolster Lumbar Decorative Pillows
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of Moroccan Damask green floral bolster lumbar decorative pillows.
Great to use as accent pillows on a bed or sofa throw pillows.
Pillow ...
Category
1970s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
Handcrafted Moorish Ceramic Planters with Handles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of very decorative large handcrafted Moorish, Spanish style ceramic urns planters from Fez,
Metal handles, bottom and top adorned with embossed metal.
Great decorative large ce...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Two Folk Art Bottle Cap Baskets
Located in Branford, CT
Two folk art bottlecap baskets.
H 15-3/4" D 8-3/4"
H 14-1/2" W 12-3/4" D 9".
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round Asian Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Asian rattan handcrafted decorative bowl on bamboo stand.
Large vintage tribal handwoven bamboo ethnic round basket.
Deep bowl shape, woven with seagrass technique and decorate...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Seagrass
Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best signs I've ever had. It's 10 feet 8 inches long by 19 inches by 5 inches thick. The letters are painted in the negative, just like an X-ray. The letters are "...
Category
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Carved Wood Colorful Life Size Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Extraordinary tall vintage palm tree sculpture handcrafted in wood carved and paint decorated with leaves, coconuts, trunk, and weighted terra firma base.
Category
20th Century Balinese British Colonial Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Black Tribal Felt Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Felts are among the first woolen structures made by mankind, some of the earliest we know were found in the 'kurgans' of Central Asia, decorated by a variety of zoomorphic motifs typ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Tribal Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Middle Eastern Turkish Arabic Copper Dallah Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Asian traditional Turkish ottoman copper Dallah coffee pot.
Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased tinned copper with riveted brass finish a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Omani Islamic Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Beautiful 19th Century Apache Figurative Olla Shaped Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Apache figural basketry olla designed 14 male and female figures and 8 dogs. After an olla was filled to the brim with wild grass seeds such as chia or amaranth, or domestic plant pr...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Other
Turn of the Century Wooden Checkerboard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th/early 20th century checkerboard with inlaid contrasting woods. Converted to wall hanging with felted reverse and hanging clip.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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