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Item Ships From: California
US Post Office Highway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive US Post Office Highway sign from the south. Steel sign with reflective lettering. Great coloring and graphics. Good vintage condition. Measure: 7 ...
Category
1970s American Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Pair of Outsider Art Painted Ironing Boards by Michael Heinrich
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two painted ironing boards by the noted Woodstock NY artist Michael Heinrich. One of the boards is monogrammed MH. These are acrylic on much older wood ironing boards. These are wond...
Category
Late 20th Century American California - Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Blue Eyed Couple with Eye Glasses, Photo-Realistic 20th Century Oil Painting
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This representational double portrait of a couple is signed with initials "MN" in the lower left corner, by an unidentified artist.
It is a flat, washed out image, perhaps painted by...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Oak
$495 Sale Price
52% Off
1930s Wood Campgrounds Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood campgrounds sign from the 1930s. Sign was used to let people use shovels and supplies and make sure they are returned. Great rustic sign, cool piece of Americana. 2.5 fe...
Category
1930s American Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Massive Acid Yellow Reflective Pedestrian Road Sign from Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive acid yellow reflective road sign from the City of Los Angeles. Depicting a man and woman crossing the road. Good vintage condition.
Category
1990s American California - Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century Double-Sided Iron Nautical Trade Sign "The Norfolk"
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 20th century double-sided sheet iron, cast iron, hand-painted trade sign with hand-forged hooks. Great hand-painted "The Norfolk" featuring a painted...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art California - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th C. Mythological Bronze Sculptures of Salacia & Hephaestus by H Vian
By Henri Vian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely crafted pair of 19th-century bronze sculptures representing Salacia (Amphitrite) and Hephaestus (Vulcan), each mounted on elegantly detailed bases with acanthus-motif paw fe...
Category
19th Century French Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Anonymous Abstract Geometric Painted Board
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Bold geometric abstract board found in Texas. We have a collection of these boards from an anonymous artist. Painted on recycled cupboard doors, table tops, stool tops and bread boar...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Navajo Rug, c. 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Navajo Rug, c. 1920
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 4'7" W x 5'11" L
Origin: North America
Period: c. 1900
Rug ID: 21121
Category
19th Century Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,650
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (small animals and figures).
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Santos with Glass Eyes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century hand-carved Santos with inset glass eyes and original gesso paint surface. On custom museum display stand. Base measures 6" x 6".
Category
Late 19th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Santa Rita Retablo
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This late 19th century Mexican Folk Art devotional painting depicts St. Rita of Casia, the patron saint of lost and improbable causes.
Wishing to join an Augustinian convent ...
Category
19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Tin
$1,450
Vintage Elks Club Hand Painted Event Sign Donkey Armchair Races
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This was a really fun find! "All Elks and Their Ladies." Hand painted event and dance signs for Elks Club. These appear to have been used over a 40 year period. They would recycle each year by repainting dates and prices. Sometimes covering up with a new piece of cardstock and repainting the info. Admittedly done by an accomplished sign painter...
Category
1940s Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
American Folk Art Limestone Carving Snake, Shield and Stump
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Detailed American Folk Art limestone carving of a rattle snake wrapped around a tree stump and shield or coat of arms, circa 1870. Found in Tennessee. A very nice heavy and solid piece.
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Gate Posts Sculptures circa 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
You don't see these everyday! Rare and exceptional architectural elements consisting of parcel gilt metal and wood with beading and ball feet attributed as late 19th Century or early...
Category
1890s American Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
$7,500 / set
Modernist Mid Century American Folk Art Hooked Rug of a Cat dated 1963
Located in San Francisco, CA
Perfectly charming Folk Art small wool rug or wall hanging of a modernist style cat.
There is some minor staining, and a few lose loops and minor repair on edges.
Signed and dated '6...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art California - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Gaddi's Torso, Plaster Bust, Copy in Scale 1/1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Torso by Gaddi (Late 1970s, Italy)
This representative Torso by Gaddi is a 1:1 plaster reproduction, crafted in Italy during the late 1970s. The piece exudes harmony in its form, ma...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival punk. Unusual goat named "Billie". Knock "Billie" over and win the prize.
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
"Mother and Child, " Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
2016
Walnut on a Koa base
Measures: 14.25 x 5 in / 36 x 13 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Walnut
"Solace" Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Walnut on an African mahogany base
2021
Measures: 17.5 x 15.75 x 7 in. / 44 x 40 x 18.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other California - Folk Art
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
George Warner Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This George Warner original painting is of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other California - Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Outsider Art Painting titled Running and Jumping, 9-22-12 RRD
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Outsider art painting using paper cutouts on masonite board titled Running and Jumping, 9-22-12 RRD. Assemblage measures 33.25" wide, 2.25" deep and 7.25" high. We had the painting ...
Category
2010s American Folk Art California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Caution School Zone WPA Style Wood Sign Red White and Blue Hand Painted
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Chunky red, white and blue hand painted school safety zone sign. Super graphic and bold. Nice thick construction.
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Long Navajo Braided Horsehair Rope
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Braided Horsehair Rope
1890s
Braided horsehair, leather
20 ' Long
A rare late 19th Century Navajo braided horsehair rope, 20 feet in overall length, appearing in very go...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Other
Pair of Late 19th Century Architectural Rosettes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of late 19th century cast iron architectural rosettes with original red or green paint surface. Presented on custom museum stand.
Category
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold, (Man with Knapsack).
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Headless Leader Painting by Artfux
By Arflex
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great image by the collaborative group Artfux founded in 1990. This work was most likely influenced by one of the founders Ray Arcadio. From his website the following;
To artist R...
Category
Late 20th Century American California - Folk Art
Norman Scott "Butch" Quinn Paddle Fish Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1996 Folk Art sculpture by the noted Outsider Artist Norman Scott "Butch" Quinn titled Paddle Fish. The piece is titled on front and signed and dated on the base. The sculpture has a few repairs I believe, although with found art sculptures...
Category
1990s American California - Folk Art
Impasto Expressionist Father and Child Figurative Art Painting
Located in Pasadena, CA
Impasto Figurative Art Painting of man and his child in a bonding moment. Measures approx - 31 x 39
Category
Late 20th Century American California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
American Carnival Wagon or Band Organ Carved Female Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century American carnival wagon or band organ female head carving. Very detailed wood carving with great old white painted surface. Presented on a...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large Art Nouveau Style Wall Ornaments, 20th c. French
Located in El Monte, CA
This pair of Art Nouveau Style hand-carved wood ornaments feature a highly detailed and flowing floral design and tapestry inset panel. Large intricate florals are featured prominent...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau California - Folk Art
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Antique French Hand Hammered Copper Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 1900s copper pair of theater sign with big leather A. Bought sign handmade and constructed.
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts California - Folk Art
$1,850 / set
Iron Swordfish Created by a Nebraksan Farmer, circa 1940s
By Byron Groelz
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Iron swordfish created by Byron Groelz, a farmer from Phillips, Nebraska. Born around 1900, Mr. Groelz made decorative iron for an environment on his ranch.
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
18th C. Painting on Canvas of King James I Visit to Hoghton Tower
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18th-century oil painting captures the historic moment of King James I visit to Hoghton Tower during his return from Scotland on August 15, 1617. The scene is richly d...
Category
18th Century English Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Outsider Art Painting titled Triple Play, 3/10-3/16/2008 RRD
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Outsider art painting using paper cutouts on masonite board titled Triple Play, 3/10-3/16/2008 RRD. Assemblage measures 30" wide, 2.25" deep and 8.75" hig...
Category
Early 2000s American Folk Art California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Ruby Zoisite Feather Bundled Buffalo Fetish by Amos Pino, 2002
By Amos Pino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Feather Bundled Buffalo Fetish
Ruby Zoisite, turquoise, spiny oyster, feathers, sinew.
Amos Pino
2002
3 inches H. x 3 inches L. x 1.5 inches W.
This buff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American California - Folk Art
Materials
Other
Wooden Gingerbread Mold, Dog and Cat
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold, dog and cat.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
XL Mondrian Inspired Abstract Painting, 'Olympus's Roep', 2002
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive extra-large abstract wall art piece from 2002, boldly inspired by the iconic geometric compositions of Piet Mondrian. Titled 'Olympus's Roep' (Dutch for 'Olympus's Call...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch De Stijl California - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Antique Navajo Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
This piece has a heavy thick weave and would lay on the floor better than most.
Category
20th Century North American California - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$4,500
Double-Sided Wooden Gingerbread Mold, Man and Woman
Located in Vista, CA
Double-sided wooden gingerbread mold, (man and woman) both sides.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Framed Vintage Gilded "Gudgeon & Sons" Sign from 19th Century, England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This distinguished sign reading "Gudgeon & Sons," rendered in gilded and ebonized wood, hails from the era of English auctioneers based in Winchester. The piece showcases a striking ...
Category
19th Century English Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Polychrome Carved Hardwood Models of Recumbent Horses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of Vintage polychromes decorated carved hardwood models of recumbent horses each wearing harness on naturalistic base. Beautiful patina with sligh...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Provencal "Art Popular" Cast Stone Wallaby
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage French "art popular" cast stone sculpture of a wallaby or small kangaroo for garden. Please see images for details of patina and joey in the pouch.
Category
20th Century French California - Folk Art
Materials
Cast Stone
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (two religious figures or bishops).
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Black Round abstract Painting , Tar and melted Pewter
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
Black round TAR painting with melted pewter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary California - Folk Art
Materials
Acrylic
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Studio Ceramic Ribbed Goblet Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A tall, stoneware ribbed cylindrical vase with imperfect forest green glaze on the body's ribbed portion. This would easily fit in sitting empty on a shelf as a decorative object, or...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern California - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Tuscan Harbor Scene Large Decorative Platter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Tuscan vintage Italian decorative plate.
Completely handcrafted and hand-painted with wonderful bright colors by skilled artisans in Tuscany, this large Italian ceramic round d...
Category
1990s Italian Country California - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Chloé Noir, Black Cotton Silk Velvet Large Women Belt
By Chloé
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chloé Noir, black cotton silk velvet large women belt.
Categories : Women
Category: Accessories
Sub-category: Belts
Designer: Chloé
Condition: Very goo...
Category
20th Century French Modern California - Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Abstract Handwoven Palm Sculpture - Medium
Located in La Mesa, CA
These oversized handwoven palm sculptures are masterpieces crafted by skilled artisans in Oaxaca using traditional caña palm weaving techniques passed down through generations. Each ...
Category
1990s Mexican California - Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Wooden Carved Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden mold, (animals, figures, birds, bee hives, etc.....).
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Classical Ballet Dancers Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oil painting on canvas classical Russian ballet dancers.
Russian classical ballet oil painting.
Painting is not old, not framed.
Signed on the left...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Romantic California - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Moroccan African Ethnic Art
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
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 Moorish California - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Parchment Moroccan African Art Wall Curved Sconce - 1
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
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 shad...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts California - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large African Tribal Art Metal and Parchment Wall Shade Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These ethnic Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shade or decorative wall hanging.
Great folk art African...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal California - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Alphaious Campbell Wood Carved Profile of a Man
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alphaious Campbell carved wood wall hanging, c.1987. The painted folk art piece showcases various profiles of a bearded man.
Dimensions
9" width x 32.5" height
Condition
Excellent...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (seated man).
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1960s Vintage Moroccan Rug Orange and Red Authentic Tribal Carpet
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage Moroccan Orange and Red Authentic Tribal Rug.Vintage midcentury Moroccan Berber tribal African rug.This tribal textile...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art California - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Abstract Handwoven Palm Sculpture, Large (Wide)
Located in La Mesa, CA
These oversized handwoven palm sculptures are masterpieces crafted by skilled artisans in Oaxaca using traditional caña palm weaving techniques passed down through generations. Each ...
Category
20th Century Mexican California - Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Original Vintage Oil Painting by Karl Nolde, (Kanol)
By Karl Nolde (Kanol)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing oil painting of a little girl made by Karl Nolde, (Listed German Expressionist 1902-1994). It has the sign “Kanol” you can easily see it in the pict...
Category
1960s German Expressionist Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Paint
$1,260 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Sun Burst Fiber Art by Susan Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sunburst Fiber Art by Susan Frank, Circa 1975. Made from wool, steel , wood and clay beads.
25"DIA
Local pick up available at our Los Angeles showroom
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Steel
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