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Item Ships From: California
Vintage Samarkand Suzani, Uzbekistan Embroidered Textile Red and Black
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Samarkand Suzani, Uzbekistan embroidered textile red and black Tashkent Suzani from Samarkand Uzbekistan, 1950. Overall good condition for its age and use some stains. "Suzani" means needlework and these embroideries are some of the most characteristic forms of textile art from Central Asia. The mastery of color and the dynamic sense of movement they convey continue to add depth and joy to contemporary interiors. A high level of creative variation and the individuation of each flower are what make each piece unique. Measures: 67.5" x 57". The Silk Road Bukhara: Like scattered pearls along the vast expanse of the Great Silk Road, the cities of Uzbekistan glisten radiantly under the unforgiving sun. This nation, nestled in a picturesque oasis, holds a treasure trove of historical artifacts, owing to its advantageous position at the heart of the ancient Silk Road network. In the year 138 BC, a transformative era commenced as China graciously opened its borders to trade, giving rise to caravans that embarked upon this illustrious route. These trading pathways served as conduits not only for the exchange of goods and craftsmanship but also for the intermingling of cultures, beliefs, and wisdom. Even today, within the ancient walls of cities like Samarkand, one can still discern the echoes of bustling voices, the melodious jingle of camel harnesses...
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art California - Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

Vintage "Jesus Christ Super Junk" Sculpture by Artist Pasqual Bettio of L.A.
By Pasqual Bettio
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage "Jesus Christ Super Junk" Sculpture by artist Pasqual Bettio of L.A. $1,200 This full body sculpture was designed by Senior Senator and re...
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern California - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Matching 19th Century Adams Rose Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing 19th century hand-painted cups and saucers are signed England and in pristine condition. The set of six matching six plates that we also have in stock. These are all in...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Country Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Fantastic Peruvian Indian Lama Lambs Wool Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This soft and luxurious lambs wool pillow has a wonderful fun lama and is a weaving from Peru. This Peruvian Indian weaving is a wonderful statement in a room or sofa.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Tribal California - Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Otto Natzler Signed Volcanic Glaze California Studio Pottery Oval Vessel Vase
By Otto Natzler
Located in Studio City, CA
Sublime in its simplicity, oval form, and design. Pale color with distinctive volcanic crater glaze. This is a truly amazing piece. Will give aesthetic pleasure for years to come. ...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage California - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of two different size pottery mixing bowls are in good condition. Minor wear on base consistent with age and use. One is like a shorter bake dis...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Leather Vintage Decorative Fighting Bulls, Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of vintage leather wrapped fighting bulls in dark brown and black. Hand tooled leather wrapped Spanish bulls. Great decorative leather animals sculpture covered in thin and richly tanned leather, having inset glass eyes Wonderful aged patina to the leather. Vintage condition, some issues, see picture # 7. We provide rentals for stylists, photo shoot and props for movie sets. Made in Spain great collectible folk art animals. Circa 1950's 60's. Spanish Fighting Bull...
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern California - Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Pair of 19th Century American Sponge Ware Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two 19th century American sponge ware pottery pitchers are in good condition. These wonderful hand-painted glazed pitchers have a handmade look.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Best Buns on the Beach Contemporary Oil Painting, Signed
By Gutierrez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary oil painting on wood Signed by the artist, circa 1990s. In good condition. California Artist and wired for hanging. Painting describes, the "Seaside Bakery" describing...
Category

Late 20th Century American Adirondack California - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Four 19th Century Cut Sponge Plates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early mid-19th century cut sponge and flo-blue combo plates are in pristine condition. Fantastic red cut sponge borders with painted red, blue and green centre. These plates ar...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Country Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Machine Stitched Pink and Cream Calico Bar Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Pennsylvania bar crib quilt is from Lancaster county, Pennsylvania and is treadle machine stitched. The condition is good and graphics ar...
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Original Painted Iron Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s original painted cast iron elephant bookends. The condition is very good and are unsigned.
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage California - Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19Thc Sponge Ware Custard Cups -Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc sponge ware pottery custard cups in pristine condition. Set of four in smoke ring design pattern.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Early 20th Century Native American North West Coast Eagle Comb
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Native American North West Coast Eagle Comb The eagle has a frog in its claws which is “holding” a whale. Carved with classic Nort...
Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Other California - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand-Carved Wood Indian Chief Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very folky hand-carved Indian chief plaque is in great condition. This folky Indian is very well detailed carving. The condition is very good.
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Massive Vintage Fiberglass Hands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Massive Vintage Fiberglass Hands H 17.5" x L 52" x W 30" FDV11477 *Wear consistent with age and use.
Category

Mid-20th Century American California - Folk Art

Materials

Fiberglass

Fantastic Early Geometric Hand-Hooked Mounted Rug, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful salmons and multicolored shades in this geometric hand-hooked rug from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania .This wonderful multiple saw-tooth borders rug with an outlined border...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art California - Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19th Century American Sponge Ware Bake Dish / Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of 19th century sponge ware bake dish is in great as found condition. The rim has age wear but no chips or cracks throughout. Great crock...
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Set of Six Rare American Spongeware Pottery Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of six matching 19th century spongeware pottery cups and saucers are in pristine condition. Everything is in pristine condition. Total of 1...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Country Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Vessel by Rito Talvera Quezada, 1989
By Rito Talvera Quezada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mata Ortiz polychrome pottery vessel Rito Talvera Quezada 1989 Hand-coiled low fire clay Pueblo Quezada, Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Other California - Folk Art

Materials

Clay

19th Century Steer Horn Ladies Hat Pin Cushion or Mens Hat Rack
Located in Soquel, CA
19th Century Steer Horn Ladies Hat Pin Cushion or Mens Hat Rack Antique late 19th century steer horn hat rack with "petal" pin cushions for hat pins and h...
Category

1890s American Folk Art Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Horn

Signed & Dated 1853 Lanc. County Coverlet Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handwoven coverlet bolster pillow signed and dated 1853. This handwoven coverlet pillow has a blue cotton linen backing. The inserts are down and f...
Category

Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Wool

"No Diving" POOL Sign, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pool sign that reads "No Diving or Swimming Off Bridge". Bold reflective white letters on a classic green background. Great colors and scale...
Category

1980s American Vintage California - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century Handwoven Table Mat from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing handmade berlin work table mat is in pristine condition. It is totally reversible and was used in the center of a dining table for placing hot d...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Dog Oil & Watercolor Signed Victoria 1986
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Signed Victoria 1986 watercolor is in fine condition and great frame original to the piece of art.
Category

Late 20th Century American Adirondack California - Folk Art

Materials

Paint, Paper, Wood

Belgian Vintage Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti
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. Great bri...
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern California - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Oceanic Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Mother and Child
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Faces on this hand carved tribal wood sculpture of a mother carrying her child most likely Oceanic but possibly African as well. This tribal a...
Category

1950s Oceanic Vintage California - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spongeware Soup Bowl and Cup and Saucer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century large spongeware soup bowl and cup and saucer from a private Pennsylvania Collection. The soup bowl is 10" and the c & s is 4 1/2 "wide x 3 1/2" high. Sold as 3pcs set. ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Folky Iron Door Stop of Horse and Buggy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folky original black painted cast iron door stop. This guy was found in the midwest but I'm sure its origin is Pennsylvania or Ohio.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack California - Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Gutta Percha Box with Photo's & Contemporary Notes on Genealogy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century Gutta Percha Box with photo's and contemporary notes on Genealogy Fantastic mid-19th century gutta percha box with standing figures and a horse. Gutta Percha b...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Other

20th Century Bamileke Textile Hanging, Ndop
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ndop Panel Bamileke people Cameroon Grasslands Cotton strip weave with a two part dyeing process: stitch-resist indigo dye on a pre-dyed cloth. Measures: 39 x 59 1/2 inches (99 ...
Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal California - Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Senoufo Ivory Coast 'Kpelié' Initiation Dance Mask, 1st Half of the 20th Century
Located in CA, CA
A strikingly darkly patinated and geometrically inscribed ritual mask made by the Senoufo people of the Ivory Coast. This delicately carved mask, with its characteristic arched eyebrows, oval head and narrow eyes represents a beauteous female spirit, with desirable dark skin, facial scarification to the sides of the mouth, and at the edges of the mask the elaborate rounded and rectangular hairstyles worn by women in Senoufo society. However, a mask of this sort, known as a ‘Kpelié’ mask...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian California - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Original Alakh Niranjan Bollywood Movie Poster
Located in Pasadena, CA
Filmmaking is a reflection of the culture it arises from, and Bollywood cinema has been forever intertwined with the Indian identity. The posters from the 1970s, especially the 1975 Alakh Niranjan, resonate with a formative period in the evolution of Bollywood, where the socio-political landscape was continuously shaping the narratives portrayed on screen. The film industry began to explore more complex character representations, especially those of women by integrating them as central figures. During this period, Bollywood began to solidify its role as a cultural touchstone that mirrored the aspirations and anxieties of Indian society. The presence of the panther that the actress holds on a leash is not only a stylistic choice; it reflects themes of power, dominance, and the connection between nature and human emotion, frequently explored in the films of that era. In Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma today), Alakh Niranjan is a term commonly used to refer to the Creator. It is also referenced to describe the qualities of both God and the Self, known as the Atman. The word Alakh translates to “that which cannot be perceived or seen,” while Niranjan means “free from blemishes or impurities.” Similar to Ghanaian horror posters that reflect the unique cultural fears and narratives of their society, Bollywood posters...
Category

1970s Indian Modern Vintage California - Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Otto and Gertrud Natzler Signed Yellow Green Glazed Bowl with Original Label
By Gertrud and Otto Natzler
Located in Studio City, CA
Another wonderfully glazed and delicately designed work by famed pottery masters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped, eggshell thin-wa...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware

Baule-Goli mask carved and painted mid-century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Baule-Goli mask carved and painted mid-century 27 x 2 x 45
Category

20th Century California - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Midcentury Large California Studio Pottery Bowl
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed, exquisitely handmade bowl by pottery or ceramics masters husband and wife artists Vivika and Otto Heino. The two were best known for their inspired designs and distinctive glazes. This relatively hefty bowl is signed on the underside and is in excellent vintage condition with no discernible flaws. Really quite riveting and sure to Stand out in any collection or setting. Dimensions: 5.5" high, 8.5" diameter. They are winners of the following awards: Gold Medal from the sixth Biennale internationale de céramique d'art, in Vallauris, France. (1978) Silver medal from the International Ceramics Exhibitions in Ostend, Belgium (1959) Their work can be found in the following museums and collections: American Craft Museum, New York City, NY American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California Ariana Museum, Geneva, Switzerland Arizona State University Art Museum, Tempe, Arizona Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, Maryland Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames Iowa Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, New York, New York County Art Museum and Craft Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles, CA Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles, California Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, Iowa De Young Museum, San Francisco, CA Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, New York Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, Massachusetts Fred Jones, Jr. Museum of Art, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma Hartford Jewish Community Center, Hartford, Connecticut Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, California Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, California Memphis College of Art, Memphis, Tennessee Mills College Art Museum, Oakland, California Mingei Museum, San Diego Museum of Art and Design, New York, New York Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Utah State University, Logan, Utah Picasso Museum in Vallauris, France St. Paul Gallery, St. Paul, Minnesota Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, Scripps College, Claremont, California Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC Southern Highland Craft Guild, Asheville, North Carolina Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota, Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois Ventura County...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Outsider Art Painting titled Meet The Seekers, 1-3-10
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Outsider art painting using paper cutouts on masonite board titled Meet The Seekers, 1-3-10. Assemblage measures 13.25" wide, 2.25" deep and 29.75" high. We had the painting professi...
Category

2010s American Folk Art California - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Antique Terracotta Incense Burner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique terracotta insensario, incense burner, with three legs. Older repair, stunning patina.
Category

19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Korean, Joseon Dynasty Brown Green Glazed Stoneware Pottery Ceramic Teapot
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully crafted Korean stoneware pottery teapot with a beautiful muted green and brown glaze, color, and nicely aged patina. This work radiates ...
Category

19th Century Korean Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Collectible Hand Carved Vintage Wood Rococo Gilt Wall Hangar
Located in Lomita, CA
Beautiful gilt touches and an intricate carved theme with griffins and other mythical creatures from heraldry make this wall hangar reminiscent of a dramatic opening from Game of Thr...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood

20th Century Original Painted Machine Quilting Street Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This double sided sheet metal with iron frame sandwich board reads : WE DO MACHINE QUILTING and it is on both sides. This is a all original painted doub...
Category

20th Century American Rustic California - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Wood Knife Dated 1931
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic wood carving of a knife. Just under 15" in length. Dated Jan 14 - 1931. Made in the height of the Great Depression. Really interesting piece of art and sculpture. Great vin...
Category

1930s American Vintage California - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Amazonian Feather Storage Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Feather storage basket Rikbaktsa Tribe, Jurene River, Mato Grosso, Brazil 1990 Plaited fiber, wood, feathers, twined natural fiber, and cotton. 5 inche...
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Native American California - Folk Art

Materials

Other

Collection of Three Carnival Shooting Gallery Target Knockover Birds
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nice collection of three carnival midway knockover shooting gallery targets. Nice chunky pieces. Great original layers of white paint surface.
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage California - Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Parker Carousel Company Wood Carved Chariot Side
By John Adams Parker
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Carved wood Parker Carousel chariot side. Fantastic carved dragon with the original jewel eye.
Category

Early 20th Century American Steampunk California - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Silver Apron Counter Weight, Miao or Dong Culture, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century silver apron counter weight, Miao or Dong culture, Hunan or Guangxi province, China A sinuous silver counterweight worn at the back ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal California - Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Navajo Indian Weaving Geometric Pillows, Pair
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These large geometric gold and black Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows are in great condition. The pattern is like a Indian sunset. The backings are in cotton linen fabric. The i...
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack California - Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Sponge Ware Pottery Waste Bowls, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These extra large bowls could be used for many different purposes. Original they were used for waste bowls. They are in mint condition.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Sponge Ware Miniature Cream Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine small wonder is in mint condition and color is key on this piece. This could be used for cream or any dressings. It is quite rare to see or find the miniature pieces as the...
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Captain Crook McDonald's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captain Crook McDonald advertisement plastic sculpture,
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Folk Art

Japanese Asian Hand Painted Lacquered Temple Shrine Plaque Peacock, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and intricate work likely originally from a Japanese temple. The hand painted scene depicts a majestic peacock posed against a gorgeous countryside landscape. Would be...
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Wood

Group of Three Folky Wood Carnival Milk Bottles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These folky handmade Carnival knock down milk bottles are in good condition. These bottles are hand turned with a nice mellow patina. These bottles are us...
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Oval Spongeware Serving Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of vibrant blue and white spongeware pottery oval serving bowls. The pair are in pristine condition.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Lancaster Co. Coverlet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing early coverlet pillows are in great condition and are made from a dated coverlet 1853 and signed Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The back is in blue cotton linen. Sold ...
Category

Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique California - Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Monumental Metal Wire Face Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning metal wire sculpture resembling a woman's face and hair. Huge impact and presence in person. Substantial metal wire is bent, molded and wrapped in order to give this piece i...
Category

2010s American California - Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Wire

Jerome "Jerry" & Evelyn Ackerman Victorian Shoe Corset Button Hook or Hook & Eye
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting piece acquired directly from the estate of Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman (please see photo from their home studio wall of the couple working on their pottery early in their careers). The Ackermans began their career in design primarily in ceramics in the early 1950s. After finishing at Alfred University, Jerome worked at the Jenev Design Studio developing ceramic molds...
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts California - Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted North African Art Wall Sconce in Red and Yellow
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp s...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art California - Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Modern creative Kokeshi doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan This rare whimsical sosaku kokeshi was created and signed by the award winning master, Hid...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern California - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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