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Technique: Painted
19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crocks / Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 19th century sponge ware pottery butter crocks measures 6 x 4 and are all in good condition. Each one is slightly different from the next. So nice to see a grouping on a kitche...
Category

19th Century American Other Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Japanese 3 Tea Cups from Mid-Century Studio Pottery
Located in Norton, MA
Vintage Japanese 3 tea cups from mid-century studio pottery. In good original new condition and just found in the warehouse, never used before.
Category

1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Two Antique Indian Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Face Masks Depicting Brides
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two antique Indian papier-mâché hand painted face masks from the early 20th century, depicting Indian brides. They are priced and sold individually. Featuring a polychrome finish made of ocher, red and black tones, each of these face masks depicts an Indian bride. Touching us with the simplicity of their execution, they showcase traditional red jewels adorning the brides' foreheads and curly strings of hair on the cheeks. The eyebrows, mouths and noses are represented in an archaic manner that gives great presence to the ensemble. With their fascinating décor and small proportions, these Indian papier-mâché face...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Painted Folk Art

Materials

Other

Russian Icon Painting Theotokos Vladimir Madonna Mother Mary Child Jesus Christ
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully engaging, darkly nuanced Theotokos of Vladimir Russian icon (or possibly Our Lady of Kazan Icon/Mother of God of Kazan) tempera painting (and possibly gold leaf) on a wooden panel featuring the Madonna (Mother Mary) and infant child (a baby Jesus Christ) in her arms. Theotokos is the term for an Eastern icon...
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19th Century Russian Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Lladro Yupik or Inuit Boy and Girl Affectionately Embracing Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large hand painted porcelain figurine was made by the renowned Llladro company of Spain in circa 1985. The figurine depicts a young Inuit boy and girl affectionately embrac...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Native American Painted Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Early 20th Century French Hand Lettering Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer an exquisite early 20th century French hand lettering trade sign. This is truly a unique piece of trade sign retail art in our opi...
Category

1920s French Victorian Vintage Painted Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

French Faux Painted Foliage Console. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French faux painted console with two flanking hinged doors, exterior painted floral vases resting on columns with ribbon & butterfly motif, single interior shelf, and terminating on ...
Category

1790s French Louis XVI Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

1915 B&R Co. Charlie Chaplin Tin Litho Wind-Up Figure Toy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early tin windup Charlie Chaplin, with cast iron shoes. Vintage collectable for the toy enthusiast. Tin-litho, or tin-lithography, is a manufacturing process where designs and imag...
Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Painted Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Tin

Large Hindu Mural Sized Pichhwal Painting on Silk Cloth C1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large Mural sized hindu painting on silk cloth. Measures: 44.5 x 76 x 1.5. Framed in a Gilt wood frame.
Category

1970s Indian Anglo Raj Vintage Painted Folk Art

Materials

Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet 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 Painted Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been thei...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Colonial Mexican Folk Art Ex-Voto Retablo Painting of Santo Niño de Atocha 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful 19th-century Spanish Colonial Mexican Folk Art ex-voto retablo lámina painting featuring Santo Niño de Atocha (also known as - Holy In...
Category

19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Tin

Original Painted Swan Iron Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century original painted cast iron swan door stop. This has a old worn patina but is all original surface.
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Painted Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Painted Folk Art

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Trompe L'oeil Hyperrealism Oil Painting Abstract Surrealist Photo Realist Art
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Trompe L'oeil Hyperrealism oil painting abstract surrealist photo realist art of early country living. This charming vintage trompe l’oeil scene i...
Category

20th Century Italian Country Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Sally Morgan Signed Australian Aboriginal Art Original Painting Marble Bar Pool
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, large original acrylic painting on canvas by Australian Aboriginal artist/author/ activist/dramatist Sally Morgan titled "Marble Bar Pool." The work is signed, dated (...
Category

1990s Australian Folk Art Painted Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Pair of Cat Trade Signs
Located in Branford, CT
Incredible pair of cat trade signs. Braced plywood with red glass eyes. Original paint. They can either hang on the wall or lean. Circa 1930.
Category

1930s North American Folk Art Vintage Painted Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

Antique Carved Wood Swan Preening - Gus Wilson / Frank Finney Style
By Frank Finney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired on a trip to New Hampshire. Not sure the artist. Carved out of solid wood. Shows Swan/Goose preening with its head back. Rustic finish with some fading/chipping. Head...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968
By Utexiqual Products
Located in Incline Village, NV
In near mint and all original condition this vintage mechanical bank appeals to both sailing enthusiasts and bank collectors; perhaps a collector of "cat" memorabelia as well. The theme depicts two sailors riding their boat in full sail. It is quite substantial in both size and weight. To operate, (with the lever pushed all the way in from the left); place a coin vertically above the left arm of the sailor in red; from the right; push the lever all the way in. The sail and Boom hits the sailor, knocking him over as the coin drops into the bank. The other sailor moves forward while manning the tiller. The bank is named "Cat Boat...
Category

1960s American Folk Art Vintage Painted Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Tin

Multicolored Blanket Chest with a Geometric
Located in Nantucket, MA
Diminutive size blanket chest with multicolored geometric painted design with applied molding standing on bracket base short turned legs, Western New York, circa 1820. Measures: ...
Category

Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Original Painted Tin Tulips in Basket Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the most unusual metal Folk Art arrangement of flowers in a urn in the form of a basket planter. The condition is very good. Great look on a mantel or bookshelf. Wonderful ol...
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique French Toleware Cachepot or Planter Painted with a Don Quixote Scene
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Toleware cachepot or planter. Decorated to both sides with a scene of Don Quixote and his companion Sancho riding atop a horse and ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Painted Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Painted Wood Horse Toys, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of Two Folk Art Painted Wood Horse Toys, comprising: pull horse, 1983, one mounted on rectangular base and four metal wheels, marked "Sarr...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Painted Folk Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century Blanket Chest in Original Comb Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early finely paint decorated tall blanket chest is in fine condition. The tall lift top chest has two top false drawers and all original drawer...
Category

Early 19th Century American Country Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spongeware Serving Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 19th century deep blue sponge serving platter in pristine condition. The dark blue is fantastic.
Category

Early 19th Century American Country Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

18th Century Italian Speckled Gold and Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th Century Italian hand-carved speckled gold and silver leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Early 19th Century Oil Portrait of a Handsome Young Man
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century oil portrait of a handsome young man An original painting of a young man wearing his best suit of clothes. Original oil on ...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

c.18/1900s RUSTIC hanging cabinet with Rosemaling, Baroque style, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
A small c.18/1900s Norwegian Rosemaling Baroque Cabinet - Hand-Painted Pine This charming baroque-style cabinet is handcrafted from solid pine an...
Category

20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Painted Folk Art

Materials

Iron

American Fancy Painted Grape Vine Spindle Bench . Baltimore , Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American carved wood and painted bench with grape vine motif, one board seat, scrolled arms, spindle carvings, and ending on turned painted legs. Fancy Furniture...
Category

1820s American American Colonial Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Folk Art Advertising IXL Creamery, 1944, Hand Carved Milk Cow Prize/ Trade Sign
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Folk Art Advertising IXL Creamery, 1944, Hand Carved Milk Cow Prize/Trade Sign, Artist Signed, W. Rule This unique 1944 folk art advertising trade sign, handcrafted by W. Rule, capt...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Painted Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts Crafts Native American End Table 1910
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Unique Table With Native American Motif, Signed This is a one-of-a-kind original and beautiful hand incised broad top wooden end table -a unique creation- finished in attractive n...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira). The shishi mask represents a mythical lion that prote...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Castle Hedingham William II Medieval Style Art Pottery Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Castle Hedingham medieval style pottery jug marked for William Rufus (William II, son of William the Conqueror) and made by Edward Bingham ...
Category

19th Century English Medieval Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Plate/ Tazza with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk art wodden plate / Tazza from Southern Sweden. Fantastically nice large Wooden plate on foot/ Tazza. In Sweden called "So...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Danish Farm Landscape Oil Painting Dated 1884
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th century oil painting of a Danish landscape representing an Industrial area with person in 18th Century clothes. This antique artwork is sig...
Category

1880s Danish Romantic Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Swedish Longcase Clock, Painted
Located in San Francisco, CA
This lovely " Grandfather" clock has retained it's original painted finish. The face is in good condition, so is the case. The clock mechanism is not in working order at this time, h...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Baltic Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood

American Folk Art Beauty Painting Signed J.W. Fosdick 1903
Located in South Burlington, VT
American Folk Art Pyrography At Its Finest This is an original and beautiful 23 inch by 19.25 inch hand-painted and hand incised work of art on board of ...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood

18th Century Folk Art Shelf With Heart And Pineapple Carvings
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful folk art "Love" Shelf. An old tradition where the man had to make a gift for the fiancee, mostly the items were made in wood with birds or hearts and painted nicely.
Category

Late 18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood

King & Dukes of Savoy Mural (16' x 6') by Peter Ostuni
By Peter Ostuni
Located in Hanover, MA
Astonishingly beautiful and monumental mural spanning eleven individual panels (each just under 18 inches wide) which when assembled are 16 feet long by 6 feet high. The panels are reverse paint and applique on sheets of Plexiglass and were painted by Peter Ostuni (American, 1908-1992) in 1951 for the lobby bar of the Savoy-Plaza Hotel at Fifth Avenue between 58th and 59th Street, New York City under design firm Tom Lee...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Folk Art

Materials

Plexiglass

Moroccan Green Ceramic Urns with Arabic Calligraphy Lettrism Art Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, 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 Painted Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Original Painted Fruit Basket Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Hubley original painted basket of fruit cast iron door stop is in fine untouched condition. So hard to find where they have not messed with the paint. Great form an...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Ceramic Vase with Arabic Black Calligraphy Writing Moorish Glazed Fez
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish Granada style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of art writing looks calligraphic i...
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20th Century Moroccan Islamic Painted Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Tall Mug Sculpture, Dated 1981
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects. This work is from 1981 and is signed with Shire's customary "EXP" pottery (Echo Park Pottery...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Painted Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Anglo-Indian Rajasthani Painted Mughal Scene Folding Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Anglo-Indian Rajasthani Painted Mughal Scene Folding Decorative Chair C.1920 A wonderful decorators piece. Structurally sound, missing back support hooks, therefore recommen...
Category

1920s Indian Anglo Raj Vintage Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Baule Painted Ram Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
The Baule people of the Ivory Coast used ram masks in secular, public performances. Realistically carved, and wonderfully decorated, they were designed to draw attention and enhance ...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Midsummer Night
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century folk-art painting on board in wonderful colors including dusty blues and oranges, depicting finely attired characters in period costumes in a bacchanalian outdoor fes...
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1790s Italian Folk Art Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood

J. Sedelmeier - Sunrise over the Lake Missurina in the Dolomites
Located in Berghuelen, DE
J. Sedelmeier - sunrise over the Lake Missurina in the Dolomites A colorful oil painting depicting a high mountain landscape with the lake Missurina in front of the Three Pinnacles (Drei Zinnen) in the Dolomites. Painted in oil on canvas with pastell colors by Josef Sedlmeier around 1950s. Framed with vintage wooden decorative gilded frame. Signed by the artist on the right base. On the back paper lable with inscription on the frame: 'Josef Sedelmeier Míssurinasee Dolomiten'. A wonderful original painting of the Tyrolian school. Mid-20th Century oil paintings often reflect people´s deep longing for security, beauty and a peaceful world. The natural landscapes show their beauty and majesty with powerful colors. The paintings of that time leave room for romantic feelings and sentimentality. The artist of the time gave people a sense of just be happy...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Painted Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Mexican Hand Painted Colorful Tonala Pottery Ducks Set of Three
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery birds Folk Art with brass decoration in the style of Sergio Bustamante. Vintage Mexican ceramic and brass hand painted Tonala pottery duc...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Painted Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Norwegian Rosemaling Ale Bowl (Kjenge) – Handpainted Folk Art, 1991
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage Norwegian Rosemaling Ale Bowl (Kjenge) – Handpainted Folk Art, 1991 Elevate your collection with this exquisite Norwegian / Scandinavian ...
Category

Late 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Pine, Birch

Antique North Carolina Bait Shop Retail Flounder Fish Painted Wood Trade Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming and one-of-a-kind antique North Carolina bait shop trade sign with beautifully weathered patina! A wonderful example of American folk art, early 20th century, primitive hand-crafted construction, sculptural wooden form depicting large flounder fish, with distinctive fins and polychrome painted decoration. Wall hanging, easily secured using the two eye-screws, or the screws can be removed and the sign placed on a mantel. Dimensions: (approx) 31.5" High, 48.5" Wide, 2.5" Deep Sure to add elegant rustic warmth, antique character, charm, and rich historical interest to any space, especially traditional coastal, Hamptons chic, New England cottage, beach house modern, lake house, and rustic lodge, to name just a few! Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Bright Star Antiques Co., Sulfur Springs, Texas. Specializing in early American antiques...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Original Painted Rooster and Daisy's Iron Garden Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted iron garden ornament with roosters and daisy's in good condition.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Painted Folk Art

Materials

Iron

African Nafana Bedu Large Moon Plank Zoomorphic Geometric Wood Sculpure Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, quite large and heavy, colorful Bedu plank mask by the Nafana (Senufo) tribe who reside in the central north-west of Ghana and the north-east of...
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20th Century Ghanaian Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20C Hand Painted Large Sized Ceiling or Wall Panels by Nena Claiborne
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a unique set of early 20C hand painted large sized ceiling or wall panels by Nena Claiborne. Art Nouveau/Deco Era hand-painted ceiling or wa...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Painted Folk Art

Materials

Boxwood

Majolica Deruta Raffaellesco Decorative Ceramic Wall Plate 14'75 inches
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A large vintage Deruta Raffaellesco decorative wall plate with scalloped rim. Majolica hand-painted with magnificent detailing and artwork, extraordina...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Painted Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Late 20th C Original Painted Oval Floral Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20th C original painted oval floral stool. Lancaster County, PA.
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Late 20th Century American Country Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Yoly Ledezma Signed Native American Pueblo Mata Ortiz Casas Grandes Pottery Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful designed, shaped and decorated ceramic vase by Ingenious Southwest Native American potter Yolanda (Yoly/Yolly) Ledezma of Casas Grandes Pottery in Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua,...
Category

20th Century Mexican Native American Painted Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Original Red Painted Child's Wheel Barrel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original red painted metal children's wheel barrel has a wood insert and black and redwood painted handles. The tin and wire wheel is also original. ...
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Pair of Folky Thread and Buttons Painted Pantry Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of folky original painted pantry boxes. One is larger then the other. The smaller of the two is carved buttons and the larger states thread on ...
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Early 20th Century American Country Painted Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Painted Basket Iron Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine cast iron door stop is in original painted surface and great condition. Really great paint. The basket is filled with vegetables and fruit.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Fanciful Folk art Village Painting
Located in Branford, CT
Interesting fanciful folk art village painting. American, 19th century. Original frame. H 18" W 24" Frame H 21-3/4" W 28". Inspected under UV light...
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Painted Folk Art

Materials

Paint

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